2026-04-08
2026 WHL Playoffs Preview: 1) Prince Albert Raiders Versus 6) Saskatoon Blades -
2026 WHL Playoffs Preview: 1) Prince Albert Raiders Versus 6) Saskatoon Blades
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Oilers Prospect Lewandowski Makes Big Impression in WHL Playoff Upset -
One day, David Lewandowski might give Edmonton hockey fans a lot to cheer about. On Monday (April 6), however, the Saskatoon Blades forward broke their hearts. Lewandowski, an Edmonton Oilers…
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ROUND 1 GAME 7 PREVIEW | Win or go home for the Blades at Rogers Place -
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Blades announce Round 2 schedule against Raiders presented by Discover Saskatoon -
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Blades stun Oil Kings in Game 7 overtime to advance to Round 2 -
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2026-04-07
WHL Morning Skate: April 7 -
NEED TO KNOW - Saskatoon alternate captain Rowan Calvert scored in overtime to knock off the Edmonton Oil Kings in Game 7 - The sixth-seed Blades are the only lower-ranked team to pull off an upset in Round One of the 2026 WHL Playoffs - Toronto Maple Leafs prospect and Oil Kings standout Miroslav Holinka led all skaters in points (11) and goals (7) in the first round - Saskatoon will face arch-rival Prince Albert in Round Two - Round Two kicks off on Friday, April 10 TOP PERFORMER Super Cooper is coming in clutch! The 18-year-old scored the game-tying goal for a second straight night, and this time, it set up a series-clinching win for his Blades. Williams picked up an assist on Oilers prospect David Lewandowski's game-opening powerplay tally. In the third period, just seconds after the Oil Kings took the lead, Hodnett burst
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Edmonton Oil Kings suffer crushing Game 7 OT loss to Saskatoon Blades -
“We could have played better than we did as a group. We didn’t play long enough, hard enough or execute well enough and they did"
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Central Division clash featuring Tigers and Hitmen set for second round of 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien -
The second-round series featuring two Central Division contenders was confirmed Monday night after the Saskatoon Blades upset the Edmonton Oil Kings in overtime of Game 7 of the final remaining first-round series.
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Raiders and Blades to renew post-season rivalry in second round of 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien -
It just might be the fiercest rivalry in the WHL – and now, the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien will be graced by a second-round, best-of-seven battle between the Prince Albert Raiders and Saskatoon Blades.
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Saskatoon Blades win Game 7 OT thriller to eliminate Edmonton Oil Kings -
Up next for the Blades are their Highway 11 rivals and the top-ranked Eastern Division squad starting on Friday and Saturday in Prince Albert.
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Saskatoon Blades win Game 7 OT thriller to eliminate Edmonton Oil Kings -
Up next for the Blades are their Highway 11 rivals and the top-ranked Eastern Division squad starting on Friday and Saturday in Prince Albert.
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Oil Kings Season Comes to End in Game 7 Overtime against Blades -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings season came to an end on Monday night after a game seven, 3-2 overtime loss to the Saskatoon Blades.It wa... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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Blades Stun Oil Kings in Game 7 Overtime to Advance to Round 2 -
Edmonton, AB - The Bridge City Bunch are headed to Round 2 of the Western Hockey League (WHL) Playoffs presented by Nutrien!The Saskatoon Blades o... - WHL Saskatoon Blades
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Scores and schedule for Monday, April 6, 2026 -
Monday’s Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 6 Seattle 2 Buffalo 4 Tampa Bay 2 San Jose 3 Chicago 2 Los Angeles 3 Nashville 2 (SO) — AHL Rochester 4 Cleveland 3 (SO) — Western Hockey League Playoffs First Round | Best-of-Seven Series Saskatoon 3 Edmonton 2 (OT) (Saskatoon wins series 4-3) — Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League The post Scores and schedule for Monday, April 6, 2026 appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Blades upset Oil Kings in overtime in Game 7 to advance to second round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs -
