Harrison Brunicke started the season in the NHL.
The Kamloops Blazers received a massive boost on Wednesday as it was announced that defenceman Harrison Brunicke would be returning to the WHL. The 19-year-old spent the first part of the 2025-26 season in the NHL and played nine games with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Brunicke recently played at the 2026 World Juniors, where he captured a Bronze Medal with Canada.
Over his WHL career, Brunicke has played 151 regular-season games. He has recorded 59 points and was part of the Blazers' 2023 Memorial Cup team. Brunicke was a second-round pick by the Penguins in 2024, as he went 44th overall.
With Brunicke returning, Kamloops now has three NHL-drafted prospects on its roster. Kamloops also has J.P. Hurlbert, who is projected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming draft. So far this season, the Blazers have a record of 18-13-3-4 and sit fourth in the Western Conference.
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