BLAZERS SIGN 2007-BORN DEFENSEMAN EVAN MARKEL

BLAZERS SIGN 2007-BORN DEFENSEMAN EVAN MARKEL

Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers have signed 2007-born defenseman Evan Markel to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Markel was listed by the Blazers in February 2025.

Markel is from Richmond, BC and stands at 5’10” and 178lbs. He played the 2024-2025 season with Yale Hockey Academy U18 Prep in Abbotsford. He had three goals, 12 assists and 15 points in 35 games.

“We would like to welcome Evan and his family to the Kamloops Blazers Hockey Club,” commented General Manager / Head Coach, Shaun Clouston. “We are excited to be a part of his development in the coming seasons.”

Markel made his WHL debut this past weekend with the Blazers in a 6-4 win over the Spokane Chiefs.

The Kamloops Blazers will play two games this weekend at home against the Seattle Thunderbirds. For tickets, click here.

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