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The Blaze is back with Episode 5 of the 2026-27 season for Rivershore Golf Links!- Wenatchee Wild GM Bliss Littler is our guest. Join us for a behind the scenes look at landing a WHL franchise.  Littler had his "Draft Day" moment with a busy 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.  Learn the inner workings of a day that included the Wild acquiring the 2nd and 5th overall selections in a pair of blockbuster draft day trades.  Don't miss our feature this week.- The latest around the Blazers - two more 1st WHL goals from River Arnason and Eli Tverdovsky.- Swift Current Broncos GM Travis Crickard is hoping to bring stability to the organization. He weighs in on his new role- Blazers Director of Player Personnel Aaron Keller looks back on the 8th overall selection of Mateo Ferreira to begin a solid 2010 Draft Class which sees four of them with the Blazers for their 16 year-old season.- Speaking of....  Ferreira joins us after being named to Canada's U-17 Team Red for the World Challenge in Oakville, ONT.- We answer your questions in Fan Mail.It's all in Episode 5 for Rivershore Golf Links

The Blaze - with Jon Keen & Friends is LIVE!It's a "Blazer Mt. Rushmore" guest this week as we sit down with Robbie Brown.  The all-time Blazer/Jr. Oiler holds a WHL record that's stood 40 years - 212 points in the 1986-87 season.  We go deep with Rob:- Wild nights at Memorial Arena- Two memorable playoff games- The battles between Kamloops and New Westminster- How he got robbed of a 50 goal NHL season- 1989 NHL All-Star game in EdmontonAlso:- The latest around the WHL- Fan Mail & Buying/Selling- The Blazer super 16's keep producing- Sponsors Corner with TVC Bus Owner Roger NadeauDownload & Play now, for title sponsor Rivershore Golf Links

We finally did it.  Connor Ingram sits down for a lengthy chat about all things, hockey, life and what's next.  This after retiring from the NHL at the age of 29.  The former Blazer (2014-17) recalls those days and some of his early battles.  "I don't know what I'm doing next, and that's exciting."  Don't miss our chat for Rivershore Golf Links!Former Blazer Dylan Garand on the season ahead. After going through waivers last week to potentially starting for the NYR this weekend.  We chatted before his departed for the season.Mateo Mania.  The young Blazer d-man comes off a solid weekend where he was the 1st star in Tri-City after 27+ minutes of ice-time and his 1st WHL goal. We'll hear from him.We have Fan Mail & Buying/Selling... plus much more packed into 80 minutes!Episode 3 - Season 5 now available for download!

Here we go... a great episode for Rivershore Golf Links is LIVE!- Former Blazer Fraser Minten joins the show after signing a massive 7 x 7.2M deal with the Boston Bruins- Newly named Blazer Captain Ty Bonkowski- D Misha Cherepanov is back from Dallas Stars camp and jumps on- Victoria Royals Head Coach James Patrick on managing elite goal scorer Camero Schmidt this season- TC Americans Voice Craig Beauchemin previews the Blazers competition this weekend in Tri & Portland- Fan Mail takes your questions- Buying & Selling looks at the new WHL In-Season-Cup and the Blazers chance to snag it this weekendDownload and play NOW.

Here we go!  We launch Season V of the Blaze for our title sponsor Rivershore Golf Links! We set the table for the brand new Kamloops Blazers season and the new year of the Western Hockey League:- A look back on an awesome summer day with the Stanley Cup- Shaun Clouston gives his state of address as he looks ahead to the season and breaks down each position on the roster- Kelowna Rockets Broadcaster Regan Bartel checks after the summer in to preview the BC Division - New segment alert* - College Corner- Fan Mail answers your questions from a busy off-season and new year- Buying & Selling predicts Division winners- Rivershore's Kevin Oates pops by- Stick Tap Salute wishes the best for a Blazer back for his 3rd seasonIt's 90 minutes of wall-to-wall Blazer and WHL Content to begin the new 2026-27 season!Download & Play NOW

It's the season Finale of the Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links!We have 80 minutes of Blazer & WHL content for put the wraps on Season Four of The Blaze:- Blazers 1st round playoff thoughts- Shaun Clouston on the season, playoffs and what lies ahead for next year's roster. A lengthy, candid chat.- JP Hurlbert speaks on his season and his decision to stay or go to NCAA for his 18 year-old season- Josh Evaschesen, Rhett Ravndahl & G Ivans Kufterins on the season and futures- WHL VP of Hockey Rick Doerksen on the new landscape and changes to the WHL Prospects Draft- WHL vs NCAA talk heating up this week with Ryan Lin headed to Denver. We debate it.- Former Blazers/Jr. Oilers voice Kelly Moore on the passing of Rick "The Bear" WileIt's a loaded show you don't want to miss as we wrap up The Blaze for another season.

The Blaze - Playoff Edition! For Rivershore Golf Links- The Blazers set their first round match-up with Kelowna as they dig into the underdog role- Shaun Clouston & Harrison Brunicke discuss the series ahead- Will Bryant (Medicine Hat Tigers Broadcaster) previews the four Eastern Conference series- NHL Debut for Dylan Garand!- More on the passing of Rick "The Bear" Wile - longtime Radio NL Sports Director. Hear from some Kamloops sports figures and his former colleagues including Earl Seitz in studio.- Fan Mail & Buying / SellingDownload & Play NOW! The #1 hockey podcast on Podomatic!

