What league does Kamloops Blazers play in?

Kamloops Blazers play in the WHL.

When was Kamloops Blazers founded?

Kamloops Blazers was founded in 1981 in Kamloops, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Kamloops Blazers based?

Kamloops Blazers is based in Kamloops, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Kamloops Blazers?

The head coach of Kamloops Blazers is Ken Hitchcock.

What arena does Kamloops Blazers play in?

Kamloops Blazers play their home games at Sandman Centre in Kamloops, BC, CAN.

Who is the general manager of Kamloops Blazers?

The general manager of Kamloops Blazers is Bob Brown.

What are the team colors of Kamloops Blazers?

The team colors of Kamloops Blazers are Orange + Blue+ White.

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1989-1990 Kamloops Blazers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Jason Bilous (G)	55	1971	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Corey Hirsch (G)	53	1972	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
		Dale Masson (G)		1973	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Craig Bonner (D)	53	1972	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	216	L
		Jarrett Bousquet (D)	52	1973	Cranbrook, BC, CAN	6'1"	196	R
		Murray Duval (D)	56	1970	Thompson, MB, CAN	6'1"	203	L
		Shea Esselmont (D/C)	52	1973	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'1"	170	L
		Todd Harris (D)	53	1972	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'4"	209	L
		Dave Linford (D)	55	1970	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	R
		Dean Malkoc (D)	56	1970	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	207	L
		Joey Mittelsteadt (D)	55	1970	Scarborough, ON, CAN	6'1"	220	L
		Scott Niedermayer (D)	52	1973	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Darryl Sydor (D)	53	1972	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	212	L
		Steve Yule (D)	53	1972	Gleichen, AB, CAN	6'1"	209	R
FORWARDS
		Len Barrie (C)	56	1969	Kimberley, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	R
		Ed Bertuzzi (LW)	55	1970	Trail, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Zac Boyer (RW)	54	1971	Inuvik, NT, CAN	6'0"	192	R
		Trevor Buchanan (RW)	56	1969	Fort McMurray, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Dave Chyzowski (LW)	54	1971	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	198	L
		Todd Esselmont (C)	54	1971	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'11"	86	L
		Ryan Harrison (C)	54	1971	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'10"	183	R
		Phil Huber (C)	57	1969	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#10	Lance Johnson (C)	53	1973	Prince George, AB, CAN	6'2"	176	L
		Paul Kruse (LW)	55	1970	Merritt, BC, CAN	6'0"	203	L
		Cal McGowan (C)	55	1970	Sidney, NE, USA	6'1"	190	L
		Mike Needham (RW)	55	1970	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
		Brian Shantz (C)	55	1970	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Trevor Sim (RW)	55	1970	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	192	L
		Paul Strand (LW)	54	1971	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
		Tommi Virkkunen (F)	54	1971	Oulu, FIN	6'0"	183	L
	#21	Jeff Watchorn (C)	52	1973	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'0"	170	L
		Clayton Young (F)	56	1969	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	-

Position: G: 3, D: 10, F: 17Av Age: 18.20 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

1989-1990 Kamloops Blazers Staff

Head CoachKen Hitchcock
Asst. CoachTerry Bangen
Asst. CoachEd Dempsey
Asst. CoachDon Hay
General ManagerBob Brown
BroadcasterKelly Moore
Dir. of Player PersonnelBob Brown
PresidentColin Day
ScoutKen L'Heureux
ScoutStu MacGregor
ScoutWarren Rendon
ScoutGlen Sanders
ScoutGeorge Stewart

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