WHL Saskatoon Blades

Blades tentative schedule released

June 22, 2005 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


The Saskatoon Blades this morning released the team's tentative playing schedule (attached) for the 2005-06 WHL season. The season schedule is subject to change but will be finalized in early August. The WHL scheduling meetings were held yesterday here in Saskatoon at the Saskatoon Inn. The Blades will open the season with a home game versus the Swift Current Broncos, Friday September 23rd in Saskatoon, and September 24th going to Moose Jaw to play the Warriors. The Blades close out the 2005-06 campaign on St. Patty's Day, March 17th at Credit Union Centre versus the PA Raiders, then March 18th in Prince Albert. The crowning jewel will be Wednesday November 30th as the Blades host the CHL Canada-Russia Challenge. The Blades will also play New Years Day, Sunday January 1st at 4:00pm versus the Brandon Wheat Kings. The Blades will also be hosting a special Valentines Day Game on Tuesday February 14th versus the Brandon Wheat Kings.

In total the Blades have 5 Friday night home games, 12 Saturday night, 5 Sundays, 5 Tuesdays and 9 Wednesdays. In total the Blades came away with 22 weekend home dates, compared to 23 last season. The club will play 14 weekday games this season, compared to 13 a year ago.

Tentative Saskatoon Blades 2005/2006 Schedule:

Exhibition Schedule

Home Away
Friday September 9th
Saskatoon vs Prince Albert 7:00pm
Saturday September 10th
Saskatoon vs Prince George 7:00pm
Sunday September 11th
Saskatoon vs Regina 6:00pm
Friday September 16th
Saskatoon vs Medicine Hat 7:00pm
Saturday September 17th
Saskatoon @ Medicine Hat 7:30pm

Regular Schedule

Home Away
September
Friday September 23rd
Saskatoon vs Swift Current 7:00pm
Saturday September 24th
Saskatoon @ Moose Jaw 7:00pm
October
Saturday October 8th
Saskatoon vs Regina 7:00pm
Tuesday October 11th
Saskatoon vs Kelowna 7:00pm
Wednesday October 26th
Saskatoon vs Kootenay 7:00pm
Friday October 28th
Saskatoon vs Regina 7:00pm

Wednesday October 5th
Saskatoon @ Brandon 6:00pm
Friday October 14th
Saskatoon @ Tri City 8:05pm
Saturday October 15th
Saskatoon @ Seattle 8:05pm
Sunday October 16th
Saskatoon @ Portland 6:00pm
Tuesday October 18th
Saskatoon @ Everett 8:05pm
Wednesday October 19th
Saskatoon @ Spokane 8:00pm
Friday October 21st
Saskatoon @ Kamloops 8:00pm
Saturday October 22nd
Saskatoon @ Prince George 8:30pm
Saturday October 29th
Saskatoon @ Regina 7:00pm


November
Saturday November 5th
Saskatoon vs Medicine Hat 7:00pm
Wednesday November 9th
Saskatoon vs Regina 7:00pm
Sunday November 13th
Saskatoon vs Brandon 6:00pm
Tuesday November 15th
Saskatoon vs Calgary 7:00pm
Saturday November 19th
Saskatoon vs Vancouver 7:00pm
Sunday November 20th
Saskatoon vs Swift Current 6:00pm
Wednesday November 23rd
Saskatoon vs Lethbridge 7:00pm
Saturday November 26th
Saskatoon vs Moose Jaw 7:00pm
Wednesday November 2nd
Saskatoon @ Swift Current 7:30pm
Friday November 4th
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 7:30pm
Sunday November 6th
Saskatoon @ Brandon 6:00pm
Friday November 11th
Saskatoon @ Brandon 7:30pm
Saturday November 12th
Saskatoon @ Regina 7:00pm
Friday November 18th
Saskatoon @ Moose Jaw 7:00pm


December
Saturday December 10th
Saskatoon vs Prince Albert 7:00pm
Sunday December 11th
Saskatoon vs Moose Jaw 7:00pm
Wednesday December 14th
Saskatoon vs Red Deer 7:00pm
Saturday December 17th
Saskatoon vs Calgary 7:00pm
Wednesday December 28th
Saskatoon vs Prince Albert 7:00pm
Friday December 2nd
Saskatoon @ Calgary 8:00pm
Saturday December 3rd
Saskatoon @ Red Deer 8:30pm
Sunday December 4th
Saskatoon @ Lethbridge 7:00pm
Tuesday December 6th
Saskatoon @ Kootenay 8:00pm
Friday December 9th
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 7:30pm
Tuesday December 27th
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 7:30pm

January
Sunday January 1st
Saskatoon vs Brandon 4:00pm
Wednesday January 4th
Saskatoon vs Calgary 7:00pm
Saturday January 14th
Saskatoon vs Red Deer 7:00pm
Tuesday January 17th
Saskatoon vs Brandon 7:00pm
Wednesday January 25th
Saskatoon vs Regina 7:00pm
Friday January 27th
Saskatoon vs Medicine Hat 7:00pm
Saturday January 28th
Saskatoon vs Moose Jaw 7:00pm
Saturday January 7th
Saskatoon @ Medicine Hat 7:30pm
Wednesday January 11th
Saskatoon @ Swift Current 7:30pm
Saturday January 20th
Saskatoon @ Regina 7:00pm
Sunday January 29th
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 6:30pm


February
Friday February 3rd
Saskatoon vs Kamloops 7:00pm
Saturday February 4th
Saskatoon vs Red Deer 7:00pm
Tuesday February 7th
Saskatoon vs Medicine Hat 7:00pm
Saturday February 11th
Saskatoon vs Prince George 7:00pm
Tuesday February 14th
Saskatoon vs Brandon 7:00pm
Wednesday February 22nd
Saskatoon vs Swift Current 7:00pm
Saturday February 25th
Saskatoon vs Prince Albert 7:00pm
Wednesday February 8th
Saskatoon @ Moose Jaw 7:00pm
Friday February 17th
Saskatoon @ Lethbridge 8:00pm
Saturday February 18th
Saskatoon @ Calgary 8:00pm
Sunday February 19th
Saskatoon @ Red Deer 7:00pm
Friday February 24th
Saskatoon @ Moose Jaw 7:00pm
Tuesday February 28th
Saskatoon @ Medicine Hat 8:00pm

March
Wednesday March 1st
Saskatoon vs Moose Jaw 7:00pm
Saturday March 4th
Saskatoon vs Brandon 7:00pm
Sunday March 5th
Saskatoon vs Lethbridge 6:00pm
Friday March 17th
Saskatoon vs Prince Albert 7:00pm
Friday March 3rd
Saskatoon @ Regina 7:00pm
Friday March 10th
Saskatoon @ Brandon 7:30pm
Sunday March 12th
Saskatoon @ Brandon 2:30pm (WPG)
Saturday March 18th
Saskatoon @ Prince Albert 7:30pm

The Early Bird deadline for 2005-06 Blades Season Seat Holders to renew their seat(s) at the discounted rate is tomorrow June 22nd. For the 2005-2006 season, adults can purchase season seats for $360 ($414 reg.), seniors/students for $280 ($305 reg.), and children/wheelchair for just $175. GST must be added to all prices. All season seat holders will continue to have "Club Seat Privileges", which provides fans the first opportunity to purchase their seat(s) for most Credit Union Centre 2005-06 events. Season seats must be paid in-full by 5pm on Wednesday June 22nd in order to qualify for the early bird rate. Fans can purchase early bird season seats by calling the Blades Ticket Team at 306-975-8844 or by visiting the friendly Blades staff at Credit Union Centre, or via email at info@saskatoonblades.com.

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