What league does Saskatoon Blades play in?

Saskatoon Blades play in the WHL.

When was Saskatoon Blades founded?

Saskatoon Blades was founded in 1964 in Saskatoon, SK, CAN, Canada.

Where is Saskatoon Blades based?

Saskatoon Blades is based in Saskatoon, SK, CAN.

What arena does Saskatoon Blades play in?

Saskatoon Blades play their home games at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, SK, CAN.

What are the team colors of Saskatoon Blades?

The team colors of Saskatoon Blades are Blue + White.

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1964-1965 Saskatoon Blades Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Barry Richardson (G)	81	1945	Victoria, BC, CAN	-	-	-
		Tim Tabor (G)	81	1945	Semans, SK, CAN	6'1"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Tim Gould (D)	79	1947	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'10"	174	L
		Bob Kerr (D)	-			-	-	-
		Keith Magnuson (D)		1947	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#5	Larry Tronstad (D)	-		Saskatoon, SK, CAN	-	-	-
FORWARDS
		Corky Agar (LW)		1946	Minneapolis, MN, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#10	Gord Grandberg (RW)	-			-	-	-
		Garry Kerr (C)	-		Lloydminster, SK, CAN	-	-	-
		Gerry Pinder (LW/RW)	77	1948	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'8"	165	R
		Herb Pinder (C)	79	1946	Boston, MA, USA	5'11"	170	-
	#11	Allan Popoff (RW)	-			-	-	-
		Bobby Schmautz (RW)		1945	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'9"	172	R
		Ed Shillington (RW)	77	1949	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'7"	159	-
		Gerry Sillers (RW)	81	1945	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'8"	174	R

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1964-1965 Saskatoon Blades Demographics

Saskatoon Blades Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Blue + White
Town: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Map
Founded: 1964

1964-1965 Saskatoon Blades Roster Facts

Nationalities

12 players

Experience

Saskatoon Blades: 324 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: SaskTel Centre
Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN
Capacity: 15 100
Construction Year: 1988

Saskatoon Blades Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/16/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Saskatoon Blades	Prince Albert Raiders	3 - 5	WHL
04/15/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Saskatoon Blades	Prince Albert Raiders	0 - 4	WHL
04/12/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Prince Albert Raiders	Saskatoon Blades	3 - 0	WHL
04/11/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Prince Albert Raiders	Saskatoon Blades	6 - 1	WHL
04/07/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Edmonton Oil Kings	Saskatoon Blades	2 - 3 (OT 67:23)	WHL

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Tristan Petersen (F)

Leaving forPenticton Vees

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08/12/2026

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Tyrone Sobry (D)

Joining fromPrince George Cougars

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08/04/2026

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Tristan Petersen (F)

Joining fromPenticton Vees

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07/29/2026

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Derek Thurston (D)

Leaving forVancouver Giants

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07/20/2026

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Gavin Andersen (F)

Joining fromWarroad High

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07/15/2026

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Martin Psohlavec (G)

Joining fromHC Energie Karlovy Vary U20

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07/14/2026

confirmed

Yegor Gusev (F)

Joining fromSibirskie Snaipery Novosibirsk

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07/09/2026

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Trevin Vargo (F)

Joining fromShattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA

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Saskatoon Blades History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	34	27	-	-	7	220	224	75	1.1	3	Conference SF loss
2024-2025	WHL	68	37	23	-	-	8	235	218	82	1.21	3	First round loss
2023-2024	WHL	68	50	13	-	-	5	255	163	105	1.54	1	Conference Final loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	48	15	-	-	5	257	171	101	1.49	2	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	38	26	-	-	4	219	217	80	1.18	3	First round loss
2020-2021	WHL	24	16	5	-	-	3	80	62	35	1.46	3	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	34	24	-	-	5	211	197	73	1.16	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	45	15	-	-	8	259	190	98	1.44	2	Division Final loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	35	33	-	-	4	237	276	74	1.03	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	WHL	72	28	35	-	-	9	190	248	65	0.9	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	WHL	72	26	42	-	-	4	219	318	56	0.78	6	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	WHL	72	19	49	-	-	4	195	308	42	0.58	6	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	WHL	72	16	51	-	-	5	207	317	37	0.51	6	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	WHL	72	44	22	-	-	6	280	221	94	1.31	1	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	40	29	-	-	3	268	250	83	1.15	2	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	56	13	2	-	1	310	213	115	1.6	1	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	46	19	-	-	7	258	226	99	1.38	3	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	49	18	-	-	5	283	195	103	1.43	3	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	29	34	-	-	9	182	229	67	0.93	15	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	WHL	72	27	41	-	-	4	174	231	58	0.81	18	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	WHL	72	41	25	-	-	6	232	217	88	1.22	7	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	37	23	6	-	6	234	215	86	1.19	7	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	7	52	11	-	2	140	279	27	0.38	20	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	WHL	72	40	27	5	-	0	234	205	85	1.18	7	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	27	37	5	-	3	216	257	62	0.86	16	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	19	43	5	-	5	193	265	48	0.67	17	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	WHL	72	34	27	8	-	3	216	223	79	1.1	7	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	WHL	72	16	49	7	-	-	184	291	39	0.54	17	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	WHL	72	25	39	8	-	-	263	327	58	0.81	13	Conference QF loss

