The Boston Blades will hit the ice for the first time since the CWHL All-Star Break when they take on the Toronto Furies this weekend. Saturday’s game, a special contest at Saugeen Shores, will take place at 4 PM while Sunday’s game is in Toronto at 1 PM.

Boston had last weekend off after the All-Star game and haven’t played since being shut out in their home finale against Les Canadiennes on January 17th . Despite the result, the Blades played their best game of the season, consistently pressuring Montreal throughout the contest and keeping the game within one goal until 5 minutes left in regulation. Blades All-Star goaltender Genevieve Lacasse made 92 saves on the weekend and now has 934 on the season - she is likely to break 1,000 this weekend. The Blades offense will need to support her, as they have now gone 300:54 without scoring. Boston’s last goal was Megan Shea’s teddy bear tally against the Furies on December 19th, 2015

Toronto dropped a 6-0 decision last weekend to the Brampton Thunder in their only contest since the All-Star break, and have dropped their last 7 contests. Despite their record, forward and All-Star captain Natalie Spooner is third in the CWHL with 25 points and 2nd in the league with 19 goals. Toronto goaltender Christina Kessler is 5th in the CWHL with a 3.52 GAA and 491 saves on the season, which is second to Lacasse’s 934.

The Furies and Blades have made a bet to benefit their local humane societies for Sunday’s game, with the losing team donating $20 CAD + $10 per goal scored during the contest. Join in the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #BladesPuppyChallenge!

Forward Kristina Brown (Team Black/Chu), goaltender Genevieve Lacasse (Team White/Spooner) and defensemen Tara Watchorn and Dru Burns (both Team White/Spooner) represented the Blades in the CWHL All-Star game in Toronto at the Air Canada Center on January 23rd. Team Black took the contest 5-1.

The Blades are hosting a bus trip for fans to the season finale in Montreal vs. Les Canadiennes! The price is $185 USD per person and does not include hotel or game tickets. Come root on the Bladies as they finish off the season, and explore the great city of Montreal! Sign up here