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WHL
Blazers fall to Giants on home ice
Kamloops - The Kamloops Blazers lost 9-2 on home ice to the Vancouver Giants on Saturday night (March 16). Emmitt Finnie (10-29-39) and Jordan Keller (14-16-30) scored one goal each for Kamloops, while Brett Mirwald saved 30 shots for the Giants.The team now travels to Seattle, where they will face the Thunderbirds on ...
Mar 17, 2024
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CrossFit
Kamloops club celebrates success at CrossFit Open
KAMLOOPS -- Tournament Capital Strength and Conditioning placed first in B.C., fourth in Canada and 69th in the world in the Crossfit Open, a global fitness competition that emphasizes challenging and accessible workouts. The event featured an End of the Roll money heat, awarding cash prizes to top performers in variou...
Mar 16, 2024
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WHL
Edmonstone solid in net, but Blazers fall to Giants in Langley
LANGLEY -- The Kamloops Blazers will be aiming for revenge on Saturday (March 16) in WHL action, with the Vancouver Giants coming to town in time for a 6 p.m. start at Sandman Centre.Max Sullivan scored for Kamloops in a 3-1 loss to the Giants (31-29-4-0) on Friday in Langley, the defeat leaving the Blazers (20-38-3-3)...
Mar 16, 2024
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'may the course be with you'
Several Kamloops golf courses open for season ahead of spring-like weekend weather
KAMLOOPS - It was such a mild winter for snowfall in the Kamloops area, some golf courses didn't have to entirely pause operations throughout the colder months. But with a touch of warm spring weather in the forecast, several courses have fully opened their greens. It's not the earliest start to golf season that Bighor...
Mar 16, 2024
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Pat Hennelly
WolfPack men's volleyball head coach Pat Hennelly named U Sports Coach of the Year
KAMLOOPS - One week after being named Canada West's men's volleyball coach of the year, Pat Hennelly received similar honours on a national level. The head coach of the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack men's volleyball team was named U Sports Coach of the Year for men's volleyball Wednesday (March 13) night. I...
Mar 14, 2024
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KIDSPORT KAMLOOPS
KidSport Kamloops in need of funds after influx of needy families
KAMLOOPS - Last year was a record-breaker for the local chapter of KidSport.The organization reports granting more than $120,000 to families in the region for children to play organized sports. "We had a really fantastic year last year. We helped more than 321 kids play sports - and that's our record ever," s...
Mar 14, 2024
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Grizzlies 3 Storm 2
Storm swept in second round playoff series, fall to Grizzlies in game four 3-2
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm's season is over. The Storm fell to the Revelstoke Grizzlies 3-2 in game four of their second round Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) playoff series Tuesday (March 12) night from McArthur Park Arena. The Storm were swept in the best-of-seven series 4-0. The Storm fell beh...
Mar 13, 2024
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AWARD WINNERS
Katzberg, Armstrong win Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards
VANCOUVER - Kamloops Track and Field Club hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg and his coach, Dylan Armstrong, are among recipients of Sport BC Athlete of the Year Awards, which were handed out last week in Vancouver.Katzberg, who threw 81.25 metres to top his own Canadian record and win gold in hammer throw at the World Athl...
Mar 12, 2024
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Grizzlies 3 Storm 2 OT
Storm facing elimination after dropping game three to Grizzlies 3-2 OT
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm are on the brink of elimination in the 2024 Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs.Trailing the best-of-seven series 2-0 heading into game three Monday (March 11) at McArthur Park Arena, the Storm were unable to cut the deficit as they fell to the Revelstoke Grizzlies 3-2 in ...
Mar 12, 2024
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Eli Jones
Kamloops Minor Hockey Association honours life of six-year-old Eli Jones with new award
KAMLOOPS - Six-year-old Eli Jones loved playing hockey and was a proud U7 Kamloops Canuck. Young Eli died in the hospital on Christmas Eve due to complications with an illness. It has been a difficult time for his family, teammates and everyone involved with the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association (KMHA). Eli's name will...
Mar 12, 2024
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Rivers FC
Rivers FC to kick off season April 27; aim to make playoffs for the first time
KAMLOOPS - Open wide for some soccer.Rivers FC, Kamloops' men's and women's semi-pro soccer club competing in League1BC, announced its schedule for its third season in 2024.Both Rivers FC squads are looking to make the League1BC playoffs for the first time in club history. Last season, the men finished sixth in the tab...
Mar 11, 2024
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WHL
Iginla sinks Blazers with late short-handed marker
KAMLOOPS -- Tij Iginla scored short-handed late in the third period to push his Kelowna Rockets to a 4-3 victory over the Kamloops Blazers in WHL action on Saturday (March 9) at Sandman Centre.Emmitt Finnie, Andrew Thomson and Nathan Behm scored for Kamloops (20-37-3-3), which led 3-1 in the second period, but surrende...
Mar 10, 2024
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BRIER
Kamloops skip Dunstone ousted from Brier
REGINA -- Matt Dunstone's run at the Montana's Brier is over.The Kamloops skip and his Manitoba rink mounted a comeback, but fell 6-5 to Mike McEwen and Saskatchewan in the Page 3 vs. 4 playoff game at the men's national curling championship on Saturday (March 9) in Regina.McEwen will play either Brad Gushue and Team C...
Mar 09, 2024
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Men's Soccer
WolfPack men's soccer has a new addition for the 2024-25 season
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's soccer team just announced that Kamloops local Aren Christianson has committed to the 'Pack for the 2024-25 season."Aren is a big, strong boy and a very good one-versus-one defender," said head coach John Antulov. "He's been a really solid player and a kid th...
