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It will be the Kamloops Storm versus the
Kimberley Dynamiters in the Kootenay Inter-
national Junior Hockey League fi nal.
The Storm clinched the Okanagan/Shuswap
conference Tuesday night, March 17, defeat-
ing the Osoyoos Coyotes 2-1 to win the series
in fi ve games.
Kimberley won the Kootenay conference,
ousting the defending champion Beaver Val-
ley Nitehawks four games to one.
Conference fi nals action saw the Coyotes
defeat the Storm 7-2 in game 1 in Osoyoos.
Goals were scored by Keaton Gordon and
Mitch Friesen in the loss.
Game 2 saw the Storm eke out a 4-3 overtime
win over the Coyotes with Dexter Robinson
scoring the winning goal 7:52 into the second
OT. Ryan Keis scored twice and Brett Watkin-
son scored once in the winning effort.
The series moved back to Kamloops for
games 3 and 4. Kamloops came away from
game 3 with a 6-3 win. Dexter Robinson and
Mitch Friesen each scored twice while Kyle
Lohmann and Keis each potted a goal in the
winning effort.
Game 4 saw the Storm defeat the Coyotes
3-1 as Keis scored a pair and Friesen scored
once to take a 3-1 lead in the series as the se-
ries returned to Osoyoos for game 5. It was the
luck of the Irish on St. Paddy’s Day as Bobby
Kashuba scored twice to give the Storm a 2-1
win and to clinch the conference champion-
ships in fi ve games.
The Storm now face off against the Dynamit-
ers after Kimberley defeated the Beaver Valley
Nitehawks, also in fi ve games, to advance to
the league championships.
The best of seven fi nal will start this weekend
with the fi rst two games in the East Kootenays
with the fi rst game taking place Sat. March 21,
and the second game Sun. March 22.
Then the series will come to Kamloops for
games 3 and 4 next Tues. March 24, and
Wednesday, March 25. Game time is 7 p.m.
both nights.
If additional games are necessary, game 5 will
be played in Kimberley Fri. March 27, game
6 in Kamloops Sun. March 29, with a 5 p.m.
matinee start.
If it goes the full seven games, game 7 would
be in Kimberley Tues. March 31.
The Storm and Dynamiters never met during
the regular season, but fi nished with similar
records.
The Storm had 33 wins to 32 for Kimberley.
But the Dynamiters fi nished with one point
on the basis of two ties and three overtime
losses, which gives them home ice advantage
in the league fi nals.
Thursday, March 19, 2015Vol. 10 No. 36
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Storm down Coyotes, advance to league championships
The results of this year’s Free Landfi ll
Day at the Mission Flats Landfi ll may
spell the beginning of the end for the an-
nual event.
Two years ago, nearly 2,000 people took
advantage of the deal, spread out over
two days. But, according to Glen Farrow,
Streets and Environmental Services man-
ager, this year’s event, which was held on
Sunday, March 15, was far less popular
with only 538 people showing up.
That decline comes in spite of a sharp in-
crease in tipping fees in recent years.
The day always sees fewer people properly
sorting their garbage as well as a signifi cant
loss of revenue for the city, so the depart-
ment may eventually recommend council
scrap the day all together, Farrow noted.
The City of Kamloops also reminds resi-
dents to secure their loads as they head to
the Mission Flats landfi ll. Garbage pre-
sumably intended for the landfi ll is a com-
mon site along the side of Mission Flats
Road, and if it blows off of trucks or trail-
ers, the garbage can be a hazard. This can
include yard waste, construction material,
household goods and garbage.
Free
Landfi ll
Day
not a
success
SHOT ON GOAL. A Kamloops Storm player takes a shot on goal against the Osoyoos Coyotes. File photo
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AROUND TOWN• KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY CLASSIC SERIES performance, BRAZEN, named
after Brazen Concerto by for Saxophone by Jeffrey Ryan, who was
commissioned to write the piece for KSO’s guest soloist, Julia Nolan,
which will feature Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien and Symphony #4,
Sat. April 11, 7:30 p.m. at Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets at Kamloops
Live! Box Offi ce, 250-374-5483, www.kamloopslive.ca, or at the door.
