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The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends

by Jon Keen · English · Sport

The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends is a weekly Kamloops Blazers & Western Hockey League podcast. It features special guests from the Blazers both past & present and others from around the WHL. Learn more about what's going on around the Blazers and the WHL during the season.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 13 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

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8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

Episode 126: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 5, Episode 4

The Blaze - with Jon Keen & Friends is LIVE!It's a "Blazer Mt. Rushmore" guest this week as we sit down with Robbie Brown. The all-time Blazer/Jr. Oiler holds a WHL record that's stood 40 years - 212 points in the 1986-87 season. We go deep with Rob:- Wild nights at Memorial Arena- Two memorable playoff games- The battles between Kamloops and New Westminster- How he got robbed of a 50 goal NHL season- 1989 NHL All-Star game in EdmontonAlso:- The latest around the WHL- Fan Mail & Buying/Selling- The Blazer super 16's keep producing- Sponsors Corner with TVC Bus Owner Roger NadeauDownload &…

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S1 · E125 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 125: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 3, Season 5
We finally did it. Connor Ingram sits down for a lengthy chat about all things, hockey, life and what's next. This after retiring from the NHL at the age of 29. The former Blazer (2014-17) recalls those days and some of his early battles. "I don't know what I'm doing next, and that's exciting." Don't miss our chat for Rivershore Golf Links!Former Blazer Dylan Garand on the season ahead. After going through waivers last week to potentially starting for the NYR this weekend. We chatted before his departed for the season.Mateo Mania. The young Blazer d-man comes off a solid weekend where he was…
S1 · E124 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Episode 124: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 2, Season 5
Here we go... a great episode for Rivershore Golf Links is LIVE!- Former Blazer Fraser Minten joins the show after signing a massive 7 x 7.2M deal with the Boston Bruins- Newly named Blazer Captain Ty Bonkowski- D Misha Cherepanov is back from Dallas Stars camp and jumps on- Victoria Royals Head Coach James Patrick on managing elite goal scorer Camero Schmidt this season- TC Americans Voice Craig Beauchemin previews the Blazers competition this weekend in Tri & Portland- Fan Mail takes your questions- Buying & Selling looks at the new WHL In-Season-Cup and the Blazers chance to snag it this…
S1 · E123 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode 123: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 5, Episode 1
Here we go! We launch Season V of the Blaze for our title sponsor Rivershore Golf Links! We set the table for the brand new Kamloops Blazers season and the new year of the Western Hockey League:- A look back on an awesome summer day with the Stanley Cup- Shaun Clouston gives his state of address as he looks ahead to the season and breaks down each position on the roster- Kelowna Rockets Broadcaster Regan Bartel checks after the summer in to preview the BC Division - New segment alert* - College Corner- Fan Mail answers your questions from a busy off-season and new year- Buying & Selling…
S1 · E122 · 3 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 122: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 30 the Finale, Season 4
It's the season Finale of the Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links!We have 80 minutes of Blazer & WHL content for put the wraps on Season Four of The Blaze:- Blazers 1st round playoff thoughts- Shaun Clouston on the season, playoffs and what lies ahead for next year's roster. A lengthy, candid chat.- JP Hurlbert speaks on his season and his decision to stay or go to NCAA for his 18 year-old season- Josh Evaschesen, Rhett Ravndahl & G Ivans Kufterins on the season and futures- WHL VP of Hockey Rick Doerksen on the new landscape and changes to the WHL Prospects Draft- WHL vs NCAA talk heating up…
S1 · E121 · 26 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 121: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 28, Season 4
The Blaze - Playoff Edition! For Rivershore Golf Links- The Blazers set their first round match-up with Kelowna as they dig into the underdog role- Shaun Clouston & Harrison Brunicke discuss the series ahead- Will Bryant (Medicine Hat Tigers Broadcaster) previews the four Eastern Conference series- NHL Debut for Dylan Garand!- More on the passing of Rick "The Bear" Wile - longtime Radio NL Sports Director. Hear from some Kamloops sports figures and his former colleagues including Earl Seitz in studio.- Fan Mail & Buying / SellingDownload & Play NOW! The #1 hockey podcast on Podomatic!
