Blazers Week In Review
The Blazers picked up 5 of a possible 6 points on their recently-completed 3-game homestand to bump their record to 3-2-1-1 which is good for second place in the BC Division. Here's how last week went:
October 3rd vs KELOWNA; 5-4 Rockets (OT): Myles McRae scored the winner with 29 seconds left in overtime as the Rockets edged the Blazers 5-4 on Tuesday at Interior Savings Centre. Despite outshooting the Rockets 39-18 and having an 11-3 advantage in powerplays...defensive miscues cost gave Kelowna some quality scoring chances...which led to their goals. Ray Macias, CJ Stretch, Brady Mason, and Brock Nixon scored for the home side as they went 1-for-11 with the extra man...and 3-for-3 on the penalty kill. Dalyn Flette took the loss while Kris Westblom earned the win.
October 7th vs CHILLIWACK; 2-0 Blazers: Dustin Butler's Blazer debut was a memorable one as he made 25 saves for his 7th career shutout in a 2-0 victory over Chilliwack on Saturday night. Matt Schmermund and Ryan White scored for the Blazers...the first WHL goal for both players...as the home team held period leads of 1-0 and 2-0. Schmermund's goal capped a dominating first 11 minutes as the Blazers outshot the Bruins 12-0 to that point. Final shots ended up 32-25 Kamloops. The Blazers were 1-for-11 on the PP and 9-for-9 on the PK.
October 9th vs SWIFT CURRENT; 5-2 Blazers: The line of Brock Nixon, Juuso Puustinen, and Travis Dunstall combined for seven points as the Blazers wrapped up a 3-game homestand with a 5-2 win over Swift Current on Monday afternoon. The Blazers held period leads of 2-0 and 4-1...with the home side scoring twice in a 47 second span at the end of the second period to break open a 2-1 game. Puustinen scored twice, while Nixon, Reid Jorgensen, and Brady Mason added singles for the Blazers as they outshot the Broncos 32-17 on the day. Dustin Butler picked up his second straight win while Travis Yonkman took his first loss of the season. The Blazers were 1-for-7 on the PP and 5-for-6 on the PK.
THE WEEK TO COME
Tuesday: Practice, 2pm, Interior Savings Centre
Wedesday: Practice, 2pm, Interior Savings Centre
Thursday: Practice, 9am, Interior Savings Centre; 11:30am bus for Red Deer
Friday: GAME DAY @ CALGARY; Face-off 6:00, Radio NL-McDonald's Pre-Game Show 5:30
Saturday: GAME DAY @ RED DEER; Face-off 6:30, Radio NL-McDonald's Pre-Game Show 5:00
Sunday: TBD
ADT CANADA-RUSSIA CHALLENGE
The ADT Canada-Russia Challenge is coming to Kamloops on Thursday, November 30th. Team WHL will take on the Russians in a precursor to the National Junior Team Tryout Camp and the World Junior Hockey Championships. Tickets will go on sale for Blazer Season Ticket Holders starting Monday, October 16th, with sales opening to the general public on Monday, October 30th. Season ticket holders will have the option to purchase their seats for the game until October 30th at which time the tickets will be open to the general public. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for youths and seniors. Tickets will be available at the Interior Savings Centre Box Office.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Tuesday, October 10th: Family Fitness Night, 6:30 - 7:30pm @ John Tod Elementary; players TBD
Monday, October 16th: Booster Club Pizza Night, 5:00pm @ SportsAction Lounge at Interior Savings Centre
Wednesday, October 18th: Dallas Elementary School Visit, 10am; players TBD
Sunday, October 22nd: Blueliner Breakfast, 8:30am @ SportsAction Lounge in Interior Savings Centre; all players will be on hand
Tuesday, October 31st: SKSS SmartRisk Pumpkin Drop, 12:50pm - 1:15pm @ South Kamloops Senior Secondary; players TBD
OPEN DURING RENOVATIONS
www.blazerhockey.com is continuing to undergo renovations. We ask that our fans remain patient as we work to improve our site. We are expecting to have the work completed by mid-October.
