Monday 21 November 2011

Kamloops Blazers Week in Review, November 21

Week in Review:

Friday, November 18th, 2011 at Spokane Chiefs – 2-1 Win

The Blazers played a solid road game in earning a 2-1 win in Spokane Friday night. The Chiefs opened the scoring on a 3-on-2 play that was finished off by Colin Valcourt for a 1-0 lead. The Blazers got one back as Logan McVeigh set up Dylan Willick for a shorthanded marker. It was the Blazers league leading 9th shorthanded goal of the season. The second period featured a couple of tilts with tough guys Josh Caron and Darren Kramer, and skilled players Steve Kuhn and Colin Smith. The Blazers broke the tie as Tim Bozon scored in the third period. Cole Cheveldave earned the win with 28 saves. Full Recap and Highlights.

Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at Tri-City Americans – 3-2 Overtime Loss

On Saturday, the Blazers came back from a 2-0 deficit to send the game to overtime, but lost 3-2 in Tri-City. The Americans were strong to start the game scoring a beautiful 5-on-3 goal and capitalizing on a breakaway for a 2-0 lead through the first period. The Blazers continued to get stronger as the game went on, but goaltender Ty Rimmer was on his game for the Americans. The Blazers solved Rimmer in the third period with a power play goal by Chase Schaber and another goal by Matt Needham. The Americans scored in overtime though as Justin Feser capitalized on a 2-on-1. Goaltender Cole Cheveldave was strong again making 33 saves. Full Recap and Highlights.

Indo Canadian Night on Wednesday, November 23rd vs. Kootenay Ice

This Wednesday the Kamloops Blazers will be hosting the first ever ‘Indo Canadian Night’. Distinguished guests include former Blazers Captain Ajay Baines and Dr. Gur Singh. There will be food samples from Spice, Maurya’s Fine Indian Cuisine, Flavours of India, and Samosa Express on the concourse. The Thompson Rivers University Bhangra Dancers will be performing in the first intermission. More Information.  

November Stache Bash

The Kamloops Blazers hockey club have been growing moustaches throughout the month of November to support Men’s Cancer. To find out more information or to donate, follow this link. More moustaches and underwear will be available for fans to purchase at the Blazers home games this week. Make sure to stick around following the Blazers home game on Saturday, November 26th. There will be a ‘Shave-Off’ on the ice of the players that participated in growing moustaches throughout the month.

Moustaches and underwear will be available for purchase during the three home games this week. All proceeds from the month will go to the Canadian Cancer Society. Thanks to everyone who has donated money or bought the moustaches and underwear on the concourse this month.

Bozon Ranked in Central Scouting Watch List

The Kamloops Blazers had one player ranked in Central Scouting’s preliminary watch list this past week. Import forward Tim Bozon came in at 23rd among WHL prospects for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The 17-year-old forward has played terrific putting up 18 points in his first 21 games with the Blazers. View the Rankings.

Blazers Visit Japanese Students

Four Kamloops Blazers were at Thompson Rivers University this past week to visit Japanese exchange students. The players explained the game of hockey to the students and even dressed up a couple of the students in full gear.

To view some pictures from the day, Follow This Link.

Family Fun Day – December 4th

On Sunday, December 4th, the Kamloops Blazers will be hosting a ‘Family Fun Day’ event. Everyone is welcome to join the Blazers from 10:00am – 12:00pm for a free fan skate with complimentary snacks and refreshments. The Blazers will be signing autographs, and Santa Claus and Digger will be making appearances. There is no registration needed, and all fans are welcome. More Information.

For more details please contact Ashley Neuls at 250-828-1144 or aneuls@blazerhockey.com.

Balson Makes Blazers Debut

Kamloops product Brock Balson made his debut with the Blazers this past weekend. Balson, who was brought in from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL, played in both weekend games in Spokane and Tri-City. The 18-year-old forward will be making his home ice debut this week.

Three Home Games This Week

The Blazers are playing host to three home games this week. On Wednesday, the defending WHL Champion Kootenay Ice are in town for their only visit of the 2011-12 WHL season. The night is the first ever ‘Indo Canadian Night’.

On Friday, the Victoria Royals make their second trip to Kamloops. The Blazers defeated the Royals on October 2nd 8-2. Moustaches and underwear will be available for purchase on the concourse with proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society.

On Saturday, the Blazers will host the Seattle Thunderbirds for the first time this season. Staff from Clippers will be on hand for the ‘Shave-Off’ of the players’ moustaches that will happen on the ice following the game. 

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

Team Leaders: 

Goals – Brendan Ranford, Colin Smith, Dylan Willick (11)
Assists – Colin Smith (13)
Points – Colin Smith (24)
+/- – Tyler Hansen (+18)
Rookies – Tim Bozon (18)
PIM – Josh Caron (83)
GAA – Cam Lanigan (2.37)
SV % – Cole Cheveldave (.921) 

Injury Report:

Jordan DePape, Upper Body, One Month +

Community Service:

Tuesday, November 22nd, EDGE at Westmount Elementary, 9:30am

Schedule: 

Monday, November 21st, Practice 2:00pm – 4:00pm, ISC
Tuesday, November 22nd, Practice 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Memorial Arena
Wednesday, November 23rd, Blazers vs. Kootenay Ice, 7:00pm, ISC
Thursday, November 24th, Practice 2:00pm – 4:00pm, ISC
Friday, November 25th, Blazers vs. Victoria Royals, 7:00pm, ISC
Saturday, November 26th, Blazers vs. Seattle Thunderbirds, 7:00pm, ISC
Sunday, November 27th, TBA
Monday, November 28th, Practice 2:00pm – 4:00pm, ISC

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