Kamloops Blazers

Much to the chagrin of many Canadian hockey fans, Stankoven contributed to the Hurricanes’ victory over the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference final, scoring one of three goals in the first period of Game 5.

In Carolina, credit for the Hurricanes' success flows to the top. In Portland, the Blazers' new owner has been met with a rockier reception.

Kelowna, B.C. – Western Hockey League Commissioner Dan Near announced today, on behalf of the WHL Board of Governors, that Carrie Brown – Executive Assistant for the Kelowna Rockets – has been named the latest recipient of the WHL Distinguished Service Award for the 2025-26 WHL season. The WHL Distinguished Service Award, which was introduced by the WHL in 2004, is presented annually to the individuals who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes on behalf of WHL franchises and in doing so have made an extraordinary contribution at the Club and League levels over an extended period. The WHL will present Distinguished Service Awards annually to an individual from both the WHL Western and Eastern Conferences. Brown was honoured by Commissioner Near and Bruce Hamilton, WHL Chairman of the Board and President / General Manager of the Kelowna Rockets, during Game 6 of the 2026 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota. “Since 1995, the Rockets inaugural seaso

From a mid-season trade out of Kamloops to scoring on the grandest stage in major junior hockey, Everett Silvertips defenseman Kayd Ruedig reflects on his whirlwind journey to the 2026 Memorial Cup.

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/28/2026 Player: Micah Montgomery (F) From: OHA Edmonton U15 Prep To: Kamloops Blazers Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have signed 2011-born forward Micah Montgomery to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Montgomery was sele... - WHL Kamloops Blazers

Kelowna, B.C.- The 2025-26 season is, undoubtedly, the greatest in Everett Silvertips history. And that's no small feat coming from one of the league's most consistent franchises. While the 'Tips bask in the glow of WHL Championship glory and gear up for their Memorial Cup debut, we're looking back on five key moments that helped make it all possible. A 'Tip' of the hat The Silvertips entered 2025-26 as the reigning regular-season champions, but had designs on winning it all from the get-go. Everett was hot out of the gates with three hat tricks in the first two weeks. After falling behind 3-0 in the second period to the Wenatchee Wild in the season opener, Zackary Shantz bagged his first career hat trick to force a shootout where Shantz, NHL Draft-eligible Matias Vanhanen and Nolan Chastko all lit the lamp to earn a 4-3 comeback win. On October 3, 2025, Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen picked up a hat trick of his own in a 7-1 drubbing

Jeff Marek sits down with Kelowna Rockets star Tij Iginla for an in-depth conversation on his path to hockey stardom, growing up as the son of NHL legend Jerome Iginla, and preparing for one of the biggest moments of his career as Kelowna hosts the 2026 Memorial Cup. Tij opens up about his practice habits, building his elite shot, the lessons his dad taught him on and off the ice, and what it's like carrying expectations as a second-generation player. He also discusses the World Juniors experience, Utah's future, his NHL goals, and the work ethic that's helped shape him into one of hockey's most exciting young stars. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Practice habits and daily work ethic 1:18 Building an elite shot 2:09 Learning from Jerome Iginla 3:18 Growing up as a second-generation player 6:07 Memorial Cup significance 7:17 Jerome Iginla stories and Kamloops teams 7:40 Tij's path toward the NHL 9:35 Handling expectations 11:27 Utah and prospect development 13:09 NHL readiness and future go

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers are hosting their 2026 Spring Development Camp this weekend from May 22nd to May 24th. The hockey club will welcom... - WHL Kamloops Blazers

Logan Stankoven sits down 1-on-1 with Luke Gazdic to discuss his adjustment after being traded from the Dallas Stars to the Carolina Hurricanes, his move to centre this season, and what it was like growing up in Kamloops, BC. ---------------------------------------------- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca - Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca - More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet https://www.instagram.com/sportsnet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnet https://www.snapchat.com/@sportsnet.sc ---------------------------------------------- Logan Stankoven Was Born To Be A Hurricane #hockey #nhl #hurricanes

Während der Fokus auf der Heim-Weltmeisterschaft liegt, blickt Nationalverteidiger Michael Fora auf eine ganz besondere Station seiner Karriere zurück: seine prägende Juniorenzeit bei den Kamloops Blazers in der WHL, die er kürzlich wieder besuchte.

