The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends

Post-Trade Deadline Edition! Episode 16 for Rivershore Golf Links

- Harrison Brunicke is back. He joins to talk about his return to Kamloops, his mindset and meeting new/old team
- Shaun Clouston breaks down the deadline from a Blazers perspective. One acquisition comes in just under the wire - F Ty Coupland from the Red Deer Rebels.  Shaun's take on the deal and having his big man back - Harrison Brunicke.
- WHL Deadline recap. Who made the big moves? Any surprises? A busy week leads to a quiet final day.
- Trade deadline t...

The Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links! - Pre-Trade Deadline Edition.
We get you set up for what teams may... or may not do when the WHL Trade Deadline hits on Thursday, January 8th.

- Longtime Lethbridge Hurricanes voice Dustin Forbes joins us.  We get into it! The big dogs, the teams potentially looking for more, the teams that may sell.  If you're a WHL team with a dog in the fight, you'll want to take this conversation in.
- Fan Mail answers your questions
- Buying & Selling
- Brent Sutter, Gary Davidson co...

It's a big one this week!  The Blaze - for Rivershore Golf Links, Episode 14 is available now.
- WHL Commisioner Dan Near comes on to talk all things WHL. The new Prospects Game set for Vancouver in February, the new junior hockey landcape, the NHL-CHL Agreement and where that's headed and much more! 
- JP Hurlbert will head into the break as the WHL's leading scorer.  He joins us to talk about an upcoming Texas Christmas Break and thoughts on being left off the USA World Junior roster.
- Shaun Clouston to buy or sell, stand pat...

What a show this week for Rivershore Golf Links!
- Featured guest: The first Teddy Bear goal scorer in World history - Brad Lukowich.  How the goal nearly wasn't his. His takeaway from four seasons with the Blazers, being cut from the 1996 World Junior team, his love of music and how he ended up in Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's pool back in the day.  This is a must listen!
- Tommy Lafreniere commits to NCAA hockey.  He joins us to discuss the process and a potential timeline for the move.
- JP Hurlbert with the post-game cel...

The Blaze - Episode 12 for Rivershore Golf Links! Download and Play now for the latest on the Kamloops Blazers and around the Western Hockey League:

- Harrison Brunicke joins us from Pennsylvania.  The Blazer defenseman is likely going to be named to Canada's World Junior roster next week. We catch up with Harry about his two months in the NHL, the ups and downs and look ahead to the next couple of months.  Where is the next stop after World Juniors? Back to Pitt? Is he coming back to Kamloops? 
- Around the WHL and On the...

The Blaze - Episode 11 for Rivershore Golf Links taps into some great teams from the early 2010's.  Our featured guest this week is former three-year Blazer F Timmy Bozon! From playing on one of the top lines in Major Junior Hockey at the time to his battle with meningitis in 2014 that nearly claimed his life, to his favourite Kamloops memories.  The 31 year-old joins us from Geneva, Switzerland.

Also in this week's show:
- Jordan Keller updates his injury and what happened on the weekend.  He's out week-to-week as his WHL ironman streak comes to an end. 
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We are LOADED with WHL news this week! - Episode 10 for Rivershore Golf Links!

- Guy Flaming from The Pipeline Show is our featured guest.  We discuss the Kelowna/Swift Current trade and the injury to Peyton Kettles.  We dive into the Eastern Conference and what teams will be active around the WHL Trade Deadline.
- Tri-City Americans General Manager Bob Tory on all things WHL related
- A Harrison Brunicke update from Penguins GM Kyle Dubas as the plan gets clearer
- Buying & Selling.  Which WHL GM was front row at WWE's Monday Nig...

The Blaze - Episode 9 is LIVE - For Rivershore Golf Links!

- Featured guest: Former three year Blazer captain (2013-16) Matt Needham joins us. It's been nearly a decade since he wore Blazer colours, but Matt is back in the city and working as a Lawyer for MJB Law. We will catch up with him
- Rylan Gould is the first player to come back to the WHL from NCAA. I'll ask him why.
- Joaquin Geras is back in Kamloops with his gold medal from the U17 World Challenge. He'll join us.
...

Loaded show! Episode 8 for Rivershore Golf Links:

- Featured guest - former Blazer great who won two Memorial Cup titles (94-95), now the new General Manager of the Vancouver Giants Hnat Domenichelli.  WHL talk, Blazers talk & more.
- What's going on in Swift Current? We will look into that.
- Wenatchee GM Bliss Littler & Head Coach Don Nachbaur
- Buying & Selling
- We answer your questions in Fan Mail
- He was at Game Seven of the World Series. We check in with sponsor Fraser Neave (Wells Gray Tours) on a rollercoaster o...

Episode 7 is available now! Download & Play!

- Vit Zahejsky joins for a sit down interview for the first time following a devastating injury to start the season. We will talk emotions, timeline and what board game he's mastered with his billets.
- Featured guest - Spokane Chiefs Broadcaster Mike Boyle joins for a fun chat. Boyler is the man.  Try not to laugh listening to the veteran broadcaster of both hockey and baseball.
- The latest with Harrison Brunicke & the Penguins
- Fan Mail answers your questions
- Buying & Selling touches a nerve t...

The Blaze is back! Off the road and back into the studio for Episode 6 - presented by Rivershore Golf Links.

Our featured guest, is Kamloops Blazers legend Mark Recchi.  Recchs is back in town and was checking out Blazer practice this week.  We'll catch up with him and talk all things junior hockey & Blazers.

Also this week:
- Newcomers D Kayd Ruedig & D Carson Olsen. They both talk about their arrivals to Kamloops
- Shaun Clouston discusses the need to make a pair of moves and where the two new defensemen slot in. Duration: 01:10:40

From the road! - Episode 5 for Rivershore Golf Links!

