The Kamloops Blazers announced on Monday the hiring of a new Director of Player Personnel.
General Manager Matt Bardsley made it official that Robbie Sandland would be taking over the reins. Sandland joined the Blazers in the 2018-19 season as the team's Head Scout.
Sandland worked with many B.C. scouts in developing the list for the 2019 WHL Bantam Draft. He also played a key role in the Blazers taking Mats Lindgren and Connor Levis in the first round of the Bantam Draft. Prior to joining the Blazers, he spent three seasons as a regional scout for the Edmonton Oil Kings.
"We are excited to have Robbie lead a strong group of scouts,” said Bardsley. “He is a good evaluator of talent and has a strong understanding of what we are looking for in a Kamloops Blazers player. Robbie showed the ability to build and maintain relationships with players, parents as well as their representation. We are excited to watch him and our scouting staff continues to build upon an excellent group of prospects in the organization."
Sandland will work directly with the Blazers Head Scouts and will oversee the team's 50-man list. He is set to arrive in the River City this week for the team's upcoming training camp.
The Blazers are returning their entire scouting staff from last year as well as Assistant coaches Chris Murray and Aaron Keller, and Dan De Palma as the club's goalie coach.
