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• Saskatoon Blades rookies taking turns celebrating career firsts

  In four consecutive games, four different Blades players have scored their first WHL goal and another celebrated his first career victory in net.

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  Oct 21, 2021
• New Indigenous Sports Academy gets financial assist from Saskatoon Blades

  The fledgling Indigenous Sports Academy received a $5,000 donation from the WHL's Saskatoon Blades to help cover expenses during their inaugural season.

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  Oct 14, 2021
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• Saskatoon Stars bursting with excitement for start of U18 hockey season

  After having the 2020-21 season cut short after just two games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatoon Stars are looking forward to their return to game action this fall.

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  Oct 8, 2021
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• Saskatoon Blades goaltender Nolan Maier chasing WHL wins record in final season

  After surpassing a few different franchise records last season Blades goaltender Nolan Maier is taking aim at an even bigger milestone heading into his final year of junior hockey.

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  Sep 20, 2021
• Father’s ‘kick in the butt’ set Nikita Ens on path to Tokyo Paralympics

  The push for Nikita Ens came well before the Paralympics were even on the radar for the para swimming athlete.

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  Aug 26, 2021
• Paralympic debut long time coming for Saskatoon swimmer Shelby Newkirk

  Despite new challenges presented by a year-long postponement of the Tokyo Paralympics due to the coronavirus pandemic, Shelby Newkirk still has her eyes on the podium.

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  Aug 20, 2021
• ‘Very empowering’: Paige Crozon reflects on Saskatchewan Rattlers coaching opportunity

  Among the positives in a tough season for the Saskatchewan Rattlers was a trailblazing assistant coach who proved there's plenty of room for women on a professional men's team.

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  Aug 16, 2021
• Young BMX riders in Warman enjoy chance to learn from Olympian Tory Nyhaug

  Following his retirement in 2019, two-time Olympian Tory Nyhaug has dedicated himself to coaching the next generation of Canadian BMX riders.

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  Aug 11, 2021
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• Saskatchewan SWAT lacrosse club grateful for first game action since 2019

  A delayed start to the 2021 Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League season means the SWAT are playing only ten regular-season games instead of the 15 they played two years ago.

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  Jul 26, 2021
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• New curling event in Saskatoon offers opportunity for sport’s rising stars

  The Best of the West Championship is intended to bridge the competition gap between the junior and elite levels of the sport.

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  Jul 23, 2021
• Red Sox roots run deep in baseball-mad village of Muenster, Sask.

  Despite boasting a population of fewer than 500 people, the village of Muenster has produced a steady stream of baseball talent for more than a century.

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  Jul 14, 2021
• Hurdler Payne Wylie Montreal-bound after last-minute Olympic trials invitation

  Elstow native Payne Wylie hopes to have made the most of a limited preparation window after receiving a surprise invitation to the Canadian Olympic track and field trials.

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  Jun 24, 2021
• Saskatchewan Rattlers training camp underway ahead of third CEBL season

  The 2019 Canadian Elite Basketball League champions are back on home court for the first time in nearly two years as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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  Jun 18, 2021
• Saskatoon Valkyries happy to be back in action despite lack of WWCFL season

  After not playing any football in 2020 due to the pandemic the Saskatoon Valkyries are back on the field preparing for a summer exhibition series with their arch-rivals.

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  Jun 15, 2021
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• Saskatchewan Rattlers happy to be back home for 2021 CEBL season

  After spending the 2020 season in a bubble in Ontario the Saskatchewan Rattlers are looking forward to playing a more typical campaign this summer.

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  Jun 10, 2021
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• Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League teams excited to play full season again

  After an abbreviated 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League is back in full swing for the 2021 campaign.

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  Jun 4, 2021
• Sustained success for Saskatchewan Rush may depend on busy summer ahead

  Saskatchewan Rush general manager Derek Keenan has a lot of big decisions to make this off-season as the team looks to maintain its status as an NLL powerhouse.

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  May 28, 2021
• Hoist the Hoops trio looking to build ‘premier’ basketball court in Victoria Park

  A trio of local basketball players and fans is asking the City of Saskatoon to greenlight their proposal to build of a new FIBA-regulation court in Victoria Park.

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  May 25, 2021
• Fred Sasakamoose Day offers chance to honour Indigenous hockey icon’s life, legacy

  Family members of Fred Sasakamoose joined First Nations representatives from across Saskatchewan and provincial and municipal government officials to celebrate the hockey pioneer.

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  May 18, 2021
• Virtual combine presents new challenge for USask Huskies CFL draft hopefuls

  Three USask Huskies CFL draft prospects are trying to impress the scouts virtually this year with the traditional draft combine cancelled due to the pandemic.

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  Apr 7, 2021
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• Shevchenko turns amputation into inspiration for Paralympic dressage dream

  After having her right leg amputated below the knee, Tanya Shevchenko rediscovered her love of riding horses and now hopes to compete in para-dressage at the 2024 Paralympics.

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  Apr 5, 2021
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• Saskatchewan Rattlers hoping for rebound year as 2021 roster takes shape

  After winning just one game in the 2020 CEBL Summer Series the Saskatchewan Rattlers are confident they will have a team capable of competing for a title in 2021.

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  Mar 19, 2021
• Saskatchewan Rattlers planning for home games, possible fan attendance in 2021

  The Canadian Elite Basketball League is confident that its teams will be able to play in their home markets during the 2021 season and that fans may be able to attend games.

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  Mar 4, 2021
• Saskatoon Blades throwing support behind Bobby Kirkness during cancer treatment

  The Saskatoon Blades will be wearing special helmet decals this season in honour of locker room attendant Bobby Kirkness, who was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

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  Mar 3, 2021
• Compressed camp schedule presents new challenges for Saskatoon Blades

  With only a week available for training camp this season, the Saskatoon Blades are streamlining their schedule and cutting back on the number of players invited to participate.

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  Mar 3, 2021