THAT'S PLAYOFF HOCKEY. The sixth-seed Saskatoon Blades have shaken up the 2026 WHL Playoffs with a 3-2 overtime win to oust the third-seed Edmonton Oil Kings in Game 7 of their first-round series. Edmonton Oilers prospect David Lewandowski dished the opening blow with a powerplay marker early in the second period. In another match with minimal room for error, the Oil Kings clawed back to a tie with a precision tip off a faceoff win before captain Gavin Hodnett gave the home side their first lead of the night with his first goal of the series. But the Blades wouldn't go quietly into the night as 2026 NHL Draft-eligible Cooper Williams nailed the equalizer 33 seconds later to force extras. That's where alternate captain Rowan Calvert blasted a powerplay goal through traffic to seal the series for the Blades. Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Evan Gardner made 29 stops in the clinching win. Three of the games in the first-round series required overtime. Saskatoon seized a narrow 3-2
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2026-04-06
Saskatoon Blades’ Tristen Doyle Is Rising to the Occassion in the Playoffs -
The Saskatoon Blades’ defence has been under the microscope throughout this season, and that hasn’t changed in the playoffs against the high-scoring Edmonton Oil Kings. But after six games, the…
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WHL Morning Skate: April 6 -
NEED TO KNOW - Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Miroslav Holinka forced Game 7 for Edmonton with a double-overtime goal against Saskatoon - Cougars forward Dmitri Yakutsenak scored twice to eliminate the Spokane Chiefs in Game 6 - San Jose Sharks prospect Joshua Ravensbergen is one win away from tying the Cougars' club record for career playoff wins - Prince George will battle the Penticton Vees in Round Two, while the regular-season champion Everett Silvertips will tussle with the 2026 Memorial Cup host Kelown Rockets - Game 7 between the Oil Kings and Blades is set for Monday night TOP PERFORMER Dmitri Yakutsenak has arrived. The 19-year-old scored his first two goals of the playoffs in dramatic fashion to eliminate the Spokane Chiefs. With Prince George trailing 1-0 in the first period, Yakutsenak received the
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Oil Kings and Blades Play in Decisive Game Seven in Edmonton -
Edmonton, Alta. - It's winner-take-all territory now as the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades battle in a decisive game seven at Rogers Place to... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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Edmonton Oil Kings at Saskatoon Blades - Game 6 | 2026 WHL Playoff Highlights -
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Kain Martinuik (F) from Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA to Saskatoon Blades -
Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 04/06/2026 Player: Kain Martinuik (F) From: Shattuck St. Mary's 16U AAA To: Saskatoon Blades Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up
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Oil Kings force Game 7 after 3-2 double-OT win over Blades -
"It's very rarely that you get away with an emotional swing like that in sports."
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Sports roundup: Saskatoon Westleys take lead in PJHL final -
We round up a busy weekend on the provincial hockey playoff front.
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Holinka's Double Overtime Winner Sends Oil Kings to Game Seven -
Saskatoon, Sask. - It was the longest Edmonton Oil Kings WHL Playoff game in franchise history, but the Oil Kings forced game seven with a 3-2 double ... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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ROUND 1 GAME 6 PREVIEW | Blades face opportunity to advance to Round 2 -
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2026-04-05
Oil Kings Down to Final Strike against Blades in Game 6 -
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are in must-win territory as they approach game six tonight against the Saskatoon Blades at the SaskTel Cent... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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WHL Morning Skate: April 5 -
NEED TO KNOW - Cam Parr's overtime dagger eliminated the Regina Pats and kept Medicine Hat's title defence hopes alive in Game 5 - No WHL team has repeated as league champions since the dynastic Kamloops Blazers in 1994 and 1995 - Saskatoon and Prince George will try to close out their respective series with wins at home, while Edmonton and Spokane will fight to force Game 7 TOP PERFORMER One year ago, Cam Parr and the Spokane Chiefs felt the sting of defeat at the hands of the Medicine Hat Tigers in the 2025 WHL Championship Series. Now, the 19-year-old is playing hero for the black and orange. Acquired by the Tigers in a trade in September of 2025, Parr has enjoyed a career-best year and is coming off his biggest goal yet. The 5-foot-9, 187-pound winger scored his first goal of the playoffs with a screened wrister from the po
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Blades one win from advancing after 4-2 playoff win over Oil Kings -
The Blades can advance to the second round of the WHL playoffs Sunday at the SaskTel Centre in an elimination game for the Oil Kings.
