Orange wins rookie title
Published on August 28, 2005 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Kamloops Blazers News Release
KAMLOOPS, BC - The Kamloops Blazers wrapped up their Rookie Camp at Interior Savings Centre on Sunday morning, with Team Orange claiming the round-robin title by winning 3 of their 4 games in the tournament.
The tourney closed with an 8-5 win for White over Blue to take second place, not to mention closing with some fireworks. Joel Woznikoski and Tyler Shattock put an exclamation point on a very exciting rookie camp by engaging in some fisticuffs in the final moments of the game.
Members of the winning Orange team are: Kurt Kramer, Jamie Skrenkowich, Jason Sands, Chris Favero, Tyson Stefanyk, Jordan Rowley, Matt Oliphant, Chris Stew, Tyson Vaage, Alex Rodgers, Cody Bogner, Mitch Dougall, Shayne Wiebe, Brandon Wakita, Mark Hall, Dallas Goodrunning, Adam Stephen, Scott Jacklin, Michael MacDonald, Zackery Lenning, Sean Cessford, and Kolton Moen.
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"BEST ROOKIE CAMP EVER"
KAMLOOPS, BC - It's safe to say Blazer General Manager Dean Clark is absolutely ecstatic with the way the first half of Training Camp has gone.
"This has to be one of the best rookie camps I've ever been a part of," Clark said while watching the veterans skate on Sunday night. "We were hoping to have a competitive camp and we've had that and more. It certainly sets the tone for an even more intense Main Camp."
The Blazers have reduced their camp roster to 72 players divided into 4 teams.
Practices for the four teams go at 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am, and 12:15pm on Monday with the first two scrimmages set for 6:00pm and 8:15pm Monday night.
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STRETCH TOP SCORER
KAMLOOPS, BC - Irvine, California's C.J. Stretch won the rookie tournament scoring title by picking up 6 goals and 7 points in 4 games. Finishing in a three-way tie for second were Alex Rodgers (4-2-6), Travis Dunstall (3-3-6), and Matt Chomyc (2-4-6). The top scoring defenseman was Garret Thiessen (1-4-5).
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FEED THE CHILDREN
KAMLOOPS, BC - The Blazers' annual Blue-White Game, set for Wednesday night at 7:00pm at Interior Savings Centre, will be FREE ADMISSION to all fans!
Fans are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, or cash, in support of the Kamloops Food Bank.
Western Hockey League Stories from August 28, 2005
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- Orange wins rookie title - Kamloops Blazers
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