Which Saskatoon Blades Aren’t Returning in 2025-26? Dayton Reimer | August 28, 2025 Unlike the NHL, junior hockey can feel like a whirlwind. Players are only eligible to play from ages 16 to 21, meaning that only the special few remain with a…
Saskatoon Blades’ David Lewandowski Preparing for the 2025 NHL Draft Dayton Reimer | June 5, 2025 It’s been a busy year for David Lewandowski. Less than 12 months after he helped lead Team Germany to a gold medal at the U18 Division 1A World Junior Championship,…
Saskatoon Blades Continue Focusing on Youth and Speed at WHL Drafts Dayton Reimer | May 13, 2025 The Western Hockey League (WHL) hosted the expansion, Prospect, and U.S. Priority draft last week, with all three events taking place over two days. For most teams, it was a…
Saskatoon Blades Have Options for Penticton Vees Expansion Draft Dayton Reimer | May 6, 2025 Since the Western Hockey League (WHL) was founded in 1966-67, the league has expanded 15 times, taking its seven original teams and becoming one of the largest junior hockey leagues…
Saskatoon Blades Gear Up for the Calgary Hitmen in WHL Playoffs Dayton Reimer | March 27, 2025 Few expected the Saskatoon Blades to be competing for first place in the East Division this season. Too much talent had left the team from last year’s roster, which finished…
Saskatoon Blades Defy the Odds to Clinch Playoff Berth Dayton Reimer | March 10, 2025 With just seven games remaining, the Saskatoon Blades have punched their ticket to the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs for the sixth-straight season with a dominant 4-1 victory over the…
Saskatoon Blades Working Through the Growing Pains Dayton Reimer | February 1, 2025 The Saskatoon Blades were one of the hottest teams in the Western Hockey League (WHL) to start the 2024-25 season. Ben Riche was the preseason scoring leader and once the…
Meet the New Saskatoon Blades Dayton Reimer | January 20, 2025 The Saskatoon Blades looked quite different on their return to SaskTel Centre on Jan. 15. After a flurry of blockbuster trades at the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) trade deadline, the…
Saskatoon Blades Move Molendyk and Fully Embrace Youth Movement Dayton Reimer | January 10, 2025 First, it was Lukas Hansen. Then, it was Brandon Lisowsky and Tanner Molendyk. Finally, it was leading scorer Ben Riche. All veterans with the Saskatoon Blades that were traded away…
Saskaton Blades Cheering on Their Teammates at the 2025 WJC Dayton Reimer | January 2, 2025 The annual World Junior Championships allows fans to see their hometown stars on the biggest stage in junior hockey. The tournament has been popular for decades in Canada with growing…
Saskatoon Blades Take More Lessons Than Points From B.C. Road Trip Dayton Reimer | November 17, 2024 There were few hotter teams in the Western Hockey League (WHL) than the Saskatoon Blades to kick off the 2024-25 season, going 4-0 in their first four games and were…
3 Takeaways From the Saskatoon Blades’ 5-1 Win vs. Seattle Thunderbirds Dayton Reimer | October 24, 2024 Despite losing several of their top players from last season and transitioning to a much younger roster, the Saskatoon Blades have returned to first place in the league. Their two…