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2026-04-04
WHL Morning Skate: April 4 -
NEED TO KNOW - Sixteen-year-old Raiders defenceman Brock Cripps had a three-point night to knock out Red Deer - New York Islanders prospect Jacob Kvasnicka buried a penalty shot goal to help Penticton eliminate Seattle - Draft-eligible Zach Olsen netted a goal and an assist to give the sixth-seed Blades a 3-2 lead on Edmonton - The Medicine Hat Tigers will try to eliminate the Regina Pats on Saturday night TOP PERFORMER The Isles got a good one! Jacob Kvasnicka came in clutch with an assist on Ryden Evers' game-opening goal before lighting the lamp himself with a clever move on a penalty shot. Kvasnicka iced Penticton's first-ever WHL Playoffs series with an empty netter to send the Seattle Thunderbirds packing. The 18-year-old is fourth among all WHL skaters in postseason scoring with five goals and four assi
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Saskatoon Blades at Edmonton Oil Kings - Game 5 | 2026 WHL Playoffs Highlights -
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Oil Kings Fall to Blades in Game Five -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are down to their final strike after a 4-2 loss to the Saskatoon Blades on Friday night at Rogers Place.I... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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Oil Kings Drop First Game in Saskatoon to Blades -
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ROUND 1 GAME 5 PREVIEW | Blades, Oil Kings shifts to best-of-three series at Rogers Place -
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Round 1 Game 6 tickets presented by Discover Saskatoon on sale NOW -
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Blades assistant coach Engele recognized with WHL Distinguished Service Award -
Engele is the longest-serving member of the Blades staff. Over his time with the Club, he has served in many different capacities that reach far beyond the standard responsibilities of an assistant coach.
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ROUND 1 GAME 4 PREVIEW | Blades eye 3-1 series lead against Oil Kings -
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2026-04-03
Oil Kings and Blades Now Involved in Best-Of-Three Series -
Edmonton, Alta. - It's been a series with not much separation as the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades are now in a best-of-three to punch their... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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2026-04-02
WHL announces finalists for Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy -
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today the 2025-26 finalists for the Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy, presented annually to the WHL’s Rookie of the Year. Jim Piggott was the sole owner of the Saskatoon Blades and an original founding member of the WHL. Piggott served as Chairman of the Board, and along with Del Wilson, was one of the driving forces to bring the three Major Junior Leagues in Canada together under one roof. Finalists for WHL Awards are voted upon by WHL General Managers. Winners of 2026 WHL Awards will be announced from Tuesday, April 21, through Wednesday, May 6. Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy – Eastern Conference Finalists Kale Dach, Calgary Hitmen (Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.) Ben MacBeath, Calgary Hitmen (Calgary, Alta.) Brock Cripps, Prince Albert Raiders (Victoria, B.C.) Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy – Western Conference Finalists JP Hurlbert
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WHL Morning Skate: April 2 -
NEED TO KNOW - The Everett Silvertips and Kelowna Rockets have become the first teams to advance to Round 2 of the 2026 WHL Playoffs - Los Angeles Kings prospect Vojtech Cihar has tied his Kelowna teammate Tij Iginla for the playoff scoring lead with 10 points in four games, while ranking first in goals with six - Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Miroslav Holinka picked up a hat trick to tie Edmonton's series against the Saskatoon Blades - Draft-eligible Kalder Varga's powerplay strike helped Red Deer stave off elimination against Prince Albert - The Calgary Hitmen and Prince George Cougars can advance to the second round with wins on Thursday night TOP PERFORMER RESULTS Everett 6,
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Oil Kings 'skilled players' take over in 5-2 playoff win over Blades -
"They can make you look silly if you're not putting the body on them and tonight we made it too easy on them."
