Blazers Sign First Round Pick, Defenseman Mateo Ferreria
BLAZERS SIGN FIRST ROUND PICK, DEFENSEMAN MATTEO FERREIRA
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers have signed 2010-born defenseman Mateo Ferreira to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Ferreira was selected by the Blazers in the 1st round, 11th overall in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft.
Ferreira is from Winnipeg, MB and played the 2024-25 season with the Winnipeg Bruins U15 AAA Gold team. The 5’8” and 150lb left shot defender had 21 goals, 49 assists and 70 points in 32 games.
“We would like to welcome Mateo and his family to the Kamloops Blazers organization,” said General Manager / Head Coach, Shaun Clouston. “We’ve had the ability to track and watch Mateo a lot over the last few seasons. We look forward to watching Mateo’s game continue to grow and develop and are excited for the day he is a full-time player with the Kamloops Blazers.”
Ferreira attended development camp in Kamloops this past weekend. He becomes the first player from the 2010-born draft class to sign with the hockey club.
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