- Emmitt Finnie joins us from Detroit!
- Harrison Brunicke update from Pittsburgh reporter Taylor Haase
- New Blazers Athletic Therapist Taylor Cochrane
- More with Assistant Coach Steve Marr & Moose Jaw Warriors Broadcaster James Gallo
- Fan Mail & Buying and Selling
- We salute some folks who have helped out on the road trip

It's all ready for your download and plays.  Episode 5 is jam packed from the middle of the prairies as the Blazers wrap up six games in n...

It's all happening! - For Rivershore Golf Links
- A great featued guest - It's Scottie Upshall jumping on the pod fresh from a Missin' Curfew recording.  The former Blazer legend has stories from his time as a Blazer - he'll share them. Finally, The Blaze gets Scottie!
- Blazer grads all over the NHL ice this week.  Brunicke, Minten, Finnie. We will take a peak!
- Coaches Corner with Assitant Coach Steve Marr
- Sponsors Corner with Wells Gray Tours VP Fraser Neave
- Buying & Selling
- Fan Mail
- Much mo...

A loaded show for Rivershore Golf Links - our title sponsor.

- Regan Bartel - WHL broadcast veteran stops by for a lengthy chat on.... everything. We'll talk about his summer, another year calling games and his impressions of Penticton as the first visitor broadcaster to call a WHL game from there.
- Logan Edmonstone & JP Hurlbert claim WHL Awards after a two win weekend.
- Update on Vit Zahejsky's injury after a scary incident Saturday.
- Buying & Selling gets heated!
- Fan Mail answers your questions
- Sponsors Corner - longtime...

Episode 2 - For Rivershore Golf Links - is loaded up to get you set for another weekend of Blazers Hockey!
- Featured guest: Three-year Blazer Captain Ajay Baines (1995-99) stops by for a trip down memory lane
- JP Hurlbert introduced himself to the Sandman Centre faithful, we'll get how it went down from his perspective.
- Welcome back Tommy Lafreniere! He's back from Oilers camp with renewed confidence. He's our guest.
- Assistant Coach Steve Marr jumps on for Coaches Corner after a special night for him personally.
- Owen Cooper - the...

The Blaze is back! Presented by Rivershore Golf Links.
It's our season kick-off episode as the Blazers begin the 2025-26 season in the WHL!
The show includes:
- New Blazers Josh Evaschesen & Cooper Moore
- Tommy Lafreniere from Oilers Training Camp
- Blazers owner Tom Gaglardi on his season outlook / NCAA changes
- Kelowna Rockets Assistant Coach Don Hay
- Fan Mail
- Buying & Selling Division Predictions
- Rivershore GM Kevin Oates & more.

It's 92 minutes of Blazers and WHL content to begin the new season.

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Here we go....we are back.
Some BIG news this week has put us back in the recording studio for an early pre-season edition of The Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links.
JP Hurlbert IS a Kamloops Blazer.  The signing of the top US-prospect was made official this week ahead of training camp which opens Thursday at the Sandman Centre.  Here's a rundown of the show as we prepare for a new season:

- Shaun Clouston - JP Hurlbert reaction & training camp preview
- JP Hurlbert - We hear it right from him.  Why Kam...

Hey the Blazers had all their young prospects in town this past weekend for Spring Development Camp.  28 players made up of the 2009 & 2010 born drafts (heading into their 15 & 16 year old seasons this fall). 

We will get the recap from Head Coach / GM Shaun Clouston on who stood out and what lies ahead for training camp in the fall.  Hear from 16 year-olds D Joaquin Geras, D Madden Tymchak & D Liam Kilfoil.  

Don Hay weighs in on his coaching future after parting ways with the Blazers after three seasons with the club.  What's next?

We will have...

The Blaze returns from a few weeks vacation to recap the Kamloops Blazers busy week.  
- WHL Prospects Draft recap.  Dir. of Player Personnel Aaron Keller breaks it down - 12 new prospects added to the mix.
- 1st round picks D Matteo Ferreira and F Teagen Bouchard join us. Two blue-chippers for the future.
- Kamloops hockey product Cohen Baker taken in the 1st round by Prince George
- All the way from Sweden, Blazer alum G Dylan Garand ahead of the World Hockey Championships.  It's him, Jordan Binnington and Marc-Andre Fleury set to take on...

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Blazer hockey Royalty joins us as Greg Hawgood is our featured guest.  2nd all-time in points in Blazers/Jr. Oiler franchise history. An 18 year pro career with nearly 500 NHL games.  Now, scouting for the Detroit Red Wings.  We go deep with Greg on his time as a Blazer, representing Canada in the infamous World Junior "Piestany Punch-Up" & much more.  It's all on the eve of his Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame induction.  

Plus:
- WHL Playoff update as round one gets good. Is it p...

Episode 25 for Rivershore Golf Links!

We go deep with Blazers Head Coach / GM Shaun Clouston on the season that was and a look ahead to next year.  What didn't go as planned? How does the team find a way into the playoff next year? We work into OT with the veteran coach and manager.  We have the answers to your end of the season questions.

Also:
- F Tommy Lafreniere capped a strong rookie season and now looks ahead to the NHL Draft.
- D Matteo Koci has a plan next season, but it...

The Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links.  Episode 24!

- Emmitt Finnie & Dylan Ernst come by to the studio for a sit down chat on their careers as Blazers. Their favourite teammates and times in Kamloops.  Both players are moving on after this season as they head into the final weekend.  Don't miss that conversation.
- We break down the team from management to the forwards. What were the main factors in missing the playoffs?
- Buying & Selling and the "ICBC incident"
- Fan Mail - we get to all your questions and comments from the...

The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends hits you with Episode 23!  It's opening day at Rivershore Golf Links. A new golf season has begun and title sponsor GM Kevin Oates pops by to tell us more.  Let's go!

- Featured guest - Former Blazer both as a player and coach Mike Needham. Now a big part of the OHA program in Penticton. We talk to Needer about his time here, his biggest memory, his son Matthew playing five seasons here and all the Penticton to the WHL talk. He's on the front lines with boots on the gr...

