- The Badlands Sabres took a huge step forward last season by earning a spot in the Fraser Cup Playoffs. ADVERTISEMENTThis year, the team is determined to not only make it back to the playoffs but make a deep run in the postseasonThe Badlands Sabres are off to their best start since the inception of the team back in 2021. Just three weeks into the season, the Sabres lead the Frontier Division with a record of 4 - 1 - 0 - 1 for a total of nine points. ADVERTISEMENTThe Badlands Sabres will be on the road Sept. 26-27 for games in Sheridan and Gillette. Then the Sabres return to Rapid City on October 3 for the start of a four-game homestand.