Final weekend of the WHL's regular season is upon us! Episode 27 for Rivershore Golf Links!- Bill Wilms is our featured guest! He retires after over 30 years of being in the WHL broadcast booth as a game analyst.  25 years with the Vancouver Giants and countless seasons with the WHL on Shaw. Don't miss this farewell chat with Bill.- Blazers clinch a playoff spot! Reaction as they await a 1st round opponent- Kamloops product Kendra Woodland joins us after her PWHL debut for the Ottawa Charge- Prospects Corner - Brady Ondrus (2nd round, 2025) is here with the team- Fan Mail takes your questions- Buying & Selling- Jim Playfair on D Carsen Carels in Coaches Corner- Sponsor's Corner - Stephen Boughton from Chinook Business AdvisoryDownload & Play now! - For Rivershore Golf Links!

Episode 26 - Rivershore Golf Links!Are the Blazers playing their best hockey of the season?  We'll explore that and a whole lot more after three straight dominating wins on home ice.  Their playoff magic number is down to 1 with five games to go in the regular season.Ahead on the show:- IN STUDIO: Captain Ryan Michael & F Tommy Lafreniere sit down with The Blaze to discuss the season, life at the billet house and a big home-and-home weekend against the Kelowna Rockets- Voice of the Rockets Regan Bartel pops in to discuss the weekend- The latest around the WHL with a look at the Vancouver Giants & Tri-City Americans- Sad news with the Blazers Fighting Trout theme night being postponed, but a special guest is set to take part in a ceremonial face-off- Fan Mail answers your questions and we'll do some Buying & SellingAvailable NOW, download & play!

Legends Weekend is here! Plus... it's opening weekend at Rivershore Golf Links!- Devan Dubnyk honoured Saturday. We'll have final thoughts- Former Blazers GM Mike Moore shares his Dubnyk memories and his time in Kamloops- Around the WHL looks at the recent run of suspensions & goalie fights- Daylight Savings Time change in BC could cause some disruption in the Western Conference- Fan Mail takes your questions- Buying & Selling- Guy Charron pops by for a visit- Much more including Kamloops Storm and Thompson Blazers AAA U-18 talkDownload & Play now!Episode 25 for Rivershore Golf Links

It's our Winter Olympics Edition! Special Guest - Former Blazer D and Two Tim Olympian Michael Fora! The Swiss defenseman is glowing after his Olympic experience in Milan.  "I wanted time to stand still." Don't miss the complete chat with Jon and Michael Fora- The Bet, part II - JP Hurlbert and Ryan Michael discuss their gold medal final bet and how it all played out through the streets of Batchelor Hills.- Fan Mail & Buying and Selling!- Don Hay on Coaches Corner - Kamloops Ball Hockey with an important reminderDownload & Play now!

Devan Dubnyk! - Episode 22 for Rivershore Golf Links.Our featured guest will be added to the Blazers Legends Banner March 7th.  The former Blazer 'tender went on to a 12 year NHL career and now has three sons - two of which are goaltenders.  Now an Anaylst with the NHL Network, we'll chat with Dubnyk about his time here, being a hockey dad, his "goalie fight" and the state of Canadian goaltending on the World stage.Plus:- Parents weekend wrap- Blazers suffer weekend setback, get set for Kelowna twice this weekend- Chris Seguin from the CHL joins to discuss the new Top 50 Players promotion from the last 50 years of the CHL- WHL Top Prospects Game recap- Buying & Selling- Fan MailDownload & Play for the latest around the Kamloops Blazers and the WHL!

This is the show you don't want to miss! - Episode 21 for Rivershore Golf Links featuring Fraser Minten.- Mints pops on during his NHL Olympic break after being named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for January.  Don't miss this chat with the well spoken 21 year-old.- Parents weekend - JP Hurlbert & Ivans Kufterins react as they welcome family in from across the globe.- Jim Robson passes away at 91. Jon will tell you a story about his brush with the legendary Canucks broadcaster- WHL Goalie of the Week Logan Edmonstone- Vancouver Giants Coach Parker Burgess- Former Blazer Kayd Ruedig- Buying & Selling plus a full mailbag for Fan Mail- Sponsor's Corner - Kevin Oates from Rivershore pops on to talk Blazers and the Pro Shop re-opening for the season.Download & Play Now!

It's Episode 20 from the road! It's for Rivershore Golf Links!- We are recording from room 707 as the Blazers spend the week on the road for four games. Lots of action packed into 58 minutes of Blazers and WHL coverage.- Zac Carnelly - Executive Director for Kamloops Minor Hockey is on to discuss the loss of two former members in a vehicle collision in Alberta that killed three.  The Kamloops hockey community is mourning the loss of JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso from Kamloops and Caden Fine from Birmingham, Alabama.- JP Hurlbert on his 1st WHL fight- Build Kamloops Chairman Kelly Hall on the new proposed Curling & Sports facility coming to downtown. Plans to honour the history of Memorial Arena? We discuss.- Harrison Brunicke stops by after being back with the Blazers for a month.- Buying & Selling goes negative- Fan Mail answers your questions!It's all available now, download & play Episode 20!

Episode 19 - For Rivershore Golf Links! Jason Strudwick is our featured guest!  The two-time Memorial Cup Champion went on to a 14 year NHL career as a rugged defenseman. He now owns the airwaves in Edmonton as a regular feature on the Oilers and Edmonton sports scene.  "Struds" talks about his time here, and his successful transition to the sports media landscape.  Where will his WHL draft-eligble son Kane end up? Don't miss our chat.More:- Which Blazers hit up Paul Lake this week for some outdoor skating?- Weekend preview as the Blazers challenge the two top teams in the BC Division- Memorial Arena no longer? Reaction to a plan to tear down the old rink by the end of the decade- WHL Coaches Marc Habscheid and Jody Hull- Kamloops resident Malcolm Ashford is heading to the BC Hockey Hall of Fame. He'll join us.- Fan Mail & Buying and Selling also!Download and play NOW!