Category Archives: Local Sports
Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament underway at rinks across the city
KAMLOOPS -- The 55th edition of the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament is underway at six rinks across the city.Click here for tournament schedules.CFJC Today dropped by McArthur Isla...
Dec 18, 2024
Impromptu hockey game breaks out on traffic-snarled Coquihalla Highway
KAMLOOPS - Jeanine McFarlen and her son, Nicholas, were on their way home to Kamloops from BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver on Tuesday when an incident stopped traffic on the snowy Coquihalla.Nicho...
Dec 18, 2024
'We want an election': Kamloops MP among opposition members calling for federal government shakeup
KAMLOOPS - It's been a tumultuous end to the fall sitting for Canada's minority Liberal government. Monday's (Dec. 16) surprise departure of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has prompted calls for P...
Dec 18, 2024
Tournament organizer Garvey says new wrinkles bring big-time feel to Fulton Cup
KAMLOOPS - Barriere gets its shot at the South Kamloops Titans, Kamloops Christian School goes toe-to-toe with the favoured Valleyview Vikes and underdog St. Ann's takes a swat at the Westsyde Whundas...
Dec 17, 2024
Blazers end up winless on Alberta road trip, fall to Oil Kings 7-3
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers lost six straight games heading into the Western Hockey League (WHL) holiday break after failing to pick up a win on their three-game Alberta road trip. The Blazers con...
Dec 16, 2024
Blazers losing streak hits five after defeat in Red Deer
RED DEER, ALTA. - The Kamloops Blazers are on a season-high five game losing streak after a 4-2 defeat at the hands of the Red Deer Rebels Saturday (Dec. 14) night. Ryan Michael and Emmitt Finnie were...
Dec 15, 2024
Hitmen sink Blazers in overtime
CALGARY - Tommy Lafreniere forced overtime with a last-minute goal but the Kamloops Blazers couldn't complete the comeback against the Calgary Hitmen Friday (Dec. 13) night. Carter Yakemchuk scored th...
Dec 14, 2024
Kamloops' own Sawyer Mynio cracks 2025 World Juniors roster
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops-born Sawyer Mynio will play for Team Canada at the 2025 World Juniors in Ottawa.The 19-year-old Vancouver Canucks prospect is one of eight defencemen who cracked the final roster F...
Dec 13, 2024
Kamloops Blazers visit RIH to deliver Teddy bears, with new and expecting moms among recipients
KAMLOOPS -- Thousands of stuffed animals and warm winter wear items were collected when the Kamloops Blazers hosted Teddy Bear Toss night on Friday (Dec. 6) at Sandman Centre. The haul is donated to R...
Dec 11, 2024
Blazers D Koci representing Czechia at the World Juniors for second straight year
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Blazers defenceman will represent his country at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship for a second straight year. Czech Ice Hockey announced Matteo Koci will be one of 27 pl...
Dec 10, 2024
