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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1987-1988 Season

Kamloops Blazers were 45-26-1 in the 1987-88 WHL season with 91 points, 3rd overall.

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1987-1988 Kamloops Blazers Roster

Kamloops Blazers — 1987-1988 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Dean Cook (G)	58	1968	Crofton, BC, CAN	5'10"	174	L
		Calvin MacDonald (G)	58	1968	Vermilion, AB, CAN	5'10"	170	L
		Willy MacDonald (G)	55	1971	Delta, BC, CAN	6'2"	174	L
		Alex Sheflo (G)	57	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Paul Checknita (D)	56	1970	Trail, BC, CAN	6'1"	207	L
		Cory Crichton (D)	55	1971		6'2"	209	-
		Kim Deck (D)	55	1971	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'2"	183	L
		Greg Hawgood (D)	58	1968	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	203	L
		Steve Kloepzig (D)	58	1968	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	194	R
		Pat MacLeod (D)	57	1969	Melfort, SK, CAN	5'10"	183	L
		Casey McMillan (D)	56	1969	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'2"	181	L
		Devon Oleniuk (D)	58	1968	Weldon, SK, CAN	6'0"	192	L
		Marty Prazma (D)	57	1969	Prince George, BC, CAN	6'3"	196	L
		Garth Premak (D)	58	1968	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	L
		Mike Rickert (D)	58	1968	Campbell River, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	R
		Greg Rogalski (D)	56	1970	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	174	R
		Don Schmidt (D)	58	1968	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	L
FORWARDS
		Warren Babe (LW)	58	1968	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Curt Brennan (LW)	55	1971	Summerland, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Russ Churla (F)	-			-	-	-
		Dave Chyzowski (LW)	55	1971	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	198	L
		Jeff Cox (F)	-			-	-	L
		Sean Crowther (LW)	56	1970	Maple Ridge, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Greg Davies (RW)	59	1967	Hope, BC, CAN	6'1"	190	R
		Todd Decker (C)	59	1967	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'8"	170	L
		Bill Harrington (C)	56	1970	Fairbanks, AK, USA	6'0"	194	L
		Ryan Harrison (C)	54	1971	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'10"	183	R
		Tony Horacek (LW)	59	1967	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'4"	209	L
		Phil Huber (C)	57	1969	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Randy Keller (F)	57	1968	Claresholm, AB, CAN	5'10"	183	R
		Curt Lehner (LW)	57	1968	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	6'0"	179	L
		Glenn Mulvenna (C)	59	1967	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Mike Needham (RW)	56	1970	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'10"	185	R
		Darcy Norton (LW)	59	1967	Camrose, AB, CAN	6'0"	174	L
		Doug Pickell (LW)	58	1968	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	#8	Mark Recchi (RW)	58	1968	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'10"	194	L
		Kelly Ross (C)	56	1970	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Cecil Vaughan (LW)	56	1970	Campbell River, BC, CAN	5'10"	185	-
Position: G: 3, D: 12, F: 17Av Age: 19.13 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

1987-1988 Kamloops Blazers Staff

Head CoachKen Hitchcock
Asst. CoachDon Hay
Asst. CoachDon Moores
General ManagerBob Brown
BroadcasterKelly Moore
Dir. of Player PersonnelBob Brown
PresidentColin Day
ScoutBrian Bartlett
ScoutEd Dempsey
ScoutKen L'Heureux
ScoutBob Loucks
ScoutWarren Rendon
ScoutGlen Sanders
ScoutGeorge Stewart

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1987-1988 Kamloops Blazers Demographics

Kamloops Blazers Facts

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

1987-1988 Kamloops Blazers Roster Facts

Nationalities

37 players
1 player

Experience

Kamloops Blazers: 2 196 GP
NHL: 7 GP
AHL: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Sandman Centre
Location: Kamloops, BC, CAN
Capacity: 5 464
Construction Year: 1992

Kamloops Blazers Games

Kamloops Blazers — 1987-1988 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/10/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Swift Current Broncos	-	WHL
10/08/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Brandon Wheat Kings	-	WHL
10/04/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Kelowna Rockets	3 - 4 (OT 60:34)	WHL
10/03/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Kamloops Blazers	2 - 5	WHL
09/27/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Kamloops Blazers	5 - 3	WHL

