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2021 Training Camp Presented by Motion Fitness to Begin this Thursday

September 7, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


SASKATOON, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are excited to announce the schedule for the 2021 training camp, presented by Motion Fitness, which will run Thursday, September 9th until Saturday, September 11th.

The 48-man roster is being split into three different teams, each to be named after three close family members (Rhonda, Meagan, and Brennan) of the late Bobby Kirkness, the clubs' long-time locker room attendant who passed away last week from cancer.

The three-day camp begins with registration at 3:00pm on Thursday, followed by ice sessions for each team beginning at 5:00pm. All practices and games will take place at SaskTel Centre and are open to the public. Masks are required for fans and patrons at all times, and will be available at the front doors.

All three teams will compete for the coveted Kirkness Cup, with games beginning Friday morning at 10:00am (Team Rhonda vs. Team Meagan). The Kirkness Cup Final will serve as the official wrap-up for Training Camp, and is scheduled for Saturday evening at 6:30pm.

In what will be the Blades' first public training camp in two years, fans will get their first glimpse of many new players, including 2020 first-round pick Tanner Molendyk, and newly acquired forward Brendan Lee. San Jose Sharks prospect Tristen Robins and fan-favourite goaltender Nolan Maier will also take part in the action.

TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE

Thursday, September 9

5:00pm - 6:00pm - Team Rhonda practice

6:30pm - 7:30pm - Team Meagan practice

8:00pm - 9:00pm - Team Brennan practice

Friday, September 10

GAME - Team Rhonda vs. Team Meagan

10:00am - 11:15am

GAME - Team Rhonda vs. Team Brennan

11:45am - 1:00pm

GAME - Team Meagan vs. Team Brennan

4:30pm - 5:45pm

GAME - Team Rhonda vs. Team Meagan

6:15pm - 7:30pm

Saturday, September 11

GAME - Team Meagan vs. Team Brennan

10:00am - 11:15am

GAME - Team Rhonda vs. Team Brennan

11:45am - 1:00pm

GAME - 2nd Place vs. 3rd Place (1st Place receives bye to the Kirkness Cup Final)

4:30pm - 5:45pm

KIRKNESS CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

6:30pm - 7:45pm

The Saskatoon Blades will be following all public health guidelines outlined by SaskTel Centre and Saskatchewan Health authorities.

Camp roster sheets and lineups will be available at the front door upon arrival.

ROSTER NOTES: Import forwards Yegor Sidorov and Moritz Elias will not be in attendance for training camp, however are expected to join the team prior to September 20th. NHL camp invites Colton Dach (Chicago Blackhawks) and Rhett Rhinehart (Colorado Avalanche) will also not be in attendance.

Saturday will also coincide with the Blades annual Sidewalk Sale, which will take place at the front entrance to SaskTel Centre from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Be sure to stop by and shop some of the amazing deals on new merchandise and stock up on your Pacman wardrobe!

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