Bombshell! 
Logan Stankoven is featured in Episode 22 of The Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links. 
We catch up with Logan moments after getting word from the Dallas Stars that he was on his way to Carolina.  His reaction, his surprise and what he hopes to do with the Hurricanes.  

- Fraser Minten on the move from Toronto to Boston. It's been a wild Friday.
- Lots of Blazer news.  Another injury, this time to D Ryan Michael that will see his regular season come to an end.  Hear his thoughts.  
- Playoff push! Big win...

The Blaze is pounds out Episode 21 for Rivershore Golf Links! - Stay tuned, opening day TBA.

- Featured guest, former Blazer (1995-97) now real estate tycoon Blair Rota joins us. Fresh off a trip to Boston to watch Canada win the Four Nations, Blair gives us a recap of the scene.  Lots to talk about including the $60M hoax.  He'll tell the story.
- D Sam Borschowa joins us to update his situation after a puck to the face on BC Family Day.  
- The latest on the team and a big stretch ahead as the...

A big episode this week for Rivershore Golf Links!

- Featured guest: TSN's Ryan Rishaug. A Kamloops Blazer alumni and a former news reporter at Radio NL.  Don't miss this conversation. We go deep into this background and his outstanding work covering the Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash for the network.  
- D Sam Borschowa update after taking a shot to the face Tuesday in the 2nd period.  
- Latest on the Blazers as they hit the road for Alberta this weekend. Logan Edmonstone numbers back his strong play.
- WHL Expansion to Penticton? I spo...

The Blaze is BACK! Episode 19 for Rivershore Golf Links
- The latest on the team with a recent injury funk + big weekend ahead!
- WHL expansion talk?  It's heating up big time.
- Special guest - longtime Blazers PA Announcer and "Anchorman" Bill O'Donovan
- Buying & Selling discusses the political firestorm around Canada and the "51st State" & Kamloops bike lanes are in big trouble it seems
- Fan Mail is jammed... we get to all of your questions around the team and the WHL

It's all in Episode 19 for Rivershore Golf Links! Duration: 01:14:49

Episode 18 - for Rivershore Golf Links brings you the latest around the Blazers & the WHL!
In this episode:

- Concern in the crease. G Dylan Ernst goes down with injury.  What's his status?
- NHL Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr gives his unfiltered opinion on Blazer NHL prospects Nathan Behm (31) and Tommy Lafreniere (86).  
- Featured guest - two time Memorial Cup Champion D Jason Holland checks in from Edmonton. After a long pro career, Holland is working in real estate and is relishing his new role as hockey dad/coach.  Hear from him.
...

The Blaze - Episode 17 is out! For our title sponsor Rivershore Golf Links:

- Featured guest... former Blazer captain Collin Shirley (2013-17). He's now 28 and living in Winnipeg with his wife fresh off a pro hockey career overseas.  We catch-up with Shirls about his time in Kamloops, married life and still staying connected with the game.
- The state of the team. Coming off three straight losses, could the Blazers be in store for some much needed good news?
- Prospect Profile - D Madden Tymchak (3rd round, 46th overall 2024) is with the team and j...

The Blaze - Episode 16 for Rivershore Golf Links!

- Featured guest JC Lipon!  The former Blazer (2009-2013) checks in from Germany for a catch-up. We discuss it all... life changing "Liptober", his stint in the NHL and being a new dad overseas.  The 11th year pro is enjoying the pro-hockey lifestyle.
- Another Blazer staffer has an International Gold Medal. Tyler Roth is back from Finland after a stint with Canada's U-18 Women's team. More with him.
- Logan Stankoven breaks out in Toronto.  A big game to break a slump and kickstart him in the...

Here we go.... Episode 15 for Rivershore Golf Links recaps the WHL Trade Deadline and the Blazers moves. 
- Blazers GM/Coach Shaun Clouston breaks down the two moves and why they didn't look to do more on the final day
- New Blazer Beau Courtney talks to us about the trade and the type of player he is
- D Matteo Koci is back with his Czechia bronze medal from the IIHF World Juniors.  He talks about a 2nd bronze medal and beating Canada in a wild QF game in Ottawa
- Prospect D Joaquin Ge...

A great guest headlines this week show - former Blazer Captain Zane Franklin jumps on from Vienna, Austria!
Frankie is carving out a nice pro career after two seasons in Kamloops (2018-2020).  He recalls his favourite hockey moment to date (hint: five years ago this month).  He talks about his different pro stops and playing under Mike Babcock for a season at the University of Saskatchewan. Don't miss it.

It's all happening... and it could be just the start.
Get the latest on the Kamloops Blazers and the WHL as we see big moves ahead of...

Episode 13 for Rivershore Golf Links! - It's our final episode of 2024 as the show breaks for the WHL Holidays.

We have a five-star guest in WHL circles this week.  Calgary Hitmen broadcaster Brad Curle joins us to talk about his journey, his philosophies calling games and of course... previews the Blazers Central Division road swing this weekend. Don't miss a chat with the WHL broadcast veteran.

We are getting down to the final games of the 1st half. We will have the latest WHL trade talk. Who's in, who's out? We have a lot to d...

It's Episode 12 - for Rivershore Golf Links. It's loaded this week into 74 minutes of action.  Show topics:

- Peter Anholt pulls the trigger on a blockbuster in Lethbridge. We hear from him.
- Dan De Palma is off to Ottawa as Canada's World Junior Goaltending Consultant. Great chat with Dan.
- WHL Trade market starting to soften? We have the latest on what we're hearing from buyers.
- Buying & Selling looks at the Bill Sarai debacle with Kamloops City Council among other topics.
- Fan Mail asks the tough questions that will need t...