• LET’S DANCE, hosted by Thompson Valley Activity & Social
Club (TVASC), April 18, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling
Club, 700 Victoria St. Music by Jaccard Music DJ Services. Member
appreciation dance & membership drive. Tickets: $10 or free with a
TVASC membership, from Zonia, 250-372-0091, Francoise, 250-372-
3782, Ed, 250-374-2774. TVASC Info Line, 250-571-5111; email,
[email protected]; website, www.tvasc.ca.
• THE BC INTERIOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION raised al-
most $19,000 for the Smart and Caring Community fund at its annual
fundraising dinner and silent auction Sat. March 7. To support the
Smart and Caring Community fund, visit www.bcinteriorcommunity-
foundation.com or call 250-434-6995.
• WCT presents, THE 39 STEPS, a hilarious adaptation of the Alfred
Hitchcock movie of the same name, by Patrick Barlow, March 26 –
April 4, at Sagebrush Theatre, 1300 Ninth Ave. Tickets from Kamloops
Live! Box Offi ce, 1025 Lorne St., 250-374-5483, or kamloopslive.ca.
• KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES, Ventos Wind Quintet’s
all-American concert, YANKEE DOODLE DANDIES, March 21,
7:30 p.m. at TRU Alumni Theatre. Tickets from Kamloops Live! Box
Offi ce, 250-374-5483, www.kamloopslive.ca, or at the door.
• CHORAL PARADE, featuring the best 6 Kamloops choirs: Dessert
Sounds Harmony, Kamloops Choristers, Mostly A-Cappella, Serious
Options, TRU Chorus, Vivace Chorale, March 29, 7:30 p.m. at Coast
Kamloops Convention Centre Theatre, 1250 Rogers Way. Admission:
pay-what-you-can admission; limited seating.
• RUBE BAND practises most Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at the Old Yacht Club,
1140 Rivers St. New members welcome. Call Bob Eley, 250-377-3209.
• KAMLOOPS SENIORS ACTIVITY CENTRE hosts BINGO every Tues at the
Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 1800 Tranquille Rd. (by Coopers). Doors:
5 p.m. Games: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. 19+ event; fully licensed concession.
HoroscopesMarch 23 - March 29, 2015
There’ve likely been some new personal beginnings since the latter part of Feb. Now, look at how you realistically proceed with these things in the long term. It may be a chance to pursue something you weren’t so successful with in the past, mainly because you have more idea of commitment now.
Much can go your way & this can be a pleasant change. Don’t try to do too much at once though. Don’t forget important priori-ties – it can be easier to blend these in than you fi rst imagine. You’ll no longer leave something you want to do around the house. Catching up with relatives can also be on the agenda.
Rather than doing a lot of running around, communicate with people or take care of business in other ways, which can include behind the scenes in some way. Rest. None of this will bother others as much as you may worry it could. Keep communica-tions going.
There’s much you can learn on a personal level this week, in-cluding learning about yourself in some way when it comes to what you want in the long term. Any people you’re dealing with are serious & committed & may want to know your plans. Start with the way you want things to operate on a daily basis.
You can enjoy your work or anything else that requires your commitment. You may need to weigh what you can reasonably manage rather than taking on what may prove to be too much. Don’t look at things just in the moment. Imagine how you’d handle matters if they’re ongoing.
It’s more about other people at the moment & not necessarily know-ing exactly where they’re coming from. Through this you can gain realisations of what are important priorities to you because noth-ing has stimulated you to think about it in quite the same manner. You’re laying down important foundations in life now.
Someone of importance can be impressed with your ideas, esp. if you communicate to them in a well-structured manner. Don’t be put off if they take a dominant approach – you’re more than capable of holding your own. You can feel disconnected in some way. Utilise people you know who can recommend you.
Interactions with others can go quite well, including those that have some sort of authority as well. You’ll likely fi nd it diffi cult to know exactly where they stand. It’s important you know the de-tails inside out with anything you may be dealing with. If money is involved, don’t take anything for granted. Look at all angles.
Anything you’re prepared to commit yourself to should fall into place easily. There’s something long term about it, so bear this in mind. There won’t be an easy means of escape. Work on estab-lishing a balance that you’ll maintain with daily routines, which form a solid support in accomplishing long-term goals.
