Kamloops Junior Oilers

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1982-1983

1982-1983 Kamloops Junior Oilers Roster

	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
NOT SPECIFIED
	Ben Proskiw	-			-	-	-
GOALTENDERS
	Brad Armitage (G)	62	1962	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'7"	201	-
	Jim Campbell (G)	-		Quincy, MA, USA	5'8"	165	-
	Shawn Oswald (G)	59	1965	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	-
	Dave Ross (G)	62	1962	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	174	-
	Ken Trousdell (G)	60	1964	Duncan, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	-
	Martin Wood (G)	60	1964	Devon, AB, CAN	5'11"	163	-
DEFENSEMEN
	Ray Benik (D)	60	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	L
	Doug Bodger (D)	58	1966	Chemainus, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
	Garth Butcher (D)	61	1963	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	201	R
	George Crawford (D)	-			-	-	-
	Mark Ferner (D)	59	1965	Regina, SK, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	Bruce Holloway (D)	61	1963	Revelstoke, BC, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	Lyle Kjernisted (D)	61	1963	Stonewall, MB, CAN	6'3"	190	R
	Gord Mark (D)	60	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'4"	218	R
	Ed Palichuk (D)	59	1965	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	179	L
	Gary Stewart (D)	60	1964	New Westminster, BC, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	Mike Sturgeon (D)	61	1963	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'4"	181	L
	Jay Zeidel (D)	60	1964	Seattle, WA, USA	6'1"	198	L
FORWARDS
	Ron Amyotte (C)	61	1963	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	R
	Robin Bawa (RW)	58	1966	Duncan, BC, CAN	6'2"	214	R
	Craig Berube (LW)	59	1965	Calahoo, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	Steve Bull (RW)	61	1963	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	Jim Camazzola (F/D)	60	1964	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	203	L
	Dean Clark (LW)	60	1964	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	L
	Dean Evason (C)	60	1964	Flin Flon, MB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	Greg Evtushevski (RW)	59	1965	St. Paul, AB, CAN	5'9"	183	R
	Todd Ewen (RW)		1966	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'2"	229	R
	Jeff Fenton (LW)	61	1963	Barrhead, AB, CAN	6'2"	192	L
	Marc Habscheid (C)	61	1963	Swift Current, SK, CAN	6'1"	179	R
	Richard Hajdu (RW)	59	1965	Victoria, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	Doug Kostynski (C)	61	1963	Castlegar, BC, CAN	6'0"	176	R
	Dan Latin (F)	-			-	-	-
	Dennis LeClair (RW)	61	1963	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	190	R
	Byron Lomow (C)	58	1966	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	170	R
	Fritz Maier (LW)	61	1963	Merritt, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	L
	Francis Matechuk (C)	60	1964	Melville, SK, CAN	5'11"	183	R
	Brad Melin (C)	58	1966	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'10"	176	L
	Darryl Murray (LW)	62	1962	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	Kevin Pylypow (RW)	60	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	192	R
	Doug Saunders (RW)	61	1963	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	Gavin Shuya (C)	61	1963	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	Al Tarasuk (F)	60	1964	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	Anthony Vogel (F)	60	1964	Gravelbourg, SK, CAN	5'9"	163	L
	Dino Vulpitta (RW)	59	1965	Chicago, IL, USA	6'2"	203	R
	Stacey Wakabayashi (F)	59	1965	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'8"	181	-

Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 21Av Age: 19.00 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 185 lbsCompare with other teams »

1982-1983 Kamloops Junior Oilers Staff

Head CoachBill LaForge
Asst. CoachRon Coleman
Athletic TherapistRon Coleman
Franchise OwnerPeter Pocklington

Team Staff History

Kamloops Blazers Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Orange + Blue+ White
Town: Kamloops, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 1981