S1 · E120 · 19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode 120: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 27, Season 4
Final weekend of the WHL's regular season is upon us! Episode 27 for Rivershore Golf Links!- Bill Wilms is our featured guest! He retires after over 30 years of being in the WHL broadcast booth as a game analyst. 25 years with the Vancouver Giants and countless seasons with the WHL on Shaw. Don't miss this farewell chat with Bill.- Blazers clinch a playoff spot! Reaction as they await a 1st round opponent- Kamloops product Kendra Woodland joins us after her PWHL debut for the Ottawa Charge- Prospects Corner - Brady Ondrus (2nd round, 2025) is here with the team- Fan Mail takes your…
S1 · E119 · 12 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 119: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 26, Season 4
Episode 26 - Rivershore Golf Links!Are the Blazers playing their best hockey of the season? We'll explore that and a whole lot more after three straight dominating wins on home ice. Their playoff magic number is down to 1 with five games to go in the regular season.Ahead on the show:- IN STUDIO: Captain Ryan Michael & F Tommy Lafreniere sit down with The Blaze to discuss the season, life at the billet house and a big home-and-home weekend against the Kelowna Rockets- Voice of the Rockets Regan Bartel pops in to discuss the weekend- The latest around the WHL with a look at the Vancouver…
S1 · E118 · 5 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Episode 118: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 25
Legends Weekend is here! Plus... it's opening weekend at Rivershore Golf Links!- Devan Dubnyk honoured Saturday. We'll have final thoughts- Former Blazers GM Mike Moore shares his Dubnyk memories and his time in Kamloops- Around the WHL looks at the recent run of suspensions & goalie fights- Daylight Savings Time change in BC could cause some disruption in the Western Conference- Fan Mail takes your questions- Buying & Selling- Guy Charron pops by for a visit- Much more including Kamloops Storm and Thompson Blazers AAA U-18 talkDownload & Play now!Episode 25 for Rivershore Golf Links
S1 · E117 · 26 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 117: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 24
It's our Winter Olympics Edition! Special Guest - Former Blazer D and Two Tim Olympian Michael Fora! The Swiss defenseman is glowing after his Olympic experience in Milan. "I wanted time to stand still." Don't miss the complete chat with Jon and Michael Fora- The Bet, part II - JP Hurlbert and Ryan Michael discuss their gold medal final bet and how it all played out through the streets of Batchelor Hills.- Fan Mail & Buying and Selling!- Don Hay on Coaches Corner - Kamloops Ball Hockey with an important reminderDownload & Play now!
