With eight wins in past 11 games, Blazers finding reasons to believe; Zahejsky’s debut imminent
Less than a month ago, the Kamloops Blazers were mired in a four-game losing skid and heading south on a road trip to Portland sitting last in the WHL’s Western Conference standings.
The club has experienced growth since then and has won eight of its past 11 contests to climb into a tie for sixth place in the conference with the Vancouver Giants (9-5-3-0), who are scheduled to host the Blazers (10-9-1-0) on Friday (Nov. 15) in Langley.
Head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston offered reasons for recent ascension, including a healthier lineup, improved play in the defensive zone, a more robust transition game, willingness to block shots, better discipline, burgeoning belief, astute leadership from veterans and solid special teams and goaltending.