SEASON PREVIEW | Saskatoon Blades | 2018-19

The 2018-19 WHL season might bring with it the most excitement felt in Saskatoon since the Club hosted the 2013 Memorial Cup. This is a team that has been built with high-end young talent primarily through the WHL Bantam Draft. Dach, Wouters, Paterson, Crnkovic, De La Gorgendiere and Maier have all been drafted and developed within the Blades system. New head coach Mitch Love is nothing short of motivated, having spent seven seasons as an assistant coach in Everett before earning his opportunity in Saskatoon. Having made a trip to the 2018 WHL Championship as a member of the Silvertips staff and also worked with Hockey Canada at various events, Love brings with him excellent experience and will demand accountability. With youthful enthusiasm, experienced veterans and an emerging netminder, the expectation is not only an appearance in the WHL Playoffs, but a push well beyond the opening round.