Saskatoon Blades add Macklin native Tye Scherger behind the bench

An NHL draft pick wasn't the only exciting hockey news out of Macklin this week.

The Western Hockey League's Saskatoon Blades announced the addition of Macklin native Tye Scherger as the team's new assistant coach for the upcoming season. Coming over from a short, but very successful tenure with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's Melfort Mustangs, Scherger will work with fellow assistant Andrew Sarauer under Blades head coach Dan DaSilva

Southeast athlete heading down under to Junior Roller Derby World Cup in Australia

A southeast athlete is heading to the national stage as Cecilia McCaskill is returning to her role on Team Canada's U18 roller derby team to compete, heading to Australia. McCaskill has been a roller derby athlete for eight years, playing in leagues around the southeast before making the under-18 team last year at just 16 years old.

McCaskill says she's getting ready to head to Brisbane, Australia, for the 2025 Junior Roller Derby World Cup.

Royals looking to build on positives heading toward the end of the season

It's been a solid year for the Deloraine Royals and as the regular season is quickly coming to an end, player Eric Sorensen believes the team is ready to build toward a solid playoff run.

For Sorensen, it's already year 10 as a member of the Royals and he says time has flown by in the best way. "It's been so much fun," he says with a smile. "Lots of learning, lots of changes with guys coming in and out. It's been a great time. The team has had some struggles here and there, but we battle through it as a group. Can't complain at all."

Kihn proud of U15 Wildcats and believes best is yet to come

It's been an incredible, record setting season so far for the U15 Eastman Wildcats and coach Russ Kihn says as the team hits the mid-season mark, the best is still yet to come. 

"It's gone fast," Kihn says about the season to this point. "The way the girls have played so well, it's made for a great season. We've had a lot of success. It's been awesome. Everything has been great and things have gone by in a blur."

Warriors add Trefny, Eriksen at CHL Import Draft

The Moose Jaw Warriors have added two Import players to their roster through the annual CHL Import Draft. With the Warriors’ first selection, they chose Czech forward Jan Trefny (5’10”, 168lbs) 65th overall. 

In 29 games with HC Litvinov Chemopetrol Jr. B, Trefny recorded 20 goals and 15 assists for 35 points. With Czechia’s U17 team this year, Trefny added three goals and two assists for five points through 11 games. 

“Adding Trefny will give us more depth, skill, and speed up front as we continue to build our prospect pool,” said General Manager Jason Ripplinger. 

Nine Warriors and alumni invited to NHL Development Camps

Nine Warriors current players and alumni have been named to Development Camp Rosters with five different NHL teams. 

After being drafted 27th overall at the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Lynden Lakovic will be attending his first development camp with the Washington Capitals. Through 47 games this season, Lakovic led the team in goals and points with 27 goals and 31 assists for 58 points.

Broncos name Dean DeSilva head coach

There's a new Dean in Swift Current.

The Broncos introduced former Everett Silvertips assistant coach Dean DeSilva as their bench boss during a media conference at Elmwood Golf Course today.

This is DeSilva first head coaching job in the Western Hockey League.

"I'm very excited," DeSilva said. "Obviously it's a fantastic opportunity to be a head coach in the WHL. To have that opportunity in Swift Current I'm very excited."

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