The Kamloops Blazers were in Penticton on Tuesday and held a short practice at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Penticton minor hockey product Matt Needham is having a strong rookie campaign according to Blazers GM Craig Bonner. Needham has 12 goals and 33 points in 59 games. The Blazers stopped in Penticton on their way to Spokane as it was a good way to break up a long road trip. it also didn't hurt that it's Needham's hometown.