Category Archives: Blazers Today
Blazers' Hurlbert cracks NHL Central Scouting Top 10 at midway point of 2025-26 season
KAMLOOPS - JP Hurlbert's exploits with the Kamloops Blazers have caught the eye of NHL Central Scouting. The 17-year-old from Allen, Texas is ranked 10th among all North American skaters in the midter...
Jan 12, 2026 JP Hurlbert scoring one of his three goals in the Kamloops Blazers debut on Sept. 20, 2025 (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
Vees beat Blazers in overtime as Kamloopsian Keller nets three points in return from injury
KAMLOOPS - Jordan Keller scored twice and added an assist in his first game in seven weeks, but the Kamloops Blazers fell 5-4 in overtime to the Penticton Vees at Sandman Centre Saturday (Jan. 11) nig...
Jan 11, 2026 Jordan Keller celebrating his game-tying goal against the Penticton Vees on Jan. 10, 2026. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
Former Blazers Fora, Balcers to play at 2026 Winter Olympics
KAMLOOPS - A pair of former Kamloops Blazers are set to lace their skates and compete at next month's Olympic Games in Italy.Michael Fora is one of eight people tasked with patrolling the blueline for...
Jan 10, 2026 Michael Fora (L) and Rudolfs Balcers during their time with the Kamloops Blazers. (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers/File)
Vees double up Blazers as Brunicke makes WHL season debut
PENTICTON - Harrison Brunicke was on the scoresheet in his first WHL game of the season, but it was the Penticton Vees who doubled up the Kamloops Blazers 4-2 Friday (Jan. 9) night at the South Okanag...
Jan 10, 2026 Josh Evaschesen recorded two points against the Penticton Vees on Jan. 9, 2026. (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers/File)
Coupland aiming to revitalize WHL career with change of scenery in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Ty Coupland is aiming to unlock the next level of his game in the Tournament Capital. "Sometimes you get in your own head, your own roadblocks, for me, personally," said Coupland, an 18-yea...
Jan 09, 2026 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Blazers acquire 18-year-old forward Ty Coupland from Red Deer for draft picks
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have acquired 18-year-old forward Ty Coupland from the Red Deer Rebels for a pair of fourth round draft picks. The Blazers gave up a fourth rounder in the 2026 WHL Pros...
Jan 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops Blazers)
Blazers GM Clouston recaps WHL trade deadline day
KAMLOOPS - The WHL trade deadline passed at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday (Jan. 8) and the Kamloops Blazers bolstered their forward corps with the acquisition of Ty Coupland from Red Deer. Blazers' general ma...
Jan 08, 2026 SHAUN CLOUSTON (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Blazers deal defenceman Ruedig to Everett; release Markel ahead of WHL trade deadline
KAMLOOPS - Kayd Ruedig's tenure in Kamloops was short and sweet. The Kamloops Blazers have traded Ruedig to the Everett Silvertips in exchange for a first and fourth round pick in the 2028 Western Hoc...
Jan 07, 2026 File photo (Image Credit: Prince George Cougars)
Back from the NHL: Penguins assign Brunicke to the Blazers
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are getting their star defenceman back from the National Hockey League (NHL). The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Wednesday (Jan. 7) they have assigned Harrison Brunicke ...
Jan 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Pittsburgh Penguins)
De Palma reflects on winning bronze at World Junior Hockey Championship
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers' defenceman Harrison Brunicke and director of goaltending development Dan De Palma won bronze with Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship on Monday in St. Paul...
Jan 06, 2026 Submitted
