JP Hurlbert and Josh Evaschesen in NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings

April 16, 2026 - Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have two players listed on NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft. Forward J.P. Hurlbert is 12th on the North American list. Forward Josh Evaschesen appears for the first time on the list at 187th among North American skaters. Hurlbert finished fourth in WHL in scoring with 42 goals, 55 assists and 97 points playing in all 68 games this season. The 17-year-old from Allen, Texas led all first year players in goals, assists and points... Full Story

Kamloops Blazers - Kelowna Rockets 2026 WHL Playoffs Series Dates Announced

March 23, 2026 - The Kelowna Rockets and Kamloops Blazers rivalry will fire up once again during the first round of the 2026 WHL Playoffs. The Rockets, who are set to host the 2026 Memorial Cup, finished the 2025-26 season with a record of 38-21-6-3 to sit fourth in the WHL's Western Conference. As for the Blazers, they wrapped up the campaign with a record of 31-24-7-6 to end up in fifth. Kelowna secured the six-game season series between the two Clubs, going 4-1-0-1 while outscoring Kamloops by a margin ... Full Story

Kamloops Blazers Bring Back Thompson Rivers Fighting Trout

March 2, 2026 - Kamloops, BC - Saturday, March 14th, brings one of the most anticipated theme nights of the season as the Blazers host the rival Rockets from Kelowna for Thompson Rivers Fighting Trout Night, presented by Active Care Services. Back by popular demand, the Blazers will wear special Thompson Rivers Fighting Trout jerseys. These limited-edition jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, with net proceeds going to support the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce. The jerseys, designed to hig... Full Story

Kamloops Blazers Prepare for Home Playoff Push in March with an Exciting Slate of Home Games

February 25, 2026 - Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers are set to return to the Sandman Centre for six home dates in March, featuring a packed schedule of special theme nights, community initiatives, and fan-favourite events. The stretch begins Tuesday, March 3rd, when the Blazers host the Seattle Thunderbirds in a game presented by Superstore. The team will wear the #CHLJerseyContest fan-designed jersey, with the game-worn jerseys to be auctioned off following the matchup. Proceeds from the auction will suppor... Full Story

• Kamloops Blazers Prepare for Home Playoff Push in March with an Exciting Slate of Home Games - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) February 25
• Kamloops Blazers to Honour Devan Dubnyk on Legends Night - Saturday, March 7 - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) February 12
• Kamloops Blazers Host Four Games in February - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) February 2
• Blazers Acquire Forward Ty Coupland from Red Deer Rebels for Draft Picks - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) January 8
• Kamloops Blazers Acquire Two Draft Picks in 2028 for Kayd Ruedig - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) January 7
• Kamloops Blazers Announce Exciting Promotional Nights for the Second Half of the WHL Season - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) December 18
• Celebrate the Holidays with the Kamloops Blazers - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) December 3
• Kamloops Blazers Announce Exciting November Promotional Nights - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) November 5
• JP Hurlbert Named to Team CHL for 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) October 28
• Three Blazers on NHL Central Scouting Players to Watch List - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) October 20
• Defenseman Joaquin Geras Named to Canada Red for U17 World Challenge - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) October 15
• Blazers Sign 2007-Born Defenseman Evan Markel - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) September 23
• Blazers Sign 2008-Born Forward Logan Lanti - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) September 23
• Blazers Acquire 2008-Born Forward Owen Cooper - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) September 16
• Kamloops Blazers Announce Promotions Schedule for the First Half of 2025-2026 Season - Kamloops Blazers (WHL) September 15
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April 1	WHL	Kelowna 6 at Kamloops 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
March 31	WHL	Kelowna 7 at Kamloops 4 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
March 28	WHL	Kamloops 1 at Kelowna 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
March 27	WHL	Kamloops 1 at Kelowna 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
March 21	WHL	Kamloops 4 at Vancouver 3	Final (OT)
March 20	WHL	Vancouver 3 at Kamloops 7	Final
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• Former Blazer Minten wins Bruins’ Seventh Player Award for exceeding fan expectations - WHL CFJC (April 17)
• Blazers’ Hurlbert finishes 12th on NHL Central Scouting final rankings; Evaschesen sneaks in - WHL CFJC (April 16)
• CHL unveils players 50-41 on Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years list - WHL TSN (April 15)
• Blazers’ De Palma to coach at third consecutive U-18 World Championships - WHL CFJC (April 13)
• Blazers’ forward Lafreniere scores first professional goal for Bakersfield - WHL CFJC (April 12)
• Blazers’ Hurlbert nominated for WHL player of the year award - WHL CFJC (April 10)
• Gaglardi offers thoughts on 18-year-old players leaving WHL for NCAA, team-building strategies - WHL CFJC (April 9)
• Blazers’ majority owner Gaglardi offers season review, talks of changing WHL-NCAA landscape - WHL CFJC (April 9)
• Clouston reflects on Blazers’ season, talks of handling off-season uncertainty while players mull NCAA jump - WHL CFJC (April 8)
• Blazers await decisions from NCAA-committed players with roster uncertainty next season - WHL CFJC (April 7)
• Graduating players Keller, Michael, Ravndahl say goodbye to Blazers, WHL - WHL CFJC (April 3)
• Blazers’ forward Hurlbert nominated for WHL rookie of the year award - WHL CFJC (April 2)
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