Matteo Koci (image credit - Kamloops Blazers/ X)
BRONZE MEDAL

Blazers defenceman Matteo Koci returning from WJC with Bronze medal

Jan 5, 2024 | 9:20 AM

KAMLOOPS — While it’s not the colour of medal that Kamloops has become accustomed to in recent years, thanks to Logan Stankoven and team Canada, a Kamloops Blazers player will be returning from the World Junior Championship with some hardware.

Defenseman Matteo Koci is celebrating a massive 8-5 come from behind victory with Czechia over Finland for a bronze medal.

Koci, who served as the seventh defenseman on team Czechia, finished the tournament without a point but as a plus 1.

Through 28 games with the Blazers, the defenceman has 1 goal and 6 assists.