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Published on March 17, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release


Guess what? It's that time of year again...PLAYOFF TIME! I'm getting goosebumps already and we are still two days away from game one.

In case you missed it, the Blazers finished THIRD in the BC Division and will open the playoffs on the road in Vancouver on Friday night. It's a best-of-seven (as are ALL rounds of the playoffs)...and here's the schedule:

Vancouver Giants vs. Kamloops Blazers

(Series F)

Fri 19-Mar Kamloops @ Vancouver 7:30

Sat 20-Mar Kamloops @ Vancouver 7:00

Tue 23-Mar Vancouver @ Kamloops 7:00

Wed 24-Mar Vancouver @ Kamloops 7:00

Sat 27-Mar Kamloops @ Vancouver 7:00*

Sun 28-Mar Vancouver @ Kamloops 7:00*

Tue 30-Mar Kamloops @ Vancouver 7:00*

* = if necessary

All games, as usual, can be heard on Radio NL 610 AM starting with the pre-game show a half-hour before faceoff. They can also be heard on the internet at the Blazers website www.kamloopsblazers.bc.ca.

Now, we would much rather you get your tickets for games three and four (and six if necessary) at Sport Mart Place and show your support in person. Tickets can be purchased through the SMP Box Office or call 828-3339.

We handed out our awards on Monday night at UCC:

Radio NL *Players' Bench Three Star Award: Devan Dubnyk.

Vern Seaman Memorial Trophy (top scorer): Grant Jacobsen.

Booster Club Award (community involvement): Grant Jacobsen.

George Stewart Sr. Award (excellence in hockey and education): Devan Dubnyk.

Mair Jensen Blair Award (most improved player): Kalvin Sagert.

Williams Moving and Storage (most dedicated player): Devan Dubnyk.

Rick Anderson Memorial Award (unsung hero): Kris Hogg.

Great Growlies Grinder of the Year: Paul Brown.

Jonathan Buchner Jewellery's Diamond in the Rough: Roman Tesliuk.

Molly and Andy Clovechok's Rookie of the Year: Ray Macias.

Dever Family Award (best defenceman): Conlan Seder.

Dean Evason Award (inspirational leadership ability): Jarret Lukin.

C.H. Day Memorial Award (ability, leadership, sportsmanship): Reid Jorgensen.

Zimmer Wheaton*Radio NL Player of the Year: Jarret Lukin.

Blazer B's (graduating players): Codey Becker, Paul Brown, Josh Garbutt, Jonas Johansson, Jarret Lukin, Geoff McIntosh, Conlan Seder, Kyle Sheen.)

Congrats to all our winners!

Coach Dean Clark will appear on Radio NL's Open Line Show tonight from 8pm to 10pm. We'll talk playoffs, naturally, and take your phone calls as well. The phone number is 374-5345.

Yours truly will be hosting the show, with NL Sports Director Rick "the Bear" Wile and Kamloops Daily News Sports Editor Gregg Drinnan also stopping by.

I will also be appearing on 97.5 The River's Mike In The Morning Show tomorrow (Thursday). We'll talk a little hockey, give away a few tickets, and try and raise a little money for local charity through a small radio auction.

Players Geoff McIntosh and Kyle Sheen will also be popping in for a visit. Geoff will be there from 7am to 8am while Kyle will be in from 8am to 9am. Be sure to listen. It should be a lot of fun!

It may only be March, but it's time to start thinking about our annual alumni weekend. It'll be held on August 6th and 7th, with the game going on Friday night and the golf tournament on Saturday.

If you want to take part in the golf tourney, call the Blazer office and put your name down. We'll have some more details coming in the very near future.

That's all for now. Wish us luck against Vancouver. It's going to a be a great series!

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