Prince Albert, Sask. – For the first time in franchise history, the Everett Silvertips are WHL Champions. The Silvertips clinched the Ed Chynoweth Cup with a 7-2 win over the Eastern Conference Champion Prince Albert Raiders in Game 5 of the 2026 WHL Championship Series presented by Nutrien. A three-goal performance from Florida Panthers prospect Shea Busch propelled the Silvertips to victory in Game 5. The Silvertips run to the WHL Championship was a dominant one, beginning with a four-game sweep of the Portland Winterhawks to open the 2026 WHL Playoffs. The second round featured another five-game triumph – this one over the 2026 Memorial Cup-host Kelowna Rockets – and led into a four-game sweep of the expansion Penticton Vees in the WHL’s Western Conference Championship. Through 18 games, the Silvertips went 16-2, including an even 8-1 at home and 8-1 on the road. The impressive postseason came on the heels of a second consecutive Scotty M

Prince Albert, Sask. – Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen has been named the 2026 WHL Playoff MVP. The WHL Playoff MVP award is presented to a player deemed to have made the strongest contribution to his Club throughout the WHL Playoffs, as voted by members of the media. The prospect of the Seattle Kraken is the first Finnish-born player to earn WHL Playoff MVP honours, and only the second import player to accomplish the feat, following former Kelowna Rockets star Leon Draisaitl, who made history in 2014. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound centre helped Everett claim the franchise’s first Ed Chynoweth Cup. The Silvertips had previously appeared in two WHL Championships, including during the team’s expansion season (2003-04) and most recently in 2017-18. Selected by the Kraken in the second round (40th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft, Miettinen tallied 27 points to finish tied for the scoring lead in the 2026 WHL Playoffs presented by Nutrien, Original

As the PWHL prepares for its inaugural season in Detroit, one of the sport’s most recognizable trailblazers has been brought in to lead the team.

Mario Lemieux was ranked the greatest player in major junior hockey history as the Canadian Hockey League unveiled its all-time Top 50 list Thursday.

Kamloops, BC - The Kamloops Blazers have signed 2008-born forward River Arnason to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Arnason was listed by ... - WHL Kamloops Blazers

Status: Confirmed Transaction Date: 05/13/2026 Player: River Arnason (F) From: Prince George Spruce Kings To: Kamloops Blazers Information: Junior contract Source: You need a free account to view Transfer URL Sign In/Up

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean. McLean passed away Friday at the age of 93, following a single car crash in northern B.C. Hailing from Estevan, Sask., McLean was the longtime coach of the WHL’s Estevan Bruins and New Westminster Bruins. He got his start in 1957-58 as an assistant coach in Estevan, when the team was still part of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. In 1964-65, ‘Punch’ took over as Head Coach, starting a long journey to five WHL Championship, two Memorial Cup titles, and more than 1,000 games coached in the WHL. No coach in WHL history has won more League titles than McLean’s five. Longtime Kamloops Blazers coach Don Hay is closest with three. McLean’s WHL career concluded with 1,067 regular season games coached, and a record of 548-429-90. He was behind the bench for another 148 WHL Playoff games, going 87-52-9 along the way. In 1967-68, McLean

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery could not have unfolded worse for the Boston Bruins.Not only did the Bruins not get the Maple Leafs’ first-round pick to complete the Brandon Carlo trade from 2025, Toronto actually won the lottery and will pick No. 1 overall. The Leafs now have the opportunity to draft top prospect Gavin McKenna, who could be an elite forward for a long time.