Category Archives: Blazers Today
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
As WHL trade deadline approaches, Blazers won't sell, might buy: Clouston
KAMLOOPS - The Western Hockey League trade deadline is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Thursday (Jan. 8). Kamloops Blazers' head coach and general manager Shaun Clouston has pivotal decisions to make, with...
Jan 05, 2026 SHAUN CLOUSTON (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Blazers' Brunicke, DePalma win bronze at 2026 World Juniors
ST. PAUL, MINN. - Harrison Brunicke and Dan DePalma will be leaving the State of Hockey with a World Juniors bronze medal.The pair were part of Team Canada, which salvaged bronze following a 6-3 win o...
Jan 05, 2026 Team Canada players and coaches pictured after winning World Juniors bronze on Jan. 5, 2026. (Image Credit: Matt Krohn/AP via The Canadian Press)
