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WHL Kamloops Blazers

Blazers Integral Part of Kamloops Community

April 26, 2012 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release


Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers are proud to be a leading contributor to the community of Kamloops. During the 2011-12 season, the Blazers helped contribute over $132,000 in donations to many community partners and local organizations. The hockey club also contributed 435 hours of community service spread out amongst its staff and roster players during the past year.

Some of the highlights from the past year included donating 1100 tickets to Kamloops Minor Hockey Association for all minor hockey teams. Almost $17,000 was donated to Interior Community Services through the Interior Community Services ticket program in conjunction with the Kamloops Storm. The Kamloops Blazers Fundraiser program generated $15,800 to many local minor sports teams. Other highlights such as 'Pink Powerplay Night', 'November Stache Bash' and 'Jersey Off Our Backs Night' raised over $15,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and Family Tree Family Centre.

The Kamloops Blazers were heavily involved in community events over the past year. Some of the highlights included Special Olympics floor hockey, Peter Puck, Food Bank visits, school visits and the E.D.G.E (Educate, Develop, Grow, Excel) program in conjunction with the Kamloops R.C.M.P. Local forwards Dylan Willick and Ryan Hanes led the Blazers in community service hours over the past hockey season.

Dylan Willick, Tim Bozon and Marek Hrbas will join Brad Marsh at the Boys and Girls Club on Friday, April 27th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm to play floor hockey. Marsh, a retired 15-year NHL veteran, is biking across Canada to raise funds and awareness for The Boys and Girls Club of Canada. For more information, visit his Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/BradMarsh90DayChallenge.

To purchase your 2012-13 season tickets, please contact Director of Ticketing, Todd Carnelley at 250-828-1144 or by email at tcarnelley@blazerhockey.com.

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