Category Archives: Local Sports
WolfPack beat UNBC to begin final weekend of regular season; rookie Merrigan sets program record
PRINCE GEORGE - It's a winning start to the final weekend of the Canada West regular season for the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack.The playoff-bound WolfPack men's team beat the UNBC Timber...
Feb 07, 2026 Cason Scott completes a dunk against the UNBC Timberwolves on Feb. 6, 2025. (Image Credit: UNBC Timberwolves)
Blazers allow five unanswered goals as WHL-leading Silvertips roar to comeback win
EVERETT, WASH. - The Kamloops Blazers gave up five unanswered goals in a 6-3 defeat to the WHL-leading Everett Silvertips Friday (Feb. 6) night in Washington state.The Blazers were up 3-1 in the secon...
Feb 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Everett Silvertips)
Blazers' Hurlbert named Team West alternate captain for inaugural WHL Prospects Game
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers forward JP Hurlbert will serve as an alternate captain for Team West at the inaugural edition of the WHL Prospects Game later this month.The 17-year-old Hurlbert was named ...
Feb 05, 2026 JP Hurlbert about to score against the Prince George Cougars on Dec. 30, 2025. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
Blazers drop second game in Victoria 4-1
VICTORIA - The Kamloops Blazers won in aggregate over their two games on Vancouver Island, although they're still taking the ferry back to the mainland with two points. One day after an 11-1 blowout w...
Feb 05, 2026 (Image Credit: Victoria Royals)
Not-yet-heated Coquihalla Clash rivalry pits Kamloops against Merritt on Wiener Dog Night
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm and Merritt Centennials have yet to develop a fierce rivalry within the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League ranks. That is not surprising considering the clubs ar...
Feb 04, 2026 Kuy Schmirler (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Blazers blow out Royals 11-1 in first of two games in Victoria
KAMLOOPS - It was smooth sailing for the Kamloops Blazers during their first stop of a five-game road trip. After surrendering the first goal of Tuesday's (Feb. 3) game against the Victoria Royals sho...
Feb 04, 2026 (Image Credit: Victoria Royals)
Kamloops hockey community in mourning: 'Hug your parents and tell your buddies you love them'
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Storm forward Luca D'Amore sent his buddy Cam Casorso a text after hearing Southern Alberta Mustangs teammates were involved in a highway crash on Monday (Feb. 2) near Stavely, Alt...
Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Contributed / Global)
Blazers forward Hurlbert wins second WHL Rookie of the Month award
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers forward JP Hurlbert is a two-time WHL Rookie of the Month award winner. The 17-year-old Hurlbert had seven goals and 16 points in 12 games in January, as the Blazers went 7...
Feb 03, 2026 JP Hurlbert celebrates against the Prince George Cougars on Jan. 16, 2026. (Image Credit: Brian Johnson/Kamloops Blazers)
Undermanned Blazers aiming to build on momentum in Victoria, believe Cougars' hits warrant discipline
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are Vancouver Island-bound and scheduled to play the Royals on Tuesday and Wednesday (Feb. 3 and 4) in WHL action in Victoria.After earning five out of a possible six p...
Feb 02, 2026 SHAUN CLOUSTON (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)
Brain injury survivor Young shredded, leading category in Mr. Health and Fitness Competition
KAMLOOPS - Rory Young of Kamloops is jacked to be an inspiration for brain injury survivors and anyone chasing fitness goals. "I've come a long way," Young said. "When I woke up, I didn't know how to ...
Feb 02, 2026 RORY YOUNG (Image Credit: YouTube/Rory Young)