Saskatoon Blades Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2012-2013	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	9	9	2	0.67	4	Did not make playoffs
1988-1989	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	12	10	4	1.33	1	Final loss

Saskatoon Blades Retired Numbers

Saskatoon Blades Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Noah Fowler (F)	2026-2027	Team Black	-	3	2	3	5	0
2.	Matej Stransky (F)	2026-2027	HC Dynamo Pardubice	Champions HL	2	2	1	3	0
3.	Eric Florchuk (F)	2026-2027	Sønderjyske	Metal Ligaen	2	2	0	2	0
4.	Turner Ottenbreit (D)	2026-2027	Shanghai Dragons	KHL	2	1	1	2	0
5.	Martin Fasko-Rudas (F)	2026-2027	Bílí Tygři Liberec	Champions HL	2	1	0	1	0
6.	Chris Collins (F)	2026-2027	Graz99ers	Champions HL	2	1	0	1	2
7.	Darren Dietz (D)	2026-2027	Sibir Novosibirsk	KHL	2	0	1	1	0
8.	David Lewandowski (F)	2026-2027	Germany U20 (all)	International-Jr	2	0	1	1	0
9.	Dustin Willhöft (F)	2026-2027	Germany U20 (all)	International-Jr	2	0	1	1	0
10.	Emil Malysjev (D)	2026-2027	Yunost Minsk	-	6	0	1	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	179 lbs	18.50
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	18.73
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.74
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.03
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	18.93

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Frank Banham (F)	278	190	180	370
2.	Paul Buczkowski (D)	337	126	224	350
3.	Bernie Federko (F)	206	133	211	344
4.	Mark Deyell (F)	205	112	202	314
5.	Josh Nicholls (F)	332	138	175	313

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Frank Banham (F)	278	190	180	370
2.	Tracey Katelnikoff (F)	263	155	149	304
3.	Blair Chapman (F)	190	148	158	306
4.	Brandon Lisowsky (F)	256	143	126	269
5.	Perry Ganchar (F)	212	141	167	308

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Paul Buczkowski (D)	337	126	224	350
2.	Bernie Federko (F)	206	133	211	344
3.	Mark Deyell (F)	205	112	202	314
4.	Ralph Klassen (F)	300	81	194	275
5.	Pat Price (D)	267	51	188	239

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Shawn Yakimishyn (D)	263	65	151	925
2.	Kevin Kaminski (F)	183	90	240	823
3.	Jerome Engele (D)	263	3	60	815
4.	Kelly Chase (F)	195	45	126	800
5.	Wes George (F)	231	87	184	759

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Paul Buczkowski (D)	337	126	224	350
2.	Josh Nicholls (F)	332	138	175	313
3.	Warren Peters (F)	330	111	107	218
4.	Mathieu Cusson (F)	322	95	146	241
5.	Nick Zajac (F)	322	55	97	152

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Bernie Blanchette (F)	100	97	200	2.00
2.	Ken George (F)	1	1	2	2.00
3.	Bradley Bergen (D)	1	0	2	2.00
4.	Rick Boehm (F)	1	0	2	2.00
5.	Murray Brumwell (D)	1	0	2	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Bernie Federko (F)	1975-1976	72	72	187
2.	Bruce Eakin (F)	1981-1982	66	42	167
3.	Roger Kortko (F)	1982-1983	72	62	161
4.	Mark Deyell (F)	1995-1996	69	61	159
5.	Blair Chapman (F)	1975-1976	69	71	157