The Blaze - Episode 11 for Rivershore Golf Links is LIVE!
- Full Memorial Cup heading to Kelowna reaction.  Regan Bartel jumps on to give his take on why Kelowna was chosen to host.  Where do we think it should go in 2029?  
- Spokane GM Matt Bardsley talks about their MC bid after falling short in 2026
- **Trade Talk** - PG Cougars GM Mark Lamb give us his take of what they may - or may not - be in the market for
- Full Fan Mail segment on questions about the Memorial Cup, Blazers, WHL tra...

The Blaze - for Rivershore Golf Links hits episode 10 on the season!

Featured guest Casey Bryant - voice of the Everett Silvertips, helps preview Saturday's first meeting of the season between the Blazers and Silvertips. He tells his story and throws some laughs our way. Don't miss it.

- Lots going on around the WHL, as we profile some of the recent moves. Who might be buying and selling this year?  
- More NCAA / BCHL talk with the recent changes
- Fan Mail answers your weekly questions around the WHL and about the B...

The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends for Rivershore Golf Links!

Episode 9 is a BIG one! Our featured guest is Tom Gaglardi. The Blazers majority owner talks Logan Stankoven, the Blazers start to the season and what the future might look like with the NCAA now allowing CHL players in.  Lots to discuss.

After missing the first 20 games of the season, import F Vit Zahejsky is set to make his Blazer debut. We will get him on the show.  Let's beat the drum for Emmitt Finnie! With his start to the season, can Emmitt parlay th...

The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends has A LOT to discuss this week.  Big changes coming for NCAA eligibility and what that all means for WHL and CHL players starting next season.  We will talk about what we know and the speculation side of things in "Around the WHL."

Our featured guest is CHL Super Fan Kevin Jordan - who just completed his final leg of WHL rinks to complete all 60 across the CHL in which he's seen a game in.  He'll talk about his journey to see them all, and how he pulled it off.
...

The Blaze is back with Episode 7 for Rivershore Golf Links!

A great guest this week - fan favourite Jermaine Loewen joins us from Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Now in his 6th year of pro, Jermaine is a dad and is balancing hockey and life.  We'll recap the good times here, and talk about the challenges as well. Don't miss a catch up with the J-Train on this week's episode!

The Blazers went on a recent four game winning streak - their longest since the 2022-23 season.  They get set for another busy stretch. We'll look back and loo...

A full load this week!
- Voice of the MJ Warriors James Gallo pops by in studio to discuss their championship run/summer & this year's edition.
- Sponsor's Corner - Thompson Valley Charters Roger Nadeau is our guest
- Blazers rolling into the weekend with three straight wins, we discuss their recent run
- Fan Mail is jammed this week with lots of great questions & comments
- Plus lots more including our Prospect Profile where a young goaltender is making waves in more ways than one.

Download & Listen - for Rivershore Golf...

The Blaze - for Rivershore Golf Links - Episode 5!

- Former Blazer Caedan Bankier is our guest. He's on the cusp of breaking into the NHL full-time and joins us from the Denver airport in-between flights with the AHL's Iowa Wild.  He's a good one, and he'll join us as our featured guest.
- Blazers OT dramatics in Portland Thursday night.  We'll take a look at what happened and hear from OT hero Tommy Lafreniere & Asst. Coach Chris Murray
- Longtime WHL General Manager Bob Tory stops by. We ask him about a potential 2026 Memorial Cu...

It's busy around here as the Blazers continue five in-a-row on the road.  We bring the latest news in Episode 4 for Rivershore Golf Links.  Episode includes:
- Harrison Brunicke is back! He tells us about an awesome experience with the Penguins
- Special guest at practice this week - G Dylan Ferguson. Fergie has had an adventure since graduating from the Blazers five years ago.  We'll get you caught up with the fan favourite.
- CHL - NCAA talk. What does it mean? What changes could we see? Who wins, who loses. 
- We take some...

Season 3 - Episode 3 for Rivershore Golf Links!
- Lots to discuss this week including our featured guest - Regan Bartel.  The Voice of the Kelowna Rockets gives his early season evaluations.  It's always fun when he stops by the podcast.
- New Blazer F John Szabo is featured, we'll introduce you to him
- Nathan Behm is the WHL Player of the Week and might be the most interesting prospect in the NHL Draft
- News from around the WHL, we will check our predictions in Buying & Selling
- Fan Mail answers your questions! Duration: 00:54:51

Season 3 - Episode 3 for Rivershore Golf Links!
- Lots to discuss this week including our featured guest - Regan Bartel.  The Voice of the Kelowna Rockets gives his early season evaluations.  It's always fun when he stops by the podcast.
- New Blazer F John Szabo is featured, we'll introduce you to him
- Nathan Behm is the WHL Player of the Week and might be the most interesting prospect in the NHL Draft
- News from around the WHL, we will check our predictions in Buying & Selling
- Fan Mail answers your questions! Duration: 00:54:19

It's been quite the week on the local airwaves.  We address the Radio NL changes off the top and what it means for Blazer Hockey and local sports coverage in Kamloops right off the top.

- We introduce you to new Equipment Manager Tyler Roth
- Blazers excelling at NHL camps in pre-season action
- WHL Commissioner Dan Near discusses speculation about changes to NCAA player eligibility rules
- We Buy, We Sell on some of the topics around the team and the WHL
- Fan Mail takes your questions
- Ed L...

We are back!  Season 3 kicks off for Rivershore Golf Links.
In this episode:
- Blazer season preview, still carrying several players heading into home opener
- Don Hay discusses his defense and breaks down the position player-by-player
- Predictions! Division winners, who misses the playoffs?
- Rivershore GM Kevin Oates pops on 
- Fan Mail gets the gang back together for some questions & comments
- New features! Around the WHL and Pro Player Profile

It's great to be back, download & play Episode 1!

We put a wrap on the season for Rivershore Golf Links with a WHL Prospects Draft Recap!  The picks, the trades, the new Blazers & more:

- Director of Player Personnel Aaron Keller on the 11 selections in the WHL Prospects Draft & two more in the US Priority
- Shaun Clouston on the trade involving Jesse Sanche and an overall view of Draft Day
- 1st round selection Asher Gingras out of Manitoba joins us
- New Blazer D Nico Tsakumis after being acquired from Everett
- Dan De Palma recounts the U-18 Gold medal c...

