WHL Kamloops Blazers

Blazers Week in Review

Published on November 19, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release


Week in Review:

Friday, November 16th, 2012 vs. Portland Winterhawks - 6-4 Win

The Blazers snapped Portland's 12-game winning streak with a 6-4 home ice win over the Winterhawks. Colin Smith, JC Lipon and Tim Bozon combined for 14 points in the game as Smith and Lipon each recorded five points. Cole Cheveldave earned the win in goal for the Blazers. The Blazers handed Winterhawks goaltender Mac Carruth his first loss of the season.

Saturday, November 17th, 2012 vs. Prince George Cougars - 5-4 Win

The Blazers made it two for two on the weekend downing the Prince George Cougars 5-4 in a shootout. Cole Ully and JC Lipon each scored twice for the Blazers with Lipon adding the shootout winner. Colin Smith recorded two assists for the Blazers, while former Blazer and Kamloops native Ryan Hanes added a goal for the Cougars. Goaltender Cole Cheveldave recorded his 14th win of the season.

Jordan DePape Suffers Season Ending Injury

20-year-old forward Jordan DePape has ended his WHL career after suffering a shoulder injury that will require surgery. DePape missed most of last season after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder. This time, he will require surgery for his right shoulder.

Here is a message from Jordan to the fans of the Kamloops Blazers:

"As I began my travels home yesterday from Kamloops to Winnipeg, all I could think about was the fact at 20 years old I had to make a decision to walk away from the one thing I've loved and worked for my whole life. I thought to myself how I'd ever get through this. When I arrived home this morning and looked at the Kamloops Blazer Facebook page, I was absolutely shocked. I cannot believe the support I've received from you fans and all these amazing messages. I then realized how I will end up getting through this, thanks to you. If I've learned anything from this Blazer organization I can tell you one thing that fans, media and even players don't see at the current time. I've learned that this organization doesn't just develop us as hockey player's but they develop us as people. They help us become men so one day when we do make our way to the next chapter in life, we are ready. As I move forward I thank the Blazers for making me a better athlete but more importantly a better person. After all, hockey is just a game, but that game is where I've found my happiness the past 20 years of my life. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you Blazer fans for being there for me through the thick and thin, and I will never forget you. As Tom Gaglardi and Mark Recchi told me, once a Blazer, always a Blazer."

Colin Smith Denny's WHL Player of the Week

Blazers' forward Colin Smith has been named the Denny's WHL Player of the week for the second time this season. Smith collected seven points in two games this past week including five points in a 6-4 win over the Portland Winterhawks Friday night.

Smith and Lipon Competed for Team WHL

Colin Smith and JC Lipon each were a part of Team WHL which competed against Team Russia in the annual Subway Super Series. The WHL's top two scorers played well in the 5-2 loss with Smith picking up an assist on a goal by Swift Current Broncos forward Adam Lowry.

Blazers Add Kornelsen and Inglis via Trade

The Blazers continued to tweak and improve their team as they acquired 19-year-old veteran forward Joe Kornelsen from the Calgary Hitmen on Friday afternoon.

On Monday morning, the Blazers made another move acquiring 20-year-old forward Charles Inglis from the Red Deer Rebels.

The Home Stand Continues

The Blazers kicked off a seven game home stand with a pair of wins last week as they downed the Portland Winterhawks 6-4 on Friday night and beat the Prince George Cougars 5-4 on Saturday night.

This week the Blazers play host to the Regina Pats on Wednesday, the 2013 Memorial Cup hosting Saskatoon Blades on Friday and the Vancouver Giants on Saturday.

Blazers Rank 4th in the BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings

The Blazers have dropped two spots to 4th in the latest BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 with a 19-5-0-1 record. The Blazers were 2nd last week and had been ranked 1st for three consecutive weeks. The Blazers were left off the initial rankings, but have been ranked every week since the season has started.

November is Kids Month

November is Kids Month! Buy a regular priced Adult or Senior ticket to any Blazers home game in the month of November and receive a free Child ticket (4-12) for the same game. We are also looking for kids to help present the Booster Juice 3 Stars and to help PA Announcer Bill O'Donovan announce goals and penalties for one period of each home game throughout the month.

For more information on Kids' Month please email Ashley Neuls, aneuls@blazerhockey.com.

Raising Money for Movember

November is also Movember! The Blazers along with the other CHL teams will be growing moustaches throughout the month to raise money and awareness surrounding men's cancer. To donate, follow this link http://ca.movember.com/team/618077.

Community Service:

Monday, November 19th - School Visit 9:30am - 11:30am Dufferin Elementary

Tuesday, November 20th - EDGE 10:30am - 12:00pm St. Anne's

Tuesday, November 20th - Food Bank 10:00am - 11:00am

Injury Report:

Dylan Willick, Lower Body, 4 weeks

Jordan DePape, Upper Body, season ending

Team Leaders:

Goals - JC Lipon (21)

Assists - Colin Smith (33)

Points - JC Lipon (50)

+/- - Colin Smith (+21)

Rookies - Jordan Thomson (5)

PIM - JC Lipon (36)

GAA - Cole Cheveldave (2.37)

SV % - Cole Cheveldave (.910)

Schedule:

Monday, November 19th, Practice 2:00pm - 4:00pm, ISC

Tuesday, November 20th, Practice 2:00pm - 4:00pm, ISC

Wednesday, November 21st, Blazers vs. Regina, 7:00pm, ISC

Thursday, November 22nd, Practice 2:00pm - 4:00pm, ISC

Friday, November 23rd, Blazers vs. Saskatoon, 7:00pm, ISC

Saturday, November 24th, Blazers vs. Vancouver, 7:00pm, ISC

Sunday, November 25th, TBA

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