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Frank Banham (F)	1995-1996	72	83	152
2.	Gerry Pinder (F)	1966-1967	55	78	140
3.	Laurie Yaworski (F)	1970-1971	57	73	127
4.	Bernie Federko (F)	1975-1976	72	72	187
5.	Blair Chapman (F)	1975-1976	69	71	157

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Bruce Eakin (F)	1981-1982	66	125	167
2.	Bernie Federko (F)	1975-1976	72	115	187
3.	Orest Kindrachuk (F)	1970-1971	61	100	149
4.	Roger Kortko (F)	1982-1983	72	99	161
5.	Mark Deyell (F)	1995-1996	69	98	159

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Mel Hewitt (F)	1976-1977	69	26	373
2.	Mark Raiter (D)	1991-1992	72	14	354
3.	Bruce Gordon (F)	1981-1982	64	34	353
4.	Leroy Gorski (D)	1981-1982	59	21	350
5.	Dave Brown (F)	1981-1982	62	44	344

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#15	Teagan Dernisky (F)	03/01/2011	Delta, BC, CAN	5'7"	150 lbs
2	#32	Hayden Harvey (D)	04/18/2011	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	176 lbs
5	#95	Mason West (F)	10/22/2011	Monticello, MN, USA	5'6"	126 lbs
5	#102	Joshua Koehler (F)	03/14/2011	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs
7	#154	Jack Arseniuk (D)	01/27/2011	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
7	#160	Blake Pickens (G)	02/19/2011	Prior Lake, MN, USA	5'10"	161 lbs
8	#162	Brayden Lindsay (F)	08/09/2011	Tumbler Ridge, BC, CAN	6'1"	183 lbs
8	#175	Rylen Schneider (D)	12/01/2011	Edina, MN, USA	5'6"	134 lbs
9	#198	Carson Brown (F)	06/11/2011	-	-	-
9	#202	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#217	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#221	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#244	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#267	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#290	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#15	Kain Martinuik (F)	01/30/2010	Peachland, BC, CAN	5'11"	157 lbs
2	#24	Noah Fowler (F)	03/08/2010	Quesnel, BC, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
2	#43	Braden Nowoselski (D)	03/10/2010	White City, SK, CAN	5'8"	150 lbs
4	#77	Bracken LaRocque (G)	11/26/2010	-	6'0"	183 lbs
6	#118	Dax McDougall (D)	05/16/2010	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	152 lbs
8	#170	Liam Brooks (D)	06/19/2010	Duluth, MN, USA	6'1"	190 lbs
8	#181	Nicholas Voinea (F)	10/27/2010	White Rock, BC, CAN	5'9"	170 lbs
9	#198	Bo Skelton (F)	02/03/2010	Excelsior, MN, USA	5'7"	141 lbs
9	#199	Alexander Sharman (F)	02/06/2010	Coldstream, BC, CAN	6'2"	185 lbs
10	#221	Max Hartel (G)	05/20/2010	-	6'1"	172 lbs
11	#244	Austen Su (D)	10/02/2010	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'9"	130 lbs
2024
3	#61	Jaggar John (F)	07/17/2009	Fort McMurray, AB, CAN	5'9"	157 lbs
3	#66	Julian Revel (D)	04/29/2009	Burnaby, BC, CAN	5'11"	152 lbs
4	#77	Cohen Lewko (F)	04/16/2009	Sanford, MB, CAN	6'1"	192 lbs
6	#133	Spencer Kuntz (D)	11/10/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
7	#155	Treyce Pavlic (F)	06/22/2009	Surrey, BC, CAN	5'7"	146 lbs
8	#177	Tristan Hoko (F)	09/16/2009	West Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'9"	170 lbs
9	#199	Millar Anderson (F)	09/13/2009	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
10	#221	Rylee Belyk (D)	06/14/2009	Battleford, SK, CAN	6'3"	201 lbs
11	#243	Dysen Loewen (G)	11/03/2009	Fort St. John, BC, CAN	6'1"	161 lbs
12	#265	Lincoln Eaves (F)	04/13/2009	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'8"	172 lbs
13	#287	Hunter Ethelston (F)	04/14/2009	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
14	#292	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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