After working towards her goal for several years, Alex Clarke became the first female linesperson in WHL and Canadian Hockey League history when she took to the ice for the WHL Pre-Season game between the Regina Pats and Moose Jaw Warriors. Clarke, a native of Weyburn, Sask., is set to become a member of the… Continue reading WHL Welcomes First Female Linesperson
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Due to Border Restrictions WHL Will Limit International Play
The Western Hockey League has announced a series of changes to the 2021-22 WHL Western Conference Regular Season Schedule in order to deal with ongoing border restrictions. As non-essential bus travel between the U.S. and Canada is currently prohibited, teams in the B.C. Division will compete exclusively against other B.C.-based teams, and those in the… Continue reading Due to Border Restrictions WHL Will Limit International Play
WHL Will Host East Division Hub in Regina
Source:Brendan Ellis, Marc Smith, regina.ctvnews.ca, February 13, 2021 WHL players and staff from East Division clubs will start self-quarantining on Feb. 20. The Western Hockey League announced it has been granted approval by Saskatchewan public health officials to host a hockey hub in Regina. The league’s seven Saskatchewan and Manitoba teams – which make up the… Continue reading WHL Will Host East Division Hub in Regina
SJHL to Receive $1 Million in Provincial Support
Recently, the Government of Saskatchewan announced funding to support the province’s Western Hockey League (WHL) teams and the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). After taking a huge hit this season due to COVID-19 and the ongoing challenges it has created, this support will help the survival of these leagues and their teams. Thankfully the government… Continue reading SJHL to Receive $1 Million in Provincial Support
Saskatoon Contacts forwards Riley Heidt and Brayden Yager selected back-to-back in 2020 WHL Bantam Draft.
Source: Ryan Flaherty, globalnews.ca April 23, 2020 This year seven players from Saskatchewan have been drafted in the opening round, the most first-round picks since 2003. Being drafted into the Western Hockey League is a special moment for a young hockey player. Sharing that moment with a close friend and teammate makes it that much… Continue reading Saskatoon Contacts forwards Riley Heidt and Brayden Yager selected back-to-back in 2020 WHL Bantam Draft.
Brier Championship comes to an end for Team Sask.
Source: Claire Hanna, regina.ctvnews.ca, March 09, 2020 Saskatchewan hasn’t made the playoffs in the Men’s National Curling Championship since 2015. REGINA — Team Saskatchewan’s run at a Brier Championship came to an end on Sunday afternoon. Regina’s Team Dunstone, which curls out of the Highland Curling Club, reached the semi-final, but lost to Newfoundland’s Brad… Continue reading Brier Championship comes to an end for Team Sask.
Softball Saskatchewan is looking for athletes for the 2020 Saskatchewn Summer Games
Source: softball.sk.ca, March 07, 2020 7 Days, 15 Sports, 2,000 Participants. EARN YOUR EDGE and get involved as an athlete, coach, manager, official or volunteer. The 2020 Saskatchewan Games are coming to Lloydminster this summer from July 26th – August 1st. If you are an athletes born in 2006 and 2007, Softball Saskatchewn is hoping… Continue reading Softball Saskatchewan is looking for athletes for the 2020 Saskatchewn Summer Games
Emergency NHL goaltender David Ayres will be in Saskatoon March 6th
Source: David Giles, globalnews.ca, March 04, 2020 The Blades are bringing Ayres to Saskatoon as part of the WHL Suits Up to Promote Organ Donation. An emergency NHL goaltender who made headlines across the country after backstopping the Carolina Hurricanes to a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs is coming to Saskatchewan. The Saskatoon Blades… Continue reading Emergency NHL goaltender David Ayres will be in Saskatoon March 6th