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…

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 …

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" & Kamlo…

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 - t…

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 sta…

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…

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 …

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 …

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. 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 …

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 u…

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 recen…

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, i…

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 …

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 …

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 g…

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 …

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…

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 …

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 …

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 g…

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 r…

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 Coa…

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 epis…

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. …

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 i…

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 d…

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 t…

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 …

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 Vic…

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 pr…

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 Blaz…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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.…

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. …

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…

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 …

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 he…

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, manag…

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 p…

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…

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…

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 w…

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 ban…

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 Sa…

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 K…

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…