WHL Saskatoon Blades

Blades Welcome Wheat Kings

Published on January 17, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Saskatoon Blades News Release


The Saskatoon Blades are set to take on the Brandon Wheat Kings on Wednesday, January 18th.

The game actually marks the first of back to back meetings with the Wheaties as they are also playing here in Saskatoon on Friday, January 20th.

The Blades are playing some excellent hockey as of late as winners of five straight games, including a three in three this weekend against the likes of Swift Current, Prince Albert and Regina.

Meanwhile, the Wheat Kings are headed in the opposite direction as they are without a win in their last 4 games and have only 2 wins in their last 10 games.

Brandon will also be looking to answer for a 2-0 shutout loss they suffered in their own barn to the Blades the last time these clubs met.

Game time goes at 7:05pm from Saskatoon's Credit Union Centre tomorrow night. Don't miss the action as great seats are still available. Get inside the CUC and beat the cold weather with a heated rivalry game between the Blades and Brandon!

Blades Notes

- The Saskatoon Blades have a HUGE weekend planned for this Friday and Saturday. It's Hockey Day In Saskatchewan as well as Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Weekend in Saskatoon! The Blades will be hosting and honouring a number of great guests on the 21st, including former Islanders star Bryan Trottier. Those being honoured are the first ever inductees into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame!

- For more information on the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall Of Fame, check out this: http://www.saskhockeyhalloffame.com/

- Saturday, January 21st is also Minor Hockey Night and great tickets are still available for teams of all ages and sizes. For more information on the event, visit: http://www.saskatoonblades.com/page/minor-hockey-night

- This weekend the Blades will also be holding "Jersey Weekend". Blades fans are encouraged to wear their Blades jerseys on both nights. Those wearing jerseys will get a number of perks, including a better chance at winning in-game prizes, a deal at concessions and even a store discount!

- The Saskatoon Blades have also just received a fresh batch of hockey cards! Those who come to the game on Saturday night will be able to get some of those cards for free, featuring your favourite Blades stars, including Andrey Makarov!

- On January 25th, the Saskatoon Blades, BMO and the WHL are set to host the BMO Ultimate Fan Contest in Saskatoon! Blades fans are encouraged to dress up in all of their Blades gear and head down to the Lawson branch of BMO in Saskatoon to take part in the contest. Fans with the best costume/gear will have a chance to win a signed team jersey and a chance to win two tickets to the 2012 MasterCard Memorial Cup in Shawinigan! For more information, visit: http://www.saskatoonblades.com/page/bmo-ultimate-fan

- Don't forget that the Blades are the hosts of the 2013 MasterCard Memorial Cup! Got the itch for great junior hockey? Well, you can reserve your very own seat for the event today, just by becoming a Saskatoon Blades season ticket holder! Call our office at 975-8844 for more information.

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