Just over three weeks away from the start of training camp, the Saskatoon Blades made a move Tuesday to fill their quota of 20-year-old players and imports.
The Bridge City Bunch claimed 20-year-old Danish forward Tristen Peterson off W-H-L waivers from Penticton. Peterson posted 18 goals amongst 36 points in 63 games as a 19-year-old rookie with the Vees last season. His addition means the Blue and Gold have Peterson, right winger Hunter Laing and defenceman Tristen Doyle as 20s while Peterson, Czech goaltender Martin Psohlavec and Russian winger Yegor Gusev will comprise the import contingent. Following is the news release from the Blades…..
Blades claim Petersen off waivers, fill third 20-year-old spot
Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Blades claimed 2006-born forward Tristan Petersen off Western Hockey League (WHL) waivers on Tuesday from the Penticton Vees.
“Tristan brings a bit of everything to our lineup,” said Blades president and general manager, Colin Priesnter. “Fred Harbinson really raved about his character and his willingness to get into the dirty areas. He brings size, speed, and toughness. We think offensively he has really nice upside, as he was a regular on the Vees’ first line last year. We’re really excited to welcome him to the team.”
The 6-foot-2 Danish winger played 63 games in his first WHL season last year with Penticton. Petersen scored 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points. The 20-year-old represented Denmark at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in December, scoring a goal and an assist in five games.
Petersen is the club’s third overage player ahead of the 2026-27 season, joining forward Hunter Laing and defenceman Tristen Doyle. The Blades want to welcome the Petersen family to the organization and look forward to seeing Tristan in the Blue and Gold.
