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1997-1998
1997-1998 Kamloops Blazers Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #35 |  | 47 | 1978 | Cranbrook, BC, CAN | 5'9" | 205 | R | ||
| #1 | | 47 | 1978 | Abbotsford, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 190 | L | ||
| #1 | | 46 | 1979 | Shaunavon, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 170 | L | ||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #2 | | 48 | 1977 | Swift Current, SK, CAN | 6'1" | 190 | R | ||
| #3 | | 44 | 1981 | Nanoose Bay, BC, CAN | 6'3" | 209 | L | ||
| #5 | | 45 | 1980 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 174 | R | ||
| #27 | | 47 | 1978 | Grand Forks, BC, CAN | 6'4" | 209 | L | ||
| #28 | | 47 | 1979 | Victoria, BC, CAN | 6'2" | 201 | R | ||
| #34 |  | 48 | 1978 | Kharkiv, UKR | 6'5" | 214 | L | ||
| #24 | | 45 | 1980 | Recife, BRA | 6'3" | 225 | L | ||
| #14 | | 45 | 1980 | Birtle, MB, CAN | 6'2" | 205 | L | ||
| #7 |  | 46 | 1979 | Voorhees, NJ, USA | 6'3" | 198 | R | ||
| #27 | | 45 | 1980 | Delisle, SK, CAN | 6'6" | 205 | L | ||
| #19 | | 45 | 1980 | Melville, SK, CAN | 6'2" | 190 | L | ||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #15 | | 48 | 1977 | Sherwood Park, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 176 | L | ||
| #29 |  | 46 | 1979 | Düsseldorf, GER | 6'4" | 214 | - | ||
| #14 | | 43 | 1982 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'0" | 192 | R | ||
| #32 | | 47 | 1978 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 185 | L | ||
| #21 | | 46 | 1979 | Surrey, BC, CAN | 6'4" | 225 | L | ||
| #22 | | 46 | 1979 | Grand Forks, BC, CAN | 5'10" | 174 | L | ||
| #38 | | 44 | 1981 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 179 | L | ||
| #15 | | 46 | 1979 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'3" | 190 | L | ||
| #16 | | 47 | 1979 | Montréal, QC, CAN | 6'1" | 192 | L | ||
| #25 | | 44 | 1981 | Van Nuys, CA, USA | 6'0" | 190 | L | ||
| #18 | | 46 | 1979 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | - | - | R | ||
| #10 |  | 45 | 1980 | 6'0" | 187 | L | |||
| #17 | | 47 | 1978 | Regina, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 174 | L | ||
| #11 | | 46 | 1979 | Domain, MB, CAN | 6'0" | 194 | L | ||
| #18 | | 48 | 1977 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 203 | R | ||
| #6 | | 48 | 1977 | 7 Mile House, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 203 | R | ||
| #0 | | 46 | 1979 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | - | - | R | ||
| #23 | | 49 | 1977 | McCreary, MB, CAN | 6'3" | 214 | R | ||
| #12 | | 45 | 1980 | St. Albert, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 187 | L | ||
| #9 | | 45 | 1981 | White Rock, BC, CAN | 6'4" | 216 | L | ||
1997-1998 Kamloops Blazers Staff
- GM/Head CoachMarc Habscheid
- Asst. CoachCraig Bonner
- Asst. CoachAl Glendinning
- Asst. CoachBrian Henderson
- General ManagerStu MacGregor
- Dir. of Player PersonnelRandy Hansch
- PresidentColin Day
- ScoutJamie Novakoski
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
Kamloops Blazers Facts
- Plays in
- Western Hockey League
- Team Colors
- Orange + Blue+ White
- Town
- Kamloops, BC, CAN
Map - Founded
- 1981
1997-1998 Kamloops Blazers Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 30 players
- 2 players
- 1 player
- 1 player
- Experience
- Kamloops Blazers: 2 844 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Sandman Centre
- Location
- Kamloops, BC, CAN
- Capacity
- 5 464
- Construction Year
- 1992
Kamloops Blazers Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/2026 02:00 AM UTC |  Kamloops Blazers |  Prince George Cougars | - | WHL |
| 02/14/2026 03:00 AM UTC | Prince George Cougars | Kamloops Blazers | - | WHL |
| 02/08/2026 03:00 AM UTC |  Vancouver Giants | Kamloops Blazers | 0 - 5 | WHL |
| 02/07/2026 03:05 AM UTC |  Everett Silvertips | Kamloops Blazers | 6 - 3 | WHL |
| 02/05/2026 03:05 AM UTC |  Victoria Royals | Kamloops Blazers | 4 - 1 | WHL |
Latest Transactions
01/15/2026
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Leaving forNorthern Michigan Univ.
