Blades Send Babcock to Regina for Two Picks
Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Blades and Regina Pats completed a trade on Thursday. The Blades are sending ’04 defenseman John Babcock to the Pats in return for a 4th round pick and a 6th round pick.
The trade breakdown is as follows:
SAS receives
- 2025 4th Round Pick
- 2028 6th Round Pick
REG receives
- John Babcock (’04)
Babcock, now considered an over age player, was one of 10 2004-born players on the Blades roster at the conclusion of the 2024 playoffs. The WHL allows teams to dress a maximum of three over age players.
Babcock was acquired by the Blades in a three team trade with Kelowna and Edmonton back in January. Babcock had 1 goal and 6 assists in 29 regular season games for the Blades and added 1 goal in 13 playoff games for the Blue and Gold.
The Blades would like to thank John for all his contributions since joining them and wish him nothing but the best in his future.