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Holinkas Hat-Trick Helps Oil Kings Tie Series with Blades -
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are now deadlocked at 2-2 in their best of seven series with the Saskatoon Blades after a 5-2 win in Saskato... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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Edmonton Oil Kings at Saskatoon Blades - Game 4 | 2026 WHL Playoffs Highlights -
Watch highlights from Game 4 of the first-round series between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades. For the latest WHL action, please subscribe to our channel by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button. Watch WHL hockey FOR FREE no matter where you are: https://victoryplus.com/hub/WHL Breaking news, scores, stats & highlights: http://whl.ca Feeling social? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWHL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernhockeyleague
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2026-04-01
WHL Morning Skate: April 1 -
NEED TO KNOW - Florida Panthers prospect Shea Busch scored in his first game since October to help Everett force Portland to the brink of elimination - Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla logged his first four-point playoff game to give Kelowna a 3-0 series lead over rival Kamloops - Dallas Stars prospect Cameron Schmidt scored twice for Seattle, but the Penticton Vees are one win away from clinching their first WHL Playoffs series victory - Calgary alternate captain Ethan Moore tallied his third consecutive game-winning goal - Hitmen Captain Axel Hurtig earned a win and an NHL contract in the last 24 hours - Five teams can punch their ticket to Round Two with wins on Wednesday night TOP PERFORMER All aboard the Tij train! The 2024 Utah Mammoth sixth-overall pick seized the WHL Playoff scoring lead with two goa
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Oil Kings Looking to Tie Series with Blades Back Up -
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Edmonton Oil Kings will look to get their first round WHL Playoff series back to even with the Saskatoon Blades tonight in game... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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Oil Kings Drop First Game in Saskatoon to Blades -
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are behind two games to one in their first round WHL playoff series with the Saskatoon Blades after falling ... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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Blades 'just kept believing' in 4-3 playoff win over Oil Kings -
The Blades trailed by two goals in the second period, and then scored three unanswered to seal the game.
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Edmonton Oil Kings at Saskatoon Blades - Game 3 | 2026 WHL Playoff Highlights -
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Blades Assistant Coach Engele Recognized with WHL Distinguished Service Award -
Saskatoon, Sask. - Western Hockey League Commissioner Dan Near announced today, on behalf of the WHL Board of Governors, that Jerome 'Beuf' Engele - A... - WHL
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Series Shifts to Saskatoon as Oil Kings and Blades Play Game 3 -
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ROUND 1 GAME 3 PREVIEW | Playoff hockey returns to SaskTel Centre for Game 3 -
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2026-03-31
Series Shifts to Saskatoon as Oil Kings and Blades Play Game 3 -
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are tied with the Saskatoon Blades at one game apiece in their first-round playoff matchup as the series shi... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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Blades sign 2025 15th overall pick Kain Martinuik to WHL Scholarship Agreement -
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Saskatoon Blades sign first-round selectionKain Martinuik to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement -
Saskatoon, SK – It's got to be Kain! The Saskatoon Blades are thrilled to announce the signing of 2010-born forward Kain Martinuik to a Western Hockey League (WHL) Scholarship and Development Agreement. The Peachland, BC native was drafted by the Blades in the first round (15th overall) during the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. Martinuik was the organization's first pick in the first round since defenceman Isaac Poll in 2022. “I’m very excited to join the Saskatoon Blades organization and looking forward to what the future in Saskatoon holds for me," said Martinuik, "I am also extremely grateful for Shattuck St Mary’s being my home for the last two years and for helping me develop into the player I am today. Go Blades go!” The 6-foot forward was sensational in his second year at Shattuck St. Mary's in Minnesota. In 50 games with the U16 AAA team, Martinuik finished fourth in team scoring with 29 goals and 32 as
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2026-03-30
Roundup: Saskatchewan Rush drop to second place in NLL -
The Rush have two games left in the NLL regular season to reclaim the league's top spot from the Vancouver Warriors.
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High school cheer culminates with city championship on Tuesday -
"This group pushes each other to the limit, constantly striving for excellence and innovation in their routines."
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Blades Sign 2025 15th Overall Pick Kain Martinuik to WHL Scholarship Agreement -
Saskatoon, SK - It's got to be Kain!The Saskatoon Blades are thrilled to announce the signing of 2010-born forward Kain Martinuik to a Western Hoc... - WHL Saskatoon Blades
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Saskatoon Blades, Edmonton Oil Kings series tied 1-1 in WHL playoffs -
On Sunday, in Edmonton, both teams combined for four goals in a five-minute span, where the Oil Kings went on to win 4-3 in overtime.
