Former Vipers Forward Tambellini Heading To NHL Scouting Combine:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Tambellini will soon head to Toronto to be put through the paces of the NHL scouting combine.  Tambellini is listed at #42.
Tambellini played his first year with the Vipers last season before being traded to Surrey on the BCHL trade deadline in January for Mason Blacklock and future considerations.   

Adam Tambellini's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339737&playerID=821203


This is posted on the BCHL website:

Tambellini and Pope will take part in 2013 scouting combine

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Submitted by BCHL Media

Forwards Adam Tambellini of the Surrey Eagles and David Pope of the West Kelowna Warriors will soon be headed to Toronto to be put through the paces of the NHL scouting combine.

The event will take place May 27 to June 1 and the top 79 North American skaters, top seven goalies, top 14 European skaters and one European goalie will be there for a total of 101 athletes.

Tambellini is listed at No. 42 for his group while Pope is listed at No. 67.

Top-rated skaters Seth Jones, Nathan MacKinnon, Aleksandr Barkov, Jonathan Drouin and Valeri Nichushkin are expected to attend the combine as well.

For the link to the complete list of 101 players and the story on NHL.com

http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=17761

The 2013 NHL Entry Draft will be held on Sunday, June 30 at New Jersey's Prudential Centre.

Crisfield Not Going To UND:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Geoff Crisfield wont be going to the University of North Dakota after Crisfields recruitment was re-opened.  Crisfield will be returning to Vernon next season for his third year with the Vipers after committing to UND during the 2011-12 season.  In 59 regular season games with the Vipers this season Crisfield collected (1-2-3).

Geoff Crisfield's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339739&playerID=821178

This is posted on the UND Hockey Blog:

Crisfield not coming to UND

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Brad Elliott Schlossman

Defenseman Geoff Crisfield, who had a relatively quiet year in the BCHL, will no longer be coming to UND.

Vernon Vipers coach Jason Williamson confirmed that Crisfield’s recruitment was re-opened about two weeks ago. Williamson didn’t have any details of what happened and UND coaches are not allowed to comment on players who have not signed letters of intent.

Even so, this appears to be a case of a player whose development may have stalled and there wasn’t going to be much ice time for him at UND, especially with the addition of East Grand Forks blue liner Gage Ausmus, who de-committed from Denver last month after the firing of George Gwozdecky. Ausmus committed to UND last week.

Crisfield, a 20-year-old, stay-at-home physical defenseman, had one goal and two assists this season for the Vipers, while leading the team with 73 penalty minutes.

UND is expected to bring in four defensemen next season — USHL defenseman of the year Paul LaDue, BCHL defenseman of the year Troy Stecher and NTDP blue liners Ausmus and Keaton Thompson.

Former Viper MacMurchy Extends Contract With EHC Biel:

Former Vernon Vipers forward, Ryan MacMurchy has extended his contract with EHC Biel (German). EHC Biel is a professional hockey club based in the bilingual city of Biel/Bienne, Switzerland and plays in the National League A. MacMurchy started the season with HC Red Ice after committing to the Red Ice back on April, 21st 2012 before signing with EHC Biel. In 24 games this season with Red Ice MacMurchy collected (18-12-30).  In 7 games this season with EHC Biel MacMurchy has (7-3-10).    

MacMurchy played last season in Norway with the Stavanger Oilers. In 44 regular season games MacMurchy collected (37-39-76). MacMurchy played one season in Vernon (2000-2001) collecting (4-16-20) in 55 regular season games with the Vipers. MacMurchy was selected by the St. Louis Blues in round 9 #284 overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Ryan MacMurchy's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=15346

This is posted on the EHC Biel website:

Ryan MacMurchy remains with the EHCB 

The EHC Biel has redeemed the option on a contract lengthening with Canadian forward Ryan MacMurchy (27.04.1983). Therefore the forward remains in the coming season 13/14 with the EHCB. In the tramped season MacMurchy has achieved 12 Skorerpunkte (8 gates / 4 Assists) after his change of Martigny to Biel in 10 plays.

With Ahren Spylo and Ryan MacMurchy the EHC Biel has taken for the season 13/14 two of four foreign positions.

