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.

Who is the head coach of Saskatoon Blades?

The head coach of Saskatoon Blades is Donn Clark.

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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1996-1997 Season

Saskatoon Blades were 18-48-6 in the 1996-97 WHL season with 42 points, 16th overall.

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1996-1997 Saskatoon Blades Roster

Saskatoon Blades — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Dennis Bassett (G)	48	1978	Taber, AB, CAN	6'1"	170	R
	#1	Matt Cockell (G)	47	1979	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	170	L
	#29	Tyler Love (G)	49	1977	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#30	Scott Reid (G)	49	1976	Grande Prairie, AB, CAN	6'3"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Justin Bekkering (D)	49	1977	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'3"	205	L
	#4	Ryan Bonni (D)	47	1979	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'4"	216	L
	#3	Christian Chartier (D)	45	1980	Russell, MB, CAN	5'11"	205	L
	#7	Ryan Gaucher (D)	48	1978	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	192	L
	#19	Ryan Henderson (D)	48	1978	Rosetown, SK, CAN	6'4"	190	R
	#10	Robert Marshall (D)	47	1979	Katepwa, SK, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#8	Sheldon Nedjelski (D)	47	1978	Watrous, SK, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#5	Mike Ransom (D)	48	1978	Nanton, AB, CAN	6'0"	170	L
	#27	Stewart Sacharuk (D)	46	1979	Arvada, CO, USA	6'0"	192	L
	#22	Cory Sarich (D)	48	1978	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'4"	207	R
	#6	Kevin Werner (D)	46	1980	Whitecourt, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	R
FORWARDS
	#27	Paul Bailey (LW)	50	1976	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	220	L
	#14	Jonathon Barkman (RW/C)	47	1979	Steinbach, MB, CAN	6'0"	196	R
	#18	Derek Bjornson (RW)	46	1980	Ashern, MB, CAN	5'11"	194	R
		Mathieu Cusson (C)	47	1979	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#25	Jared Dumba (LW)	47	1979	Dysart, SK, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#20	Derek Halldorson (C)	45	1981	Kamsack, SK, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#21	Ryan Johnston (LW)	48	1978	Maidstone, SK, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#39	Vladislav Klochkov (RW)	48	1978	Novosibirsk, RUS	5'9"	198	L
	#20	Laird Laluk (LW)	48	1978	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	174	L
	#24	Matt Miller (RW)		1980	Kitscoty, AB, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#17	Greg Phillips (RW)	48	1978	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'2"	205	R
	#19	Aaron Porter (LW)	48	1978	Williams Lake, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#12	Garrett Prosofsky (C)	46	1980	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#16	Nathan Rempel (RW)	49	1977	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	196	R
	#24	Jeremy Schaefer (LW)	50	1976	Spruce Grove, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#10	Mark Smith (F)	48	1978	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'10"	161	L
	#11	Martin Sonnenberg (LW)	48	1978	Wetaskiwin, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#37	Lyle Steenbergen (LW)	47	1979	Sylvan Lake, AB, CAN	6'1"	196	L
	#27	Pavel Terekhov (F)	48	1978	Krasnoyarsk, RUS	6'0"	176	L
	#23	Kyle Werner (RW)	46	1980	Maidstone, SK, CAN	6'2"	216	L
	#10	Trevor Wideman (LW)	49	1977	Nanaimo, BC, CAN	6'3"	181	L
Position: G: 2, D: 10, F: 16Av Age: 18.36 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Saskatoon Blades Staff

Head CoachDonn Clark
Conditioning CoachBlaine Whyte
Franchise OwnerJack Brodsky
Franchise OwnerBob Brodsky
Franchise OwnerDebbie Brodsky
PresidentJack Brodsky

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1996-1997 Saskatoon Blades Demographics

Saskatoon Blades Facts

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

1996-1997 Saskatoon Blades Roster Facts

Nationalities

32 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Saskatoon Blades: 2 122 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

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

Saskatoon Blades Games

Saskatoon Blades — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/17/2026 07:00 PM GMT-6	Saskatoon Blades	Portland Winterhawks	-	WHL
11/14/2026 07:00 PM GMT-6	Saskatoon Blades	Edmonton Oil Kings	-	WHL
11/10/2026 07:00 PM GMT-6	Saskatoon Blades	Regina Pats	4 - 5 (OT 64:40)	WHL
11/07/2026 06:00 PM GMT-5	Brandon Wheat Kings	Saskatoon Blades	3 - 2 (OT 60:15)	WHL
11/06/2026 07:00 PM GMT-6	Saskatoon Blades	Calgary Hitmen	4 - 3	WHL

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Latest Transactions

Saskatoon Blades — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/10/2026	Confirmed	joining	Braden Hordichuk (F)	Warman Wolverines	Details
11/10/2026	Up/Down	leaving	Gavin Andersen (F)	Warroad High	Details
10/28/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Isaac Poll (D)	Wenatchee Wild	Details
10/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Josh Fluker (D)	Wenatchee Wild	Details
10/26/2026	Confirmed	joining	Koen Cleaver (G)	Lethbridge Hurricanes	Details
10/17/2026	Confirmed	joining	Braden Hordichuk (F)	Regina Pats	Details
10/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jaggar John (F)	Warman Wolverines	Details
10/06/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Spencer Kuntz (D)	Virden Oil Capitals	Details

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Saskatoon Blades History and Standings