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Saskatoon Blades at Edmonton Oil Kings - Game 2 | 2026 WHL Playoff Highlights -
Watch Game 2 highlights from WHL Playoff action between the Saskatoon Blades and Edmonton Oil Kings. For the latest WHL action, please subscribe to our channel by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button. Watch WHL hockey FOR FREE no matter where you are: https://victoryplus.com/hub/WHL Breaking news, scores, stats & highlights: http://whl.ca Feeling social? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWHL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernhockeyleague
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Holy Cross wins dramatic 5A Hoopla final, LeBoldus girls three-peat -
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Oil Kings get 'er done Sunday in Edmonton, beating Saskatoon 4-3 in OT -
'The two goals we gave up, yeah, they were like daggers'
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Oil Kings get 'er done Sunday in Edmonton, beating Saskatoon 4-3 in OT -
'The two goals we gave up, yeah, they were like daggers'
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MacKenzie's Overtime Winner Ends Second Longest Playoff Game in Oil Kings History -
Edmonton, Alta. - It took 76 minutes and 54 seconds, but the Edmonton Oil Kings have tied their first-round playoff series with the Saskatoon Blades.... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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ROUND 1 GAME 2 PREVIEW | Blades search for 2-0 lead on the road against Oil Kings -
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2026-03-29
Oil Kings Look to Bounce Back against Blades in Game Two -
Edmonton, Alta. - The Edmonton Oil Kings are looking to bounce back today as they host the Saskatoon Blades for game two of their first round WHL Play... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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2026-03-28
Saskatoon Blades at Edmonton Oil Kings - Game 1 | 2026 WHL Playoffs Highlights -
Watch highlights from Game 1 of the first-round series between the Saskatoon Blades and Edmonton Oil Kings. For the latest WHL action, please subscribe to our channel by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button. Watch WHL hockey FOR FREE no matter where you are: https://victoryplus.com/hub/WHL Breaking news, scores, stats & highlights: http://whl.ca Feeling social? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWHL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernhockeyleague
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Special Teams Play Big Part in Game One as Oil Kings Fall to Blades -
Edmonton, Alta. - Game one of the WHL Playoff series between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Saskatoon Blades was a penalty filled affair that saw the Oil ... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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ROUND 1 GAME 1 PREVIEW | Blades, Oil Kings collide in first postseason bash since 1971 -
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2026-03-27
Saskatoon Blades Playoff Series Preview vs. Edmonton Oil Kings -
The Saskatoon Blades may not have had the season they wanted, but that’s in the rearview mirror now. “Everything resets back to zero here,” said head coach Dan DaSilva on…
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Oil Kings and Blades Meet in Game One of 2026 Playoffs -
Edmonton, Alta. - It's that time of year! The WHL Playoffs kick off tonight, and in Edmonton, the Oil Kings host the Saskatoon Blades for game one of ... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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SERIES PREVIEW: (6) Saskatoon Blades vs. (3) Edmonton Oil Kings -
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2026-03-26
'A dream come true': Family first for ref Murray in journey from Cudworth to Olympic final -
"It's a game that I worked essentially my whole career to be on the ice for."
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Cross boys, LeBoldus girls heavily favoured to repeat at Hoopla -
Hoopla — the Saskatchewan high school provincial basketball championships — tips off Thursday and continues until Saturday in Moose Jaw.
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SERIES PREVIEW: (6) Saskatoon Blades vs. (3) Edmonton Oil Kings -
It's been a while. For the first time since 1971, WHL clubs in Edmonton and Saskatoon will clash in the WHL Playoffs. While the original Oil Kings franchise moved to Portland, this 2026 WHL Playoffs matchup sees the Blades and Oil Kings face off for the first time since Edmonton returned to the Dub as an expansion team in 2007-08. The third-seed Oil Kings come in with something to prove after seeing a 3-1 series lead against Prince Albert evaporate in Round One of the 2025 postseason, while the Blades are gunning to advance to the second round for the first time since advancing to Game 7 of the 2024 WHL Eastern Conference Championship. Blades alternate captain Rowan Calvert remembers that run all too well and will look to make an impact in his final trip to the playoffs. Calvert, 20, led Saskatoon with a career-best 31 tallies this season, while towering Calgary Flames prospect Hunter Laing and 2026 NHL Draft-eligible Cooper Williams also surpassed 20 goals on the season. Edmonto
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2026-03-25
Blades, Oil Kings clash in WHL playoffs for the first time since 1971 -
"Rankings go out the window" as sixth-seeded Blades embrace being the "underdogs" ahead of taking on third-seeded Oil Kings this Friday.
