Blades Acquire Burly Defenceman Thurston in Trade with Rebels

October 24, 2025 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades added more depth to the blueline Friday acquiring 19-year-old defenceman Derek Thurston from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for 2008-born forward Kohen Lodge and a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2028 Western Hockey League (WHL) Prospects Draft. "Finding a high-quality, left-shot veteran defenceman was our top priority this season," said Blades General Manager and President Colin Priestner, "Derek was someone we targeted in the summer as a guy who fit... Full Story

4 Rookies Signed for 2025/26 Season

October 23, 2025 - Saskatoon, SK - We have signed three 2025 draft picks and one 2024 draft pick for the 2025/26 season. Three 2025 draft picks have been signed, including first-round pick Levi Verch, second-round pick Julien Belair, and 6th round pick Dagan Carlson. Verch, a 6'2 left-handed defender, spent the 2025 season with the Saint Joseph's Hawks. Verch recorded 28 caused turnovers in 15 games with the Hawks. Julien Belair spent last season with the Whitby Warriors, recording 30 goals and 56 assists... Full Story

Rush Bringing Back 12 Players for 2025/26 Season

October 23, 2025 - Saskatoon, SK - General Manager Derek Keenan had a busy Thursday, signing 11 returning players for the 2025/26 season. Manns returns after recording 35 goals and 74 points in 18 regular-season games, both marks leading the team. He added 10 goals and 27 points in 6 playoff games on the team's run to the NLL finals. Haley enters his second year with the team after recording 16 goals and 43 points, both marks ranking fifth in rookie scoring for the 2024/25 season. Adam Jay is enteri... Full Story

Blades Sign 6-Foot-1 Blueliner Dumas to WHL Scholarship Agreement

October 23, 2025 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are excited to announce the signing of 2009-born defenceman Luke Dumas to a Western Hockey League (WHL) Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 15-year-old blueliner was acquired by the Blades via trade in January from the Prince George Cougars. Dumas came to 'Toon Town in the same deal that brought Calgary Flames draft pick Hunter Laing to the Bridge City. "Luke's development has been accelerating rapidly," said Blades Director of Scouting Dan Tence... Full Story

• Blades Sign 6-Foot-1 Blueliner Dumas to WHL Scholarship Agreement - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) October 23
• Gardner Named Mary Brown's Chicken WHL Goaltender of the Week - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) October 14
• Blades Bolster Blue Line with Hometown Defenceman Sobry in Trade with Raiders - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) October 14
• Gardner, Laing, and Lewandowski Back from Respective NHL Camps - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) September 25
• Blades Sign 2007-Born Goalie Taye Timmerman - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) September 22
• Saskatchewan Rush 2025-2026 Schedule Released - Saskatchewan Rush (NLL) September 19
• Blades Name Leadership Group for 2025-26 Season - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) September 18
• Blades Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) September 17
• Blades Launch New Live Victory+ Broadcast 2025-26 Season Home Games - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) September 16
• Saskatchewan Rush Announce Home Opener - Saskatchewan Rush (NLL) September 12
• Trio of Blades off to NHL Rookie Camps - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) September 8
• Thank You, Lee Genier - Saskatchewan Rattlers (CEBL) September 2
• Blades and Saskatoon Media Group Renew Radio Agreement Through 2028 - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) August 28
• Blades Announce 2025 Training Camp Schedule Presented by Motion Fitness - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) August 20
• Bediako Sets Blocks Record as Rattlers Down Honey Badgers to Close Season - Saskatchewan Rattlers (CEBL) August 10
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• WHL: Hitmen hold off Rebels with 4-3 shootout victory - WHL TSN (October 30)
• Owen Martin nets game-winner in overtime, Spokane Chiefs edge East-leading Saskatoon 2-1 - WHL Spokane Spokesman-Review (October 30)
• WHL roundup: Blades sharp in third period, beat Americans 4-2 - WHL TSN (October 29)
• Portland Winterhawks open 50th season at Memorial Coliseum with 6-3 win - WHL KPTV (October 26)
• Winterhawks arrive home with 6-3 victory over Blades - WHL Portland Oregonian (October 26)
• Saskatoon Blades U.S.-bound after hectic, but productive, weekend - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (October 20)
• Warriors beat Blades in first half of weekend series - WHL Discover Moose Jaw (October 20)
• Saskatoon Blades split pair of WHL road games in Alberta - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (October 17)
• WHL Saskatoon Blades acquire Tyrone Sobry from Prince Albert Raiders - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (October 14)
• Thanks-winning break: Saskatoon Blades on five-game win streak - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (October 13)
• Blazers drop fourth consecutive game after shutout loss in Saskatoon - WHL CFJC (October 12)
• Broncos fall to Blades in first meeting of the season - WHL Swift Current Online (October 11)
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