WHL Saskatoon Blades

Blades Deepen Blue Line with 2004-Born Defenceman Andrusiak

December 12, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are happy to announce the acquisition of 2004-born defenceman Nicholas Andrusiak from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick.

"With Tanner Molendyk and Samuel Barcik away at World Junior Championship camps and some other injuries to our back end, we felt Nicholas would fit in very well adding depth to our blue line," said Blades general manager and president Colin Priestner, "He played 12 playoff games last year and I particularly liked how he played against us in our seven-game series so we're pleased to add him to our roster."

The 5-foot-10 defender has 47 career WHL games under his belt with three points (3A). All three helpers came in 21 games with the Rebels this season while Andrusiak sits at a +2 rating.

The Tisdale, SK product suited up in 12 playoff games with the Rebels last season and finished with a pair of assists and two penalty minutes.

We'd like to welcome the Andrusiak family to the Blades organization and look forward to working with Nicholas as the club pushes for a championship banner.

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