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SERIES PREVIEW: (5) Kamloops Blazers vs. (4) Kelowna Rockets -
What a way to return to the playoffs. The Kelowna Rockets and Kamloops Blazers are back in the battle for the Ed Chynoweth Cup- but to have a shot at the WHL's top prize, the teams have to go through their bitterest rival. The 2026 Memorial Cup host Rockets return to the postseason after a one-season absence. While injuries and a new look roster have led to some up-and-down stretches, the Rockets have found their footing with a 21-8-3-2 record since January 1 to claim home ice in Round One. Kamloops is playing spring hockey for the first time since hosting the Memorial Cup back in 2023. The Western Conference 4 vs. 5 matchup features two of the league's most dynamic forwards. Utah Mammoth 2024 sixth-overall pick Tij Iginla ripped it up for 90 points (41G-49A) in just 48 games to lead the Rockets in scoring and sit first among all WHL skaters in points-per-game with 1.88. He's eager to hoist the Ed Chynoweth Cup for a second time after clinching the title with the Seattle Thunder
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2026-03-24
Saskatoon Blades Hall of Fame | Ceremonial Puck Drop -
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2026-03-23
Weekend roundup: Saskatoon Blades wrap regular season, prepare for playoffs -
We take a weeekend look at the Blades, Rush. SJHL, and more.
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2026-03-22
Prince Albert Raiders at Saskatoon Blades 03/21 | WHL Highlights 2025-26 -
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GAME 68 PREVIEW | Everything fans need to know for Fan Appreciation Night -
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Game Preview: March 21 @ Saskatoon -
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Raiders clinch Eastern Conference title with 4-0 win over Saskatoon -
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2026-03-21
Oil Kings to Meet Blades in First Round of WHL Playoffs -
Edmonton, Alta. - For the first time ever, the Edmonton Oil Kings will meet the Saskatoon Blades in a WHL Playoff series as the two will clash in the ... - WHL Edmonton Oil Kings
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Oil Kings to host Blades in first round of 2026 WHL Playoffs -
A first-round series featuring the third-seed Edmonton Oil Kings (44-18-3-2) and sixth-seed Saskatoon Blades (34-26-5-2) was locked in Friday evening after the Blades dropped a 4-0 decision at the hands of the Prince Albert Raiders.
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Marauders girls seal basketball three-peat, Cross boys dominate -
"I don't think teams really expected us to be here with only two returning guys from last year's squad. But lots of young guys really stepped up.”
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Saskatoon Blades at Prince Albert Raiders 03/20 | WHL Highlights 2025-26 -
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GAME 67 PREVIEW | Home-and-home weekend against Raiders caps off regular season -
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Associate General Manager Hildebrand to be inducted into Saskatoon Blades Hall of Fame -
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Game Preview: March 20 vs Saskatoon -
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2026-03-20
Season ends for hockey Huskies with OT heartbreak at U Sports nationals -
"We had I guess higher expectations coming in here, but you know, we've had a great year and I'm proud of our guys."
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Associate General Manager Hildebrand to be Inducted into Saskatoon Blades Hall of Fame -
Saskatoon, SK - We're proud to announce Saskatoon Blades Associate General Manager Steve "Hilty" Hildebrand will be inducted into the 2026 Saskatoon B... - WHL Saskatoon Blades
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2026 WHL Playoffs: Clinching Scenarios – Friday, March 20 -
What's the regular-season equivalent of a Game 7? How about entering the final weekend of action with no playoff series confirmed, four playoff berths up for grabs, and potential tiebreaker games in the Eastern and Western Conferences? Three clubs will look to qualify on Friday night. The Seattle Thunderbirds can clinch a berth in the 2026 WHL Playoffs with: A Seattle win of any kind versus Spokane; AND A Portland regulation loss at Tri-City; OR A Victoria regulation loss versus Prince George The Regina Pats can clinch a berth in the 2026 WHL Playoffs with: A Regina win or OT/SO loss v
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Wheat Kings fall in season series finale with Saskatoon -
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2026-03-19
If WHL Playoffs started today: March 19 -
Four playoff berths are still up for grabs with the 2026 WHL Playoffs just around the corner, but no matchups are confirmed. With under one week remaining in the regular season, we’re previewing potential postseason matchups until the playoff picture is set. The 2025-26 regular season is set to wrap up on March 22, 2026. Follow the action by streaming every game for free on Victory+. Western Conference XYZ- (1) Everett Silvertips See Tiebreaker 115 points (56-7-2-1) 2 games remaining Top scorer: Matias Vanhanen- 87 points (21G-66A)
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We meet again: For third straight season, Cross and Murray meet in boys and girls high school hoops finals -
Holy Cross and Walter Murray will square off to decide Saskatoon high school basketball supremacy.
