BY Jonathan Huntington SASKATOON – The all-star team consists of players from three different clubs with the Saskatoon Blazers claiming three spots. The team features one goalie and the five most-impactful players – regardless of position. Skaters: Kade Hughes – Grande Peace Storm: Quite simply, Hughes could take over the play on nearly any shift. His combination […]

BY Jonathan Huntington SASKATOON – Underneath the concourse at Merlis Belsher Place – in the tunnel outside the dressing rooms – during an early day of the Saskatchewan Hockey Classic, a Saskatoon Blazers coach challenged Shaan Basran to step-up and score a meaningful goal. The player-coach interaction in the hallway lasted less than 10 seconds […]

BY Jonathan Huntington SASKATOON – If you spend a few minutes in the tunnels under the concourse at Merlis Belsher Place this week during the Saskatchewan Hockey Classic, you quickly realize the different styles of coaching. I asked three head coaches for their answers to two important questions: What is the most important factor in […]

BY Jonathan Huntington SASKATOON – With more than 80 junior prospects in the first-ever Saskatchewan Hockey Classic in Saskatoon for the next six days, there is no shortage of talent to watch. Our Insiders Panel of coaches, managers and broadcasters in the SMAAAHL has put together the Top 10 players to watch. Evan Hutcheon (Estevan, […]

BY Jonathan Huntington SASKATOON – The first-ever Saskatchewan Hockey Classic in Saskatoon – Dec. 26-31 – will feature a truckload of junior hockey prospects. While final rosters aren’t declared yet, the six teams will feature at least 22 WHL draft picks and more than 60 Junior A (SJHL, MJHL) prospects. There are several first-round selections […]

BY Jonathan Huntington SASKATOON – Highly sought-after Indigenous artist Chris Chipak has created the logo for the inaugural Saskatchewan Hockey Classic. The new U18AAA hockey tournament will be December 26-31 at Merlis Belsher Place, featuring teams from across the Prairies. Local fans will have a chance to see future NHLers today – as there are […]

BY Jonathan Huntington SASKATOON – The inaugural U18AAA Saskatchewan Hockey Classic tournament is set for December 26-31 at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon. The new tournament – which is designed to showcase U18AAA players at a world-class facility in Saskatoon – will debut with teams from Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. Pool A will feature: Saskatoon […]