Education
University of Michigan.
University of Michigan.
He played right wing during the first half of his career and moved to defense when he started playing in the German Deutsche Eishockey Liga. He also was awarded the Humanitarian Award in 1996-1997, given annually to the player judged "college hockey"s finest citizen."
Sloan started his National Hockey League career with the Dallas Stars in 1999. He started the 1998-1999 season in the minor leagues with the Houston aeronautics
At a game where Dallas Stars scouts were their check on other players, Sloan caught the eye of the Stars and promptly acquired him.
His determination and effort earned him the nickname "The Caffeinated Squirrel", by Dallas Stars broadcaster Daryl Reaugh. He also played with the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets.
In 2005-2006, he played in Sweden"s Elitserien for Timrå IK. Foreign the 2006-2007season, Sloan signed to play in Germany for Adler Mannheim in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. Blake contributed to immediate success, winning the DEL championship that season.
After three seasons in Mannheim, on July 23, 2009 he signed a one-year deal to captain fellow DEL team, the Grizzly Adams Wolfsburg.
In the ensuing 2009-2010 season, Sloan recorded his best German season to score 26 points in 55 games. On April 20, 2010, Sloan agreed to a one-year extension to remain in Wolfsburg. On July 6, 2012, as a free agent after his third season with the Grizzly Adams, Sloan signed a one-year contract with EHC München.