Episode 29 is for Rivershore Golf Links!  

Our guests are in Finland this week - Defenseman Harrison Brunicke got the call from Hockey Canada for the U-18 IIHF World Championships.  We talk recovery from injury, Finnish quirks, NHL Draft and hard interview questions from NHL teams.  Also, Dan De Palma stops by after being named Canada's Goaltending Coach for the event.   

Fan Mail takes your questions.  Buying & Selling takes a look at Kamloops Civic Politics and the mess it appears to be in right now.  

Episode 28! - Rivershore Golf Links.

Special featured guest this week is former Blazer turned Director of Player Personnel Aaron Keller.  The staff has draft picks to use coming up in the WHL Prospects Draft in less than a month.  He talks about his first year on the job and what it's like to be a Blazer parent. Lots to take in with Kels in this episode!

Landon Dupont gets Exceptional Status from Hockey Canada.  We'll take a closer look at that. Does this mean he's a slam dunk for Everett as well? 

What's bein...

Season wrap up show!  A deep dive with Blazers Head Coach & GM Shaun Clouston highlights this week's episode for Rivershore Golf Links!  
- Clouston on this past season, where this team is going and how assets will help this team moving forward
- Stankoven and his fans take over Vancouver Thursday night
- Harrison Brunicke's season might not be done.  He could be joining Canada's U-18 team in Finland
- Emmitt Finnie signs an NHL deal with Detroit!
- Pats GM Alan Millar goes off! His take on an 11-1 loss and why he thi...

The Blaze - Presented by Rivershore Golf Links - Episode 26!
- Our featured guest this week is four year Blazer and graduating 20 year-old Logan Bairos. Logan tells us what he's learned in his time, what legacy he hopes to leave and what his future plans might look like. Don't miss our chat with the WHL veteran of over 200 games who's seen it all in his time here.
- D Ryan Michael is set to undergo hip surgery this week and will miss the final weekend of the season.  We will talk to him and get his timeline f...

The long farewell. 
It's Episode 25 of The Blazer for Rivershore Golf Links.  **Opening Day at Rivershore is Saturday, March 16th**
- After 29 seasons in the WHL, longtime Trainer/Athletic Therapist Colin "Toledo" Robinson is moving on from the WHL for a job in Kamloops at Interior Health.  We take a deep dive, and a longer than usual 45 minute trip down memory lane from his time in Kamloops, Vancouver and where it started - Swift Current.  Colin's emotional conversation recaps his places, his teams, the players, the coaches & staff from over the years.  Don't miss it!
- Power...

The Blaze - Episode 24! For Rivershore Golf Links

Former Blazer G Dylan Garand pops by as a featured guest from Hartford, CT.  He talks life in pro, waiting for his chance to make the jump to the NHL, his Blazer days and his second love - golf.  Don't miss our catch-up.

Stankomania continues into another week and the most popular hockey podcast has taken notice. We'll take a look into the lastes.

New WHL Commissioner Dan Near stopped by our broadcast booth Wednesday. We'll bring you some of the highlights from our conversation. Duration: 00:56:19

It’s Stankamania around here! Episode 23 for Rivershore Golf Links!
- Dallas Stars Radio Analyst Bruce Levine stops by to update us on the situation from ground zero in Dallas. He’s got the fever, and the only cure is more Stankoven!
- Update on Harrison Brunicke
- Young guns looking good, some Tommy Lafreniere chatter. 
- Extended Fan Mail 

Episode 23 is LIVE!

The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends features a special guest this week.  Blazers Assistant General Manager Tim O'Donovan pops by to talk about the season and his climb from team volunteer 20 years ago to the Assistant GM role.  Don't miss the story of our first time guests.  

During the recording we learn of the eight game suspension handed down to Victoria Royals F Alex Edwards.  We react to the news and get the feedback from an NHL Scout on the hit.  

Fan Mail goes deep into the operations of the hockey club this week as we...

The Blaze - Episode 21 - For Rivershore Golf Links!
Big guest this week. Logan Stankoven joins us from down in Texas. The former four-year Blazer hometown product is leading the AHL in scoring as he patiently waits for his shot in the NHL.  He talks life in pro, future plans and the big differences from living a junior hockey lifestyle to being a pro.  Fresh off an AHL All-Star game appearance, Logan pops on the podcast.

Sponsors Corner has Dani Pears jump on from Brys Automotive & Customs.  In Buying & Selling we share our take on the Mor...

The Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links Episode 20 is now available!

Former Blazer (2000-04) Jared Aulin pops by from his home in Kelowna.  After a long pro career both in North America and Europe, the 41 year-old is now giving back to the game as a coach focusing on skill development. A lot to talk about with Aulin as we talk hockey, his time as  Blazer, life in Europe, family and what's next.  Don't miss a catch-up with Mr. Worldwide, Jared Aulin.

On The Move gives us a counterpoint to our trade deadline winners & losers from a W...

The Blaze - Episode 19 for Rivershore Golf Links!
It's our "Let Zelly Cook" Episode as we track down former Blazer Olen Zellweger fresh off a stint with the Anaheim Ducks.  He jumps on to talk about his long awaited NHL debut and the moment.  He talks about what it'll take to be a full time NHL defenseman and discusses our #LetZellyCook campaign.  Don't miss it.

The Blazers are rolling into a new weekend with their best stretch of hockey this season. Reaction from leaders Logan Bairos and Ashton Ferster.  We discuss the end-of-the-game shenanigans with Kelowna foll...

