‘It’s a really, really fine line’: Blazers proud of season despite Game 7 loss

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Kamloops won a third straight B.C. Division title with 99 points and advanced to its first conference final since 2013.

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“Really proud of everything the players here have accomplished. Terrific regular season, showed up ready to play every night, earned an opportunity to complete in the playoffs. It came down to a Game 7 against a great opponent. I’m really proud of our guys,” said Clouston.

Fraser Minten added, “I’m really proud of how we played this season, how we came together, how we progressed throughout the year. I wish we could’ve gone all the way with this group. I’ve got lots of love for everybody in this room, so it’s sad. There’s lots of guys that won’t be part of it again next year, so it’s pretty heartbreaking to lose the group, but I know we competed and gave it our all.”

Logan Stankoven said, “First time in the Western Conference Final since 2013, so I think we’ve got a pretty good group here. I think we were still a bit young going into this season. Next year, we’re going to be having a lot of returning guys back with a full season under their belt, playoff experience as well.”

The Blazers held exit meetings with players on Thursday, reflecting on the season that was.

Most of the Blazers came in with no playoff experience — some hadn’t even played a regular season game in the league, but the team essentially grew up together and reached great heights.

“As a group, we did a ton of learning together,” said goaltender Dylan Garand, who was named WHL Goaltender of the Year on Wednesday night. “As individuals, everyone had a great year and came a long way. Tons of ups and downs. We played a lot in the playoffs and that experience is something you can’t trade for anything. Not many teams get that — four teams in the league — and we were one win away from coming down to the final two.”