EHC Biel Sport AG

Former Viper Bayda Big Help For Blades:

This is in todays Morning Star Newspaper:

Bayda big help for Blades

By Kevin Mitchell - Vernon Morning Star

Published: May 19, 2013

Ryan Bayda, who boosted the Vernon Vipers to the 1999 Royal Bank Cup title, helped the Saskatoon Blades prepare for the Memorial Cup at a practice last Monday in Warman.

Bayda, a former Carolina Hurricane back in Toon Town after a third year in Germany, and nine other pros or university players, scrimmaged against the Blades, whose last WHL game was March 27.

The group simulated some of the powerplay schemes used by teams in the running for the Major Junior tournament.

“It gives the Blades some competition instead of just playing against each other,” Bayda told The Saskatoon Star-Phoenix. “When you do that, you start to learn everyone’s tendencies and start cheating a little bit.”

Bayda, as a 17-year-old, racked up 82 points on the Vipers’ powerful KBG line with Tyler Knight and Lanny Gare before going to the University of North Dakota.

RBC Cup Funds Approved Amidst Debate:

This is in todays Morning Star Newspaper:

RBC Cup funds approved amidst debate

By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star

Published: May 19, 2013

A major sports event is garnering support although some officials are less than enthusiastic.

Vernon council has agreed to  a tourism advisory committee recommendation to provide $14,450 in hotel room tax revenue to offset marketing expenses for the 2014 Royal Bank Cup.

However, the committee believes the Canadian junior hockey championships are more of a community focus than a tourism event.

“As the Vernon Vipers have a large, loyal fan base, accommodators expect that most spectators will be local and regional rather than overnight visitors,” said Michelle Jefferson, tourism manager, in a report to council.

“Council should be aware that although teams, their support staff and Hockey Canada staff will stay in accommodation in Vernon, these rooms are paid for by the local organizing committee rather than these guests.”

The tourism committee’s comments upset Coun. Patrick Nicol, who insists the RBC Cup is a tourism draw.

“A significant number of people are coming (to Vernon) and that statement is out of line,” he said.

Organizers have stated the event could attract 3,500 to 4,000 visitors and have a local economic benefit of $1.5 million.

The 2014 Royal Bank Cup tournament, which will bring together two teams from Western Canada, one from Central Canada and one from Eastern Canada, along with the host Vernon Vipers, runs from May 10 to 18, 2014 at Wesbild Centre.

Mark Ferner Game Worn Ducks Jersey For Sale On Ebay:

Here is a Mark Ferner Anaheim Mighty Ducks game worn jersey for sale on ebay, from the Mighty Ducks 1993-94 inaugural season.  Ferner spent seven years in the NHL with Buffalo, Washington, Anaheim & Detroit.  Ferner spent four seasons with the Vipers (2007-2011) before joining the Everett Silvertips. In four seasons with the Vipers Ferner went 165-68-7 guiding the Vipers to back to back Royal Bank Cup Championships in 2009 & 2010 before falling in the Royal Bank Cup Finals in 2011.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mark-Ferner-93-94-Anaheim-Mighty-Ducks-First-Year-Jersey-w-Disney-Patch-/221048296303?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337781536f

Former Viper Tambellini Ends Junior Career With Overtime Loss In RBC Cup Semi-Finals:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Tambellini and the Surrey Eagles fell one game short of the Royal Bank Cup final after a tough 3-2 Overtime loss this afternoon to the Summerside Western Capitals. Tambellini and the Eagles finished the RBC Cup with a 3-2 record.  Tambellini's Junior hockey career comes to an end, Tambellini will play next season at the University of North Dakota.

Adam Tambellini's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339737&playerID=821203

This is posted on the Hockey Canada website:


Summerside Western Capitals (HST) 3 - Surrey Eagles (WST1) 2 (OT)


CAISSY SCORES OT WINNER, WESTERN CAPITALS INTO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT RBC CUP

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – Chris Caissy scored 16:57 into overtime to give the

Caissy picked up a loose puck in the neutral zone and eluded a check before snapping a shot just inside the far post past Surrey goaltender Michael Santaguida, igniting the record-setting hometown crowd of 3,386 at CUP.