Someone else may want to learn more about your ideas or the way you think. You may be more mysterious than you realise. Think about yourself more than them. There’s much you can enjoy in your life at the moment & it’s best to keep it on your terms. You can still be working out how you want to structure life.
You have every opportunity to be strong-minded when it comes to situations important to you, esp., the need for peace & har-mony. To gain this you, put boundaries on what can be over the top expectations of others. If you get this right to mid-April you’ll have a good foundation in place.
Focus on the things that are stable in your life & this can give you a sense of being lucky. Involved in this is not expecting to accomplish more than you can reasonably manage on a daily basis – this approach can make you realise what needs to be a priority & what you may need to let go of as a result.
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AROUND TOWN• THE BIG LITTLE SCIENCE CENTRE, 655 Holt St., open for pub-
lic drop-ins Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with daily hands-on fun in the
exploration rooms; interactive science shows Sat. at 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
MARCH BREAK ACTIVITIES: March 14 – 28: DO IT YOURSELF CONSTRUCT
IT! Exciting hands-on construction fun using LEGO, Megablocks & more.
LEGO will be out every day, other materials will change over time. Stan-
dard entry fee applies. Closed Sun. & Mon. Exploration Room open 10
a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. March 21, & 28: EXCITING STATIC ELECTRICITY SHOW,
Time for a Science Centre Hair-do! Discover fun static activities that you
can try at home, & have the powerful van de Graaf Generator make your
hair fl y KEG 2015 LECTURE SERIES, at TRU Activity Centre, Mountain
Room, Thurs. March 19: CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS, by George Simandl,
Specialty Metals & Industrial Minerals BC Geological Survey. MARCH
BREAK CAMPS: SUPER SCIENCE CAMP: a full week camp for kids in grades
2 & up, March 16 – 20, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Explore the physical world with
crafts, shows, games, science experiments, & yes, explosions! $180/child.
DAILY SCIENCE FUN CAMPS: Sign up for a day or the week! March 23 –
27, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Each day will have a different science theme &
include super science fun. $50/child/week or $15/day. ROBOTICS CLUB, 2
sessions Jan. – June: Wed. April 29 – June 3. Fri: Feb. 27 – March 13 &
April 10 – 24; May 1 – June 5. Work at your own level, from Lego designs
or free build, depending. Interactive challenges. For boys & girls 10 years
& older. Cost: $60/session/child. Register online or in person. Call 250-
554-2572 or email [email protected].
• MOUNT PAUL UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP, 140 Labur-
num St., open Tues & Thurs, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• KAMLOOPS QUIT SMOKING support group meets every Thurs
at Kamloops United Church, 421 St. Paul St.
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• Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian
Catholic Church annual EASTER BAKE SALE Sat. March 28, 10 a.m.
– 12 noon in the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church basement, 109
Tranquille Road. Paskas & babkas (Easter Breads); fresh baked cabbage
rolls (limited amounts); perogies (limited amounts); homemade baking.
Limits on item amounts per person. Bitaemo! Everyone welcomed!
• LET’S DANCE, hosted by Thompson Valley Activity & Social Club
(TVASC), March 28, 8 p.m. – midnight, at Kamloops Curling Club, 700
Victoria St. Music by the band SIERRA. Tickets: $10, from Zonia, 250-
372-0091, Francoise, 250-372-3782, Ed, 250-374-2774.
• THE SNOWFLAKES THEATRE SOCIETY presents the iconic comedy, FAWLTY
TOWERS: COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS, by Connie Booth & John Cleese,
Sat. March 21, 2:30 p.m. at CSI, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. Everyone wel-
come. Admission by donation. Call 778-470-6000 or 250-573-1152.
• KAMLOOPS INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINA-
TION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION DIVERSITY WALK,
March 20. Opening ceremonies, 11 a.m. at Wilson Heritage House,
followed by walk along Tranquille Road, ending at approximately
12:30 p.m. at Kamloops Immigrant Services, 448 Tranquille Rd.,
where there will be an open house featuring foods from different cul-
tures as well as games & activities for the kids.
• DROP IN ADULT BADMINTON at the OLPH Gym (rear entrance),
635 Tranquille Rd., every Tues, 7 p.m. Mixed group of players; interme-
diates – advanced. Cost: $5. Birds supplied. Call Robert, 250-579-0193.
