The Western Hockey League has recognized a pair of Saskatoon Blades for their play over the last seven days.
Blades netminder Evan Gardner has been named WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending March 16.
The Columbus Blue Jackets draft pick went a perfect 3-0 with back-to-back shutouts to conclude the week. Gardner stopped 80 of 83 shots across three starts, sporting a .964 save percentage (SV%) and 1.00 goals against average to help Saskatoon remain tied for the East Division lead with the Brandon Wheat Kings at 79 points.
Rookie of the Year and the Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy for WHL Humanitarian of the Year in 2024.
In the meantime, Cooper Williams has been named WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending March 16, 2025.
It's the second time the 16-year-old has been named the league's top rookie, earning the award on October 7, 2024. The Calgary, AB native continued his torrent season with three goals, four assists, and a +6 rating through four games last week.
