 The following season, Sacharuk played 56 games with the Blades, recording 16 points with five goals.In the 1969-70 season the lowly Niagara Falls Flyers of the Ontario Hockey Association offered him a spot, promising more ice time and a chance to improve his game.In 51 games with the Flyers, Sacharuk improved by scoring 19 goals and 18 assists, a personal best up to that time.