As the season winds down, who will win each award starts to get more defined. DUBNetwork thought it would be fun to take a look at the Vegas odds on who will win each award. Keep in mind, that there is no actual gambling on these awards nor is DUBNetwork […]
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Blazers hire Sydor as Assistant Coach
On Tuesday afternoon, in what has to be seen as a move to push for the playoffs, the Kamloops Blazers announced they have hired Blazer co-owner and alumnus Darryl Sydor as an assistant coach. Sydor could be seen around the team this year often helping out at practices and taking […]
Late birthday an advantage for Zary
Most junior hockey players enter their second full season in the Canadian Hockey League ready to show everything they have to National Hockey League scouts. Connor Zary is an exception, as he has a late birthday (in the scouting lexicon), meaning he is born after September 15, the NHL Entry […]
Giants stay undefeated against Blazers
The Vancouver Giants have had the Kamloops Blazers number all season. The games have, for the most part, been close but Vancouver had won all four matchups. With playoffs coming quickly, and the game tightening up, special teams were going to have to be up to snuff for Kamloops to […]
Fans outpour in support for Cougars bench boss Matvichuk after firing
Just mere hours after the relief of Cougars Head Coach Richard Matvichuk, it’s evident fans feel for the team’s 12th coach in franchise history. The outpouring of support over social media is something unlike the norm, the usual being a slew of negative winded comments. Fans overlooking the team’s dire […]
Onyebuchi and Bruggen-Cate suspended for two games
On Saturday night in Kelowna two rivals with playoff aspirations hit the ice, unfortunately, what broke out that night was more than a hockey game. Early in the third period Kamloops Blazers’ Defenseman Montana Onyebuchi had Kelowna Rockets’ forward Conner Bruggen-Cate in his sights. Onyebuchi dropped his gloves en-route to […]
Blazers take another two points of the Cougars
The Kamloops Blazers have completely dominated the Prince George Cougars this season, winning all five matchups against PG so far and outscoring the Cougars 17-8. Kamloops has only trailed for a total of 15:58 of game time. This sixth matchup of the season started the same way with Kamloops – […]
Shifting Ice: The latest on the move from Cranbrook to Winnipeg
We are learning more details on the relocation of the Kootenay Ice franchise from Cranbrook to Winnipeg. Just like any move, there are pros and cons to the whole scenario. In an interview with Matt Cockell, president and general manager of the Ice, he touched on some finer details that […]
Byram scores in overtime; Blazers snatch a point
In all three previous matchups this season between the Kamloops Blazers and The Vancouver Giants, the Giants have had the upper hand. The Blazers were out for revenge in this one but looked to be overmatched when Vancouver had a 2-0 lead half way through the third period. Kamloops battled […]
Blazers finish weekend with four of six points
After having two points in the bag on Friday, moving on to Saturday was a must. The Victoria Royals were in town and anytime a divisional rival comes to the Sandman Centre the intensity is ramped up. The Kamloops Blazers opened the scoring just over a minute in when 20-year-old […]