1982-1983 Kamloops Junior Oilers Roster Facts

Nationalities

41 players
3 players
2 players

Experience

Kamloops Junior Oilers: 1 877 GP
NHL: 99 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Sandman Centre
Location: Kamloops, BC, CAN
Capacity: 5 464
Construction Year: 1992

Kamloops Blazers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/29/2024 02:05 AM UTC	Kelowna Rockets	Kamloops Blazers	-	WHL
12/28/2024 03:00 AM UTC	Kamloops Blazers	Vancouver Giants	-	WHL
12/15/2024 11:00 PM UTC	Edmonton Oil Kings	Kamloops Blazers	7 - 3	WHL
12/15/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Red Deer Rebels	Kamloops Blazers	4 - 2	WHL
12/14/2024 02:00 AM UTC	Calgary Hitmen	Kamloops Blazers	5 - 4 (OT 62:09)	WHL

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11/11/2024

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Zach Pantelakis (F)

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10/04/2024

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Ashton Tait (F)

Leaving forNipawin Hawks

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09/30/2024

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John Szabo (F)

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09/10/2024

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Blake Swetlikoff (F)

Leaving forIdaho Steelheads

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09/08/2024

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Madex Kabrud (G)

Joining fromSaskatoon Blazers U18 AAA

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08/07/2024

confirmed

Vít Záhejský (F)

Joining fromHC Energie Karlovy Vary U20

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08/01/2024

confirmed

Eli Tverdovsky (F)

Joining fromOkanagan HA U15 Prep

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07/18/2024

confirmed

Harrison Brunicke (D)

Leaving forPittsburgh Penguins

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Kamloops Blazers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2024-2025	WHL	32	12	18	-	-	2	105	130	26	0.81	5	-
2023-2024	WHL	68	20	42	-	-	6	180	295	46	0.68	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	WHL	68	48	13	-	-	7	313	198	103	1.51	1	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	48	17	-	-	3	287	176	99	1.46	1	Conference Final loss
2020-2021	WHL	22	18	4	-	-	0	87	51	36	1.64	1	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	41	18	-	-	4	271	166	86	1.37	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	28	32	-	-	8	196	212	64	0.94	3	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	30	37	-	-	5	212	237	65	0.9	4	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	WHL	72	42	24	-	-	6	243	198	90	1.25	3	Conference QF loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	38	25	-	-	9	237	218	85	1.18	3	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	WHL	72	28	37	-	-	7	214	258	63	0.88	4	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	WHL	72	14	53	-	-	5	175	305	33	0.46	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	WHL	72	47	20	-	-	5	261	180	99	1.38	2	Conference Final loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	47	20	-	-	5	290	211	99	1.38	1	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	29	37	3	3	-	219	285	64	0.89	5	Did not make playoffs
2009-2010	WHL	72	32	33	-	-	7	237	284	71	0.99	16	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	33	33	-	-	6	242	277	72	1	13	Conference QF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	27	41	-	-	4	197	253	58	0.81	17	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	WHL	72	40	26	-	-	6	245	222	86	1.19	8	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	WHL	72	34	33	-	-	5	179	196	73	1.01	12	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	WHL	72	26	37	7	-	2	161	211	61	0.85	15	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	34	28	8	-	2	192	192	78	1.08	10	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	WHL	72	39	27	5	-	1	261	222	84	1.17	8	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	38	25	5	-	4	263	230	85	1.18	5	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	35	28	7	-	2	289	274	79	1.1	8	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	WHL	72	36	30	5	-	1	244	228	78	1.08	8	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	WHL	72	48	11	13	-	-	298	195	109	1.51	2	Final loss
1997-1998	WHL	72	37	32	3	-	-	234	253	77	1.07	8	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	WHL	72	28	37	7	-	-	256	285	63	0.88	13	Conference QF loss
1995-1996	WHL	72	48	22	2	-	-	343	257	98	1.36	4	Conference Final loss