• POKOTILLO UKRAINIAN DANCERS PYROHY DINNER FUN-
DRAISER, Fri. March 28, 6 – 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Hall,
423 Tranquille Rd. (at Aspen St. on the North Shore). Dinner includes py-
rohy, Kobasa sausage, salad, beverage & dessert. Prices: $8/small dinner,
$12/large (includes borscht), $15.50/ex large includes 3 cabbage rolls. For
tickets, call 250-374-5734 or email [email protected]. Pick up tickets
at the door. Everyone is welcome! Bring your family & friends, work-
mates & classmates! All funds go towards the Pokotillo Ukrainian Dancers
youth for new costumes, travel, & dance camp registration fees, etc.
• REFLECTIONS OF ZZ TOP, featuring Renea Denis, Sabrina
Weeks, Mike Hilliard & more, April 17 & 18, at the Double Tree by Hil-
ton Hotel, 339 St. Paul St. Doors: 7 p.m. Show: 8 p.m. Tickets at http://
sabrinaweeks.com/, or the Double Tree front desk. Call 250-572-4427.
• THE COMIC STRIPPERS, A male stripper parody & improv com-
edy show, April 17 & 18, 8 p.m. at Sagebrush Theatre. Tickets: $35 or
$30 for groups of 6 or more, from Kamloops Live Box Offi ce, 250-374-
LIVE (5483) or tickets.kamloopslive.com.
AROUND TOWN• UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC JAM SESSIONS, on the 1st & 3rd
Monday of the month (April 6 & 20), at the Alano Club, 171 Leigh
Rd., 7 – 10 p.m.; hosted by Perry Tucker & the Good Gravy Band. No
cover. All acoustic musicians welcome. Call 250-376-5115.
• THE WESTSYDE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY is LOOKING
FOR A MURAL PAINTER. FMI: wcds.westsyde.info.
• SHAMBHALA MEDITATION GROUP offers meditation in the
Shambhala Buddhist tradition. Sat drop-in 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.; Mon
7 – 8:30 p.m.; Thurs 7 – 9 p.m. with available meditation instructions.
433B Lansdowne St. Call Liz, 250-376-4224.
• FREE EASTER CRAFT FAIR & FAMILY FUN DAY, March
21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Heffl ey Creek Hall. Egg painting, Chicken
Poop Bingo, 50/50 & raffl es. Concession. Vendors including Epicure,
Scentsy, Steeped Tea, Sweetspot Cupcakes, Chelsea’s Bakery, farm
fresh eggs, spring bulbs, local artisans & crafters.
• INDOOR FARMERS MARKET at Sahali Centre Mall, 1st & 3rd
Sat., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ‘til April 18.Meat products, farm produce, baked
goods, arts, crafts & more. Open to local vendors, if you “Make it, bake
it, grow it.” FMI, call Andy, 250-577-3810, or [email protected].
• LET’S SCRAP BREAST CANCER, a fundraiser for Canadian Breast
Cancer Foundation, CIBC Run for the Cure, Sat. April 11, 10 a.m. – 10
p.m. & Sun. April 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Brock Seniors Activity Centre, 9A-
1800 Tranquille Rd. Door prizes, draws, games, classes, lunch, snacks
& so much more included with your registration. Cost: $50/person/both
days! Registration is limited to 70 participants. FMI & a registration pack-
age, call Jacki, 250-579-0195, or email [email protected].
• FUN LAUGHTER FRIENDS. Sat. March 21, 6 p.m., Hearty Family
Favourite Potluck Supper; Wed. March 25, 7 p.m. (arrive early if you
can), Dessert & Coffee/Tea, Meet & Greet; Coming soon: Plant & Seed
Exchange. For locations & details, email Wendy, [email protected].
• CAN-ITAL LADIES SPRING DINNER & FASHION SHOW,
Wed. April 22, 6:30 p.m., at Colombo Lodge, , Fashions by the Bay,
Look Boutique, 406 Sportswear, Jardine’s Domaine, Viva Bridal.
Tickets $35 from Bertha, 250-376-4669.
• GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meetings Thurs, 10 a.m. at Desert Gar-
dens, 540 Seymour St. Call Wally, 250-679-7877, or Sunny, 250-374-9165.
