Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers / Brian Johnson

By James Peters

Kamloops Blazers

Kamloops Blazers go up early, hang on late for 4-3 victory over Saskatoon Blades Saturday

Nov 10, 2024 | 7:14 AM

KAMLOOPS — In the Western Hockey League, the Kamloops Blazers jumped out to a 4-0 lead, then held on for a 4-3 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Saskatoon Blades at Sandman Centre Saturday night (Nov. 9).

Kamloops got goals from Emmitt Finnie, Matteo Koci, Kai Matthew and Nathan Behm, who added two assists.

The Blades stormed back in the second period with Ben Riche scoring two goals 38 seconds apart. Brandon Lisowsky brought Saskatoon within one late in the second.

Logan Edmonstone made 30 saves in the Blazer goal to secure the victory. For Saskatoon, Evan Gardner stopped all 16 shots he faced after entering in relief of Ethan McCallum, who allowed 4 goals on 21 shots.

The Blazers were wearing special SpongeBob Squarepants-themed jerseys, which are being auctioned off online in support of B.C. Children’s Hospital.

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It was the fourth straight victory for the young Kamloops squad (10-8-1-0), who now sits sixth in the Western Conference and third in the B.C. Division.

Their next game is set for Monday afternoon (Nov. 11) against the division rival Victoria Royals. Puck drop at Sandman Centre is 2:00 p.m.