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Wheat Kings Fall in Season Series Finale with Saskatoon -
A good road first period for the Wheat Kings proved to be their best period of the game in the season series finale against the Saskatoon Blades, and ... - WHL Brandon Wheat Kings
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Young centre showing renewed confidence as Calgary tests its next core pieces -
CALGARY — While it has become a lost season for the Calgary Flames, the NHL team hopes Connor Zary has started to find his game. The 24-year-old centre from Saskatoon, Sask., had the lone goal in regulation on Wednesday as Calgary prevailed 2-1 in a shootout over the St. Louis Blues. “Connor was skating tonight The post Young centre showing renewed confidence as Calgary tests its next core pieces appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Brandon Wheat Kings at Saskatoon Blades 03/18 | WHL Highlights 2025-26 -
Watch highlights from WHL Regular Season action between the Brandon Wheat Kings and Saskatoon Blades. For the latest WHL action, please subscribe to our channel by clicking the SUBSCRIBE button. Watch WHL hockey FOR FREE no matter where you are: https://victoryplus.com/hub/WHL Breaking news, scores, stats & highlights: http://whl.ca Feeling social? Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheWHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWHL/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westernhockeyleague/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westernhockeyleague
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GAME 66 PREVIEW | Blades look to keep fifth-place hopes alive as Wheat Kings visit town -
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2026-03-18
Hockey Huskies adopt road-warrior mindset ahead of U Sports nationals -
"The reality is we're going to have to win three more road games against some of the top teams in the country."
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Saskatoon Blades Getting Big Playoff Push From Rowan Calvert -
The Saskatoon Blades have been consistently inconsistent this season, but with the season coming to an end, the team is starting to show its teeth ahead of the playoffs. Leading…
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A letter to Blade City from Kelly Chase -
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2026-03-17
Full contact community: Camaraderie on display at Saskatoon roller derby tournament -
Saturday's neck-and-neck game between the Saskatoon Killa Bees and the Winnipeg Roller Derby League ended in a 192-191 win for the Saskatoon team — one of the four games put on during the Prairie Carnage tournament.
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Blades great Nolan Maier named WHL Grad of the month for February/March -
Talk about being top dog. Saskatchewan Huskies netminder Nolan Maier is the WHL Grad of the Month after a showstopping run to the Canada West championship- and he's not done yet. The 25-year-old put up a sparkling 6-0-0 record in his first trip to the conference playoffs, highlighted by a sweep of the Mount Royal Cougars in the Finals to help Saskatchewan capture a second consecutive Canada West crown. Maier posted a 1.13 goals-against average, a .962 save percentage and two shutouts, highlighted by a 33-save clean sheet to down Mount Royal 5-0 in Game 1. The Yorkton, Sask. product was named Championship MVP after stopping 61 shots in the finals. Maier joined the powerhouse Huskies midway through the 2025-26 season after plying his trade with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads. He's currently pursuing an Arts & Science degree. "Nolan is a proven winner, a true pro, and an outstanding teammate," Huskies Head Coach Brandin Cote said when Maier joined U Sask. "His competitiveness and
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Kelly Chase and Mark Wotton | A pair of Saskatoon Blades icons -
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2026-03-16
Kamloops Blazers punch ticket to 2026 WHL Playoffs -
The Kamloops Blazers are ready to catch fire. Kamloops will play for the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time since 2023, when the B.C. Division club hosted the Memorial Cup. Despite being idle on Sunday afternoon, the Blazers qualified by nature of an 8-5 Everett Silvertips win against the Portland Winterhawks. Top 2026 NHL Draft eligible forward JP Hurlbert has brought a shot of adrenaline to Kamloops' scoring punch. The Allen, Texas product has netted 93 points (39G-54A) to tie for third in the WHL scoring race. Kamloops also boasts three other skaters who've cracked the 30-goal mark- Chicago Blackhawks prospect Nathan Behm (36G-46A) , Edmonton Oilers pick Tommy Lafreniere (38G-35A) and rookie Josh Evaschesen (32G-40A). On the blue line, the Blazers have gotten a tremendous boost with Harrison Brunicke returning from stints with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Canada's World Junior squad for another run at WHL supremacy. Between the pipes, Logan Edmonstone has stepped up to the pl
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Roundup: Saskatchewan connections medal at Paralympic Games -
Four Saskatchewan Paralympic connections are coming home with hardware.