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Latest Transactions

Kamloops Blazers — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/10/2026	Confirmed	joining	Nixon Gaudet (F)	Eastman Selects U15 AAA	Details
08/19/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Josh Evaschesen (F)	Medicine Hat Tigers	Details
07/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Ivans Kufterins (G)	Sioux Falls Stampede	Details
07/07/2026	Confirmed	joining	Evan Zachgo (F)	Sioux Falls Power 15U AAA	Details
05/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Micah Montgomery (F)	OHA Edmonton U15 Prep	Details
05/13/2026	Confirmed	joining	River Arnason (F)	Prince George Spruce Kings	Details
04/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Tommy Lafrenière (F)	Bakersfield Condors	Details
01/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Isa Guram (D)	Northern Michigan Univ.	Details

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Kamloops Blazers History and Standings

Kamloops Blazers — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	WHL	5	2	2	-	-	1	15	16	5	1	3	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	31	24	-	-	13	264	250	75	1.1	4	Conference QF loss
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

Kamloops Blazers Tournament Statistics

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

#28 Scott Niedermayer (D)

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Kamloops Blazers — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Colin Smith (F)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	6	6	10	16	2
2.	Garrett Pilon (F)	2026-2027	Barys Astana	KHL	12	6	5	11	2
3.	Erik Miller (F)	2026-2027	Smoke Eaters Geleen	Eredivisie	2	2	9	11	2
4.	Zane Franklin (F)	2026-2027	Esbjerg Energy	Metal Ligaen	9	2	9	11	8
5.	Conner Radke (F)	2026-2027	Okotoks Oilers	BCHL	6	1	7	8	4
6.	Jiri Smejkal (F)	2026-2027	HC Dynamo Pardubice	Extraliga	9	5	1	6	13
7.	Luke Toporowski (F)	2026-2027	Augsburger Panther	DEL	6	3	3	6	2
8.	Orrin Centazzo (F)	2026-2027	Angers	Ligue Magnus	6	2	4	6	0
9.	Brendan Ranford (F)	2026-2027	HPK	Liiga	7	0	6	6	0
10.	Rudolfs Balcers (F)	2026-2027	ZSC Lions	NL	7	4	1	5	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Kamloops Blazers — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	5'11"	172 lbs	17.72
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.88
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.21
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.73
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	19.17

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Franchise All-Time Points

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rob Brown (F)	242	179	343	522
2.	Greg Hawgood (D)	310	147	326	473
3.	Darcy Tucker (F)	223	150	229	379
4.	Dean Evason (F)	171	141	236	377
5.	Greg Evtushevski (F)	239	135	232	367

Franchise All-Time Goals

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rob Brown (F)	242	179	343	522
2.	Mike Nottingham (F)	207	153	165	318
3.	Darcy Tucker (F)	223	150	229	379
4.	Hnat Domenichelli (F)	248	150	199	349
5.	Greg Hawgood (D)	310	147	326	473

Franchise All-Time Assists

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rob Brown (F)	242	179	343	522
2.	Greg Hawgood (D)	310	147	326	473
3.	Dean Evason (F)	171	141	236	377
4.	Greg Evtushevski (F)	239	135	232	367
5.	Darcy Tucker (F)	223	150	229	379

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Aaron Gionet (D)	324	12	47	933
2.	Don Schmidt (D)	167	17	80	759
3.	Paul Brown (F)	193	45	123	699
4.	Chris Murray (F)	154	21	48	695
5.	Greg Evtushevski (F)	239	135	367	688

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brendan Ranford (F)	348	137	220	357
2.	Nick Chyzowski (F)	343	60	74	134
3.	C.J. Stretch (F)	341	85	163	248
4.	Aaron Gionet (D)	324	12	35	47
5.	Donald Kinney (F)	319	134	153	287

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Marc Habscheid (F)	6	7	23	3.83
2.	Len Barrie (F)	70	85	185	2.64
3.	Mark Recchi (F)	102	87	230	2.25
4.	Dean Evason (F)	171	141	377	2.20
5.	Rob Brown (F)	242	179	522	2.16

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Rob Brown (F)	1986-1987	WHL	63	76	136	212	3.37	101
2.	Len Barrie (F)	1989-1990	WHL	70	85	100	185	2.64	108
3.	Rob Brown (F)	1985-1986	WHL	69	58	115	173	2.51	171
4.	Dean Evason (F)	1982-1983	WHL	70	71	93	164	2.34	102
5.	Mark Recchi (F)	1987-1988	WHL	62	61	93	154	2.48	75

