Trockis Named To Latvians Preliminary Roster:

The Latvian National team has named 28 players to the preliminary roster for the 2026 World Junior Championship. One of those 28 players is Vernon Vipers forward Toms Trockis.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From www.prohockeyrumors.com

Team Latvia Announces Roster For 2026 World Juniors

From Vernon Vipers X page

Vernon Vipers on X: "Best of luck to Toms Trockis who is off to try out for the Latvian National Team! Good luck Toms!! https://t.co/4Y2yY8gabo" / X

Toms Trockis's Player Profile:

Toms Trockis - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Tahoe Knight Monsters Activate Ex Vipers Captain Marritt From 3 Day Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters have activated former Vernon Vipers

forward/captain Connor Marritt from the 3 Day Injured Reserve.

The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).

From https://echl.com/

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - Nov. 14

Marritt is in his first season with the ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters. In 9 games, Marritt has (0-goals-4-assists-4-points).

Marritt spent the 2024-25 season at the University of Alaska Anchorage, before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters August 12th 2025.

Marritt played the past five seasons at the University of Northern Michigan & University of Alaska Anchorage from 2020-2025. Marritt transferred from Northern Michigan University to the University of Alaska Anchorage for the 2022-23 season. Marritt was captain of the Seawolves the past two seasons.

Marritt played three seasons in Vernon from 2017-2020. Marritt was captain of the Vipers during the 2019-20 season, his final season of Junior hockey. In 165 games with the Vipers, Marritt collected (35-goals-62-assists-97-points).

Connor Marritt's Player Profile:

Connor Marritt - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers highlights from December 13th 2025 in front of 830 fans at the Vikings Rentals Centre.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From Vernon Vipers YouTube page

Vernon at Okotoks [12-13-2025]

Canada vs. World Event Highlights New Format For BCHL All-Star Weekend:

The BCHL announced the 2026 All-Star Weekend will have a new format.

Image credit: BCHL

From www.bchl.ca

Canada vs. World event highlights new format for BCHL All-Star Weekend | BCHL League Site

Game Recap: Vernon Vipers 6 Okotoks Oilers 4

The 7-14-5-0 Vernon Vipers defeated the 11-12-1-1 Okotoks Oilers in front of 830 fans at the Vikings Rentals Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Okotoks Oilers Saturday, December 13, 2025 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

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Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks highlights from December 12th 2025 in front of 1,502 fans at the Western Financial Place.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From Vernon Vipers YouTube page

Vernon at Cranbrook [12-12-2025]

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Okotoks Oilers:

6-14-5-0 Vernon Vipers @ 11-11-1-1 Okotoks Oilers 6:05pm

Tonight is the second of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Okotoks Oilers.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Okotoks Oilers since 2024 (The Okotoks Oilers franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)

Games Played: 5

Wins: 2

Losses: 3

Overtime Wins: 0

Overtime Losses: 0

Shootout Wins: 0

Shootout Losses: 0

Overtime Record: 0-0

Shootout Record: 0-0

Home Record: 2-0-0-0

Road Record: 0-3-0-0

Vernon Junior Hockey Franchise History:

1961-1962 Vernon Jr Canadians

1962-1967 Vernon Blades

1967-1973 Vernon Essos

1973-1978 Vernon Vikings

1979-1980 No team

1980-1995 Vernon Lakers

1995-Present Vernon Vipers

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Game Recap: "Teddy Bear Toss" Vernon Vipers 6 Cranbrook Bucks 3

The 6-14-5-0 Vernon Vipers defeated the 5-17-3-1 Cranbrook Bucks 6-3 in front of 1502 fans at the Western Financial Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks Friday, December 12, 2025 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

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Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers Sign Nolan:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 19 year old forward Anthony Nolan.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From www.vernonvipers.com

Vipers Sign 2006-Born Forward Anthony Nolan | Vernon Vipers

Anthony Nolan's Player Profile:

Anthony Nolan - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Preview: "Teddy Bear Toss" Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks:

5-14-5-0 Vernon Vipers @ 5-16-3-1 Cranbrook

Bucks 6pm

Tonight is the fourth of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Cranbrook Bucks.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Cranbrook Bucks since the 2020-21 Season: (The
Bucks were an expansion team for the 2020-21 season)

Games Played: 26

Wins: 12

Losses: 12

Ties: 0

Overtime Wins: 0

Overtime Losses: 0

Shootout Wins: 3

Shootout Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 0-0

Shootout Record: 2-1

Home Record: 8-6-0-1-0

Road Record: 4-6-0-0-0

Vernon Junior Hockey History:

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Hayes Suspended:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Maverick Hayes has been suspended one

game for receiving an Instigator penalty in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Brooks Bandits.