Episode 18 hits for Rivershore Golf Links!  
We have a few things to discuss,  #LetZellyCook is a big topic this week as former Blazer Olen Zellweger finally makes his NHL debut with Anaheim Ducks.  What took so long? We dive into that and give our take.  Which Blazer from last year's Memorial Cup hosting team is next to crack the NHL?  Also, the Blazers have won two of their last three as they wrap up six straight road games while opening up a home-and-home weekend set against the Kelowna Rockets. 

A great guest this week - checking in fro...

The Blaze - Episode 17 is presented by Rivershore Golf Links.  We have a great guest this week!

Three-time Memorial Cup Champion with the Blazers now Arizona Coyotes TV broadcaster Tyson Nash stops by in the middle of the Coyotes Western Canadian swing.  We talk Connor Ingram's remarkable season, his time in Kamloops, life on the road and at home. We also delve into his controversial comments which had him in the centre of the hockey world last year.  Don't miss former Blazer Tyson Nash.

The latest Blazer news, Fan Mail, Buying and Selling and We Sta...

Episode 16 in LIVE! For Rivershore Golf Links.
A lot has happened since we last spoke.  Three major moves before the Trade Deadline has seen this team take a major transformation for the rest of the season.  The Blazers moving out veterans while capitalizing on the trade market value - stocking their draft boards for years to come.  We will have full reaction from the week that was.

Hear from Blazers GM Shaun Clouston on the moves, what's next and the plan.  Hear from traded out players Shea Van Olm and Connor Levis on a bittersweet moment for...

What a day!
The deals speculated to be happening.... happened.  Connor Geekie and Matt Savoie are off to Swift Current and Moose Jaw for 14 pieces going back to Wenatchee.  We break down the trades with the key stakeholders.   Wenatchee GM Bliss Littler says it's deals they had to make. Warriors GM Matt Savoie calls it a "a great day for the franchise."  Hear the thoughts of both.

On the Move breaks down the deals so far and has some fun with a classic morning radio bit going back to the 2011 deadline.  We bring back a golden oldie...

Episode 14!  Rivershore Golf Links.

Voice of the Saskatoon Blades Les Lazaruk stops by for a lengthy WHL Trade Deadline conversation. We will share what we're hearing and make some predictions.  We touch on over half the WHL and what their plans could include. Don't miss it!

Our regular features return with an extended Fan Mail and Buying & Selling.  Download, play and tell your friends.  Your source for Blazer and WHL news - The Blaze. 

Episode 13 - On the road for the final edition of the first half for Rivershore Golf Links.  We record from our palitial road studio in Moose Jaw, SK.  We have lots to get into:

- Lack of success on the road trip
- WHL Trade Talk, is a big deal signed off on?
- Blazers have some volleyball fun with a Grade 8 class in Saskatoon
- Extended Fan Mail and Buying & Selling
- Kyrel Sopotyk stops by!  He was in Saskatoon cheering the guys on and we get an update on his life and...

It's time to go prairie road trippin'!

Episode 12 - for Rivershore Golf Links is a loaded show as the Blazers begin an eastern swing of five games over the next eight nights through Saskatchewan and Brandon, MB.

Found Money! What a deal for the Blazers this week trading the rights to 2004 D Tyson Jugnauth to the Portland Winterhawks for a treasure trove of draft picks.  We will tell you how this all came to be and how the Blazers basically won the draft pick lottery by taking a flyer on Jugnauth in the Prospects Draft. Duration: 00:57:55

It's Episode 11 and we have a good one! Thanks to our title sponsor Rivershore Golf Links.
Featured guest and friend of the show James Gallo - the Voice of the Moose Jaw Warriors stops by to preview the East Division the Blazers embark on next week.  It's much more than that - we talk bus snacks, favourite stops, what to do in Prince Albert and a healthy dose of trade deadline talk of what could happen. Don't miss it.

We hear from G Jesse Sanche and newly minted Blazer F Kai Matthew.  We have a full ma...

The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends for Rivershore Golf Links.  

Great guest this week! Former WHL Official Chris Crich - the winner of the last two WHL Official of the Year award.  He looks back on his time in the league, Memorial Cup send off, how the Sandman Centre was a special place, the tiebreaker game he reffed in 2019 Blazers vs Kelowna, managing a game, and his favourite characters on the ice.  Some good stuff from Cricher.

All sorts of trade speculation is running around the WHL and the Blazers seem to be in the...

The Blaze - Episode 9, season 2 - for Rivershore Golf Links breaks down who's going to be buyers at this year's WHL trade deadline.  Who's in? Who's out?  We are seven weeks away from WHL Deadline Day.  We'll take a look at that and predict who will be making the moves.

Our special guest this week is former Blazer d-men Micki Dupont.  After a 19 year pro career, Micki is back in Calgary coaching at Edge Hockey Academy.  His son Landon is thought to be the consensus #1 pick for the upcoming 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. Like Micki, he's a right shot...

Episode 8 - for Rivershore Golf Links, features special guest Connor Zary.  

The former Blazer (2017-2021) joins us to talk about finally breaking into the NHL with the Calgary Flames.  What he used as motiviation to finally get there, scoring in his debut and what's next.  Zary was part of several great moments with the Blazers.  He will talk about his time here, the crazy tiebreaker game against Kelowna and what he thought about the 2019-20 Blazers who were poised for a long playoff run before Covid-19 hit.  Don't miss the conversation.

Episode 8 takes a look at wh...

Great show this week! The Blaze - for Rivershore Golf Links, sits down with the man of the hour for the Toronto Maple Leafs Fraser Minten.  How did he hear the news? What was NHL life like for a month?  Fraser takes us behind the scenes after being re-assigned by the Maple Leafs back to the Blazers. The newly named captain of the Blazers sits down in studio with us.

The Blazers also added a defenseman - 18 year-old Sam Borschowa from the Moose Jaw Warriors.  He'll likely make his debut this weekend wearing #27.  He will jump on with...

The Blaze - presented by Rivershore Golf Links - takes a deep dive into the mental aspect of the game and the Blazers this week.  

