What an NCAA rule change might mean for junior hockey in Sask.
Nov 18, 2024
Previously, WHL players were declared ineligible to play NCAA hockey in the U.S.
The Saskatoon Blades went 4-for-5 on their swing through British Columbia.
Saskatoon beat the hometown Vancouver Giants 2-1 on Saturday, giving the Blades four wins in five games during their trip to B.C.
The Blades’ fourth straight win improved their record to 37-13-3-1, tying them with the Red Deer Rebels (37-13-3-1) for second place in the Eastern Conference. Red Deer beat the Medicine Hat Tigers 5-4 in overtime earlier Saturday.
After a scoreless first period, Ty Thorpe got the Giants on the board at 13:51 of the second period.
The Blades’ Jayden Wiens tied the contest at 9:43 of the third before Conner Roulette provided the winning goal at 13:30 of the final frame. Saskatoon outshot the Giants 17-3 in the third during the come-from-behind victory.
Austin Elliott made 19 saves in the Saskatoon net. Vancouver (20-26-4-2) got 31 saves from Jesper Vikman.
The Blades are idle until Friday, when they’re to play host to the Prince Albert Raiders. Game time at SaskTel Centre is set for 7 p.m.