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June 23, 2018 - Eric Florchuk will be in good company after being selected 217th overall by the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals on Saturday during the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
It was a case of better late than never for Florchuk who was the final selection in the draft. The nerves were increasing but Florchuk took a positive spin on it and hopes to take full advantage of the opportunity.
"Rasmus Dahlin opened the draft and I closed it," chuckled Florchuk from his home in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. "I'm very proud to be selected... Full Story
June 22, 2018 - Work, work, and more work. That's what's on the menu for Chase Wouters 365 days a year and the 18-year-old Lloydminster product wouldn't have it any other way.
For the past two seasons in Saskatoon there has been one thing fans can expect when they come to the rink; a full, honest, 110% effort from #44. After posting 21 points in his rookie season as a 16-year-old, Chase Wouters climbed up the rankings in his sophomore season. He took on a top-six role with the Blades centering a line between Braylon Shmyr and Josh Paters... Full Story
June 21, 2018 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are pleased to announce the acquisition of 19-year-old goaltender Dorrin Luding from the Seattle Thunderbirds. In exchange, the Blades have sent the Thunderbirds a conditional 7th round bantam draft pick in 2020.
Originally from Prince George, British Columbia, Luding will be entering his second full season in the Western Hockey League. Last year, Luding split 28 games between the Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds going 9-15-1-0 in the process. Standing at 6'0 and 200lbs, Lud... Full Story
June 18, 2018 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Marsh as the team's new Associate Coach.
Marsh, 43, brings WHL experience as both a player and a coach having spent the past four seasons on the bench with the Edmonton Oil Kings as an Assistant Coach. During his tenure in Edmonton, the Oil Kings qualified for the playoffs twice and were eliminated in the first round each time. Prior to joining the Oil Kings, Marsh spent time as an assistant coach at the University of Alberta (2012-2014), the ... Full Story
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Florchuk Selected in NHL Entry Draft by Washington
June 23, 2018 - Eric Florchuk will be in good company after being selected 217th overall by the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals on Saturday during the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
It was a case of better late than never for Florchuk who was the final selection in the draft. The nerves were increasing but Florchuk took a positive spin on it and hopes to take full advantage of the opportunity.
"Rasmus Dahlin opened the draft and I closed it," chuckled Florchuk from his home in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. "I'm very proud to be selected... Full StoryMore Saskatoon Blades stories below
Draft Preview: Wouters Hoping Hard Work Pays Off
June 22, 2018 - Work, work, and more work. That's what's on the menu for Chase Wouters 365 days a year and the 18-year-old Lloydminster product wouldn't have it any other way.
For the past two seasons in Saskatoon there has been one thing fans can expect when they come to the rink; a full, honest, 110% effort from #44. After posting 21 points in his rookie season as a 16-year-old, Chase Wouters climbed up the rankings in his sophomore season. He took on a top-six role with the Blades centering a line between Braylon Shmyr and Josh Paters... Full StoryBlades Acquire Luding from Seattle
June 21, 2018 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are pleased to announce the acquisition of 19-year-old goaltender Dorrin Luding from the Seattle Thunderbirds. In exchange, the Blades have sent the Thunderbirds a conditional 7th round bantam draft pick in 2020.
Originally from Prince George, British Columbia, Luding will be entering his second full season in the Western Hockey League. Last year, Luding split 28 games between the Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds going 9-15-1-0 in the process. Standing at 6'0 and 200lbs, Lud... Full StoryBlades Hire Ryan Marsh as Associate Coach
June 18, 2018 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatoon Blades are pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Marsh as the team's new Associate Coach.
Marsh, 43, brings WHL experience as both a player and a coach having spent the past four seasons on the bench with the Edmonton Oil Kings as an Assistant Coach. During his tenure in Edmonton, the Oil Kings qualified for the playoffs twice and were eliminated in the first round each time. Prior to joining the Oil Kings, Marsh spent time as an assistant coach at the University of Alberta (2012-2014), the ... Full StorySaskatoon Blades News
- Florchuk Selected in NHL Entry Draft by Washington - June 23, 2018
- Draft Preview: Wouters Hoping Hard Work Pays Off - June 22, 2018
- Blades Acquire Luding from Seattle - June 21, 2018
- Blades Hire Ryan Marsh as Associate Coach - June 18, 2018
- Blades Unveil 2018 Pre-Season Schedule - June 13, 2018
- Love Named to Canada's National Men's Summer U18 Team - June 12, 2018
- Florchuk Returns from Combine Ready for Next Chapter - June 7, 2018
- Blades Announce Signing of Charlie Wright - June 4, 2018
- Schneider Commits to Blades, Signs SPA - May 31, 2018
- Blades Acquire Forward from Seattle - May 31, 2018
- Getting to Know the Coach: Mitch Love - May 30, 2018
- Blades Introduce Mitch Love as New Head Coach - May 30, 2018
- Florchuk Looking to Impress at NHL Draft Combine - May 28, 2018
- Blades Ink First Round Draft Pick Colton Dach - May 28, 2018
- BC and Saskatchewan Prospects off to U16 Summer Camps - May 17, 2018
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- Blades Florchuk picked by Capitals in NHL entry draft - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 24)
- Saskatoon Blades set to welcome new assistant coach - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 20)
- One last weekend for Tyler Brown and Saskatoon Blades - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 14)
- Saskatoon Blades fire head coach Dean Brockman - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 14)
- Building an NHL player: Caps Stephenson found his future in Saskatoon - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 14)
- Saskatoon Blades at tipping point, look ahead to next season - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 14)
- Blades owner Mike Priestner stands behind decision to fire Brockman - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 14)
- Zary: Brockmans firing unpopular and premature - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 14)
- The Saskatoon Blades introduce their new head coach Mitch Love - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 14)
- New Saskatoon Blades head coach Love wants his team to play with purpose, ready to take team in new direction - WHL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (June 12)
- Building an NHL player: Caps Stephenson found his future in Saskatoon - WHL Regina Leader-Post (June 7)
- Former Broncos blueliner named new bench boss of Blades - WHL Swift Current Online (May 31)
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