Courtesy/Kamloops Blazers

By Jesse Gill

SPORTS

Medicine Hat’s Evaschesen signs with WHL’s Blazers

Sep 9, 2025 | 7:32 AM

Medicine Hat’s Josh Evaschesen has been signed to a Western Hockey League scholarship and development agreement by the Kamloops Blazers.

The 19-year-old Evaschesen is 6’2” and 195 lbs. He played the wotj the BCHL’s Trail Smoke Eaters during the 2024-2025 season putting up five goals, 10 assists and 15 points in 34 games.

Blazers general manager and head coach Shaun Clouston said in a statement, they would like to welcome Josh and his family to the team.

“Josh has earned a spot in Kamloops with his play and we are excited to be a part of his development,” Clouston said.

Evaschesen is an alumni of the South Alberta Hockey Academy and Medicine Hat Minor Hockey programs.

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He was listed by the Blazers in May 2025.

Evaschesen is a former WHL Prospects Draft pick of the Lethbridge Hurricanes, who selected him in the 9th round 184th overall in 2021.