From www.bchl.ca

Discipline | BCHL League Site

Maverick Hayes Player Profile:

Maverick Hayes - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers-Brooks Bandits Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Brooks Bandits highlights from December 10th 2025 in front of 1,657 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Image credit: Brooks Bandits

From Brooks Bandits YouTube page

Brooks Bandits vs Vernon Vipers Highlights - Dec 10

New Scam Targets B.C. Hockey League:

The BCHL is warning teams, players and fans of a new email scam.

From www.pentictonherald.ca

Scammers targeting BCHL hockey teams, their fans | News | pentictonherald.ca

From www.vermonmorningstar.com

New scam targets B.C. Hockey League teams | Vernon Morning Star

Game Recap: Brooks Bandits 7 Vernon Vipers 4

I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon my entire life. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing 46 home games since. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a few games during the 2002-03 season. In 2011 I helped design and create the Vipers website and was in charge of running the website for five seasons. I started and created this blog in 2008 and have over 5.9 million viewers. My family watched senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon since getting a team in 1961. I have two family members that played junior hockey in Vernon.

I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Brooks Bandits game as the Bandits won 7-4 in front of 1,657 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Oliver Kanat
Brooks Bandits: Zach Zahara

1st Period: The hometown Vipers with a great start were the better team for most of the period. The Vipers had more zone time, had the better of the chances, looked sharp, were skating, moving the puck and making plays and lots of them. Vernon jumped out to a 2-0 lead and looked to be in control. Brooks needed to shake off the bus legs but got their game going after the first five to six minutes and played better as the period went on. The visiting Bandits had a couple of looks but not a whole lot of quality opportunities were outshot 6-2 early. It was 2-0 Vipers after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 15-11 Vernon.

2nd Period: The Snakes carried the play for most of the period, but a period where they couldn't get much going offensively. The Vipers couldn't seem to click, didn't generate much for offence, had lots of play in the offensive zone but not a lot of looks/opportunities. Vernon was the better team, had the better of the play. Samuel Charko had an opportunity on an odd man rush to make it 3-0 instead, the Bandits catch a lucky bounce and go the other way to get back in the hockey game and cut Vernon's lead to one. Twenty seconds later, Brooks would capitalize on a second bounce, tying the game 2-2 just over two minutes into the middle frame. The Bandits had no business being in this hockey game but after a couple of lucky bounces it's a different game. Brooks capitalized on a couple of lucky bounces go their way, scoring twice in twenty seconds. The Bandits played most of the period in their own end, get the breaks and bounces go their way were very fortunate to even be in this game. The Bandits took their first lead of the evening at 19:54 It was 4-3 Brooks after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 12-6 Vipers.

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Game Preview: Brooks Bandits @ Vernon Vipers:

13-8-2-0 Brooks Bandits @ 5-13-5-

0 Vernon Vipers 7pm

Tonight is the second of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Brooks Bandits. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Brooks Bandits since 2024 (The Brooks Bandits franchise joined the
BCHL in February 2024)

Games Played: 5

Wins: 0

Losses: 5

Overtime Wins: 0

Overtime Losses: 0

Shootout Wins: 0

Shootout Losses: 0

Overtime Record: 0-0

Shootout Record: 0-0

Home Record: 0-2-0-0

Road Record: 0-3-0-0

Vernon Junior Hockey Franchise History:

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Petruk Leaves Vernon Vipers - Joins Lethbridge Hurricanes:

20 year old forward Andrew Petruk has left the Vernon Vipers to join the Western

Hockey League Lethbridge Hurricanes.

From www.vernonvipers.com

Transactions | Vernon Vipers

The Langley Rivermen traded Petruk to the Vernon Vipers November 20th 2025 for a Player Development Fee. In 5 games, Petruk collected (1-Goal-0-Assists-1-Point).

Andrew Petruk's Player Profile:

Andrew Petruk - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Szongoth Joins Hungary At U20 World Championship:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Dome Szongoth will be playing for Hungary at the IIHF U20 World Championship.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From Vernon Vipers X page

Vernon Vipers on X: "Vipers defenceman Dome Szongoth is en route to Milano, Italy to represent Hungary at the IIHF U20 World Championship. Best of luck, Dome — we’re behind you! 🇭🇺 #TimeToStrike https://t.co/ldQz7LCzHV" / X

Dome Szongoth's Player Profile:

Döme Szongoth - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Hytec Weekly Wrap Up With Cooke:

Graham Turnbull talks with Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Matt Cooke after Saturday's 6-3 victory over the visiting Cranbrook Bucks.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From Vernon Vipers YouTube page

Hytec Weekly Wrap-Up Dec 8/25

Vernon Vipers Teddy Bear Toss History:

Here are some Vernon Vipers "Teddy Bear Toss" goals from past seasons. I can only find goals going back to the 2008-09 season.