S1 · E116 · 19 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Episode 116: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 22, Season 4
Devan Dubnyk! - Episode 22 for Rivershore Golf Links.Our featured guest will be added to the Blazers Legends Banner March 7th. The former Blazer 'tender went on to a 12 year NHL career and now has three sons - two of which are goaltenders. Now an Anaylst with the NHL Network, we'll chat with Dubnyk about his time here, being a hockey dad, his "goalie fight" and the state of Canadian goaltending on the World stage.Plus:- Parents weekend wrap- Blazers suffer weekend setback, get set for Kelowna twice this weekend- Chris Seguin from the CHL joins to discuss the new Top 50 Players promotion from…
S1 · E115 · 12 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 115: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 21, Season 4
This is the show you don't want to miss! - Episode 21 for Rivershore Golf Links featuring Fraser Minten.- Mints pops on during his NHL Olympic break after being named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for January. Don't miss this chat with the well spoken 21 year-old.- Parents weekend - JP Hurlbert & Ivans Kufterins react as they welcome family in from across the globe.- Jim Robson passes away at 91. Jon will tell you a story about his brush with the legendary Canucks broadcaster- WHL Goalie of the Week Logan Edmonstone- Vancouver Giants Coach Parker Burgess- Former Blazer Kayd Ruedig- Buying &…
S1 · E114 · 6 Feb 2026 · 58 min
Episode 114: The Blaze - Season 4, Episode 20
It's Episode 20 from the road! It's for Rivershore Golf Links!- We are recording from room 707 as the Blazers spend the week on the road for four games. Lots of action packed into 58 minutes of Blazers and WHL coverage.- Zac Carnelly - Executive Director for Kamloops Minor Hockey is on to discuss the loss of two former members in a vehicle collision in Alberta that killed three. The Kamloops hockey community is mourning the loss of JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso from Kamloops and Caden Fine from Birmingham, Alabama.- JP Hurlbert on his 1st WHL fight- Build Kamloops Chairman Kelly Hall on the…
S1 · E113 · 30 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Episode 113: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 19
Episode 19 - For Rivershore Golf Links! Jason Strudwick is our featured guest! The two-time Memorial Cup Champion went on to a 14 year NHL career as a rugged defenseman. He now owns the airwaves in Edmonton as a regular feature on the Oilers and Edmonton sports scene. "Struds" talks about his time here, and his successful transition to the sports media landscape. Where will his WHL draft-eligble son Kane end up? Don't miss our chat.More:- Which Blazers hit up Paul Lake this week for some outdoor skating?- Weekend preview as the Blazers challenge the two top teams in the BC Division- Memorial…
S1 · E112 · 22 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 112: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 18
The Blaze - Episode 18 - for Rivershore Golf Links!- Featured guest: Dave Chyzowksi. Former Blazer 87-90, 2nd overall pick in NHL Draft, World Junior gold medalist as captain, 17 years of pro hockey. Former Blazers Marketing Director.- What Blazer treated the team last Saturday? - Blazers go curling- Does Vit Zahejsky return this weekend after missing the last 40 games?- Fan Mail & moreDownload and Play Now! -
S1 · E111 · 15 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 111: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 17
The Blaze - Episode 17 is LIVE!- Back by popular demand, our guest this week is Voice of the Everett Silvertips Casey Bryant. Casey shares his unique style on socials as he adds some humour to the presentation. He looks at this year's Silvertips roster after the trade deadline and is ready to go to bat for it. - JP Hurlbert and Josh Evaschesen share their takes on the NHL Central Scouting Mid-Term rankings. While JP was ranked 10th in North America, Evaschesen was left off. We will get both perspectives.- We go around the WHL and hear from several GM's about the moves they made, and even the…
S1 · E110 · 9 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Episode 110: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 16
Post-Trade Deadline Edition! Episode 16 for Rivershore Golf Links- Harrison Brunicke is back. He joins to talk about his return to Kamloops, his mindset and meeting new/old team- Shaun Clouston breaks down the deadline from a Blazers perspective. One acquisition comes in just under the wire - F Ty Coupland from the Red Deer Rebels. Shaun's take on the deal and having his big man back - Harrison Brunicke.- WHL Deadline recap. Who made the big moves? Any surprises? A busy week leads to a quiet final day.- Trade deadline thoughts - Mark Lamb & Fred Harbinson - Jordan Keller is back! Six weeks…
