BLAZERS SIGN FORWARD JESSE ZAHARICHUK

Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers announced this morning that they have signed 17-year-old forward Jesse Zaharichuk to a standard WHL player agreement.



Zaharichuk is a Sherwood Park native who was listed by the Blazers in September 2012. The 17-year-old, who stands at 5’8” and 151lbs, played junior hockey last season with the Drumheller Dragons of the AJHL. He put up 14 points in 48 regular season games. He was a key contributor in the playoffs with five goals and nine points in 15 playoff games.

“Jesse came to camp and earned a contract and the opportunity to play,” commented Director of Player Personnel, Matt Recchi. “He is a smart and crafty young player. With a year of junior hockey already under his belt, we think he can push some of our veteran players for ice time.”

Zaharichuk will likely be in the line-up this weekend as the Blazers play two WHL preseason games. On Friday, August 29th, the Blazers will host the Vancouver Giants at 7:00pm at the ISC in their first WHL preseason game. The hockey club will play on Saturday, August 30th at 7:00pm in Kelowna.

Tickets to this Friday’s game can be purchased at the Kamloops Blazers Box Office by calling 250-828-3339 or in person at the ISC from 9:00am – 5:00pm.

To purchase your 2014-15 season tickets, or for other ticketing information, please contact Ticketing & Promotions Coordinator, Missy Cederholm at 778-471-8068 or by email at mcederholm@blazerhockey.com.

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