2008 Kevin Kraus

No video/highlights available

2009 Sawyer Mick

2009 Teddy Bear Toss

2010 Dylan Walchuk

Teddy Bear Toss 2010

2011 Darren Nowick

No video/highlights available

2012 Liam Board

No video/highlights available

2013 Colton Sparrow

Sparrow Goal Teddy Bear Toss Vernon Vipers BCHL

2014 Thomas Aldworth

GoPro Highlight Goal - Vipers Teddy Bear Toss

2015 Latrell Charleson

2015 Vipers Teddy Bear Toss Goal

2016 Niko Karamanis

Vipers 2016 Teddy Bear Toss Goal

2017 Niko Karamanis

12.9.17 Vernon vs Penticton Post Game

2018 Jagger Williamson

No video/highlights available

2019 Teddy Bear Toss Promo

2019 Teddy Bear Toss Promo

2019 Matt Kowalski

Kowalksi Teddy Bear Toss GOTG

2020 

No Teddy Bear Toss due to COVID 19

2021 Luke Lavery

Teddy Bear Toss 2021 Goal

2022 Dylan Compton

Vipers 2022 Teddy Bear Toss Goal

2023 Anthony Cliche

2023 Teddy Bear Toss Goal

2024 Landon MacDonald

Vernon Vipers 2024 Teddy Bear Toss Goal

2025 Teddy Bear Toss Promo

2025 Teddy Bear Toss Game

2025 Samuel Charko

The 2025 Teddy Bear Toss Goal

Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks highlights from December 6th 2025 in front of 2,337 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon vs Cranbrook [12-6-2025]

From Cranbrook Bucks YouTube page

Bucks vs Vipers 2025-12-06

Vernon Vipers 2025 Teddy Bear Toss Goal:

Vernon Vipers forward Samuel Charko scored the Vernon Vipers "Teddy Bear Toss" goal at 4:15 of the 1st period in a 6-3 victory over the visiting Cranbrook Bucks December 6th 2025 in front of 2,337 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From Vernon Vipers YouTube page

The 2025 Teddy Bear Toss Goal

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Ybarra Commits To Trail For 2026-27 Season:

Smoke Eaters Commit Defenseman Logan Ybarra for 2026–27 Season | Trail Smoke Eaters

BCHL Connect - Brooks Bandits Head Coach Dakota Mason

BCHL Coach Connect - Dakota Mason (Brooks)

Express Name Former NHLer Jones New Goalie Coach:

Express Hire Former NHL Goaltender Martin Jones as New Goalie Coach | Coquitlam Express

Nanaimo-Chilliwack Trade:

Chiefs Trade Jordan Geike for the Playing Rights of Kyan Labbé | Chilliwack Chiefs

Blackfalds-Victoria Trade:

Trade Sends Stastny To Blackfalds | Victoria Grizzlies

Smoke Eaters Thriving Following Board Of Governors Review:

Trail Smoke Eaters, BCHL thriving following Board of Governors review | Rossland News

BCHL Connect - Salmon Arm Silverbacks Head Coach Tyler Shattock 

BCHL Coach Connect - Tyler Shattock (Salmon Arm)

Bawa Returns To Chilliwack Chiefs:

Chiefs Forward Arjun Bawa Returns to Chilliwack | Chilliwack Chiefs

Byers Commits To Smoke Eaters For 2026-27 Season:

Trail Smoke Eaters Commit to Goaltender Bennett Byers | Trail Smoke Eaters

Bulldogs Sign Schaefer:

Bulldogs sign Luc Schaefer | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Langley-Coquitlam Trade:

TRADE: Express Acquire Rights to Purves From Langley | Coquitlam Express

De St. Hubert Leaves Smoke Eaters For USHL:

Trail Smoke Eaters lose another player to the USHL : My Kootenay Now

Game Recap - "Teddy Bear Toss" Vernon Vipers 6 Cranbrook Bucks 3

I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon most of my life. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing 46 home games since. I worked with the Vipers as color commentator for a few games during the 2003-04 season, In 2011 I helped design and create the Vipers website and was in charge of running the site for five seasons. I started and created this blog in 2008 and have over 5.8 million viewers. My family watched senior men's hockey in Vernon during the 1950's and has been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon since Vernon got a team in 1961. I have two family members that played junior hockey in Vernon.

