The Saskatoon Blades have settled on their trio of overage players going into the next W-H-L season.

The Bridge City Bunch announced Tuesday that they have released Saskatoon product and left winger Josh Paulhus. He played the last two seasons with the Bridge City Bunch, recording seven points in 74 games. Paulhus’ departure leaves the Blue and Gold with forwards Kyle Crnkovic and Josh Pillar, as well as captain and defenceman Aidan De La Gorgendiere as their 20-year-olds. Following is the news release from the Blades…

Blades Release 2002-Born Forward Josh Paulhus

SASKATOON, SK — The Saskatoon Blades president and GM Colin Priestner announced that the team has released 2002-born forward Josh Paulhus.

Paulhus, born and raised in Saskatoon, SK, originally made his Western Hockey League debut with the Regina Pats in the 2019-20 season where he laced up for three games. The Blades called up Paulhus in 2020 to join them in the bubble season in Regina. The left-shot forward played 74 games in the pacman logo, notching 7 points and tacking on 52 penalty minutes.

The Blades now have three 2002-born players on their roster; forwards Kyle Crnkovic and Josh Pillar, and defenceman Aidan De La Gorgendiere.

Blades Release Paulhus; Leaves Crnkovic, Pillar and De La Gorgendiere as 20-Year-Olds For 2022-23 W-H-L Season

Blades Release 2002-Born Forward Josh Paulhus

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