Saskatoon Blades Remain Optimistic Following Early Playoff Exit
On April 2, the Saskatoon Blades’ season came to a sudden end with a 6-2 loss to the Calgary Hitmen in Game 4 of the Western Hockey League (WHL) Quarterfinals.…
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Blackhawks Prospect Report: Misiak, Lardis, Vanacker & More
Welcome to the latest installment of the “Future Hawks” prospect series. In this column, we take a look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospects who are standing out and enjoying success, whether they’re…
Saskatoon Blades Gear Up for the Calgary Hitmen in WHL Playoffs
Few expected the Saskatoon Blades to be competing for first place in the East Division this season. Too much talent had left the team from last year’s roster, which finished…
CHL Can Turn Memorial Cup Into March Madness Tournament
With the NCAA’s annual March Madness tournament starting this past week, I’ve been thinking about how we could get an exciting single-elimination hockey tournament put on our calendar. The NHL…
The Great WHL Journey #7: Lethbridge Hurricanes
For many hockey fans, junior hockey was the first time they interacted with the hockey world. My dad and uncle dragged me and my brother to the Medicine Hat Tigers…
Saskatoon Blades Defy the Odds to Clinch Playoff Berth
With just seven games remaining, the Saskatoon Blades have punched their ticket to the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs for the sixth-straight season with a dominant 4-1 victory over the…
WHL Players Aren’t Worried About the Future of Junior Hockey
It’s been over three months since the college eligibility rules for Division 1 schools changed to allow players in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) to play in the NCAA. In…
New CHL-NCAA Agreement Won’t Change Junior Hockey Landscape
After months of speculation, it finally happened – on Nov. 7, 2024, the NCAA agreed to make Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players eligible for Division 1 hockey programs for the…
3 Takeaways From Spitfires’ 5-4 Loss to Battalion
Sometimes, staying at the top of the mountain is harder than getting there. A tough loss at home on Thursday night showed the Windsor Spitfires that, if they want to…
NCAA to Allow Players to Participate in the CHL
The NCAA Division I Council approved a rule on Thursday (Nov. 7) to all players with Canadian Hockey League (CHL) experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season. This…