Blazers Acquire Veteran Forward Ashton Ferster

September 13, 2022 – Western Hockey League (WHL) – Kamloops Blazers News Release

Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers have acquired 2003-born forward Ashton Ferster from the Medicine Hat Tigers in exchange for an 8th round WHL Prospects Draft pick in 2025.

Ferster is from Shellbrook, SK and was selected by the Tigers in the fourth round of the 2018 WHL Prospects Draft. The 6’4″ and 200lb right shot forward had nine goals, 10 assists and 19 points in 66 games last season in Medicine Hat.

Ferster adds depth to the lineup as the Blazers are sending eight roster players to NHL camps this week. With the addition of Ferster, the Blazers now have 10 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders available for the final week of the WHL preseason.

Tickets are available for the Blazers final two home WHL preseason game on Wednesday, September 14th versus the Victoria Royals and on Friday, September 16th versus the Prince George Cougars. To purchase tickets, call the Kamloops Blazers Box Office at 250-828-3339.

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