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By James Peters

Kamloops Blazers

Blazers’ Hurlbert named to CHL squad for mini-tournament against top U.S. prospects

Oct 28, 2025 | 3:32 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Blazers will have some representation when the top Canadian Hockey League (CHL) prospects go up against a team from the U.S. National Development Program next month.

Forward JP Hurlbert has been named to the CHL squad for the CHL USA Prospects Challenge, which will take place on Nov. 25 in Calgary and Nov. 26 in Lethbridge.

Hurlbert, a 17-year-old rookie from Allen, Texas, leads the Canadian Hockey League with 28 points (11 G, 17 A) in 14 games so far this season.

He was one of eight WHL players added to the CHL team for the event.

Hurlbert was also recently given an ‘A’ rating by NHL Central Scouting in its preliminary list, indicating a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

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