The Saskatoon Blades reduced their roster by one defenceman to seven D and 23 players total on Wednesday when the Bridge City Bunch dealt 19-year-old blueliner Marek Schneider to Red Deer.

The Blue and Gold receive a fourth round pick in the 2023 W-H-L Prospects Draft and a conditional fourth round selection in the 2026 Draft, likely invoked if the Prince Albert product plays for the Rebels as a 20-year-old. Schneider had a goal among two points in 14 games this season and played 78 games with Saskatoon spread over four seasons. Following is the official news release from the Blades…..

TRADE | Blades send Schneider to Rebels in exchange for two picks

Saskatoon, SK – The Saskatoon Blades have traded defenceman Marek Schneider to the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a pair of fourth round WHL Priority Draft picks. The picks include a 2023 fourth-rounder, and a condition fourth-round pick in 2026.

The 6-foot-2, 196-pound right shot defender’s 78 career games all occurred with the blue and gold across four seasons. This season, Schneider had one goal and one assist in 14 games played.

“We would like to sincerely thank Marek for all his hard work at the rink and in the community over the last four years, and we’re excited for him to get a fresh start in Red Deer.” said General Manager Colin Priestner.

In his career with the Blades, Schneider has two goals and eight points over 3 seasons.

Blades Down to 23 Players, Get Two Draft Picks in Sending Schneider to Red Deer

TRADE | Blades send Schneider to Rebels in exchange for two picks