01/14/2026
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01/13/2026
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01/09/2026
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Joining fromRed Deer Rebels
01/07/2026
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Leaving forEverett Silvertips
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Joining fromPittsburgh Penguins
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Kamloops Blazers History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | WHL | 52 | 25 | 17 | - | - | 10 | 211 | 193 | 60 | 1.15 | 3 | -  |
| 2024-2025 | WHL | 68 | 24 | 39 | - | - | 5 | 206 | 271 | 53 | 0.78 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2023-2024 | WHL | 68 | 20 | 42 | - | - | 6 | 180 | 295 | 46 | 0.68 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2022-2023 | WHL | 68 | 48 | 13 | - | - | 7 | 313 | 198 | 103 | 1.51 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 2021-2022 | WHL | 68 | 48 | 17 | - | - | 3 | 287 | 176 | 99 | 1.46 | 1 | Conference Final loss |
| 2020-2021 | WHL | 22 | 18 | 4 | - | - | 0 | 87 | 51 | 36 | 1.64 | 1 | No playoffs held |
| 2019-2020 | WHL | 63 | 41 | 18 | - | - | 4 | 271 | 166 | 86 | 1.37 | 1 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | WHL | 68 | 28 | 32 | - | - | 8 | 196 | 212 | 64 | 0.94 | 3 | First round loss |
| 2017-2018 | WHL | 72 | 30 | 37 | - | - | 5 | 212 | 237 | 65 | 0.9 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2016-2017 | WHL | 72 | 42 | 24 | - | - | 6 | 243 | 198 | 90 | 1.25 | 3 | Conference QF loss |
| 2015-2016 | WHL | 72 | 38 | 25 | - | - | 9 | 237 | 218 | 85 | 1.18 | 3 | Conference QF loss |
| 2014-2015 | WHL | 72 | 28 | 37 | - | - | 7 | 214 | 258 | 63 | 0.88 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2013-2014 | WHL | 72 | 14 | 53 | - | - | 5 | 175 | 305 | 33 | 0.46 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2012-2013 | WHL | 72 | 47 | 20 | - | - | 5 | 261 | 180 | 99 | 1.38 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
| 2011-2012 | WHL | 72 | 47 | 20 | - | - | 5 | 290 | 211 | 99 | 1.38 | 1 | Conference SF loss |
| 2010-2011 | WHL | 72 | 29 | 37 | 3 | 3 | - | 219 | 285 | 64 | 0.89 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2009-2010 | WHL | 72 | 32 | 33 | - | - | 7 | 237 | 284 | 71 | 0.99 | 16 | Conference QF loss |
| 2008-2009 | WHL | 72 | 33 | 33 | - | - | 6 | 242 | 277 | 72 | 1 | 13 | Conference QF loss |
| 2007-2008 | WHL | 72 | 27 | 41 | - | - | 4 | 197 | 253 | 58 | 0.81 | 17 | Conference QF loss |
| 2006-2007 | WHL | 72 | 40 | 26 | - | - | 6 | 245 | 222 | 86 | 1.19 | 8 | Conference QF loss |
| 2005-2006 | WHL | 72 | 34 | 33 | - | - | 5 | 179 | 196 | 73 | 1.01 | 12 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2004-2005 | WHL | 72 | 26 | 37 | 7 | - | 2 | 161 | 211 | 61 | 0.85 | 15 | Conference QF loss |
| 2003-2004 | WHL | 72 | 34 | 28 | 8 | - | 2 | 192 | 192 | 78 | 1.08 | 10 | Conference QF loss |
| 2002-2003 | WHL | 72 | 39 | 27 | 5 | - | 1 | 261 | 222 | 84 | 1.17 | 8 | Conference QF loss |
| 2001-2002 | WHL | 72 | 38 | 25 | 5 | - | 4 | 263 | 230 | 85 | 1.18 | 5 | Conference QF loss |
| 2000-2001 | WHL | 72 | 35 | 28 | 7 | - | 2 | 289 | 274 | 79 | 1.1 | 8 | Conference QF loss |
| 1999-2000 | WHL | 72 | 36 | 30 | 5 | - | 1 | 244 | 228 | 78 | 1.08 | 8 | Conference QF loss |
| 1998-1999 | WHL | 72 | 48 | 11 | 13 | - | - | 298 | 195 | 109 | 1.51 | 2 | Final loss |
| 1997-1998 | WHL | 72 | 37 | 32 | 3 | - | - | 234 | 253 | 77 | 1.07 | 8 | Conference QF loss |
| 1996-1997 | WHL | 72 | 28 | 37 | 7 | - | - | 256 | 285 | 63 | 0.88 | 13 | Conference QF loss |
Kamloops Blazers Tournament Statistics
| season | tournament | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops Blazers | |||||||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 0 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 0.67 | 3 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 1994-1995 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 15 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | Champion  |
| 1993-1994 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | 15 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | Champion |
| 1991-1992 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1.33 | 3 | Champion |
| 1989-1990 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 0 | 3 | - | - | - | 15 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Did not make playoffs |
| 1985-1986 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 13 | 15 | 2 | 0.67 | 3 | Semifinal loss |
| Kamloops Junior Oilers | |||||||||||||
| 1983-1984 | Memorial Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 12 | 17 | 2 | 0.67 | 3 | Semifinal loss |
Kamloops Blazers Retired Numbers
Kamloops Blazers Stars And Cult Players
- Ken Daneyko (D)
- Dean Evason (F)
- Craig Berube (F)
- Robin Bawa (F)
- Mark Recchi (F)
- Rob Brown (F)
- Greg Hawgood (D)
- Len Barrie (F)
- Darryl Sydor (D)
- Corey Hirsch (G)
- Scott Niedermayer (D)
- Tyson Nash (F)
- Darcy Tucker (F)
- Jason Strudwick (D)
- Nolan Baumgartner (D)
- Brad Lukowich (D)
- Shane Doan (F)
- Jarome Iginla (F)
- Kyle Calder (F)
- Robyn Regehr (D)
- Colton Orr (F)
- Shaone Morrisonn (D)
- Scottie Upshall (F)
- Devan Dubnyk (G)
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
Regular Season
