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Thompson Blazers aiming to knock off Okanagan Rockets in league final
KAMLOOPS - Colton Sitter tallied with 35 seconds remaining in the third period, lifting his underdog Thompson Blazers to a 6-5 comeback victory and series sweep of the Vancouver North East Chiefs last...
Pattison Media Mar 19, 2026 THOMPSON BLAZERS. (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)

Blazers discuss potential first-round playoff opponents, look ahead to final weekend of regular season
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Blazers' head coach Shaun Clouston is thrilled his players will be rewarded for enduring hard times, with his club heading to the playoffs for the first time since 2023. "We've had...
Pattison Media Mar 18, 2026 Joaquin Geras (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)

Blazers fall to Cougars on the road 3-2 in a shootout
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers fell to the Prince George Cougars 3-2 in a shootout Tuesday (March 17) in a potential playoff preview. The Blazers opened the scoring in the first period in Prince Geor...
Pattison Media Mar 18, 2026 (Image Credit: Prince George Cougars)

WolfPack head coach Grimm reflects on program-best season, looks ahead to future
KAMLOOPS - TRU WolfPack women's volleyball head coach Chad Grimm is confident his team is well-seasoned for the future. "Until you go through it, you don't know what it's going to feel like to be in t...
Pattison Media Mar 17, 2026 TRU WolfPack women's volleyball team. (Image Credit: Connor Hood)

Storm to play Mustangs in second round of KIJHL playoffs
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm have their date for the final eight of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) playoffs. The Williams Lake Mustangs took down the Quesnel River Rush in se...
Pattison Media Mar 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Facebook/Kamloops Storm)

Kamloops goaltender Woodland gets PWHL debut 'tease' experience in Vancouver
KAMLOOPS - Kendra Woodland hopes to one day play a Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) game in Vancouver in front of a busload of friends and family from Kamloops. The undrafted Ottawa Charge ro...
Pattison Media Mar 16, 2026 Kendra Woodland (Image Credit: Brennen Suni / Ottawa Charge)

THE TATTLE OF HASTINGS: Hurlbert talks Blazers, Michigan before shooting competition
KAMLOOPS - J.P. Hurlbert has been a sensation in his first year with the Kamloops Blazers.The 17-year-old forward from Allen, Tex., leads the team with 93 points in 63 games and he's likely to be pick...
Pattison Media Mar 16, 2026 MARTY HASTINGS AND J.P. HURLBERT (Image Credit: CFJC Today/Anthony Corea)

Nominees unveiled for 2026 Kamloops Sports Council Athletic Awards
KAMLOOPS - The nominees for the Kamloops Sports Council's 36th annual Athletic Awards have been unveiled. The awards will be presented Saturday, April 11 at the Coast Kamloops Hotel. The event will al...
Pattison Media Mar 16, 2026

Blazers clinch first WHL playoff berth since 2022-23 season
KAMLOOPS - Playoff hockey will be returning to Sandman Centre for the first time in three seasons. The Blazers punched their ticket to the postseason Sunday (March 15) after the WHL-leading Everett Si...
Pattison Media Mar 15, 2026 (Image Credit: Western Hockey League)

Two additional inductees unveiled as Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame prepares to honour class of 2026
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame has announced another two inductees who will be enshrined as part of the class of 2026. The 1980 Senior Women's volleyball team - the Kamloops Turbulence - ...
Pattison Media Mar 15, 2026

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