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Saskatoon's Roger McQueen living up to high expectations in draft year
For Saskatoon's Roger McQueen, the most important season of his young and promising hockey career couldn't have had a better start. The 18-year-old Brandon Wheat Kings centre leads the Western Hockey ...
Oct 04, 2024 Saskatoon’s Roger McQueen is ready for the biggest season of his young hockey career. The 18-year-old phenom is anticipated to be a top pick in next year's NHL Draft. (Brandon Wheat Kings/Submitted)
Ben Saunderson named new captain of Saskatoon Blades
The Saskatoon Blades are passing the leadership torch to Ben Saunderson. The Manitoba player was named the 63rd captain in franchise history on Tuesday. "It's a privilege and honor that they have the ...
Oct 02, 2024 Ben Saunderson (right) squares off against Connor Bedard at SaskTel Centre. (BladesHockey/Twitter)
Saskatoon's 60+ hockey league still going strong after more than 30 years
Hockey season is in full swing, and Saskatoon's 60+ hockey league proves that age is no barrier - it has 210 members and even more waiting in the wings. Stan Halliwell and his friend Reg Morrison star...
Sep 23, 2024 The co-founder of the 60+ league, 90-year-old Stan Halliwell, gets ready for a game in Saskatoon in September 2024. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Rookies help Blades steamroll Broncos in 60th home opener
A crowd of 8,253 people filled the Sasktel Centre on Saturday night to watch and cheer on the Saskatoon Blades for their 60th home opener in franchise history. But before the game started, last year's...
Sep 21, 2024 Saskatoon Blades rookie forward Cooper Williams scored his first WHL goal in the 9-3 win against Swift Current Broncos in Saskatoon on Sept. 21, 2024. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Saskatoon Blades have a younger look this WHL season
The beginning of hockey season is a beautiful time of year. It's a clean sheet of ice, both literally and in the standings. Everyone is 0-0, and the memories of last season are just that - memories. F...
Sep 20, 2024 Saskatoon Blades celebrate their overtime winning goal after blowing a 4-0 third period lead in May 2024. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Canada's 2025 World Juniors starts with Boxing Day game against Finland
The International Ice Hockey Federation has released the schedule for the 2025 World Junior Championship, which will see Canada facing off against Finland on Boxing Day, the first day of the tournamen...
Sep 18, 2024 Macklin Celebrini (17) and his teammates celebrate a goal in a 6-3 victory over Germany at the 2023-24 World Juniors. Four players from Saskatchewan will represent Canada at the tournament in 2024-25. (Hockey Canada/X)
Pats' Braxton Whitehead verbally commits to NCAA program
Braxton Whitehead hopes he can achieve a dream by playing in the NCAA. The Palmer, Alaska product announced a verbal commitment to play with the Arizona State University Sun Devils men's hockey team a...
Sep 16, 2024
‘It’s a big part of our lives’: Fight over ice time at Brandt Centre continues
A private youth hockey league is trying to fight back after concerns were raised over ice time at the Brandt Centre in Regina. Mike Reich and his Young Guns Hockey Academy have started a petition to "...
Aug 16, 2024
Regina Pats legend Dale Derkatch named assistant GM
After a disappointing 2023-24 campaign, the Regina Pats have announced changes to their front office and coaching staff. “Nobody here wants to just get by … We want to build it the right w...
Jul 29, 2024
Blades coach Brennan Sonne leaving Saskatoon for Coachella Valley
The head coach of the Saskatoon Blades is heading to southern California for a new opportunity. Brennan Sonne will be joining the staff of the Coachella Valley Firebirds as an assistant coach, the tea...
Jul 15, 2024 Saskatoon Blades head coach Brennan Sonne. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
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