Smudge the Blades

Smudge the Blades

2026 · 96 min

Treaty 6 Blades, an under-18 hockey team from an Alberta reservation, face their last season together while navigating their tough northern league.

Directed by Cody Lightning · Written by Cody Lightning

In theaters Sep 12, 2026

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