
Kamloops Blazers try to match on-ice excitement with off-ice success
KAMLOOPS — it was a tough finish to the season for the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club, losing their first round playoff series to their Okanagan rivals, the Kelowna Rockets, in six games. The off-season is a time for management to evaluate their season, as well as refill their prospect pool and prepare to remain competitive on the ice. It’s also a time for Blazers non-hockey staff to reflect on the season that was, while preparing for next season, all the while trying to attract more fans into Sandman Centre.
The Sandman Centre crowd was still buzzing when Reid Gardiner broke not only the Blazers’ hearts but the hearts of over 4,000 Blazers faithful on Sunday night, ending one of the Blazers best seasons on the ice since back-to-back 47 win years in 2012 and 2013.
“I thought overall we had a pretty darn good season and felt that we improved from the previous year,” Blazers GM Stu McGregor said today. “That was the goal.”