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| Ryan Hanes leads the way celebrating the Blazers 1st goal in Kelowna Saturday night. (Photo Credit - Kelvin Harrison) |
Week in Review:
Friday, October 28th, 2011 vs. Kelowna Rockets – 5-2 Win
It was the Blazers all the way as they cruised to a 5-2 win over the Rockets on Friday. Tim Bozon, Brendan Ranford, Chase Schaber and Dylan Willick with two goals scored for the Blazers. Tyrell Goulbourne and Madison Bowey tallied for the Rockets. Goaltender Cole Cheveldave improved his record to 5-0-0-0 making 35 saves for the win. The Rockets goaltender Adam Brown was pulled after the fifth goal as Jordon Cooke came in on relief. Full Recap and Highlights.
Saturday, October 29th, 2011 at Kelowna Rockets – 4-3 Win
The Blazers trailed 2-0 in this game, but rallied to win 4-3 over the Rockets. The hockey club stuck to their game plan as they were outshooting the Rockets 26-11 through two periods. Ryan Hanes scored his first goal of the year and Dylan Willick scored to even the score at 2-2 through two periods. In the third, Willick got his second of the game and Brendan Ranford ended up with the winning goal for a 4-3 win. Cam Lanigan played goal and made 20 saves, while Adam Brown was in net for the Rockets stopping 31 in the loss. Full Recap and Highlights.
Pink Power Play Month a Success
An October to Remember
The Blazers had 10 wins in October and went 10-2-0-0 in the month which marks the fourth time in franchise history that the Blazers have won 10 games in October. In 1989-90 the Blazers were 10-1-0 in the month of October. That team actually started the season with a 20-1-0 record for the best start in franchise history. The 1987-88 Blazers went 10-4-0 in the month of October. They started the season with seven straight victories. The 1982-83 Kamloops Jr. Oilers were 10-1-0 in the month of October. They started the season with a 15-1-0 record.
Blazers to Wear Vintage Jerseys Wednesday
The Kamloops Blazers will be wearing their vintage jerseys this Wednesday when they host the defending Western Conference Champion Portland Winterhawks. The vintage jerseys have only been worn once this season on September 30th when the Blazers defeated the Vancouver Giants 6-2. The jerseys are on sale in the Kamloops Blazers Corner Store.
Spreading the Success
The Blazers are off to one of their best starts in years as they are 11-3-0-0 and leading the WHL in winning percentage at .786. The team completed one of their best October’s on record with a 10-2-0-0 record. The Blazers early season success has been a team effort with contributions coming from the entire roster. Goaltenders Cam Lanigan and Cole Cheveldave have both split time in goal. Defenseman Tyler Hansen is leading the WHL in +/- with a +16 rating. The team is averaging the most goals for in the WHL, yet only have one player in the Top 20 in the WHL scoring race. The Blazers goals for and goals against ratio of +24 is the best in the WHL.
Contributions from all players have led to early season success.
Guy Charron Video Interview
Radio NL’s Jon Keen sat down with Kamloops Blazers Head Coach, Guy Charron last week. Charron discussed the reasons the Blazers have been successful on and off the ice to start the 2011-12 WHL season. Watch Interview.
Blazers Ranked in BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10
The Kamloops Blazers came in ranked 10th in the BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 this past week. The Blazers were ranked along with other WHL clubs the Tri-City Americans and the Regina Pats. View the Rankings.
Two Players at Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup
The Blazers had two prospects that competed at the Western Canada U-16 Challenge Cup in Moose Jaw this past weekend. Jordan Thomson led all defensemen in scoring with a goal and four assists in the tournament. Thomson, who was the Captain of Team Manitoba, led his team to a Silver Medal in the tournament. Goaltender Liam McLeod helped Team B.C. to a Bronze Medal. He went 1-1 in the tournament and was named a game star in the Bronze Medal game. Tournament Results.
Tyler Hansen Jersey Auction Raises Money in Magrath
Thanks to Gregg Hansen for passing along this information:
The town of Magrath came together for a benefit evening to raise money for the families of the four students killed in a tragic car accident two weeks ago. Two of the students were close friends of Tyler Hansen. Hansen was able to attend one of the funerals while on the road trip through Alberta. This was made possible by the coaching staff. The family requested that Tyler wear his Blazer jersey to the funeral to represent his team.
The evening was kicked off with a country music concert in the school and ended with a hockey game between the local Bantam/Midget players against their dads in the local rink. The rink was packed with silent auction items of every kind including a signed Tyler Hansen jersey donated by the Blazers, a signed Taylor Hall jersey donated by the Oilers and a signed Calgary Flames jersey. Hansen's Blazer jersey was purchased by John Evans of Magrath for $500.00. The Oilers jersey brought in $1850.00 while the Flames jersey went for $1325.00. All told the evening brought in well over $50,000.00. Organizers and family members expressed their appreciation to Tyler and the Blazers as well as all those who contributed to the evening.
Promotional Schedule
Check out the promotional events schedule throughout the 2011-12 WHL season. For the Full Schedule.
Team Leaders:
Goals – Brendan Ranford, Dylan Willick (9)
Assists –Tim Bozon, Colin Smith, Chase Schaber (10)
Points – Colin Smith (18)
+/- – Tyler Hansen (+16) – Leads WHL
Rookies – Tim Bozon (13)
PIM – Josh Caron (40)
GAA – Cole Cheveldave (2.18)
SV % – Cole Cheveldave (.921)
Injury Report:
Jordan DePape, Upper Body, One Month +
Cole Ully, Upper Body, One Week
Community Service:
Tuesday, November 1st, EDGE, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Schedule:
Monday, October 31st, Practice 2:00pm – 4:00pm ISC
Tuesday, November 1st, Practice 2:00pm – 4:00pm ISC
Wednesday, November 2nd, Blazers vs. Portland Winterhawks, 7pm, ISC
Thursday, November 3rd, Practice 9:00am – 10:00am ISC, Depart for PG
Friday, November 4th, Blazers at PG Cougars, 7pm, CN Centre
Saturday, November 5th, Blazers at PG Cougars, 7pm, CN Centre
Sunday, November 6th, TBA
Monday, November 7th, Practice 2:00pm – 4:00pm, ISC
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