The Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers are angling to boost cash and consciousness for an area charity with a brand new alternate id that they’ll use later this month.
On Saturday, March 15, the Blazers will take the ice because the Thompson River Preventing Trout for his or her dwelling sport towards the Kelowna Rockets. The jerseys will probably be auctioned off after the sport, with proceeds benefitting the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
The Blazers unveiled their Preventing Trout jerseys on Thursday, February 27. They’ve a blue base, teal and yellow stripes across the waist and every arm, and a teal collar.
The entrance of the jersey options Kami the Fish, a regionally well-known mascot that first appeared in 1967 and was not too long ago revived by the Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce. The inexperienced trout is carrying a yellow cowboy hat whereas holding a hockey stick in entrance of a water splash. A “Preventing Trout” wordmark sits beneath.
“Kami the Fish has been a logo of Kamloops’ spirit and hospitality for many years, and we’re thrilled to see this beloved Kamloops icon swimming again into the highlight for this particular sport night time. The Preventing Trout rebrand is a enjoyable and artistic method to have fun our metropolis’s connection to our rivers, historical past, and group satisfaction. We are able to’t wait to see followers rally behind this one-of-a-kind occasion!”
—Acacia Pangilinan, Govt Director, Kamloops and District Chamber of Commerce
Names and numbers on the again and sleeves of the jerseys are one-colour white. The socks which are paired with the jerseys are blue with a striping sample that matches the sleeves.
The game-worn jersey auction is already accepting bids, and it closes at 9 p.m. PT on Sunday, March 16. In the event you miss out on these, although, restricted version Preventing Trout merchandise will probably be obtainable on the Blazers Retailer on sport night time.
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC was shaped in 2003, and it really works to fund analysis, conservation and education schemes throughout British Columbia whereas additionally enhancing angler entry and working the provincial stocking program.
“We really feel very lucky to be chosen because the funding recipient for this sport. Kamloops is blessed with nice fisheries and passionate anglers; this partnership will assist us present extra assist to develop and develop the native fishing group.”
—Jenna Merth, Outreach Coordinator, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC
Fish-based alternate identities are nothing new to the WHL. In reality, on New 12 months’s 2025, the Prince Albert Raiders and Brandon Wheat Kings took the ice because the Lake Diefenbaker Slough Sharks and the Wheat City Walleye, respectively, to compete for the first-ever Saskatchewan/Manitoba Fishing Derby trophy.
