Payton Schaefer and Shane Poulsen

 Two former Storm players were given the honor of having a leadership role with the BCHL Merritt Centennials. Schaefer who played for the Storm in 2010 had 6 goals and 17 assists in 41 games for the  Storm as a 17 year old will be the Cents captain. Poulsen who played for the  Storm the same year as a 16 year old and part of the 2011 season had 4 goals and19 assists in 63 games over one full season and part of a second season. Poulsen was called up to the Trail smoke eaters in his second season and was recently traded to the cents in the summer will be an assistant captain

Karan Toor

Former Storm defence man Karan Toor was named player of the week in the BCHL

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max James

16year old Max James takes out opponent in home game. 

Felix Larouche

19 year old forward from kamloops. Played last season with Golden Rockets

Former Storm player signs in EChL

Former Kamloops Storm player Anthony Collins signs with South Carolina Stingray. Collins who started his junior hockey with the Storm played 121 Junior games then played one season wi TRU before one year in Europe and last season in minor pro. 

Collins had 28 goals and 26 assists for the Storm before going to play junior hockey in Alberta. 

Ryan Keis

The Kamloops Storm are pleased to announce that Ryan Keis has been signed with the Melfort Mustangs. Ryan already has a goal in 3 games and the 6 foot 2 forward brings some size to the Mustangs which they definitely lacked last season. We wish Ryan good luck on his season. For stats on Ryan click on http://www.leaguestat.com/sjhl/sjhl/en/stats/player.php?id=1242

Back on the winning track

The Storm had a win against the golden Rockets4 to2  The Storm were full marks for the win as they controlled the play. Ref had a bit of trouble controlling things which could cost the storm for the next few weeks. Luke Gordon had a match penalty called towards the end of the game which will result in suspensions. Luke will miss from 1 to 5 games which will hurt the Storm as they prepare for another big home weekend then go on the road.  The Storm currently lead the league with 12 points.  Catch more exciting action as the Storm take on creston on Friday and then Revelstoke on Saturday

Meet the Players. Steindor Ingason

Steindor comes from Iceland he has been playing hockey since he was 9 years old  last season in Iceland He had 8 goals 14 assists in only 18 games. Steindos nickname is Stoney.  He came to Kamloops after trying out with the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL.  Stoney considers himself an offensive defence man and hopes to play at a higher level.  Hockey in Kamloops is a great opportunity to advance his hockey skills.  

Hockey in Iceland is not very competitive but is growing every year.  There we re only 3 teams in Stoney's age level  

Stoney's favorite team is the Montreal Canadians and his favorite players are PK Subban and Patrick Kane

Weekend Games

The Storm will play 2 home games this weekend and hope to continue their winning streak. Te Storm will be without a couple of key defence men as Stephan Wood continues to nurse an injury suffered in. Prince George when he took a hit from former Storm player Karan Toor. Also missing this week will be Jason Anderson who suffered an upper body I jury I. Princeton. Jason will be looking at a bit of time on the sidelines. The Storm will likely address Steindor Iganson who comes from Iceland. Steindor will make his junior hockey debut in a pressure packed game against former division rival north koan again Knights. The Knights Eli,instead the Storm in the first round of playoffs last year in a very competitive series. Also back in the lineup will be Marc Dumont who missed last weeks road trip with an illness. 

Osoyoos video

Osoyoos Internet guru Tom shields has sent us a link for the goals In osoyoos  check it out here

Weekend update

This weekend  past weekend was a successful road trip for the Kamloops Storm.The Storm went 3 for 3 on the road with our last victory 5-4 over the Kelowna Chiefs. The Storm fell behind early but kept it close before taking a 4-2 lead early in the third period. A couple of defensive miscues brought the Chiefs back into it before  Ian Chrystal shot with 46 seconds remaining and found the back of the net.

Also, for a great article on new Storm forward Luke Gordon see here 

The Storm in Osoyoos

The Storm kept their winning streak in tact with a 7-3 win over the Coyotes! Brock Balson and Bobby Kashuba each scored two goals with other goals going to Daniel Buchanan, Brett Watkinson, and Josh Rasmussen.  Austin Braid, Daniel Buchanan, Jared Anderson and Luke Gordon each had 2 assists.

Kyle Michalovsky made his debut in goal and stopped 46 shots while the Storm peppered the Osoyoos Goaltenders with 56 shots! 

Tonight's big game is in Kelowna against the Chiefs. If you can't make it you can always catch it on the KIJHL's pay-per-view 

Road Trip

The Storm are preparing for a long road trip.  We will leave tomorrow afternoon for Princeton to take on the Posse then travel after the game to overnight in Osoyoos, the original home of the Storm.  After Osoyoos it is back home before a late afternoon game in Kelowna.

The Posse have one win one tie and one loss to start the new season. They had a tough night last night against Osoyoos on the road so will be looking for revenge.  The Storm will go on the road short of goalie Kyle Michalovky who has been called up to Salmon Arm again, and 16 year old forward Max James will dress for Merritt Centenniala.  Marc Dumont and Steindor Iganson are not expected to make the trip due to illness.  The Posse will be tough but the boys look like they are ready for the chance to prove they are for real.

Look for a big game from Bobby Kashuba who should feel right at home on the smaller ice surface in Princeton-I am hoping for an even bigger game on Saturday when we return to our old home town and want to show the Coyotes  the talent we have.  Will try and post updates throughout the weekend.

Raise a reader

The Kamloops Storm in conjunction with Raise A Reader will be seeking donations to help local literacy efforts.  Everyone who donates to Raise A Reader through us will receive a special edition of the Kamloops Daily News.

 The Storm will be on the Halston connector from 7 to 9am to raise money for this great cause. Come out to either the Halston A&W Esso  or Tim Horton's Esso to donate and meet your favourite Storm player this Wednesday, Sept 25 from 7am to 9am.

See you there!

Kyle Michalovsky

Kyle was back at storm practice today after spending the weekend with the salmon arm silverbacks. Kyle was looking good in practice and is expected to start at least one game on weekendas long as the bchockey team doesn't need him. He dressed in both of the games but didn't see any action. Great kid and will be a great goalie.

Two wins to start the season!

The Kamloops Storm got off to a good start for the 2013/2014 season with 2 wins 4-1 over Revelstoke and 3-2 in overtime against the Sicamous Eagles. An enthusiastic crowd watched the Sicamous game and were well entertained as the Storm came back from an early deficit. 

The game was preceded by a tailgate party hosted by Kamloops minor hockey and the Storm. Over 1300 people were served hamburgers and hotdogs with donations to Kidsport. The tailgate party was a huge success!

Special thanks to Ajax mines, Coopers, Save on Foods, Tim Hortons, Compass Foods, B100 Radio, Brock Auto and Fountain Tire for the generous donations.

See you at our next game!