Category Archives: Local Sports
NorthPaws release 2021 schedule
KAMLOOP ----The Kamloops NorthPaws will open West Coast League play on June 4, 2021 on the road at Yakima Valley. Norbrock Stadium will host its first West Coast League game with the NorthPaws home op...
Nov 19, 2020
New President of Canada West facing challenges moving through COVID-19.
KAMLOOPS ---- Canada West is going through as season that's not a season ---- cancelled because of the pandemic.Like so many others, it faces an uncertain future. At the top there is new leadership to...
Nov 17, 2020
NorthPaws sign third UBC Thunderbirds player
KAMLOOPS --- The Kamloops NorthPaws signed another home province talent as University of British Columbia Thunderbirds shortstop Mike Fitzsimmons has committed for the 2021 summer season. "Mike is a r...
Nov 17, 2020
Storm start KIJHL season 2-0, Heat 1-1
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Storm are 2-and-0 to begin the season after a pair of overtime wins over the weekend. Owen Barrow scored in extra time in a 3-2 win over the North Okanagan Knights on Sunday. Frida...
Nov 16, 2020
Chase Heat evens record with win
CHASE - The Chase Heat opened their home schedule Saturday night with a 7-5 win over the North Okanagan Knights. The result evened the club's record at 1 and 1 over the first weekend of the Kootenay I...
Nov 15, 2020
Kamloops Storm open season with 3-2 OT win over Chase Heat
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm opened the 54th KIJHL season last night with a 3-2 overtime win over the Chase Heat. Lex Friesen and Peyton Kelly both scored for the Storm in the third period, while Zak...
Nov 14, 2020
Blazers feel confident WHL season will commence on Jan. 8 start date
KAMLOOPS - The WHL start on Jan. 8 will see teams only plan within their own divisions, meaning the Blazers will see a lot more of Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria and Prince George. However, with two sep...
Nov 13, 2020
Brown rink season hits first obstacle after COVID restrictions cancel bonspiel in Alberta
KAMLOOPS - Corryn Brown knew there may be some bumps on the ice this curling season thanks to the global pandemic. Her Kamloops rink has hit its first snag.After winning their opening game of the Okot...
Nov 13, 2020
NorthPaws sign first baseman from UBC
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops NorthPaws have added big first baseman Ty Penner for the 2021 season. Penner, from Lethbridge, is a sophomore with the UBC Thunderbirds. "Ty is a plus defender at first base an...
Nov 13, 2020
'We're pretty lucky': Storm players realize how fortunate they are to start season while other leagues delayed
KAMLOOPS - The Storm are set to embark on one of the most unique seasons in KIJHL history, and the players and coaches know full-well how fortunate they are to be playing so early - the first major sp...
Nov 13, 2020
