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Blazers reflect on Memorial Cup run, anticipate big changes in near future

Blazers reflect on Memorial Cup run, anticipate big changes in near future

Jun 8, 2023 / 4:00 am

Even though the Peterborough Petes prematurely ended one of the Kamloops Blazers’ most successful eras in franchise history, it feels like there was some...

Kelowna Rockets deal for son of hockey hall of famer

Kelowna Rockets deal for son of hockey hall of famer

Jun 7, 2023 / 10:38 am

Tij Iginla is coming home. The Kelowna Rockets announced Wednesday morning they have acquired the Lake Country native in a deal with the Seattle Thunderbirds....

Blazers eliminated from Memorial Cup after dropping 'heartbreaker' to Petes

Blazers eliminated from Memorial Cup after dropping 'heartbreaker' to Petes

Memorial Cup Jun 1, 2023 / 9:21 pm

The Peterborough Petes turned out the lights on the Kamloops Blazers’ push for their fourth Memorial Cup, eliminating the hosts with an overtime...

Kelowna Rockets hold auction for signed, game worn helmets

Kelowna Rockets hold auction for signed, game worn helmets

Jun 1, 2023 / 4:20 pm

It's certainly not what you would expect to see auctioned off by a hockey team. The Kelowna Rockets, in conjunction with RE/MAX Kelowna, will auction off...

Blazers fall 6-1 to T-Birds, will play Petes in Memorial Cup tiebreaker

Blazers fall 6-1 to T-Birds, will play Petes in Memorial Cup tiebreaker

Memorial Cup May 31, 2023 / 9:59 pm

UPDATE: 9:59 p.m. If the Kamloops Blazers are going to lift the Memorial Cup this weekend for the fourth time in franchise history, they are going to have to...

Kelowna Rockets trade for Hiroki Gojsic after signing his younger brother

Kelowna Rockets trade for Hiroki Gojsic after signing his younger brother

May 31, 2023 / 8:00 pm

The Kelowna Rockets could have a new brother combination on their roster in the coming years. A day after the Rockets announced they had signed third round...

Kelowna Rockets get commitment from one of their two third round bantam picks

Kelowna Rockets get commitment from one of their two third round bantam picks

May 30, 2023 / 8:00 pm

The Kelowna Rockets have a commitment from one of their top selections from this year's prospects draft. Fifteen-year-old forward Kanjyu Gojsic has...

Injured Blazers defenceman will recover, but won't return to play in Memorial Cup

Injured Blazers defenceman will recover, but won't return to play in Memorial Cup

Memorial Cup May 29, 2023 / 3:19 pm

UPDATE: 3:19 p.m. A Kamloops Blazers defenceman who was stretchered off the ice Sunday after a “dangerous” hit will not return to play in the...

Blazers come out flying, win big over Petes to even Memorial Cup record

Blazers come out flying, win big over Petes to even Memorial Cup record

Memorial Cup May 28, 2023 / 6:02 pm

It was the Mr. Hyde version of the Kamloops Blazers that showed up two nights ago for a lacklustre Memorial Cup opener, but Dr. Jekyll came to play on Sunday...

QMJHL-champion Remparts spoil Memorial Cup opener, beat Blazers 8-3

QMJHL-champion Remparts spoil Memorial Cup opener, beat Blazers 8-3

Memorial Cup May 26, 2023 / 9:02 pm

The Quebec Remparts spoiled the Memorial Cup opener for the host Kamloops Blazers on Friday by taking advantage of mistakes and odd man rushes, skating to a...

Kelowna Rockets deal for 19-year-old centre

Kelowna Rockets deal for 19-year-old centre

May 26, 2023 / 7:00 pm

The Kelowna Rockets have added some depth up the middle in a deal with the Spokane Chiefs. The Rockets acquired 19-year-old Michael Cicek from the Chiefs in...

Kalder Varga signs agreement to join the Kelowna Rockets

Kalder Varga signs agreement to join the Kelowna Rockets

May 24, 2023 / 9:00 pm

It's official, Kalder Varga is the newest member of the Kelowna Rockets. The 15-year-old forward, a native of Geneva, Ill. has signed a standard WHL...

Blazers banking on fresh legs, buzzing energy for Memorial Cup drive

Blazers banking on fresh legs, buzzing energy for Memorial Cup drive

May 24, 2023 / 4:00 am

If the sweltering heat causes a power outage in downtown Kamloops on Friday night, local businesses might consider plugging into Sandman Centre to harness some...

Kelowna Rockets have moved defenceman Elias Carmichael for a 2024 draft choice

Kelowna Rockets have moved defenceman Elias Carmichael for a 2024 draft choice

May 12, 2023 / 11:56 am

The Kelowna Rockets have begun the reshaping of the team ahead of the 2023-2024 season. The day after the Rockets added 12 prospects through the U.S. and main...

Kelowna Rockets nab skilled centre with first pick in WHL draft

Kelowna Rockets nab skilled centre with first pick in WHL draft

May 11, 2023 / 4:35 pm

The Kelowna Rockets have returned to a familiar breeding ground with their first pick in today's WHL priority draft. The Rockets dipped into St....

Kelowna Rockets add son of former Rocket in US priority draft

Kelowna Rockets add son of former Rocket in US priority draft

May 10, 2023 / 8:00 pm

The Kelowna Rockets added two more players to their growing prospect pool during Wednesday's U.S. priority draft. The two-round draft was for players in the...

Kelowna Rockets rebuild continues with US and bantam drafts set for this week

Kelowna Rockets rebuild continues with US and bantam drafts set for this week

May 9, 2023 / 8:00 pm

After sitting on the sidelines for much of the first five rounds of the last two WHL prospects drafts, the Kelowna Rockets will be relevant again when the...

Despite late push, Blazers eliminated by T-Birds in front of raucous Sandman Centre crowd

Despite late push, Blazers eliminated by T-Birds in front of raucous Sandman Centre crowd

May 8, 2023 / 9:23 pm

The good news is the Kamloops Blazers will have some time to rest ahead of the Memorial Cup. The bad news is their playoff run is over, those hopes dashed...

Blazers stave off elimination, stun T-Birds in 4-2 win to force Game 6

Blazers stave off elimination, stun T-Birds in 4-2 win to force Game 6

May 6, 2023 / 8:45 pm

Matthew Seminoff and Ryan Hofer combined for three goals early in the third period Saturday in Kent, Wash., as the Kamloops Blazers kept their playoff run alive...

T-Birds outgun Blazers in 8-4 win, take commanding lead in series

T-Birds outgun Blazers in 8-4 win, take commanding lead in series

May 4, 2023 / 9:35 pm

The Kamloops Blazers fell behind early and could not close out the comeback Thursday at Sandman Centre, falling 8-4 to the Seattle Thunderbirds, who are now one...

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