• KAMLOOPS SEEDY SATURDAY 2015, Sat. March 21, 10 a.m. –
2 p.m., at TRU Grand Hall. Anything to do with gardening; seed & plant
exchange; heirloom seeds for sale; master gardeners; gardening work-
shops; kids’ activities; snacks; door prizes. Admission: $2; seniors, stu-
dents or Transit Pass holders/free. Free parking. [email protected].
• Kamloops newest community-based monthly series FILMS FOR CHANGE
presents WATER ON THE TABLE, a fi lm by Liz Marshall, featuring
water-warrior Maude Barlow, Wed. March 25, 7 p.m. followed by panel
discussion & Q & A. TRU Alumni Theatre. Admission by donation.
• ASK THE NUTRITIONIST, free informative 1-on-1 mini consulta-
tion with Lisa Kilgour (Registered Holistic Nutritionist), Nature’s Fare,
5-1350 Summit Dr., Fri. March 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Thurs. April 9, 9
a.m. – 1 p.m. Find the underlying cause of your symptoms or the diet that
helps you feel your best. Email your questions: ask_lisa@naturesfare.
com. 250-314-9560. ACHIEVE OPTIMAL MENTAL HEALTH –
THE WAY NATURE INTENDED, by David Stephan. Learn how to
improve your overall mental clarity & focus, reduce levels of stress & its
negative effects on the body, improve your mood & unlock your greater
mental potential, Wed. March 18, 7 – 9 p.m. Nature’s Fare, 5-1350 Sum-
mit Dr., 250-314-9560. Free. Register at the vitamin desk.
• KAMLOOPS TRAVEL CLUB, an informal group that gets togeth-
er regularly for weekly meetings to talk about travel at The Art We
Are. Call James, 250-879-0873.
• BROCK CENTRAL LIONS CLUB meets the 1st & 3rd Thurs.
of the month (March 5 & 19) at 6:30 p.m. at the Brock Centre for
Seniors Information, 9A – 1800 Tranquille Rd. New members always
welcome. Call Victor, 250-554-8031.
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The Kamloops Blazers were
terrifi c from start to fi nish as they
beat the Kelowna Rockets 5-1 on
home ice last Friday night.
The fi rst period was scoreless as
both teams had their chances to
get the fi rst goal.
Joel Hamilton hit the post for the
Blazers, while Cole Ully had a
break but was tripped up by Rock-
ets goaltender Jackson Whistle.
The Blazers outshot the Rockets
12-10 in the fi rst period.
Collin Shirley opened the scor-
ing 33 seconds into the second
period. He beat Whistle to a puck
off a defl ected pass from Logan
McVeigh to pot his 24th goal of
the season and give the Blazers
a 1-0 lead.
Shirley tallied again for the Blaz-
ers with 4:01 to play in the period
on the power play. He tipped a
point shot from Michael Fora to
make it 2-0 for the Blazers.
The Rockets are the No. 2
ranked team in the CHL, and
would not go away.
The Blazers took a penalty for too
many men on the ice and the Rock-
ets scored a power play goal with
30 seconds to play in the period.
Gage Quinney got the Rockets
on the scoreboard as he potted a
rebound to cut the Blazers lead to
2-1 through two periods.
The Blazers knew the impor-
tance of the points in the stand-
ings and came out with a bang in
the third period.
Deven Sideroff used his speed
to drive wide around a Rockets
defender before sliding home his
17th goal of the season to make it
3-1 for the Blazers 1:30 into the
third period.
Hamilton followed up with a goal
three minutes later. He blasted a
shot past Whistle on the blocker
side to make it 4-1 for the Blazers.
The Blazers cruised the rest of
the way as they outshot the Rock-
ets 15-8 in the third period.
Nick Chyzowski rounded out
the scoring adding a goal in the
late stages of the game to make it
a 5-1 fi nal for the Blazers.
The Blazers were 1-for-6 on the
power play, while the Rockets fi n-
ished 1-for-4. The Blazers outshot
the Rockets 36-23 on the night.
Connor Ingram was terrifi c in
goal with 22 saves, while Whistle
stopped 31 shots for the Rockets.
The win, coupled with Tri-City
defeating Prince George 7-4,
means that the Blazers are in a
three-way tie for the fi nal two spots
in the WHL’s Western Conference
with Tri-City and Prince George.
