Category Archives: Blazers Today
Blazers majority owner Gaglardi says club determined to make playoffs, offers management assessment
KAMLOOPS -- The Kamloops Blazers are scheduled to open the 2025-2026 WHL season on Saturday [Sept. 20], with the Spokane Chiefs coming to town for a 6:00 p.m. start at Sandman Centre.Blazers' majority...
Sep 19, 2025
On eve of WHL season, Blazers talk expectations, assess B.C. Division
KAMLOOPS - Overage forward Jordan Keller endured the lean period that followed the 2023 Memorial Cup, with his Kamloops Blazers failing to qualify for the post-season in back-to-back years. "This year...
Sep 19, 2025
Blazers release 19-year-old forward Kelly
KAMLOOPS -- The Kamloops Blazers confirmed on Friday [Sept. 19] they have released 19-year-old forward Josh Kelly.Kelly, a 6-foot-2, 194-pound left shot from Port Moody, had six goals and 12 points in...
Sep 19, 2025
Loewen explains retirement, talks of importance of Hay, Blazers
KAMLOOPS -- Former Kamloops Blazers' captain Jermaine Loewen has retired from professional hockey."I felt like it was in the best interest of my family," Loewen said. "You have to just know when it's ...
Sep 17, 2025
Blazers release D Gugyelka, reassign G Kabrud
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are saying goodbye to another veteran prior to the start of the 2025-26 Western Hockey League regular season.The team announced Wednesday (Sept. 17) it has released 18-...
Sep 17, 2025
Blazers' top six taking shape ahead of WHL regular season
KAMLOOPS - Chemistry came quick for Kamloops Blazers' forwards J.P. Hurlbert, Tommy Lafreniere and Ty Bonkowski. "We were on the same line the whole [of training] camp and we all kind of got to know e...
Sep 16, 2025
Blazers place F Szabo on waivers to round out overage group
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers on Tuesday (Sept. 16) placed 20-year-old forward John Szabo on waivers.WHL clubs can carry a maximum of three overage forwards.Szabo was acquired from the Edmonton Oil ...
Sep 16, 2025
Blazers trade F Sullivan to Tigers, acquire F Cooper from 'Tips
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have made a pair of player moves Tuesday (Sept. 16) as the team finalizes its roster for the 2025-26 Western Hockey League season.First, the team traded 2006-born forwa...
Sep 16, 2025
Lafreniere nets two goals for Oilers rookies; three Blazers preparing for NHL training camps
KAMLOOPS - The Edmonton Oilers picked Tommy Lafreniere of the Kamloops Blazers in the third round of the 2025 NHL Draft. He's making an impression in his first rookie camp with the NHL club. The 18-ye...
Sep 15, 2025
Blazers announce promotional schedule for first half of 2025-26 WHL season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have released their promotional schedule for the first half of the 2025-26 WHL season, which gets underway this weekend. The 32nd annual Teddy Bear Toss game is schedul...
Sep 15, 2025