S1 · E109 · 2 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 109: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 15
The Blaze - For Rivershore Golf Links! - Pre-Trade Deadline Edition.We get you set up for what teams may... or may not do when the WHL Trade Deadline hits on Thursday, January 8th.- Longtime Lethbridge Hurricanes voice Dustin Forbes joins us. We get into it! The big dogs, the teams potentially looking for more, the teams that may sell. If you're a WHL team with a dog in the fight, you'll want to take this conversation in.- Fan Mail answers your questions- Buying & Selling- Brent Sutter, Gary Davidson comments- Blazer prospect F Eli Tverdovsky makes WHL debut- Asher Gingras gets his 1st goal…
S1 · E108 · 18 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Episode 108: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 14, Season 4
It's a big one this week! The Blaze - for Rivershore Golf Links, Episode 14 is available now.- WHL Commisioner Dan Near comes on to talk all things WHL. The new Prospects Game set for Vancouver in February, the new junior hockey landcape, the NHL-CHL Agreement and where that's headed and much more! - JP Hurlbert will head into the break as the WHL's leading scorer. He joins us to talk about an upcoming Texas Christmas Break and thoughts on being left off the USA World Junior roster.- Shaun Clouston to buy or sell, stand pat? All options on the table with the WHL Trade Deadline three weeks…
S1 · E107 · 11 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 107: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 13
What a show this week for Rivershore Golf Links!- Featured guest: The first Teddy Bear goal scorer in World history - Brad Lukowich. How the goal nearly wasn't his. His takeaway from four seasons with the Blazers, being cut from the 1996 World Junior team, his love of music and how he ended up in Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's pool back in the day. This is a must listen!- Tommy Lafreniere commits to NCAA hockey. He joins us to discuss the process and a potential timeline for the move.- JP Hurlbert with the post-game celebration of the season in Penticton. What a moment with the Blazer…
S1 · E106 · 4 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 106: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 12
The Blaze - Episode 12 for Rivershore Golf Links! Download and Play now for the latest on the Kamloops Blazers and around the Western Hockey League:- Harrison Brunicke joins us from Pennsylvania. The Blazer defenseman is likely going to be named to Canada's World Junior roster next week. We catch up with Harry about his two months in the NHL, the ups and downs and look ahead to the next couple of months. Where is the next stop after World Juniors? Back to Pitt? Is he coming back to Kamloops? - Around the WHL and On the Move look at the WHL trade market and recent moves.- Who gets the Teddy…
S1 · E105 · 27 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 105: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 11
The Blaze - Episode 11 for Rivershore Golf Links taps into some great teams from the early 2010's. Our featured guest this week is former three-year Blazer F Timmy Bozon! From playing on one of the top lines in Major Junior Hockey at the time to his battle with meningitis in 2014 that nearly claimed his life, to his favourite Kamloops memories. The 31 year-old joins us from Geneva, Switzerland.Also in this week's show:- Jordan Keller updates his injury and what happened on the weekend. He's out week-to-week as his WHL ironman streak comes to an end. - The Blazers stole the show at the annual…
S1 · E104 · 20 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 104: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 10, Season 4
We are LOADED with WHL news this week! - Episode 10 for Rivershore Golf Links!- Guy Flaming from The Pipeline Show is our featured guest. We discuss the Kelowna/Swift Current trade and the injury to Peyton Kettles. We dive into the Eastern Conference and what teams will be active around the WHL Trade Deadline.- Tri-City Americans General Manager Bob Tory on all things WHL related- A Harrison Brunicke update from Penguins GM Kyle Dubas as the plan gets clearer- Buying & Selling. Which WHL GM was front row at WWE's Monday Night Raw this week in New York?- Fan Mail answers your questions from…
S1 · E102 · 7 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 102: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 8, Season 4
