A seesawing series saw the Victoria Royals secure a 6-3 win on Saturday and take a 3-2 series lead over the Kamloops Blazers. For the Royals, it was the Phillip Schultz show, as he scored three goals and added one assist to be the game’s first star. Victoria was playing […]
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Blazers’ heat in the third period causes Royal meltdown; Series knotted at two
This game has a bit of everything. Goals, hits, match penalties and momentum swings. Kamloops used a monster third period and momentum from a Kody McDonald match penalty to surge passed the Royals by a score of 6-3. The series, now knotted at two, heads back to Vancouver Island. Kamloops […]
Victoria Royals win a tight Game 3 against the Kamloops Blazers
Scott Walford and Kody McDonald combined on a nice play for the game-winning goal to steal a victory in Kamloops. It was fitting as both players were the best for Victoria on Tuesday night as they took a 2-1 series lead. Walford and McDonald played a mixture of offensive and […]
Garand’s goaltending galvanizes Blazers
Dylan Garand’s recent run is stirring up flashbacks to another 16-year-old goalie from the Blazers glory days.
2019 Playoff Preview: 2) Victoria Royals vs 3) Kamloops Blazers
Article collaboration by Ryan Sinclair and Jesse Phillips (@jessephil). Franchise Playoff History Victoria has yet to defeat Kamloops in a playoff series, going 0-2 since the Royals came into the Western Hockey League. 2013 1st round, Kamloops won series 4-2 2012 1st round, Kamloops won series 4-0 2018-19 Head-To-Head Victoria […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: The Blazers are in; Lottery to happen Wednesday; former ICE/Rebel signs ELC
Blazers win tiebreaker Welcome to the big dance! The @blazerhockey are the 16th team to secure a spot in the 2019 #WHLPlayoffs! DETAILS ? | https://t.co/WrlF8VTNfS pic.twitter.com/SLQcaCd3AT — The WHL (@TheWHL) March 20, 2019 The Kamloops Blazers earned the 16th and final playoff spot by defeating the Kelowna Rockets in […]
Third period surge propels Kamloops to the post-season over rival Kelowna
Another chapter in the long history of the Kamloops Blazers and Kelowna Rockets has been written. This time, Kamloops was able to overcome their Okanagan foe by scoring four goals in the third period en route to an impressive 5-1 victory It feels fricken amazing. – Jermaine Loewen when asked […]
WHL Gameday Preview: Tie-Breaker Edition
To say the historic rivalry between the two Thompson-Okanagan teams, The Kamloops Blazers and the Kelowna Rockets means a lot to the teams would be an understatement. Although this game is only for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, it will still be another chapter in the storied […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: UNB National Champions; Savoie committed to NCAA; Zary and Evanoff honored
UNB wins U Sports National Championship MHKY? | Mark Rassell find the top corner and @UNBMHockey restore a two goal lead, 4-2! // Mark Rassel trouve un coin supérieur sous le barreau horizontal et @UNBMHockey retrouve leur avance de deux buts de nouveau, 4-2!#ChampSZN #UCUP2019 pic.twitter.com/H8XF0sRTam — U SPORTS Hockey […]
Victoria Royals wait for winner of Rockets and Blazers tie-breaker
The Victoria Royals are awaiting their first round playoff opponents. With all 68 regular season games completed, the Kamloops Blazers and the Kelowna Rockets find themselves deadlocked at 64 points. That unique scenario has triggered a “play-in” game Tuesday night in Kamloops, with the winner facing the Royals in the […]
