Category Archives: Local Sports
Blazers forward Kuefler signs NHL entry level deal with Islanders
KAMLOOPS - Another member of the 2022-23 Kamloops Blazers will play professional hockey next season.In a news release issued Friday (May 19) morning, the New York Islanders announced they've signed 21...
May 19, 2023
Vernon-raised B.C. Lions linebacker emerging as a starter
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Lions have kicked off training camp ahead of their 69th season in the Canadian Football League (CFL). With the team looking primarily the same from last season, one local linebacke...
May 18, 2023
Blazers are back at it as the start of the Memorial Cup tournament looms
KAMLOOPS - After six days away from the ice in the wake of a devastating 4-2 loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL's Western Conference Championship, the Blazers are back on the ice in...
May 16, 2023
Memorial Cup organizers watching the rising river, but confident fan activities will stay dry
KAMLOOPS - There are only 10 days left before the Memorial Cup is set to kick off in the Tournament Capital. Preparations are unfolding as the days wind down. Part of the tournament will see a variety...
May 15, 2023
The Lions are back: rookies look to crack main roster at training camp
KAMLOOPS - More than a dozen rookies are looking to make a lasting impression on the BC Lions coaching staff in day two of rookie camp. It's an opportunity for the players to show coaches if they have...
May 11, 2023
Blazers' Zellweger named WHL's top defenceman
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers' star Olen Zellweger has been named the Western Hockey League's Defenceman of the Year.The league announced Zellweger as the winner of its Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy Tuesd...
May 09, 2023
Blazers eliminated by Thunderbirds in WHL playoffs again, set eyes towards Memorial Cup in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - For the second year in a row, the Kamloops Blazers were eliminated from the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs by the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Conference Finals.The Blazers dro...
May 09, 2023
Blazers pushed to brink of elimination, drop game five to Thunderbirds 8-4
KAMLOOPS - For the first time in their 2023 Western Hockey League (WHL) playoff run, the Kamloops Blazers are on the brink of elimination.The Blazers dropped game four of the WHL Western Conference Fi...
May 05, 2023
Kamloops NorthPaws in search of billet families for upcoming baseball season
KAMLOOPS - On June 6, the Kamloops NorthPaws will open up the home portion of the West Coast League baseball season at Norbrock Stadium against the Portland Pickles. After the game, the players will h...
May 04, 2023
Blazers' blueliners know the key to success against Seattle is hard work
KAMLOOPS - Tuesday's (May 2) 4-1 win over Seattle in Game 3 of the Western Conference Championship series was the biggest of the year for the Blazers. Game 4 Thursday night at the Sandman Centre is an...
May 04, 2023
