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 Ron Harris.

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 Harvey Roy.

What are the team colors of Kamloops Blazers?

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

Kamloops Junior Oilers

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1981-1982 Kamloops Junior Oilers Roster

	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Brad Armitage (G)	63	1962	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'7"	201	-
	Rob Beckner (G)	63	1962	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'8"	146	-
	Tracy Chapman (G)	63	1962	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'1"	190	-
	Grey Hollomay (G)	61	1964	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	205	-
	Shawn Oswald (G)	60	1965	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	-
	Cam Sebastion (G)	62	1963	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'9"	170	-
DEFENSEMEN
	Calvin Boyle (D)	62	1963	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	179	R
	Heimo Brandstatter (D)	61	1965	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'1"	161	-
	Larry Bumstead (D)	63	1962	Ignace, ON, CAN	-	-	-
	Paul Cloutier (D)	62	1964	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	Mike Dreger (D)	63	1963	Moose Jaw, SK, CAN	5'11"	187	-
	Ken Goodwin (D)	64	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	Lyle Kjernisted (D)	62	1963	Stonewall, MB, CAN	6'3"	190	R
	Darcy Lepine (D)	62	1963	Penticton, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	Mike McLea (D)	61	1964	Langley, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	Colin Meisner (D)	63	1962	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	196	L
	Walter Sodke (D)	62	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	Gary Stewart (D)	61	1964	New Westminster, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	Mike Sturgeon (D)	63	1963	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'4"	181	L
	Doug Thompson (D)	63	1962	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	170	L
	Bob Wensley (D)	62	1963	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	209	R
FORWARDS
	Ron Amyotte (C)	62	1963	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	Barry Brigley (C)	63	1962	Coronation, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	Steve Bull (RW)	62	1963	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	Dean Evason (C)	61	1964	Flin Flon, MB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	Jeff Fenton (LW)	62	1963	Barrhead, AB, CAN	6'2"	192	L
	Trav Gibson (C)		1962	Regina, SK, CAN	5'10"	154	L
	Richard Hajdu (RW)	60	1965	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	Rob Kossan (F)	-			-	-	-
	Doug Kostynski (C)	62	1963	Castlegar, BC, CAN	6'0"	176	R
	Dave Kromm (F)	63	1962	Livonia, MI, USA	5'8"	150	L
	Frederick Ledlin (F)	62	1963	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'1"	179	L
	Jan Ludvig (F)	64	1961	Liberec, CZE	5'9"	194	R
	Darryl Murray (LW)	63	1962	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	Ron Propp (RW)	63	1962	Lanigan, SK, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	Eric Samuelson (RW)	63	1962	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	Mark Sochatsky (C)	63	1962	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'10"	165	R
	Troy Taylor (F)	-			-	-	-
	Bill Vince (RW)	62	1963	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	R

Position: G: 3, D: 13, F: 16Av Age: 18.39 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

1981-1982 Kamloops Junior Oilers Staff

Head CoachRon Harris
Head CoachLyle Moffat
General ManagerHarvey Roy
Dir. of Hockey OperationsJoe Arling
Franchise OwnerPeter Pocklington

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Kamloops Blazers Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Orange + Blue+ White
Town: Kamloops, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 1981

1981-1982 Kamloops Junior Oilers Roster Facts

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37 players
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Experience

Kamloops Junior Oilers: 1 241 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

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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
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1983-1984	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	12	17	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss

Kamloops Blazers Retired Numbers

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