It’s the third time the Western Capitals have advanced to the title game, and the third time they’ve needed extra time to win their semifinal; they needed triple overtime to beat the Moncton Hawks 3-2 in 1989, and topped the Weyburn Red Wings 4-3 in 1997. Ironically, the 1989 and 1997 tournaments were both hosted in Summerside.
Summerside Western Capitals a 3-2 semifinal win over the Surrey Eagles on Saturday night and send the host team to the championship game at the 2013 RBC Cup.

The Western Capitals are just the fifth team since the introduction of the tournament format in 1985 to reach at least three national finals – Vernon (seven), Camrose (four), Humboldt (four) and Penticton (three) are the others.

JP Harvey and Danny Chiasson had the goals in regulation time for Summerside, which avenged an overtime loss to the Eagles during the preliminary round. Caissy was in on every Western Capitals goal, adding two assists.

Kevin Bailie stole the show in the Summerside goal, finishing with 50 saves, including three point-blank stops in the opening two-and-a-half minutes of overtime.

Drew Best and Brett Mulcahy scored for Surrey, which twice erased one-goal deficits to force overtime. It’s the second time the Eagles have had their season ended at the national championship by Summerside; the Western Capitals beat Surrey in the 1997 final in Summerside.

Santaguida matched Bailie almost save for save, turning aside 42 of 45 shots in a losing cause.

The goaltenders were simply dominant in the first two periods; the teams went almost 40 minutes without a goal before Harvey slid a loose puck through Santaguida on a Summerside power play with just 24.8 seconds left in the middle frame.

Best drew Surrey even at 4:47 of the third period, sneaking behind the Summerside defence and roofing a shot over the glove of Bailie, but Chiasson restored the Western Capitals lead 3:01 later, sneaking a backhand past a stretching Santaguida for the 2-1 advantage.

Mulcahy, the Eagles captain, tied the game again at 12:42, deftly redirecting a Dan O’Keefe point shot past Bailie to force extra time.

The 3,386 fans beat the old mark of 3,176 set at the 2007 championship game in Prince George, B.C., between the Aurora Tigers and host Spruce Kings.

Former Viper Tambellini Named Top Forward At RBC Cup:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Tambellini was named Top Forward at the Royal Bank Cup awards banquet.  Tambellini and the Surrey Eagles are off to the semifinals today vs Summerside.

Adam Tambellini's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339737&playerID=821203

This is posted on the Hockey Canada website:

2013 RBC Cup award winners announced; semifinals set for Saturday

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – The 2013 RBC Cup, Canada's 43rd National Junior A Championship, held its awards banquet on Friday night at the Harbourfront Theatre. The recipients of all six individual awards were announced at the banquet.

The awards were based on the tournament's preliminary round, which ran from Saturday to Thursday.

The 2013 RBC Cup award winners are:

Most Valuable Player (Roland Mercier Trophy) – Cam Maclise (Brooks Bandits)
Top Goaltender – Kevin Bailie (Summerside Western Capitals)
Top Forward – Adam Tambellini (Surrey Eagles)
Top Defenceman – Devon Toews (Surrey Eagles)
Most Sportsmanlike Player (Tubby Schmalz Trophy) – Mike Dietrich (Minnesota Wilderness)
Top Scorer – Anthony Paskaruk (Brooks Bandits)

In addition, Brooks Bandits (Alberta Junior Hockey League) forward Cam Maclise was presented with the 2013 RBC Canadian Junior Hockey League Player of the Year award. A third-year Bandit and Brooks’ captain this season, Cam Maclise finished in the top three in Alberta Junior Hockey League scoring for the second consecutive year, scoring 27 goals and adding a league-leading 56 assists, sparking an offence that scored almost 100 goals more than any other AJHL team. Maclise was rewarded for his offensive exploits with the AJHL MVP award, and was named Brooks’ most valuable player and top forward for the second year in a row.
Thomas Martin of the Vaudreuil-Dorion Mustangs (Ligue de hockey junior AAA du Québec) was on hand in Summerside to receive the RBC National Junior A Scholarship. Martin was chosen from 10 finalists – one from each of the Canadian Junior Hockey League's member leagues – to receive the $5,000 scholarship.

