With rumours flying, Blazers’ brass ready for anything ahead of Prospects Draft

With rumours flying, Blazers’ brass ready for anything ahead of Prospects Draft

KAMLOOPS — Kamloops Blazers’ general manager and head coach Shaun Clouston did not rule out trading away the eighth overall pick in the WHL Prospects Draft, which gets underway at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday (May 6).  But that scenario seemed unlikely as of Tuesday morning.  “Our mindset right now, unless something drastically changes in the next 24 hours, is that we’ll use that pick,” Clouston said.  The Blazers are putting the final touches on thei…

Blazers Hold The Cards Heading into WHL Prospects Draft

With eight picks in the first 83 selections, the Kamloops Blazers are set up very well heading into the WHL Prospects Draft Wednesday and Thursday. “We’re looking for players who compete and who are smart first and foremost,” said Blazers Director of Player Personnel Aaron Keller. The hockey club has perhaps the best draft board in the WHL heading in with the 8th overall selection and then three second round picks at 30th, 36th and 46th overall.…

2026 WHL Prospects Draft Show streaming exclusively on Victory+ – Western Hockey League

Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League will conduct the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft this Wednesday, May 6, with exclusive livestreaming coverage of the first round available for FREE on Victory+. The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft Show will commence Wednesday, May 6, with pre-draft coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m. MT. The first round of the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft will get underway at 6 p.m. MT. The 2026 WHL Prospects Draft Show will be co-hosted by …