Luke Toporowski scored two goals and an assist in his Blazers debut (Facebook/Kamloops Blazers).

By Aaron Schulze

Blazers 5 Cougars 1

Blazers’ deadline acquisitions make a good first impression in 5-1 win over Cougars

Jan 22, 2022 | 10:27 AM

KAMLOOPS — Friday night (Jan. 21) in Prince George against the Cougars was the first game the Kamloops Blazers played following the Western Hockey League (WHL) Trade Deadline on Monday (Jan. 17).

One game in, and the new pair of Blazers – forwards Luke Toporowski and Drew Englost – have made a great first impression, playing key roles in the Kamloops’ 5-1 win over the Cougars.

Toporowski opened the scoring with his first as a Blazer, finishing off a rush chance by going to his backhand. He would add another goal – finishing a pass from Logan Stankoven in front of the net – and an assist.

Englot must wait another day for his first as a Blazer, but he still had a good night on the scoresheet with two assists.

Elsewhere, a milestone was reached in Prince George. Kamloops local and Blazers co-captain Logan Stankoven scored eclipsed the 100-point mark in his WHL career. He now has 101 points (54 goals and 47 assists) in 99 games.

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The Blazers improved to 23-11-1 on the 2021-22 season, good for 47 points in 35 games, first in the B.C. Division, and second in the WHL Western Conference. They host the Prince George Cougars Saturday (Jan. 22) at the Sandman Centre.

Scoring Summary

First Period

1-0, Blazers, Luke Toporowski (16) from Caedan Bankier and Logan Stankoven, 3:06

2-0, Blazers, Daylan Kuefler (17) from Mats Lindgren and Drew Englot, 17:13

Second Period

2-1, Cougars, Caden Brown (3) from Keaton Dowhaniuk and Riley Heidt, 3:04

3-1, Blazers, Logan Stankoven (18) from Viktor Persson and Luke Toporowski, 10:58

4-1, Blazers, Luke Toporowski (17) from Logan Stankoven, 13:59

5-1, Blazers, Reese Belton (7) from Daylan Kuefler and Drew Englot, 5:13

Goaltending

Dylan Garand (W), Blazers, 31 saves on 32 shots in 60 minutes played.

Tyler Brennan (L), Cougars, 48 saves on 53 shots in 60 minutes played.