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2026-03-15
Saskatoon Blades at Swift Current Broncos 03/14 | WHL Highlights 2025-26 -
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Broncos Drop Final Meeting with Blades -
The Swift Current Broncos dropped a 4-2 decision to the Saskatoon Blades Saturday night at InnovationPlex in the eighth and final meeting between the ... - WHL Swift Current Broncos
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GAME 65 PREVIEW | Blades seek redemption against Broncos -
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2026-03-14
Weston Earns First Career Win in OT Victory over Blades -
The Swift Current Broncos battled back late and earned a thrilling 4-3 overtime win against the Saskatoon Blades Friday night at the SaskTel Centre.... - WHL Swift Current Broncos
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Swift Current Broncos at Saskatoon Blades 03/13 | WHL Highlights 2025-26 -
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GAME 64 PREVIEW | Blades begin at home for weekend back-to-back against Broncos -
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2026-03-12
If WHL Playoffs started today: March 12 -
Six playoff berths are still up for grabs with the 2026 WHL Playoffs just around the corner. With under two weeks remaining in the regular season, we’re previewing potential postseason matchups until the playoff picture is set. The 2025-26 regular season is set to wrap up on March 22, 2026. Follow the action by streaming every game for free on Victory+. Western Conference XY- (1) Everett Silvertips (8) Portland Winterhawks 107 points (52-7-2-1) 62 points (28-29-5-1) 6 games remaining 5 games remaining Top scorer: Matias Vanhanen- 83 points (19G-64A) Top scorer: Alex Weiermair- 81 points (35G-45A) Regu
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Playoff preview: Holy Cross favoured to sweep boys, girls city basketball titles -
Here are five things to know about the Saskatoon Premiere Division high school basketball playoffs, which tip off on Friday.
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2026-03-11
Twenty-seven WHL graduates win 2026 Canada West title, Saskatchewan Huskies repeat as conference champions -
Saskatoon, Sask.- The Saskatchewan Huskies have captured back-to-back Canada West championships. Twenty-seven Western Hockey League alumni helped the Dogs hoist the Dr. W.G. Hardy Trophy on Saturday night- including 16 skaters who were a part of the 2025 championship Huskies squad. Saskatchewan defeated the Mount Royal Cougars 5-0 and 4-2 in the title series sweep. Rookie U Sask goaltender Nolan Maier was named Championship MVP after allowing just two goals on 63 shots in two outings, including a 33-save shutout in Game 1. Maier, 25, is the second-winningest goaltender in WHL history with 122 regular-season victories with the Saskatoon Blades. "It's special," Huskies bench boss Brandin Cote told Mount Royal reporter Ethan Bomhof postgame. "It's hard to win, and it's harder to repeat." Canada West Rookie of the Year and 2024 WHL U.S. Division Second Team All-Star Conner Roulette scored the championship-winning goal and added an assist in the 4-2 road win on Saturd
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High school basketball playoffs to tip off in Saskatoon city league -
"Our goal is to get better every time we step on the floor and to be playing our best basketball at the end of the season."
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Fan Appreciation Night scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 21 -
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2026-03-10
FLIGHT PATH | Warriors heading north for final showdown in Saskatoon -
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Pats to Wear Fan-Designed Jersey on Feb. 28 vs. Saskatoon -
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GAME 63 PREVIEW | Blades welcome Warriors for First Nations Night -
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2026 Canada West Final features ten former Blades -
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Blades alumni Roulette, Gustafson take home Canada West conference awards -
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2026 playoff passes on sale now -
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Blades name Discover Saskatoon as official sponsor for Round 1 of playoffs -
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GAME 62 PREVIEW | Blades eye season sweep against Rebels -
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GAME 59 PREVIEW | Blades, Vees clash for first time in WHL history -
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Blades secure spot in 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien -
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GAME 60 PREVIEW | Ice cream jerseys front and centre for Your Team, Your Jersey Game -
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GAME 61 PREVIEW | Blades search for redemption in Regina -
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2026-03-09
Huskies go back-to-back, repeat as women's basketball national champions -
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Weekend Roundup: Huskie women's basketball team repeats as national champions -
The Saskatchewan Huskies are Bronze Baby winners again.
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