Saskatoon Blades — Season History
season	league	GP	W	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	17	7	-	5	5	19	65	65	1.12	5	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	34	-	7	27	75	220	224	1.1	3	Conference SF loss
2024-2025	WHL	68	37	-	8	23	82	235	218	1.21	3	First round loss
2023-2024	WHL	68	50	-	5	13	105	255	163	1.54	1	Conference Final loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	48	-	5	15	101	257	171	1.49	2	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	38	-	4	26	80	219	217	1.18	3	First round loss
2020-2021	WHL	24	16	-	3	5	35	80	62	1.46	3	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	34	-	5	24	73	211	197	1.16	4	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	45	-	8	15	98	259	190	1.44	2	Division Final loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	35	-	4	33	74	237	276	1.03	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	WHL	72	28	-	9	35	65	190	248	0.9	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	WHL	72	26	-	4	42	56	219	318	0.78	6	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	WHL	72	19	-	4	49	42	195	308	0.58	6	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	WHL	72	16	-	5	51	37	207	317	0.51	6	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	WHL	72	44	-	6	22	94	280	221	1.31	1	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	40	-	3	29	83	268	250	1.15	2	Conference QF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	56	2	1	13	115	310	213	1.6	1	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	46	-	7	19	99	258	226	1.38	3	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	49	-	5	18	103	283	195	1.43	3	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	29	-	9	34	67	182	229	0.93	15	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	WHL	72	27	-	4	41	58	174	231	0.81	18	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	WHL	72	41	-	6	25	88	232	217	1.22	7	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	37	6	6	23	86	234	215	1.19	7	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	7	11	2	52	27	140	279	0.38	20	Did not make playoffs
2002-2003	WHL	72	40	5	0	27	85	234	205	1.18	7	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	27	5	3	37	62	216	257	0.86	16	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	19	5	5	43	48	193	265	0.67	17	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	WHL	72	34	8	3	27	79	216	223	1.1	7	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	WHL	72	16	7	-	49	39	184	291	0.54	17	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	WHL	72	25	8	-	39	58	263	327	0.81	13	Conference QF loss

Saskatoon Blades Tournament Statistics

Saskatoon Blades — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2012-2013	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	2	9	9	0.67	4	Did not make playoffs
1988-1989	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	4	12	10	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

Saskatoon Blades — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Braylon Shmyr (F)	2026-2027	Frösö IK	Division 3	4	11	9	20	0
2.	Matej Stransky (F)	2026-2027	HC Dynamo Pardubice	Extraliga	18	7	12	19	8
3.	Darren Dietz (D)	2026-2027	Sibir Novosibirsk	KHL	26	5	13	18	13
4.	Adam Halat (F)	2026-2027	Calgary Canucks	AJHL	18	9	8	17	22
5.	Brayden Schenn (F)	2026-2027	New York Islanders	NHL	18	6	10	16	25
6.	Sena Acolatse (D)	2026-2027	HK 32 Liptovsky Mikulas	Extraliga	14	4	10	14	29
7.	Cameron Hebig (F)	2026-2027	Tucson Roadrunners	AHL	13	10	3	13	4
8.	Ryan Olsen (F)	2026-2027	Heilbronner EC Falken	Oberliga	7	8	5	13	4
9.	Frantisek Dej (F)	2026-2027	HC TEBS Bratislava	1. liga	17	4	9	13	31
10.	Marek Viedensky (F)	2026-2027	Rytieri Martin	1. liga	15	1	12	13	6

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Saskatoon Blades — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	17.96
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.87
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.94
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.19
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.04

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Franchise All-Time Points

Saskatoon Blades — 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

Saskatoon Blades — 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

Saskatoon Blades — 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.

Saskatoon Blades — 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

Saskatoon Blades — 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

Saskatoon Blades — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
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

Saskatoon Blades — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Bernie Federko (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	72	115	187	2.60	106
2.	Bruce Eakin (F)	1981-1982	WHL	66	42	125	167	2.53	120
3.	Roger Kortko (F)	1982-1983	WHL	72	62	99	161	2.24	79
4.	Mark Deyell (F)	1995-1996	WHL	69	61	98	159	2.30	122
5.	Blair Chapman (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	69	71	86	157	2.28	67

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Saskatoon Blades — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Frank Banham (F)	1995-1996	WHL	72	83	69	152	2.11	116
2.	Gerry Pinder (F)	1966-1967	CMJHL	55	78	62	140	2.55	95
3.	Laurie Yaworski (F)	1970-1971	WCHL	57	73	54	127	2.23	104
4.	Bernie Federko (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	72	115	187	2.60	106
5.	Blair Chapman (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	69	71	86	157	2.28	67

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Saskatoon Blades — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Bruce Eakin (F)	1981-1982	WHL	66	42	125	167	2.53	120
2.	Bernie Federko (F)	1975-1976	WCHL	72	72	115	187	2.60	106
3.	Orest Kindrachuk (F)	1970-1971	WCHL	61	49	100	149	2.44	103
4.	Roger Kortko (F)	1982-1983	WHL	72	62	99	161	2.24	79
5.	Mark Deyell (F)	1995-1996	WHL	69	61	98	159	2.30	122

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Saskatoon Blades — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Mel Hewitt (F)	1976-1977	WCHL	69	8	18	26	0.38	373
2.	Mark Raiter (D)	1991-1992	WHL	72	2	12	14	0.19	354
3.	Bruce Gordon (F)	1981-1982	WHL	64	12	22	34	0.53	353
4.	Leroy Gorski (D)	1981-1982	WHL	59	4	17	21	0.36	350
5.	Dave Brown (F)	1981-1982	WHL	62	11	33	44	0.71	344

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

Saskatoon Blades — 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	6'0"	185 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	6'2"	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	Langley, BC, CAN	5'7"	146 lbs
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	6'2"	179 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"	165 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"	179 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"	194 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	6'1"	181 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"	170 lbs
12	#265	Lincoln Eaves (F)	04/13/2009	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'9"	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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