The Blazers picked up 5 of a possible 6 points on their recently-completed 3-game homestand to bump their record to 3-2-1-1 which is good for second place in the BC Division. Here's how last week went:
October 3rd vs KELOWNA; 5-4 Rockets (OT): Myles McRae scored the winner with 29 seconds left in overtime as the Rockets edged the Blazers 5-4 on Tuesday at Interior Savings Centre. Despite outshooting the Rockets 39-18 and having an 11-3 advantage in powerplays...defensive miscues cost gave Kelowna some quality scoring chances...which led to their goals. Ray Macias, CJ Stretch, Brady Mason, and Brock Nixon scored for the home side as they went 1-for-11 with the extra man...and 3-for-3 on the penalty kill. Dalyn Flette took the loss while Kris Westblom earned the win.
October 7th vs CHILLIWACK; 2-0 Blazers: Dustin Butler's Blazer debut was a memorable one as he made 25 saves for his 7th career shutout in a 2-0 victory over Chilliwack on Saturday night. Matt Schmermund and Ryan White scored for the Blazers...the first WHL goal for both players...as the home team held period leads of 1-0 and 2-0. Schmermund's goal capped a dominating first 11 minutes as the Blazers outshot the Bruins 12-0 to that point. Final shots ended up 32-25 Kamloops. The Blazers were 1-for-11 on the PP and 9-for-9 on the PK.
October 9th vs SWIFT CURRENT; 5-2 Blazers: The line of Brock Nixon, Juuso Puustinen, and Travis Dunstall combined for seven points as the Blazers wrapped up a 3-game homestand with a 5-2 win over Swift Current on Monday afternoon. The Blazers held period leads of 2-0 and 4-1...with the home side scoring twice in a 47 second span at the end of the second period to break open a 2-1 game. Puustinen scored twice, while Nixon, Reid Jorgensen, and Brady Mason added singles for the Blazers as they outshot the Broncos 32-17 on the day. Dustin Butler picked up his second straight win while Travis Yonkman took his first loss of the season. The Blazers were 1-for-7 on the PP and 5-for-6 on the PK.
THE WEEK TO COME
Tuesday: Practice, 2pm, Interior Savings Centre
Wedesday: Practice, 2pm, Interior Savings Centre
Thursday: Practice, 9am, Interior Savings Centre; 11:30am bus for Red Deer
Friday: GAME DAY @ CALGARY; Face-off 6:00, Radio NL-McDonald's Pre-Game Show 5:30
Saturday: GAME DAY @ RED DEER; Face-off 6:30, Radio NL-McDonald's Pre-Game Show 5:00
Sunday: TBD
ADT CANADA-RUSSIA CHALLENGE
The ADT Canada-Russia Challenge is coming to Kamloops on Thursday, November 30th. Team WHL will take on the Russians in a precursor to the National Junior Team Tryout Camp and the World Junior Hockey Championships. Tickets will go on sale for Blazer Season Ticket Holders starting Monday, October 16th, with sales opening to the general public on Monday, October 30th. Season ticket holders will have the option to purchase their seats for the game until October 30th at which time the tickets will be open to the general public. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for youths and seniors. Tickets will be available at the Interior Savings Centre Box Office.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Tuesday, October 10th: Family Fitness Night, 6:30 - 7:30pm @ John Tod Elementary; players TBD
Monday, October 16th: Booster Club Pizza Night, 5:00pm @ SportsAction Lounge at Interior Savings Centre
Wednesday, October 18th: Dallas Elementary School Visit, 10am; players TBD
Sunday, October 22nd: Blueliner Breakfast, 8:30am @ SportsAction Lounge in Interior Savings Centre; all players will be on hand
Tuesday, October 31st: SKSS SmartRisk Pumpkin Drop, 12:50pm - 1:15pm @ South Kamloops Senior Secondary; players TBD
OPEN DURING RENOVATIONS
www.blazerhockey.com is continuing to undergo renovations. We ask that our fans remain patient as we work to improve our site. We are expecting to have the work completed by mid-October.