Loaded show! Episode 8 for Rivershore Golf Links:- Featured guest - former Blazer great who won two Memorial Cup titles (94-95), now the new General Manager of the Vancouver Giants Hnat Domenichelli. WHL talk, Blazers talk & more.- What's going on in Swift Current? We will look into that.- Wenatchee GM Bliss Littler & Head Coach Don Nachbaur- Buying & Selling- We answer your questions in Fan Mail- He was at Game Seven of the World Series. We check in with sponsor Fraser Neave (Wells Gray Tours) on a rollercoaster of emotions on a long Blue Jays playoff run.It's all in Episode 8, Season 4 of…
S1 · E100 · 23 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 100: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 6
The Blaze is back! Off the road and back into the studio for Episode 6 - presented by Rivershore Golf Links.Our featured guest, is Kamloops Blazers legend Mark Recchi. Recchs is back in town and was checking out Blazer practice this week. We'll catch up with him and talk all things junior hockey & Blazers.Also this week:- Newcomers D Kayd Ruedig & D Carson Olsen. They both talk about their arrivals to Kamloops- Shaun Clouston discusses the need to make a pair of moves and where the two new defensemen slot in.- JP Hurlbert is an "A" rated skater according to NHL Central Scouting. We'll get…
S1 · E99 · 17 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 12 min
Episode 99: The Blaze - Season 4, Episode 5
From the road! - Episode 5 for Rivershore Golf Links!- Emmitt Finnie joins us from Detroit!- Harrison Brunicke update from Pittsburgh reporter Taylor Haase- New Blazers Athletic Therapist Taylor Cochrane- More with Assistant Coach Steve Marr & Moose Jaw Warriors Broadcaster James Gallo- Fan Mail & Buying and Selling- We salute some folks who have helped out on the road tripIt's all ready for your download and plays. Episode 5 is jam packed from the middle of the prairies as the Blazers wrap up six games in nine nights in Swift Current Saturday.
S1 · E98 · 10 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Episode 98: The Blaze - Season 4, Episode 4
It's all happening! - For Rivershore Golf Links- A great featued guest - It's Scottie Upshall jumping on the pod fresh from a Missin' Curfew recording. The former Blazer legend has stories from his time as a Blazer - he'll share them. Finally, The Blaze gets Scottie!- Blazer grads all over the NHL ice this week. Brunicke, Minten, Finnie. We will take a peak!- Coaches Corner with Assitant Coach Steve Marr- Sponsors Corner with Wells Gray Tours VP Fraser Neave- Buying & Selling- Fan Mail- Much more... download and play NOW!
S1 · E97 · 2 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 97: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Episode 3, Season 4
A loaded show for Rivershore Golf Links - our title sponsor.- Regan Bartel - WHL broadcast veteran stops by for a lengthy chat on.... everything. We'll talk about his summer, another year calling games and his impressions of Penticton as the first visitor broadcaster to call a WHL game from there.- Logan Edmonstone & JP Hurlbert claim WHL Awards after a two win weekend.- Update on Vit Zahejsky's injury after a scary incident Saturday.- Buying & Selling gets heated!- Fan Mail answers your questions- Sponsors Corner - longtime Blazer bus driver Roger Nadeau of Thompson Valley Charters- A…
S1 · E96 · 25 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode 96: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 2
Episode 2 - For Rivershore Golf Links - is loaded up to get you set for another weekend of Blazers Hockey!- Featured guest: Three-year Blazer Captain Ajay Baines (1995-99) stops by for a trip down memory lane- JP Hurlbert introduced himself to the Sandman Centre faithful, we'll get how it went down from his perspective.- Welcome back Tommy Lafreniere! He's back from Oilers camp with renewed confidence. He's our guest.- Assistant Coach Steve Marr jumps on for Coaches Corner after a special night for him personally.- Owen Cooper - the newest Blazer introduces himself.- Fan Mail & Buying /…
S1 · E95 · 19 Sep 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 95: The Blaze - With Jon Keen & Friends - Season 4, Episode 1
The Blaze is back! Presented by Rivershore Golf Links.It's our season kick-off episode as the Blazers begin the 2025-26 season in the WHL!The show includes:- New Blazers Josh Evaschesen & Cooper Moore- Tommy Lafreniere from Oilers Training Camp- Blazers owner Tom Gaglardi on his season outlook / NCAA changes- Kelowna Rockets Assistant Coach Don Hay- Fan Mail- Buying & Selling Division Predictions- Rivershore GM Kevin Oates & more.It's 92 minutes of Blazers and WHL content to begin the new season.Download & Play today.

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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 13 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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