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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 playing out as predicted?
- Jordan Keller on next season
- Fan Mail takes your weekly questions
- Buying & Selling takes aim at April Fools Day and the Federal Election campaign
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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's not in Kamloops
- WHL Expansion is official. We tell you what you already knew was going down and our opinion on Penticton & Chilliwack
- First round WHL playoff preview & predictions
- Emmitt Finnie has landed in the AHL, we get an update from Grand Rapids
- We take your questions in Fan Mail
- We look ahead to a great guest next week in Blazer Hockey Royalty - Greg Hawgood
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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 past week
- Vit Zahejsky had a big Tuesday night. His first goal at home and why did he have so much energy? He has an answer.
- Local Kamloops hockey player Luca D'Amore is having a great playoff for the Kamloops Storm. We'll hear from him.
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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 ground.
- Blazers Player of the Month for February G Logan Edmonstone joins us
- Buying & Selling has Jon fired up again
- Your questions answered in Fan Mail
- Around the WHL talks Penticton, Terrell Goldsmith and the latest around alumni Connor Ingram.
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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 in Seattle, tough to swallow loss in Portland ahead of Saturday's game vs Vancouver.
- Fan Mail answers your questions.
- Buying & Selling tackles Booster Club Cookies, and the geo-political Canada/USA battle that has emerged
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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 they fight for a playoff spot in the West.
- An update on Logan Stankoven in Dallas.
- Prospect D Liam Kilfoil has been around the team. We'll hear from the 2009-born 6th round pick having a great season.
- Buying & Selling and Fan Mail wraps up the episode.
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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 spoke with Kelowna's Regan Bartel on the latest
- Buying & Selling looks at a team I think should think about the T-word.
- Fan Mail is jammed with your questions & comments
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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
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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.
- A new Blazer goaltender is emerging. 19 year-old Alex Scheiwiller is in from the AJHL's Canmore Eagles as an Affiliated Player or "AP". We've already seen his WHL debut Wednesday. We will get to know Alex in the Prospect Profile.
- Buying & Selling and Fan Mail answers your questions.
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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 joins us for a chat. You'll like this guy. He's got some personality and wants to be a physical force in the years ahead.
- We take your questions in Fan Mail and do a round of Buying & Selling.
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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 2nd half.
- Around the WHL looks at the moves the PG Cougars didn't make and goes back to a wild arms race around the 2018 WHL Trade Deadline.
- Buying & Selling answers your questions on the Blazers, WHL expansion & much more.
- We take your questions in FAN MAIL. What's the best "bus movie" approach to have?
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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 Geras has joined the team. the 26th overall pick in the draft discusses his season and how he will look to make an impact
- Buying & Selling is a good one... debating Canada's goal song at the World Juniors. We also talk about some breaking news out of Kelowna today
- Fan Mail answers your questions this week.
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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 the January 9th WHL Trade Deadline. We've some big moves with likely more to come. We check in on all the deals and speculate what teams might be up to.
Fan Mail answers your questions from Twitter and we'll do some Buying & Selling. It's our biggest show of the season so far.
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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 discuss in Around the WHL and in The Opener to get started.
Buying & Selling puts a bullseye on the World Juniors and Fan Mail goes long this week. Download & Play now! -
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 to be answered.
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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 trade talk and arena snacks
- Buying & Selling breaks down the perfect music ensemble to impress
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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 Blazers.
- A royal edition of Sponsors Corner as the Mattress King himself stops by to talk NHL and Blazers
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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 that into an invite to Canada's World Junior Selection Camp? We'll get his thoughts on that.
We take your questions in Fan Mail and Buy & Sell. Plus, Len Jorgensen of Pleasure Pools Plus comes by in Sponsors Corner to talk about his annual Christmas season fundraiser where they give away a hot tub valued at over $15K.
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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.
Fan Mail is FULL. Lots of questions and comments this week on a wide range of topics to the Blazers recent run, WHL teams in buy-mode, changes coming to the CHL, expansion & more.
Title Sponsor Rivershore Golf Links GM Kevin Oates pops by as they put a wrap on the golf season November 11th. Lots to catch up with there.
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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 look ahead with Prince George here Friday night in the only game of the weekend.
Sponsors Corner - Kyle Panasuk from Westwind Royal Lepage Realty pops on to talk about the current housing market in Kamloops.
Buying & Selling gives our take on Hallowe'en and a weird interaction in downtown Kamloops. It's all ahead in Episode 7 of The Blaze - with Jon Keen & Friends. - Mostrar mais