I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks game as the Vipers won 6-3 in front of 2,337 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Oliver Kanat
Cranbrook Bucks: Jason Tremblay

1st Period: Both teams were pretty even at the start before the visiting Cranbrook Bucks slowly started to take over the edge in play. The Bucks were the better team in the second half, had more puck possession, more time in the offensive zone, were getting more shots on goal and creating chances. The Vipers opened the scoring, with Samuel Charko scoring on "Teddy Bear Toss" night. The Snakes looked a little sluggish, saw a lot of time in their own end, especially in the second half, were giving up too many opportunities and shots. Oliver Kanat was the busier of the two goaltenders. It was 2-2 after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 17-9 Cranbrook.

2nd Period: I thought both teams were pretty even through out the middle frame. I thought Vernon had lots of time in the offensive zone but couldn't get pucks towards the net or on net as the Bucks defensive coverage was very good, keeping the Snakes to the outside, limiting their chances. I thought Cranbrook had the better of the scoring chances. The period really opened up late in the period with both teams going back and fourth with the Bucks getting three or four very good looks/opportunities but Oliver Kanat made some large saves late. Vipers tie the game in the second half but then score late to take the lead heading into the 3rd. It was 4-3 Vernon after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 11-9 Vipers.

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2025 Teddy Bear Toss Game Promo Video:

The Vernon Vipers annual Teddy Bear Toss game will be tonight vs the Cranbrook Bucks.

From Vernon Vipers YouTube page

2025 Teddy Bear Toss Game

Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters highlights from December 5th 2025 in front of 1,362 fans at the Cominco Arena.

Image credit: Trail Smoke Eaters

From Trail Smoke Eaters Facebook page

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Game Preview: "Teddy Bear Toss" Cranbrook Bucks @ Vernon Vipers:

5-15-3-1 Cranbrook Bucks @ 4-13-5-0 Vernon Vipers 6pm

Tonight is the third of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Cranbrook Bucks.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Cranbrook Bucks since the 2020-21 Season: (The Bucks were an expansion team for the 2020-21 season)

Games Played: 25

Wins: 11

Losses: 12

Ties: 0

Overtime Wins: 0

Overtime Losses: 0

Shootout Wins: 3

Shootout Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 0-0

Shootout Record: 2-1

Home Record: 7-6-0-1-0

Road Record: 4-6-0-0-0

Vernon Junior Hockey History:

1961-1962 Vernon Jr Canadians

1962-1967 Vernon Blades

1967-1973 Vernon Essos

1973-1978 Vernon Vikings

1979-1980 No team

1980-1995 Vernon Lakers

1995-Present Vernon Vipers

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Game Recap: Trail Smoke Eaters 3 Vernon Vipers 2

The 18-5-0-0 Trail Smoke Eaters defeated the 4-13-5-0 Vernon Vipers 3-2 in front of 1,362 fans at the Cominco Arena.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters Friday, December 05, 2025 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

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Text Box Score,

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Dahlqvist Leaves Vernon Vipers:

20 year old forward Rasmus Dahlqvist has left the team to pursue other opportunities.

From www.vernonvipers.com

Transactions | Vernon Vipers

The Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League Northumberland Stars have Rasmus Dahlqvist.

From Northumberland Stars Instagram Page

Instagram

Dahlqvist started the 2025-26 season with the Coquitlam Express. The Express traded Dahlqvist to the Vernon Vipers November 10th 2025 for a Player Development Fee. Dahlqvist went pointless in 2 games with the Vernon Vipers.

Rasmus Dahlqvist's Player Profile:

Rasmus Dahlqvist - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Sign Magnuson:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 18 year old defenceman Liam Magnuson.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From www.vernonvipers.com

Vipers Sign 2007-Born Defenceman Liam Magnuson | Vernon Vipers

Liam Magnuson's Player Profile:

Liam Magnuson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters:

4-12-5-0 Vernon Vipers @ 17-5-0-0 Trail

Smoke Eaters 7pm

Tonight is the fourth of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 Regular Season: (League website only goes back as far as
2003-04 season)

Games Played: 132

Wins: 90

Losses: 33

Ties: 1

Overtime Wins: 13

Overtime Losses: 7

Shootout Wins: 3

Shootout Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 13-7

Shootout Record: 3-1

Home Record: 51-11-6-0-0

Road Record: 39-22-1-1-1

The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-1-0 in their last ten regular season games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters

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