Category Archives: Local Sports
NorthPaws look to sweep series against Falcons after Canada Day walk-off
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws concluded Canada Day with an exciting walk-off Saturday (July 1) after Falcons pitcher Thrasher Steed failed to get a strike on the NorthPaws' Jude Hall. He would be ...
Jul 02, 2023
NorthPaws prepare for Canada Day weekend festivities
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws are hoping a regional rivalry and some Canada Day fireworks help turn their fortunes around.After being swept by the Portland Pickles in Oregon, the 5-19 NorthPaws wi...
Jun 30, 2023
Kamloops goalie leaves Merritt signs with Brooks Bandits of AJHL
MERRITT - The Merritt Centennials starting goalie for the past couple of years, Johnny Hicks, is going to try his luck in the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and has signed with the Brooks Bandits...
Jun 29, 2023
Pair of Blazers taken late, Kamloops local selected by the Canucks in 2023 NHL Draft
KAMLOOPS - A pair of Kamloops Blazers were taken late in the 2023 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft.In the seventh round, the Detroit Red Wings selected Emmitt Finnie - a 2005-born center - 201...
Jun 29, 2023
Logan Stankoven receives Dayna Brons Honourary Award from Hockey Gives Blood
KAMLOOPS - Add another award to the list for Logan Stankoven. On Tuesday night (June 26), the budding hockey star was presented with the Dayna Brons Honourary Award by Hockey Gives Blood. The award is...
Jun 28, 2023
Pickles double-up NorthPaws 4-2 in series opener
PORTLAND, OR - It was a far cry from the 24 runs put up on Monday night, but the Kamloops NorthPaws still suffered defeat on Tuesday in Oregon. After taking just one of three in Corvallis, the 'Paws w...
Jun 28, 2023
Blazers 2023-24 schedule includes 6:00 p.m. Saturday starts
KAMLOOPS - Coming off their Memorial Cup-hosting season, the Kamloops Blazers have released their schedule for the 2023-24 Western Hockey League season.The home schedule at Sandman Centre starts Frida...
Jun 27, 2023
NorthPaws drop barn-burner in Corvallis 13-11
CORVALLIS, OR - The Kamloops NorthPaws dropped a barn-burner in the rubber match of their three game set with the Corvallis Knights. After splitting the first two games of the series, the six-time def...
Jun 27, 2023
Local athletes named to Team BC for upcoming North American Indigenous Games in Halifax
KAMLOOPS - Forty athletes and coaches from across our region have been named to Team BC for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), which take place in Halifax from July 15-to-23. NAIG is a m...
Jun 26, 2023
Rivers FC men comeback, women still searching for first win after weekend against Harbourside FC
KAMLOOPS - Rivers FC saw peaks and valleys during its matches with Harbourside FC from Nanaimo Sunday (June 25).On the men's side, Kamloops League1 BC club scored three goals in the second half - one ...
Jun 26, 2023
