Matt Bardsley resigned as Kamloops Blazers general manager after three seasons (CFJC Today/File photo).

By Aaron Schulze

Bardsley Resigns

Blazers GM Matt Bardsley resigns

May 25, 2021 | 10:41 AM

KAMLOOPS — The Kamloops Blazers announced Tuesday (May 25) morning that Matt Bardsley has resigned as general manager from the hockey club for personal reasons.

“This was a very difficult decision for me and my wife, but one we needed to make for our young children,” Bardsley said. “When we moved here in 2018, we planned on making this our home for many years. Unfortunately, because of COVID-19, it has restricted our ability to see our family as they reside in the United States.”

Bardsley was named Blazers general manager on June 1, 2018. Over three seasons with the Blazers, Bardsley’s teams had a record of 87-54-9-3 over 153 games. He was also named Western Conference Executive of the Year for the 2019-20 season. The Blazers won back-to-back B.C. Division championships in 2019-20 and 2020-21.

“I am so proud of what our team has accomplished during my three seasons here in Kamloops,” Bardsley said. “From the exciting tie-breaker win in 2019 to the back-to-back B.C. Division Championships in 2020 and 2021. I am disappointed to have to leave this special group of players, coaches and staff, but feel confident they will continue to achieve great success individually and as a team going forward.”

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Bardsley will transition out of his current position over the coming weeks.