KAMLOOPS BLAZERS WEEK IN REVIEW

Week in Review:

Wednesday, October 19^th, 2011 at Red Deer Rebels – 4-2 Loss

The Blazers held a lead for most of the game, but two mistakes by the Blazers and an empty net goal allowed the Rebels to earn a 4-2 victory. Brendan Ranford scored for the Blazers, while J.T. Barnett had a goal and an assist in the game. Cam Lanigan took the loss in goal as the Blazers scored the winning goal on themselves in a clearing attempt. Full Recap and Highlights.

Friday, October 21^st, 2011 at Lethbridge Hurricanes – 7-4 Win

The Blazers saw leads of 2-0 and 3-1 diminish, but came back to beat the Hurricanes 7-4 in Lethbridge. Rookie Cole Ully had a terrific game scoring his first two WHL goals. Colin Smith led the Blazers with two goals and two assists in the game. Goaltender Cole Cheveldave was pulled in favour of Cam Lanigan after the Hurricanes fourth goal. Lanigan came in and stopped all 11 shots he faced. Other Blazer goal scorers were J.T. Barnett, Dylan Willick and JC Lipon. Full Recap.

Saturday, October 22^nd, 2011 at Medicine Hat Tigers – 2-1 Win

In an entertaining game, the Blazers got revenge on the Medicine Hat Tigers with a 2-1 win to conclude their road trip. The Tigers were on the score sheet first as Emerson Etem streaked down the wing towards the goal and scored his league leading 16^th goal for a 1-0 lead. The Blazers came back, as JC Lipon scored shorthanded at the end of the second period to tie the game. J.T. Barnett scored for the third consecutive game, which was the lone goal of the third period on a wraparound. Goaltender Cam Lanigan shut the door the rest of the way for a 2-1 win. Full Recap and Highlights. 

Pink Power Play Jerseys This Friday!

Pink Power Play month is well under way and the Kamloops Blazers will be raising money throughout the month to support Breast Cancer. The Blazers will be wearing a specially designed Pink Reebok Jersey this Friday, October 28^th when they host the Kelowna Rockets. Following the game a “jersey off our back” presentation will be made to the winning bidders. To bid on a jersey, please call or email Ashley Neuls at 250-828-1144 or aneuls@blazerhockey.com. Updated Bids and More Information.

Kamloops Blazers Blog

The Kamloops Blazers have launched a blog to detail some of the day to day happenings with the hockey club. If you haven’t check out the blog, follow this link. Read some of the Blog entries.

Spreading the Success

The Blazers are off to a terrific start with a 9-3-0-0 record to lead the B.C. Division. The Blazers and Spokane Chiefs are leading the WHL with a .750 winning percentage. The early success is spread throughout the team, as the Blazers have five players averaging a point per game. Both goaltenders have above average statistics in goals against average and save percentage. Also, every player on the Blazers roster has a positive +/- rating. In the Blazers nine victories, nine different goal scorers have scored the game winning goal.

These are just some examples of where the Blazers early season successes have come from.  

Blazers to Play Special Olympics Athletes

The Kamloops Blazers players will be playing Special Olympics Athletes in a game of floor hockey on Monday, October 24. Fans are encouraged to attend the event at Brock Middle School starting at 7:00pm.

Doris Rubel Audio Tribute

The Kamloops Blazers play-by-play man, Jon Keen, put together a Doris Rubel audio tribute that played on Radio NL earlier this year. To listen to the tribute please Go To This Link.

Promotional Schedule

                                      

Check out the promotional events schedule throughout the 2011-12 WHL season. For the Full Schedule.

Team Leaders: 

Goals – Colin Smith (8)

Assists –Tim Bozon (10)

Points – Colin Smith (16)

+/- – Tyler Hansen (+11)

Rookies – Tim Bozon (12)

PIM – Josh Caron (40)

GAA – Cole Cheveldave (2.21)

SV % – Cam Lanigan (.916) 

Injury Report

Jordan DePape, Upper Body, One Month +

Chase Souto, Upper Body, Day to Day

Community Service:

Monday, October 24^th, Special Olympics Hockey 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Tuesday, October 25^th, EDGE Presentation, 9:00am

Wednesday, October 26^th, Food Bank, 9:45am

Thursday, October 27^th, EDGE Presentation, 9:00am

Thursday, October 28^th, North Shore Safeway, 10:00am

Schedule: 

Monday, October 24^th, Off-Ice Activity

Tuesday, October 25^th, Practice 2:00pm-4:00pm ISC

Wednesday, October 26^th, Practice 2:00pm-4:00pm ISC

Thursday, October 27^th, Practice 2:00pm-4:00pm ISC

Friday, October 28^th, Blazers vs. Kelowna Rockets, 7pm, ISC  

Saturday, October 29^th, Blazers at Kelowna Rockets, 7:05pm

Sunday, October 30^th, TBA

Monday, October 31^st, Practice 2:00pm-4:00pm, ISC