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"Hunter is a Blades alum and is currently (just resigned) entering his second season professionally with the Kalamazoo Wings.  He brings great energy to the rink and has a wealth of knowledge and experience as a goaltender.  We look forward to having him on staff this season."

-Coach Eddy

Congrats to senior Collin Hatton of Galesburg who has been named, your 35th captain of your SWM Blades.  Congrats Collin, well deserved.

               2022 Great Lakes Kickoff Classic

Standings:                 W         L      T    Points     PEN.          

Buffalo Grove/H/W    2          0      1     5             6

GMP Black                 2           1             4             12

SWM Blades               2         1              4             15

WM Varsity                  2          1             4             19

Lake Central Blue     1          1       1    3            

Penn Gold                   1          2             2             

GMP Grey                   1           2             2             

St Ignatius                  0           3             0            

Friday, October 7th:

445-545pm SWM Blades 3 vs. Lake Central Blue 1

600-700pm  Penn Gold 5 vs. GMP Black 2

615-715pm  Buffalo Grove 2 vs. GMP Gray 1

730-830pm  St Ignatius 0 vs. West Michigan Varsity 2

Saturday, October 8th:

830-930am GMP Black 4 vs. St Ignatius 3

845-945am Lake Central Blue 5 vs. GMP Gray 1

215-315pm SWM Blades 0 vs. Buffalo Grove 1

330-430pm WM Varsity 5 vs. Penn Gold 3

745-845pm SWM Blades 3 vs. St Ignatius 2

815-915pm GMP Gray 5 vs. Penn Gold 2

915-1015pm WM Varsity 5 vs. GMP Black 6

930-1030pm LC Blue 4 vs. Buffalo Grove 4

Sunday, October 9th:

Semi Final 8-930am, BGHW 1 vs WMV 4

Semi Final 945-1115am, SWM BLADES 2 vs GMP BLACK 0

Consolation, 1130-1230am, St Ignatius 8 vs Penn 1

Consolation, 1245-145pm, GMP Gray 5 vs LC Blue 2

Championship, SWM Blades 0 vs  WM Varsity 2

Your Blades split the weekend series with Gilmour Academy, losing 2-3 on Saturday and in dramatic fashion, grabbing the "dub" 3-2 on Sunday.  It took a 3 on 3 OT and 8 men deep into a shootout to determine the winner.  Senior, Jack Tomer played fantastic in net and senior Chase Stenger snuck one in off the right post for the GWG.

From our team to yours, have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

A-Blaine Shafer

C-Austin Ziegler

Leadership/Community Service Chair-Chase Stenger

C-Chris Bigelow

A-Parker Lawrence

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Your Blades finish the season with their first league playoff championship in league history.  A streak of 75 days with only two loses highlights the run!  Currently, your Blades sit #4 in the state in the GD(goal differential) department at 2.96 GPG.  Click the link below to view all 147 teams in the state:

http://myhockeyrankings.com/rank.php?y=2017&a=4&v=728&g=0

Your Blades brought home some 1st place hardware, in the top bracket of the annual Walter E  invite in Strongsville, OH. this weekend.   Game scores:

Blades 10 Talawanda 1

Blades 6 St Francis De Sales 1

Blades 3 Hudson 3

Blades 5 Strongsville 4(double overtime)

Jaxon Dobrowolski was named tournament MVP contributing to the overall success of the team and burying the game winning goal in the final game.  He  also had 0 penalties this weekend.

With much anticipation, the SWM Blades would like to announce Ben Blacker as their new assistant/goalie coach for the upcoming season. Ben is very excited to be apart of our staff and is looking forward to meeting everyone soon!  

Accolades:  Played for 2 seasons in the USHL with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders where he was named second team All-USHL.  He led the league with 33 wins while posting a 2.25 GAA and .926 save percentage.  As a WMU Bronco, he had a sensational rookie season:  Started 29 games  and was to the NCHC All Rookie team...helped the Broncos get to the NCAA Playoffs and furthermore, Frozen Four!

Get to Know Your Coach

Q:  What was your biggest highlight of your rookie season?

A:  "Beating Nebraska Omaha in Game 3, in OT, to move on to the Frozen Four in Minny"

Q:  Knowing how lucky we are have Coach Murray at the helm,  how is it being a player for him?

A:   "He is one of the most fun/toughest coaches to play for.  He takes great pride in making sure all of his players are the best they can be.  However, that means he will push you to our limit and then some to make sure you are the...perfect you.  He is a very funny and energetic coach. who is always a pleasure to be around

Q:  What are you looking forward to most, with your new coaching position? 

A:  "I'm looking forward to seeing the talent, hardwork and passion these young men have to give.  Hockey is not only a game that many of us love to play,  it is also is a platform that teaches respect, work ethic, and morals.  For me, being able to help these young men improve their skills not only on the ice, but to hopefully have an impact on their lives off the ice...is just a small part in what I can do to give back to the amazing game and community of Kalamazoo who has supported the WMU Bronco Hockey team, every step of the way.