Ward joined the Blades in the 2004-05 season and played in 129 games with Saskatoon where he recorded 5 goals and 22 assists.

The Blades have also announced that they have reassigned 19 year old forward Craig Cuthbert to a Junior A team to be determined. Cuthbert appeared in 31 games with the Blades last season recording 1 assist.

Today`s moves leave the Blades with 27 players on their roster.

The Blades open their season tomorrow night in Brandon and will kick off their regular season Saturday, September 22^nd.