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Blades look to close out series, while Pats try to stay alive in Game 6
After dropping the first two games of the series to open the WHL playoffs, the Saskatoon Blades have won three straight and will look to end its first round series against the Regina Pats. Game 6 goes...
Apr 08, 2023 Saskatoon Blades forward Lukas Hansen fights off Regina Pats Zackary Shantz in Game 5. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Blades goalie tandem taking regular season success into playoffs
Throughout a regular season, it's not unsual to have one goalie play the majority of games. The Blades on the other hand took the opposite route, running with two number one goalies the entire year. B...
Apr 08, 2023 Saskatoon Blades goalies Ethan Chadwick (left) and Austin Elliott celebrate a win during the regular season. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Blades put Pats on the brink of elimination with Game 5 victory
After the past three games went into overtime, the Saskatoon Blades made sure there was no free hockey on Friday night. The Blades came away with a Game 5 victory downing the Regina Pats 4-2 to take a...
Apr 07, 2023 The Saskatoon Blades celebrate a goal during Game 5 of its first round series versus the Regina Pats in the WHL playoffs. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games returns after pandemic
It's been five years since the last Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games. That'll be changing next week, when the James Smith Cree Nation hosts the games in Saskatoon. Thousands of athletes aged 12 to...
Apr 06, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon, Regina joining forces to bring world junior tournament back to Sask.
As the Blades and Pats battle each other in the first round of the Western Hockey League playoffs, Saskatoon and Regina are getting chummy off the ice. Saskatchewan's two largest cities are putting as...
Apr 06, 2023 (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
Parents still grieving, healing five years after Broncos bus crash
Thursday marks five years since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and for the parents of the young people who lost their lives, the anniversary means five years of grief, pain and now, healing. On April...
Apr 06, 2023 Flowers placed around centre ice at Humboldt's Elgar Petersen arena on April 8, 2018, (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Merchandise sales spike as Blades buzz continues through playoffs
It's been a successful season on the ice so far for the Saskatoon Blades, which has led to success off the ice as well. The team is reaping the benefits of its strong performance in the standings this...
Apr 05, 2023 A young fan proudly displays his Blades jersey during a game at SaskTel Centre. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Blades bench boss named finalist for WHL coach of the year
After one of the best regular seasons in franchise history, Saskatoon Blades head coach Brennan Sonne is being recognized by the WHL. On Wednesday, Sonne was nominated as the East Division's candidate...
Apr 05, 2023 Saskatoon Blades head coach Brennan Sonne. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Blades scout recovering after high-speed collision
The journey of a hockey scout can be a draining process, and it often means living life on the road. The job means countless hours spent driving on highways trying to make it to the next game or tourn...
Apr 05, 2023 (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Blades nominated for WHL Business Award
The Saskatoon Blades' successful season continues, as the team has been chosen as the East Division's nominee for the Western Hockey League Business Award. It's awarded to the team that best exemplifi...
Apr 04, 2023 Saskatoon Blades celebrate during the team's Pride Night in support of OUT Saskatoon in November. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
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