Blades struggling on home ice.

The Blades right now they can not win on home ice.  They have only 15 points and they sit in the east division basement. It will be hard for this team to win games when they count on the top line to do all the scoring. The Blades also lack size.

Saskatoon takes on Moose Jaw on Wednesday and the Brandon Wheat Kings pay a visit on Friday!  Side note  the Saskatchewan Rush have a pre season game here on Saturday. Champions cup rematch. I am excited for that. 

WHL Bantam draft day.

The Saskatoon Blades are taking steps and drafting the future of the franchise. 5th overall selecting. Defencemen Aidan De La Gorgendiere. At #10 overall the Blades then selected Forward Kyle Crnkovic.

The Blades then traded 20 year old Mason McCarty back to the Red Deer Rebels for pick #31.

The Blades now select 31,35 and 42 as well as all their other selections.

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Another long offseason

The Blades were close to making the Playoffs but did not make the cut.  So the focus shifts to the WHL draft.

The Blades will have the 5th overall selection and the 10th overall selection acquired in trade.

It will be interesting to see what the team looks like.

Yours truely will probably get a sneak peak at next year. At a Season Ticket Holder BBQ in May.  

I am excited for next season already!

Blades Playoff hopes slipping.

They went 0-3 on the road trip this weekend. Playoffs are looking like a dream at this point. At least the Saskatchewan Rush will fill Sask Tel Centre for playoffs. When they clinch. Go Rush Go.

Saskatoon Falls to Kootenay.

In the 2nd half of the season. Some teams may be fighting for their playoff lives. The Saskatoon Blades are one of those teams.

The Blades kicked off their 3 game road trip. Saskatoon scored first.  They ended up losing 3-2. Two more games this weekend.  Lethbridge and Calgary before returning home to play the Regina Pats on Wednesday.

Blades lose to Silvertips.

I am always excited when the US division teams come to Saskatoon.   A very good team and awesome uniforms.

Brock Hamm got the start VS Carter Hart.

Kirby Dach scored first for the Blades.  Then the Tips tied the game.  The Blades sent out their best shooters.  Everett's shooters were better.  Blades lose 2-1. Blades play 3 games on the road. Lethbridge. Calgary and Kootenay.  A crutial road trip.

Saskatoon is 3 points ahead of Calgary for the final playoff spot.  Hey they would be the underdog Verses the Regina Pats.

Look at the LA Kings 8th place team one season and they won the Stanley Cup that year.  I am not saying the Blades will do that but it is fun to think about and dream.

Enjoy these photos.

2 Wins This Weekend.

Saskatoon faced the Brandon Wheat Kings last night. Logan Flodell was given the start in goal again. As expected it was a close game. The Blades managed the OT win. Jesse Shynkaruk scored the winner on Ukrainian night.

 The Blades still hold an 8 point cushion for that playoff spot. They are also battling injuries. Every team has to do this.  A break will do them good!!