Saskatoon Blades

major junior ice hockey team based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

The Saskatoon Blades are a Canadian professional junior ice hockey team that began playing in 1964. They play in the Western Hockey League.[1] The Blades are the longest team to stay in the WHL in the 48-year history of the League.[2]

Saskatoon Blades
CitySaskatoon, Saskatchewan
LeagueWestern Hockey League
ConferenceEastern
DivisionEast
Founded1964 (1964)-65
Home arenaCredit Union Centre
ColoursNavy Blue, Royal Blue, Silver, White
       
General managerCanada Lorne Molleken
Head coachCanada Lorne Molleken
Websitewww.saskatoonblades.com

They play their home games in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the 15,195 seat SaskTel Centre. They were originally founded in 1964 to be a part of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League but transferred leagues when the Western Hockey League was founded in 1966. They have never won the Ed Chynoweth Cup.

References change

  1. "Blades Roster". Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
  2. "Blades Introduce New Owner And Staff". saskatoonblades.com. Retrieved 25 September 2015.

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