The Blazers battled hard, but fell
short in a 2-1 loss to the Kelowna
Rockets on the road last Saturday
night.
The Rockets tallied fi rst only
1:07 into the game. Rourke
Chartier’s wrap around squeezed
through the fi ve-hole of Ingram
to make it 1-0 for the Rockets.
The Blazers tied the game up
midway through the period on the
power play. Matt Needham got
to a rebound and buried his 24th
goal of the season to make it 1-1.
Tyson Baillie and Dillon Dube
had two great chances to give
the Rockets the lead in the latter
half of the period. Luckily, Bail-
lie found the post and Dube put
it over an open net to keep it a
1-1 game.
The two teams played on in the
second period with both goalten-
ders playing solid between the
pipes.
Ingram made good saves on
Chartier and Baillie to keep it
tied up.
Needham had the best chance
for the Blazers in tight, but he
couldn’t get a handle on the puck.
The Rockets took the lead with
1:44 to play in the second period
as Baillie went in 1-on-1 losing
the puck, but Madison Bowey was
behind him and snapped home a
shot in tight over the shoulder of
Ingram to give the Rockets a 2-1
lead headed into the third period.
The Blazers have played great
hockey as of late and continued
it in the third period outshooting
the Rockets 13-7 in the period.
The best chance for the Blazers
to tie the game was in the fi nal
minute and a half. Ully took a
centering pass, but fi red the puck
into Whistle.
In the end, Whistle was solid for
the Rockets earning the game’s
second star in making 29 saves
for the win. Ingram was very
good for the Blazers with 24
saves on the night.
The Blazers outshot the Rockets
30-26. The Rockets were 0-for-
4 on the power play, while the
Blazers fi nished 1-for-3.
The Blazers are tied with the
Tri-City Americans for the fi -
nal wildcard spot in the West-
ern Conference with 61 points.
Prince George sits two points
ahead of the Blazers for third in
the BC division.
The Blazers fell behind early
and couldn’t catch up as they lost
4-2 to the Prince George Cougars
Wednesday night.
The Blazers were behind early
as the Cougars were ready to play.
Zach Pochiro opened the scor-
ing 1:37 into the fi rst period as he
pounced on a rebound and put a
backhand past Ingram to make it
1-0.
Less than two minutes later, the
Cougars scored on an odd-man rush.
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Blazers still tied with Tri-City for fi nal wildcard spotIngram made a save on Colby
McAuley, but McAuley got his
own rebound and buried it. The
Cougars jumped ahead 2-0 only
3:28 into the game.
Ingram was solid for the Blazers
in goal as they were outworked by
the Cougars for most of the peri-
od. Shots were 18-9 in the period.
The Blazers didn’t fare much
better at the start of the second pe-
riod, but the game remained 2-0.
Brad Morrison made it 3-0 for
the Cougars with 4:45 to play in
the second period. He was fi rst
to a rebound and put a backhand
past a sprawling Ingram.
The Cougars carried the lead
into the fi nal period.
The Blazers fi nally came to play
in the third period and generated
chances.
Logan McVeigh scored 1:11 into
the period as he put home a re-
bound on a McNulty shot to make
it 3-1.
The Blazers continued to press and
Ryan Rehill made it 3-2. He was set
up nicely on an odd man rush by
Ully as the Blazers were back in the
game with 11:24 to play.
It was all Blazers the rest of the
way, but Ty Edmonds was solid
between the pipes.
Edmonds made great saves on
Logan McVeigh and Joel Ham-
ilton to keep the Cougars ahead.
The Blazers continued to press
until the dying seconds, as the
Cougars added an empty net goal
with 18.3 seconds to go to make
it a 4-2 fi nal.
The loss puts the Blazers four
points behind the Cougars with
two games to go in the regular
season for the fi nal playoff spot
in the BC division.
The Blazers remain tied with the
Tri-City Americans for the fi nal
playoff wildcard spot in the West-
ern Conference. The Americans
have three games left in the season.
The Blazers play their fi nal two
games of the regular season against
the Cougars; Fri. March 20 at
Prince George, then fi nish off the
regular season at home Sat. March
21. The puck drops at 7 p.m.
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