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Stankoven stars as Hurricanes prevent series sweep by beating Panthers 3-0
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Frederik Andersen returned to the net and stopped 20 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Logan Stankoven got the only goal Carolina needed, and the Hurricanes won their fi...
Victor Kaisar May 26, 2025 Logan Stankoven celebrates during the second period in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final at Amerant Bank Arena. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Record-setting number of participants expected at Kamloops Open Pickleball Tournament
KAMLOOPS - Some of the players serving, dinking, volleying and smashing on Monday (May 26) morning were polishing their games ahead of the Comazzetto Group Kamloops Open Pickleball Tournament, which i...
Victor Kaisar May 26, 2025

Blazers sign 2025 first round pick Mateo Ferreira
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers have signed the first player from the 2025 WHL draft class.Winnipeg defenceman, Mateo Ferreira, has signed a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. The 14-year-old ...
Victor Kaisar May 26, 2025

Kamloops United FC suffer pair of losses to TSS Rovers
BURNABY - It was a rough Sunday (May 25) at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby for Kamloops United FC (KUFC). The men were shutout by the reigning League1 BC champion TSS Rovers 4-0. Kamloops United is now t...
Victor Kaisar May 26, 2025

Stankoven enters NHL history books as first rookie with points in both conference finals
SUNRISE, Fla. - Logan Stankoven has written his name into the National Hockey League (NHL) history books at the age of 22.The Kamloops native is the first rookie on record in NHL history (since confer...
Victor Kaisar May 25, 2025

Soccer Quest's Beckett Isaac selected to Vancouver Whitecaps Academy
KAMLOOPS - A 15-year-old Kamloopsian has been selected to join the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency Program.In a statement, Soccer Quest says Beckett Isaac, who plays for their 2010 boys team, has taken ...
Victor Kaisar May 24, 2025

BC Lions FanFest returns to Hillside Stadium this weekend
KAMLOOPS - Fans will get a chance to mix it up with the BC Lions at FanFest on Saturday (May 24) at Hillside Stadium. Food, beverage and activities for the family are promised, along with performances...
Victor Kaisar May 23, 2025

Meikle, Bond reflect on first CFL game experience with Lions; injured Bond changes positions
KAMLOOPS - Two BC Lions hopefuls from Kamloops saw their first CFL action against the Calgary Stampeders this past Monday in a pre-season game in Victoria. Receiver Colton Meikle took the field on mor...
Victor Kaisar May 23, 2025

Sydors aim to make an impact on wellness, recovery at Day One Society event
KAMLOOPS - Two-time Stanley Cup champion Darryl Sydor has been open about his battle with addiction and his path to wellness and recovery. Now his family is getting involved in an attempt to encourage...
May 23, 2025

Kamloops Blazers hosting 2025 prospects camp this weekend
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will host another edition of their spring prospects development camp this weekend, May 23 to May 25.The team will host 28 players aged 14 to 18 and their families durin...
Victor Kaisar May 23, 2025

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