Mar 09, 2024
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WHL
Rockets hammer Blazers in Kelowna
KELOWNA -- Andrew Cristall had a seven-point night for the Rockets in a 9-1 throttling of the Kamloops Blazers on Friday (March 8) in WHL action in Kelowna. Blake Swetlikoff was the lone goal scorer for the Blazers (20-36-3-3), whose goaltender, Jesse Sanche, allowed nine goals on 40 shots in defeat. Kelowna (30-28-3-1...
Mar 09, 2024
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EVENING OF CHAMPIONS
TRU Evening of Champions helps ensure the WolfPack can recruit the best in the nation
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) WolfPack will be holding their evening of champions on Tuesday (March 12).The event brings together the WolfPack athletic teams, along with community members for a night of celebration. The proceeds from the event also serves to benefit future student athletes through sch...
Mar 07, 2024
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Coach of the Year
WolfPack men's volleyball head coach Pat Hennelly named Canada West Coach of the Year
KAMLOOPS - The head coach of Thompson Rivers University's (TRU) men's volleyball team is Canada West's Coach of the Year for 2023-24.In a news release issued Thursday (March 7), the TRU WolfPack announced Pat Hennelly received the honour for the first time in his career."I am extremely happy that Pat has been reco...
Mar 07, 2024
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Winterhawks 6 Blazers 4
Blazers nearly complete comeback in wild 6-4 loss to Winterhawks
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers were peppered with 58 shots, trailed 4-0 at one point and nearly came back in a wild 6-4 loss to the Portland Winterhawks from Sandman Centre Wednesday (March 6) night.Trailing 2-0 after the first period, the Blazers surrendered two goals 16 seconds apart to start the second.Eight second...
Mar 07, 2024
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Earl Seitz
Kamloops broadcast legend Earl Seitz recognized by WHL for outstanding contributions to sports journalism
KAMLOOPS - The former longtime sports director for CFJC received another honour for his hall of fame career.Ahead of the Kamloops Blazers' home game at Sandman Centre Wednesday (March 6), the Western Hockey League (WHL) announced Earl Seitz was the recipient of the Bob Ridley Award for Media Excellence for 2023-24.The ...
Mar 07, 2024
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NHL
Shooting Star Stankoven draws rave reviews from owner Gaglardi
DALLAS - Logan Stankoven is gallant, seemingly undaunted and determined to ensure his NHL dream is not interrupted by a phone call from Dallas Stars' brass."I'm trying to make it as hard as possible on the coaches and GM to make that decision," said Stankoven, the 5-foot-8 Kamloopsian who is making a giant fi...
Mar 07, 2024
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KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
Blazers get ready for a battle against CHL Top 10-ranked Portland
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers are in action Wednesday night (March 6) against one of the top teams in CHL, as the Portland Winterhawks come to town to wrap up the season series.The Winterhawks are ranked 7th in the CHL's most recent Top 10 rankings, which came out on Tuesday. Portland has won all three games against ...
Mar 07, 2024
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Kamloops Athletic Awards
Nominees unveiled for 2024 Kamloops Sports Council Athletic Awards
KAMLOOPS - The nominees for the Kamloops Sports Council's 33rd annual Athletic Awards have been unveiled.The awards will be presented Saturday, April 6 at the Colombo Lodge. The event will also feature the 2024 inductions into the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame.Athletic award nominees and award categories are as follows:...
Mar 06, 2024
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KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
Blazers' big man Ferster contributing to the success of the team's top line
KAMLOOPS - With 17 goals and 20 assists, Ashton Ferster is having a career season with the Kamloops Blazers this year. At 6'4" and 206 lbs, the team has relied on him to use his size and be a physical presence when he's out on the ice."When I'm playing my best, I'm in those areas and I'm playing a gritty game...
Mar 06, 2024
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Storm Moving On
Storm shut out Eagles 1-0 in game seven, move on to face Grizzlies in round two
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm are moving on to the second round of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) playoffs.In front of 1,000 fans at McArthur Island, the Storm shut out the Sicamous Eagles 1-0 in game seven of their first-round playoff series Monday (March 4) night.Nathan Bohmer scored on the p...
Mar 05, 2024
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KAMLOOPS BLAZERS
Blazers' Keller earns WHL Player of the Week honours
KAMLOOPS - Blazers forward Jordan Keller was recognized for his efforts in the past three games, as he was named the WHL's Player of the Week on Monday.Keller scored a pair of goals and added an assist, and was named first star of the game last Wednesday (Feb. 28) in the Blazers' 5-2 victory over the Spokane Chiefs. On...
Mar 05, 2024
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GAME SEVEN
Kamloops Storm set for third straight Game 7, searching for revenge
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Storm are no strangers to the two greatest words in sports - Game 7 - as for the second straight year versus Sicamous Eagles, and third overall, it will be winner takes all Monday night (March 4) on McArthur Island."We just kind of counter-play off each other great. One night we bring it to...
Mar 05, 2024
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OLYNYK EXTENSION
Kamloops' Kelly Olynyk inks extension with Raptors
KAMLOOPS - Kamloops' Kelly Olynyk is sticking around with the Toronto Raptors, as first reported by NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski via X (formally Twitter). The Raptors themselves have since confirmed the deal on X as well.According to Wojnarowski, Olynyk is signing a two year, $26.25 million contract, the maximum valu...
Mar 04, 2024
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THE BRIER
Dunstone looking for momentum at Montana's Brier
REGINA - Kamloops skip Matt Dunstone is determined to find the superlative form it will take to get over the hump at the Montana's Brier. "I'm definitely fighting it a little bit right now," Dunstone said before Day 4 action got underway on Monday (March 4) at the national men's curling championship in Regina...
Mar 04, 2024
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