Their Mental Performance Coach Bob Wilkie is our guest.  He has quite the story and background in the game.  He'll get into the 1986 Broncos Bus Crash - which has shaped him into the person he is today.  He talks about his work with the Blazers and what they focus on.  

 We will take a closer look at D Harrison Brunicke with NHL Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr. Harrison was assign...

The Blaze - presented by Rivershore Golf Links - has the latest on the Blazer season and an in-depth look into the team.

-Our featured guest this week is graduated 20 year-old Daylan Kuefler.  After getting off-season shoulder surgery, Kuefler continues his recovery process in Bridgeport in the AHL.  Kuefler recalls his rise from a 10th round WHL bantam pick in 2017 to signing an NHL contract.  How his personality helps him navigate new situations like pro hockey. Don't miss it.

-We have another edition of "Minten Watch 2023" and find out about his Halloween costume with the Lea...

The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends is presented by Rivershore Golf Links. Lots packed into the show this week:

The Blazers are down to two goaltenders after the reassignment of Matthew Kieper after failing to find a trade partner.  We will have a breakdown of that move and look at the goaltending situation moving forward with Dylan Ernst & Jesse Sanche.

It's Minten Mania in Toronto.  Parents Chantel & Trevor pop on the podcast for an extended chat on what the last week and last few years following Fraser has been like.  Now with another Minten in...

The Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links - Episode 3!   We are officially on Fraser Minten watch with the Maple Leafs making noise like they might keep him for the NHL season - rather than return him to Junior.  We will watch how this all plays out have our take on the situation.  We will lead off with that. What happens next?

The Wenatchee Wild come to Kamloops for the 1st time on Sunday.  Their radio voice is Austin Draude.  He will give us the lay of the land on the team and the new WHL City.   

Pros...

The Blaze - Presented by Rivershore Golf Links - is back with a loaded show.
Blazers Majority Owner/Dallas Stars Owner Tom Gaglardi stops by to do a state of the union.  His thoughts on the Memorial Cup, this year's Blazers roster, Logan Stankoven as a potential opening night Dallas Star and if the Blazers will see F Matthew Seminoff back for his 20 year-old season. Lots of topics covered in our annual segment with Gaglardi.

Seattle Seahawks radio voice Steve Raible talks some "home team broadcaster" radio and how he approaches calling games for an organization h...

The Blaze is Back! - It's season two with a new title sponsor - Rivershore Golf Links.  We preview the season ahead and take a look at the roster and breakdown expectations in an extended interview with Head Coach / GM Shaun Clouston.  We go in-depth and talk about his summer, the plan to push and develop a younger roster, and the plan to recoup draft picks moving forward.  

We have our regular features like On The Move, Buying & Selling and Fan Mail.  A new feature this year is Prospect Corner, where we feature an up-and-coming future Blazer pros...

It's the Season one finale! Our wrap up episode talking all things Memorial Cup and the season that was.  Jon shares his personal highlights from the season, and the tournament in Kamloops.  Hear from Shaun Clouston on what's next and his thoughts on the event.  

Some fun was had with Patrick Roy this past week.  The Quebec Remparts Head Coach had some back & forths with Jon during the media scrums.  We will take you back to those.  

Jermaine Loewen pops by to get some accolades and more.

FANMAIL!  Nearly 25 minutes of answering your season...

It's our Memorial Cup Preview Podcast! - For Warner Rentals

We will learn more about the teams coming to Kamloops - namely the Peterborough Petes and the Quebec Remparts.  We will take you back to the opening Coaches Conference Wednesday night and preview the first two games of the tournament. Patrick Roy, Rob Wilson and Matt O'Dette talk about their first opponent. 

This will be Blazers Associate Coach Don Hay's 8th(!) Memorial Cup.  It's incredible.  He'll be our guest to discuss what's all changed from 1986 - his first Memorial Cup 37 years ago.

Also, an e...

Loaded show this week for Warner Rentals. 

We recap the Western Conference Championship series with Seattle and my take on where it may have been won and lost.  Dylan Sydor gives his thoughts after he left it all out there in game six. 

Have you heard of JP Hurlbert? The character 2008-born Texan was the Blazers 1st round pick in the US Priority Draft this week. He's regarded as one of the top 2008 born players in North America.  He can score - 112 goals this year in Dallas.  Don't miss our chat with the personable JP.  
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We record and post on a playoff gameday ahead of game four - Blazers & Thunderbirds from the Sandman Centre.  We have the latest in this series and around the team coming off a big game three win on home ice.  Get up-to-speed ahead of tonight's face-off

We check in on the OHL Playoffs with London Knights broadcaster Mike Stubbs.  Four teams left... the Knights and Sarnia tied 2-2 in the series with a massive goaltending storyline.  Mike also tells us more about the Peterborough / North Bay series as the road to Kamloops for the 2023 Memorial Cup continues.
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The WHL's Conference Finals are here... it's the Kamloops Blazers and the Seattle Thunderbirds in the West left standing just like everyone thought.  We'll preview the series ahead and look back on a second round sweep of the Portland Winterhawks.

Our featured guest this week is former Blazer/Junior Oiler goaltender turned NHL Colour Commentator Daryl "Razor" Reaugh. The entertaining, award winning broadcaster talks about his love for the Blazers. He says Stanko-mania is at a feverish level in Dallas on the anticipated arrival of Logan Stankoven.  Don't miss this catch-up!

We look back on ou...

The Blaze - Episode 30 is LIVE!

Our weekly podcast presented by Warner Rentals updates the 2nd round series after three games with the Portland Winterhawks.  Get the latest from Portland ahead of Game Four from the VMC

We roll the clock back to 1994 in the Audio Vault in the 94 Memorial Cup in Laval. Also, we check in with Christopher Ladowski with Hydra Power Wash.

We take our weekly look around the CHL Playoffs and see how our WHL Playoff predictions are playing out in round two.  An extended Fan Mail also highlights the sh...

