WHL Saskatoon Blades

Blades Top CHL Rankings for Third Straight Week

February 13, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


Saskatoon Blades exchange congratulations after a win
Saskatoon Blades exchange congratulations after a win
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Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are sit atop the CHL Top-10 Rankings for a third consecutive week.

The Blue and Gold are on an eight-game winning streak and have only suffered one regulation loss over their last 30 games. Since Nov. 24th, 2023, the Blades are 24-1-2-3 and have earned a point in 29 of their last 30 games. It was another successful week for the Bridge City Bunch, earning wins against the Lethbridge Hurricanes (3-1), Prince Albert Raiders (6-1), and the Swift Current Broncos (3-2). Saskatoon became the first WHL club to punch its ticket to the postseason after Saturday's win at InnovationPlex against the Broncos.

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Fraser Minten was a big contributor to the three victories, registering a pair of multi-point contests and five points (2G, 3A). The Vancouver, BC product has 27 points (13G, 14A) in 21 games since joining the Blades on Nov. 24th, 2023.

Fellow Leafs property Brandon Lisowsky nabbed a point in all three Saskatoon victories, including a goal in Saturday's win against Swift Current. The second period tally gave Lisowsky 61 points (30G, 31A) in 53 games, his third straight season cracking the 30-goal plateau.

Nashville Predators prospect Tanner Molendyk had a goal and a pair of assists last week to increase his total to 44 points (7G, 37A) in 36 games. The 19-year-old blueliner leads all Blades defencemen in those departments.

The Blades continue to gear up for the playoffs with three games on the road this weekend.

Games this week:

Friday, Feb. 16th @ Lethbridge Hurricanes

Saturday, Feb. 17th @ Medicine Hat Tigers

Monday, Feb. 19th @ Brandon Wheat Kings

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