2008-09 Saskatoon Blades Roster
Western Hockey League (WHL)
Team Record: 49-18-3 (SO: 0-2) - 103 points
in the WHL's East Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Lorne Molleken (49-18, 5 OTL)
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
2008-09 Saskatoon Blades StatisticsTeam Record: 49-18-3 (SO: 0-2) - 103 points
in the WHL's East Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Lorne Molleken (49-18, 5 OTL)
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League ended the 2008-09 season with a record of 49 wins and 18 losses (and 3 overtime losses), with a 0-2 showing in shootouts for 103 points in the WHL's East Division.
The Blades scored 283 goals and yielded 195. Walker Wintoneak netted 31 goals for Saskatoon, while Derek Hulak tallied 30 or more, too. Derek Hulak contributed 46 assists. Braden Holtby earned 40 wins for the squad and a team-best 2.62 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Lorne Molleken coached the team. The 2008-09 Saskatoon Blades lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Benson | C | April 13, 1993 | 5'11" | 183 | L | Weyburn, SK CAN |
| Mitch Berg | D | February 17, 1991 | 6'3" | 192 | L | Saskatoon, SK CAN |
| Cody Chikie | C | December 17, 1991 | 5'7" | 150 | L | St. Albert, AB CAN |
| Adam Chorneyko | LW | August 6, 1988 | 6'0" | 196 | L | St. Albert, AB |
| Jamie Crooks | LW | January 8, 1992 | 5'10" | 181 | L | Vermillion, AB CAN |
| Darian Dziurzynski | LW | March 30, 1991 | 6'1" | 204 | L | Prince Albert, SK |
| Stefan Elliott | D | January 30, 1991 | 6'1" | 191 | R | North Vancouver, BC |
| Ryan Funk | D | March 14, 1989 | 6'0" | 188 | R | Morden, MB |
| Burke Gallimore | F | January 8, 1991 | 6'0" | 199 | R | Edmonton, ALTA |
| Curtis Hamilton | LW | December 4, 1991 | 6'2" | 214 | L | Tacoma, WA |
| Braden Holtby | G | September 16, 1989 | 6'1" | 207 | L | Lloydminster, SK |
| Derek Hulak | LW | September 2, 1989 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Saskatoon, SK |
| Charles Inglis | C | May 7, 1992 | 6'0" | 174 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Colin Joe | D | March 26, 1988 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Edmonton, Alb |
| Sam Klassen | D | January 1, 1989 | 6'2" | 199 | L | Watrous, SK |
| Matthew Krahn | G | August 2, 1991 | 6'0" | 225 | Winnipeg, MAN | |
| Milan Kytnar | C | May 19, 1989 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Topolcany, Slovakia |
| Chris Langkow | RW | August 22, 1989 | 6'1" | 185 | R | Vegreville, AB |
| Adam Morrison | G | February 9, 1991 | 6'3" | 194 | L | White Rock, BC |
| Josh Nicholls | C | April 27, 1992 | 6'2" | 172 | R | Delta, BC Canada |
| Jyri Niemi | D | June 15, 1990 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Hameenkyro, Finland |
| Gaelan Patterson | C | August 22, 1990 | 6'0" | 211 | L | LaRonge, SK |
| Mike Reich | LW | May 31, 1988 | 5'11" | 192 | L | Craik, SK |
| Duncan Siemens | D | September 7, 1993 | 6'3" | 192 | L | Sherwood Park, AB |
| Tanner Sohn | D | November 3, 1991 | 6'1" | 192 | L | Medicine Hat, AB CAN |
| Brody Sutter | RW | September 26, 1991 | 6'4" | 200 | R | Calgary, AB |
| Travis Toomey | C | March 18, 1990 | 6'4" | 192 | R | Leduc, AB CAN |
| Brendon Wall | D | February 26, 1990 | 6'1" | 176 | L | Saskatoon, SK CAN |
| Walker Wintoneak | RW | May 25, 1989 | 6'3" | 207 | R | Thunder Bay, ON CAN |
| Teigan Zahn | D | January 4, 1990 | 6'2" | 221 | L | Regina, SK |