The Blaze - For Warner Rentals, gets you prepped for the Blazers and Portland Winterhawks in round two of the WHL Playoffs.   

Blazers Associate Coach Don Hay has coached on both sides including back in the 90's where the two teams played some heated series against eachother.   He previews the series and talks about some of the old battles.

Portland broadcaster Nick Marek pops by to talk about his time with the team and gives his thoughts on the upcoming series.  We will get his take on a Portland season that had some highs and some...

It's our Playoff Edition of the The Blaze - For Warner Rentals - from the road in Langley.  The Blazers in the midst of a 1st round series with the Vancouver Giants.  We'll update the series game-by-game and look ahead to game four.

Fraser Minten is our guest. He's always an engaging player to talk to.  He talks about getting back into the lineup, his interests outside of hockey and the latest trend taking over the team.  The Maple Leafs prospect will join us at the 18:30 mark.

We will take a look at the other seri...

The Blaze - For Warner Rentals, features our first playoff edition of the podcast.  Get set-up for the Blazers 1st round playoff series against the Vancouver Giants.

Hear from Blazers F Ryan Hofer on the series ahead. Also Matt Seminoff discusses his new NHL Entry Level Contract with the Dallas Stars - the 5th Blazer to sign an NHL deal this season.  

Our featured guest is Steve Ewen of the Vancouver Province. He'll break down the series from the Lower Mainland and shed more light on the Giants including last year's 1st round playoff upset of...

The Blaze - Presented by Warner Rentals is back after another crazy four game week filled with wild endings and wild rides. 
Our special guest this week is the NHL's man of the hour G Dylan Ferguson. In his first ever NHL start, Fergie kicked out 48 in a 2-1 win in Pittsburgh.  The Ottawa Senators goaltender going nearly five years between NHL appearances.  He'll take us back to that special night Monday and tell us about his journey so far in pro hockey. Don't miss it.

Playoff predictions in round one, plus a quick preview of the...

The Blaze - Presented by Warner Rentals - the madness continues into Episode 25.  Matthew Seminoff nearly sets a team record after an explosive eight-point game against Victoria - part of a perfect 3-for-3 week. We will recap it all.

We wind the clock back to 1994 and the Blazers second Memorial Cup title.  Goaltender Steve Passmore is our featured guest.  Passy will recall stories like they happened last weekend on the road to Laval.  The rivalries burn deep, as Passmore takes us back to that era of Blazer hockey.

We play a new game "I'm not goin...

Everything is happening! A load show for Warner Rentals:

- Four games; four wins and a statement win in Seattle Tuesday
- Crazy (drunk) fan on the road jumps onto the broadcast in overtime
- Regan Bartel explains his angle after a Blazer fan salute in Kelowna Friday night that caught his attention
- Logan Stankoven Bobblehead night and an injury update
- Sponsors Corner - Kevin Oates - GM of Rivershore Golf Links stop by. When is opening day?
- Buying & Selling and FanMail!

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The Blaze - Presented by Warner Rentals presents a loaded show this week.

We will recap the six-day Central road swing game-by-game after the Blazers took 10/12 points going 5-1. Memorial Cup details have started to be announced.  Blazers President Norm Daley fills us in on some Alumni coming, a couple top names in the women's game on their way, musical entertainment and other ticket packages soon becoming available for the Cup now just 84 days away.

Blazers F Ryan Hofer joins us after signing his NHL ELC with the Washington Capitals. A long road for him a...

The Blaze - Presented by Warner Rentals gets you up-to-date on the Blazers Central Division road swing and a season high winning streak as they get closer to clinching a 4th straight BC Division Title.

Former Blazer Drew Englot shares his thoughts on the trade to the Swift Current Broncos and how it went down on a mind-spinning day that saw him go from Kamloops to Everett and then onto the Broncos in 12 hours.  Drew also faces his former team in his 200th WHL Game.

Blazer Alumni this week on the road. Colin Smith checking i...

The Blaze - Presented by Warner Rentals - looks back on another thrilling weekend and the team's upcoming Central Division road swing.  The club heads out for it's longest road trip of the season riding a six-game winning streak.

We will get a Central Division preview from Voice of the Edmonton Oil Kings Andrew Peard.  He'll have a breakdown of each team and tell us what to expect as F Jakub Demek makes his Blazer debut on the trip.  

Buying & Selling gets a visit from podcast sponsor Kyle Panasuk of Royal Lepage Westwin Realty. Fan Mai...

Loaded episode this week! The Blaze - presented by Warner Rentals

Former Blazer Nolan Baumgartner is our special guest this week after he was enshrined into the American Hockey League Hall of Fame this weekend.  Two WHL titles, two Memorial Cups and two World Junior Gold Medals.  The reliable defender talks about his time in Kamloops, being a coach and a dad.  Don't miss it.

Fraser Minten has been the ultimate teammate.  We'll hear more from him ahead of the two game weekend at home.  

City Council is taking a look at alcohol in th...

The Blaze - Presented by Warner Rentals is out with Episode 19.  More on the Blazers recent run of 7-2 in the last nine, a big win over Portland Wednesday and a look-ahead to a three game in three night weekend.

We will focus in on the Ontario Hockey League this week with our special guest - Kenny Walls.  The Voice of the OHL's Ottawa 67's joins us to discuss the top-ranked team in the OHL along with other contenders like North Bay, London & Windsor.  

Buying & Selling, Fan Mail and On The Move along with our reg...

The Blaze - Presented by Warner Rentals, looks back on this past weekend's two home games against Tri-Cities and a lookahead to the Blazers two game set on the Island this weekend.

We take a good look at the QMJHL with the help of Halifax Mooseheads broadcaster Garreth McDonald. The Mooseheads are ranked 4th in the CHL Top 10 and could be one of the teams we see in Kamloops at the Memorial Cup at the end of May. Garreth takes a look at the top contenders in the "Q" and talks some Blazer hockey after broadcasting the...