Category Archives: Local Sports
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)
Storm GM Kolle hopes significant deadline deal spurs championship run
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm didn't wait for the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League trade deadline on Saturday (Jan. 10). They made their big move on Monday, acquiring two 2005-born forwards...
Jan 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Kamloops Storm)
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
Broncos' head coach Daniels talks of plans for new era
KAMLOOPS - Comox Valley product Jay Daniels took over as head coach of the Kamloops Broncos on Jan. 2. Daniels, 47, said his coaching philosophy is balanced on three pillars - skill over scheme, firm ...
Jan 06, 2026 Jay Daniels (Image Credit: Sideline Snaps)
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)
