Category Archives: Local Sports
Sienna Angove of Kamloops named First-Team All American in freshman year at Ohio State
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Kamloops swimmer Sienna Angove has been named a First Team All-American in her freshman year with the Ohio State Buckeyes.The 18-year-old Angove earned the honour after she placed...
Mar 22, 2025
Kamloops Storm hosting must-win game six against 100 Mile House Wranglers Saturday
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. - It's do-or-die for the Kamloops Storm as they gear up to face the 100 Mile House Wranglers in game six of the KIJHL second round playoff series Saturday (March 22) night.Kamloop...
Mar 22, 2025
Blazers blanked by Giants in final home game of WHL season
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers dropped a 1-0 decision to the Vancouver Giants in their final home game of the 2024-25 WHL season Saturday (March 21) night. Cameron Schmidt scored the only goal of the...
Mar 22, 2025
Chase Heat, Merritt Centennials share thoughts on KIJHL tiering
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League will be split into two tiers in 2026-2027. The Kamloops Storm, Merritt Centennials and nine other teams have received approval from the league to play i...
Mar 21, 2025
Ernst reflects on career with Kamloops Blazers; relationship with De Palma
KAMLOOPS - Dylan Ernst is preparing to say goodbye to Kamloops at the Sandman Centre. His Blazers failed to qualify for the WHL playoffs, so the season wraps up with a home game on Friday against the ...
Mar 21, 2025
LA Kings re-sign Kamloops native Joe Hicketts to two-year contract
LOS ANGELES - The LA Kings have re-signed Kamloops native Joe Hicketts to a two-year, two-way contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) of US$775,000 through the 2026-27 season.The 28-yea...
Mar 21, 2025
Centennials' majority owner pledges support for Tier 2 KIJHL clubs, says Merritt ownership group considering purchasing another team
The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is a 21-team circuit that has Junior A Tier 2 status in the BC Hockey and Hockey Canada ranks.After an assessment completed in partnership with ...
Mar 20, 2025
Storm touting importance of discipline as temperature rises in series with Wranglers
KAMLOOPS -- Kamloops Storm head coach Andrew Fisher had a grin on his face while speaking about the physicality and aggression featuring in his club's Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJH...
Mar 20, 2025
Chase Heat president Adamson shares thoughts on KIJHL tiering
CHASE -- The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is a 21-team circuit that has Junior A Tier 2 status in the BC Hockey and Hockey Canada ranks.After an assessment completed in partners...
Mar 20, 2025
Storm owner Kolle talks jump to Junior A Tier 1, friction among owners, increased costs, revenue
KAMLOOPS - The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) is a 21-team circuit that has Junior A Tier 2 status in the BC Hockey and Hockey Canada ranks. After an assessment completed in partn...
Mar 19, 2025
