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July News and Notes

July 11, 2013 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release


Lipon, Ully Selected at NHL Draft It was an exciting day on Sunday, June 30th for JC Lipon and Cole Ully as both were selections in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Lipon was taken in the 3rd round by the Winnipeg Jets, while Ully was taken in the 5th round by the Dallas Stars.

Lipon and Ully will attend development camps with their respective new clubs, while Blazer forward Matt Needham accepted a free agent invite to join Ully at the Dallas Stars camp. Brendan Ranford, who signed a try out contract with the Stars' AHL affiliate, is also attending the Dallas Stars development camp.

Smith Signs NHL Contract Colin Smith has signed an NHL Entry Level Contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Smith was selected in the 7th Round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Blazers Acquire Raiders' 1st Round Pick The Kamloops Blazers have announced that they have traded 20-year-old goaltender Cole Cheveldave and a fourth round WHL Bantam pick in 2015 in exchange for 15-year-old Jake Kryski and a seventh round WHL Bantam pick in 2014.

Niedermayer Elected to HHoF Kamloops Blazers Alumni (1989-1992) and 4 time Stanley Cup Champion Scott Niedermayer has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Niedermayer helped lead the Blazers to their first Memorial Cup Championship in 1992 and went on to have one of the most decorated hockey careers in history. He is the only player in history to win every major North American and international championship.

Here are a couple good reads on Niedermayer's election and career:

Vancouver Sun

Vancouver Province

Kamloops This Week

Niedermayer Jerseys for Sale Online A few remaining Scott Niedermayer commemorative jerseys have been released for sale through the Blazers online store.

These jerseys were worn by the Blazers on January 25, 2013 when the organization retired Scott Niedermayer's #28. Only 40 jerseys were made, and each one was signed by Scott Niedermayer and will include a Letter of Authenticity.

Click here for the Niedermayer jersey listing.

Blazers Select Harlacher in Import Draft Last week the Blazers selected Edson Harlacher with the 55th selection in the 2013 CHL Import Draft. Harlacher will arrive in August to join Tim Bozon as the Blazers' two import players

Thomson Invited to Canada's U-18 Camp Kamloops Blazers' defenseman Jordan Thomson is one of 42 players that have been invited to Canada's National Men's Summer Under-18 Team selection camp held from July 25-29 in Toronto.

Hockey School and Bantam Rep Performance Camp The Blazers Hockey School, as well as the inaugural Bantam Rep Performance Camp, are set to take place at McArthur Island Sports Centre from August 12th-16th.

There are still a few spots in both the Pee Wee and Bantam Rep Performance groups, so please register right away if you would like to get in! Our Initiation/Novice and Atom groups are both FULL.

For more information click here.

Blazers Team Store The Blazers Corner Store at ISC is still open Thursdays from 11-3 with some great summer friendly items such as these new Ogio men's golf shirts that just arrived!

Most items at our store are also available for purchase through our online store.

Looking for Game Worn Jerseys? They can be found here and include some of these great jerseys!

JC Lipon rookie jersey (2009-2010) JC Lipon 2011-2012 jersey Cole Cheveldave 2011-2012 jersey Kamloops Oilers 2011-2012 third jerseys Dylan Willick 2010-2011 jersey CJ Stretch 2008-2009 jersey Keaton Ellerby (Los Angeles Kings) 2006-2007 jersey Ryan Huska 1991-1992 Memorial Cup year jersey Corey Hirsch 1989-1990 jersey

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