Kamloops Blazers Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Kamloops Blazers
2022-2023	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	0	0	14	16	2	0.67	3	Quarterfinal loss
1994-1995	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	15	10	6	2	1	Champion
1993-1994	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	15	5	6	2	1	Champion
1991-1992	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	10	7	4	1.33	3	Champion
1989-1990	Memorial Cup	3	0	3	-	-	-	15	19	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
1985-1986	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	13	15	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss
Kamloops Junior Oilers
1983-1984	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	12	17	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss

Kamloops Blazers Retired Numbers

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Scott Niedermayer (D)

Kamloops Blazers Stars And Cult Players

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Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Bantam Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2024
1	#22	Asher Gingras (F)	03/12/2009	Steinbach, MB, CAN	6'1"	154 lbs
2	#26	Joaquin Geras (D)	01/17/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	174 lbs
2	#44	Jacob Dumansky (F)	01/03/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	6'1"	161 lbs
3	#46	Madden Tymchak (D)	02/06/2009	Oakbank, MB, CAN	6'0"	146 lbs
3	#62	Cole Secord (F)	05/11/2009	La Salle, MB, CAN	5'9"	165 lbs
4	#89	Hudson Podollan (F)	07/15/2009	Vernon, BC, CAN	5'10"	152 lbs
6	#116	Braxton Gibson (G)	01/11/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	154 lbs
6	#129	Liam Kilfoil (D)	06/21/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	176 lbs
7	#134	Aidan Sitarz (F)	10/12/2009	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'9"	161 lbs
8	#156	Paxton Cabana (D)	08/24/2009	Chestermere, AB, CAN	5'2"	106 lbs
10	#200	Tristan Anderlini (D)	12/01/2009	Langley, BC, CAN	5'5"	115 lbs
2023
3	#64	Dryden Deobald (D)	04/23/2008	Regina, SK, CAN	6'3"	161 lbs
6	#124	Kaden Meyer (D)	04/05/2008	Delta, BC, CAN	6'3"	198 lbs
6	#130	Ty Bonkowski (F)	07/09/2008	Richmond, BC, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
7	#137	Noah Chadi (D)	01/20/2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	148 lbs
7	#152	Lucas Benn (F)	10/06/2008	Cloverdale, BC, CAN	6'5"	181 lbs
8	#174	Ryker Swanson (F)	08/25/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	154 lbs
9	#187	Crosby Harrison (F)	11/25/2008	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'11"	154 lbs
9	#196	Madex Kabrud (G)	02/06/2008	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	187 lbs
10	#218	Theo Salikhov (F)	05/10/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'5"	201 lbs
11	#240	Rory Frew (F)	06/07/2008	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
12	#262	Damien Wiebe (D)	03/07/2008	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'11"	165 lbs
13	#284	Nolan Viesner (F)	02/07/2005	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
2022
1	#13	Nathan Behm (F)	04/18/2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	198 lbs
3	#57	Jack Bakker (F)	05/31/2007	White Rock, BC, CAN	6'0"	161 lbs
3	#63	Andrew Thomson (F)	01/01/2007	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'1"	187 lbs
4	#85	Isa Guram (D)	05/10/2007	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'1"	165 lbs
5	#107	Zach Pantelakis (F)	10/18/2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
7	#146	Teigan Semchyshen (D)	03/20/2007	Warman, SK, CAN	5'11"	168 lbs
8	#173	Logan Edmonstone (G)	10/03/2007	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
8	#174	Tommy Lafrenière (F)	01/16/2007	Saint-Sauveur, QC, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
9	#195	Nicholas Morin (D)	08/20/2007	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'1"	170 lbs
10	#217	Tyson Moss (D)	02/22/2007	Port Moody, BC, CAN	6'0"	170 lbs
11	#239	Hunter Yanick (F)	01/25/2007	Fort Saskatchewan, AB, CAN	6'0"	183 lbs
12	#261	Evan Cook (F)	05/13/2007	Surrey, BC, CAN	5'9"	154 lbs

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