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Len Barrie (F)	1989-1990	WHL	70	85	100	185	2.64	108
2.	Rob Brown (F)	1986-1987	WHL	63	76	136	212	3.37	101
3.	Dean Evason (F)	1982-1983	WHL	70	71	93	164	2.34	102
4.	Ken Morrison (F)	1985-1986	WHL	57	69	54	123	2.16	59
5.	Gord Walker (F)	1984-1985	WHL	66	67	67	134	2.03	76

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Rob Brown (F)	1986-1987	WHL	63	76	136	212	3.37	101
2.	Rob Brown (F)	1985-1986	WHL	69	58	115	173	2.51	171
3.	Len Barrie (F)	1989-1990	WHL	70	85	100	185	2.64	108
4.	Dean Evason (F)	1982-1983	WHL	70	71	93	164	2.34	102
5.	Mark Recchi (F)	1987-1988	WHL	62	61	93	154	2.48	75

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Kamloops Blazers — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mike Brown (F)	1997-1998	WHL	72	23	33	56	0.78	305
2.	Paul Kruse (F)	1989-1990	WHL	67	22	23	45	0.67	291
3.	Mike Brown (F)	1998-1999	WHL	69	28	16	44	0.64	285
4.	Rob Skrlac (F)	1996-1997	WHL	61	8	10	18	0.30	278
5.	Chris Murray (F)	1993-1994	WHL	59	14	16	30	0.51	260

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

Kamloops Blazers — Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections
rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#8	Micah Montgomery (F)	01/10/2011	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	183 lbs
2	#30	Mason Auger (D)	04/27/2011	-	-	-
2	#45	Mazen Green (F)	02/24/2011	-	5'8"	143 lbs
2	#46	Nixon Gaudet (F)	07/02/2011	Île-des-Chênes, MB, CAN	5'8"	130 lbs
3	#59	Marcus Phillips (F)	10/03/2011	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'0"	165 lbs
4	#80	Carsten Patrick (D)	05/03/2011	Langley, BC, CAN	6'0"	181 lbs
4	#83	Cohen Wood (G)	04/07/2011	Delta, BC, CAN	5'10"	146 lbs
6	#138	Ryker Stevens (F)	07/27/2011	Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA	5'10"	146 lbs
7	#158	Cade Mazurski (F)	09/20/2011	-	-	-
8	#174	Farhan Haq (D)	02/10/2011	Bedford, TX, USA	6'3"	163 lbs
9	#197	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
10	#220	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
11	#243	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#266	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#289	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
1	#11	Mateo Ferreira (D)	10/06/2010	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
1	#14	Teagen Bouchard (F)	03/22/2010	Falher, AB, CAN	5'7"	165 lbs
2	#29	Brady Ondrus (F)	03/08/2010	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'9"	148 lbs
3	#53	Dilin Coulter-Suttie (F)	02/01/2010	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'10"	150 lbs
4	#74	Lane Bullee (G)	01/30/2010	-	6'1"	161 lbs
5	#97	Briggs Fabro (F)	09/24/2010	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	5'11"	159 lbs
8	#166	Kai Lanigan (D)	04/26/2010	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	172 lbs
8	#177	Easton Green (D)	06/11/2010	-	-	-
9	#189	Carter Wiggins (F)	07/01/2010	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
10	#212	Felix Derksen (G)	05/05/2010	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	181 lbs
2024
1	#22	Asher Gingras (F)	03/12/2009	Steinbach, MB, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
2	#26	Joaquin Geras (D)	01/17/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	192 lbs
2	#44	Jacob Dumansky (F)	01/03/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	6'2"	181 lbs
3	#46	Madden Tymchak (D)	02/06/2009	Oakbank, MB, CAN	6'3"	170 lbs
3	#62	Cole Secord (F)	05/11/2009	La Salle, MB, CAN	5'9"	165 lbs
4	#89	Hudson Podollan (F)	07/15/2009	Vernon, BC, CAN	5'10"	174 lbs
6	#116	Braxton Gibson (G)	01/11/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	185 lbs
6	#129	Liam Kilfoil (D)	06/21/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	185 lbs
7	#134	Aidan Sitarz (F)	10/12/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
8	#156	Paxton Cabana (D)	08/24/2009	Chestermere, AB, CAN	5'2"	106 lbs
10	#200	Tristan Anderlini (D)	12/01/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	5'9"	157 lbs
11	#222	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#244	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#266	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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