The RBC Cup Legacy Scholarships were also handed out at the awards banquet. Established following the 2004 RBC Royal Bank Cup in Grande Prairie, Alta., and contributed to following successful National Junior A Championships in Weyburn, Sask., Prince George, B.C., and Cornwall, Ont., these $500 scholarships are awarded to one graduating 20-year-old player from each of the five participating teams.

The RBC Cup Legacy Scholarship winners are:

Brooks Bandits – Chris Muscoby
Minnesota Wilderness – Mike Dietrich
Summerside Western Capitals – Matthew Kelly
Surrey Eagles – Trevor Cameron
Truro Bearcats – Shayne Campbell

After six days of preliminary round action, the semifinals are set for Saturday. In the early game at 2 p.m. AT, the Brooks Bandits (3-1) will take on the Minnesota Wilderness (1-3), while the Surrey Eagles (3-1) will face the host Summerside Western Capitals (2-2) in the late semifinal at 6 p.m. AT.

The semifinal winners will meet in Sunday’s championship game, which can be seen on tape delay at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on TSN2/RDS, Hockey Canada’s official broadcasters (check your local listings). Both semifinals can be seen live via webcast through FASTHockey at hockeycanada.fasthockey.com.

Family Values With Former Vernon Viper Tambellini:

The youngest member of one of Canadian hockey's most recognizable families, Adam Tambellini is no stranger to pressure. After all, his grandfather is an IIHF World Championship gold medallist, his father played for Canada at the Olympics and won Olympic gold as part of the Team Canada management team, and his brother was national Junior A player of the year and a first-round NHL draft pick. But the youngest of the Tambellini clan is making his own path in the game, and it has led him to Summerside, P.E.I., and the 2013 RBC Cup. Tambellini played his first year with the Vipers last season before being traded to Surrey on the BCHL trade deadline in January for Mason Blacklock and future considerations.  Tambellini and the Surrey Eagles are currently 3-1 at the RBC Cup.

Tambellini Family Values (Video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdsvsPA63lg 

Vipers With Some Tough Decisions Regarding Roster:

Since the January 10th BCHL Trade Deadline Viper fans have been waiting to hear who the players are coming back the other way, in the Vipers deals on deadline day.  Well last week the Vipers announced who was coming to Vernon in the Aaron Hadley-Nanaimo trade from January.

Coming to Vernon is 19 yr old forward Michael McNicholas and 20 yr old defenceman Josh Bryan from the Nanaimo Clippers.  McNicholas finished his first and only season with the Clippers playing in just 35 regular season games collecting (10-22-32) while only playing in just over half the regular season, McNicholas put up pretty good numbers.  If McNicholas was on the Vipers this past season he would have been second in scoring behind forward Mason Blacklock.  With the addition of McNicholas this has the Vipers with a possible twelve forwards for next season. 

Michael McNicholas's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339740&playerID=932602

Josh Bryan comes to Vernon as the now the 9th twenty yr old on the Vipers roster.  (Jason Bird, Liam Board, Geoff Crisfield, Brendan Persley, Ryan Renz, Braeden Russell, Colton Sparrow & Austin Smith).  The league limit is six twenty yr olds, so atleast three have to go.  The Vipers coaching staff-management has some tough choices to make before the start of the 2013-14 regular season.  Josh Bryan comes to Vernon as the seventh defenceman.  Bryan a four year veteran d-man has played the last four seasons with Victoria and Nanaimo.  Bryan has some good size, experience and put up 30 pts this season with the Clippers. 

Josh Bryan's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339740&playerID=573103

On the same day the Vipers announced who was coming to Vernon from the Nanaimo trade this past season the Vipers also signed two prospects for next season. 

Coming to Vernon is Mark Hamilton, a defenceman rated 191st among North American skaters by Central Scouting at this years NHL Entry Draft.  Hamilton has good size, a former captain will bring leadership, a physical presence and some offence to Vernon's lineup.  Hamilton sounds very promising but will only be with the Vipers for one season, after heading off to the University of Massachusetts for the following season.

USHR has Hamilton ranked as the 7th best Junior this past season,

http://www.ushr.com/news/20111201

In the other signing the Vipers have landed 16 yr old forward Tyler Povelofskie.  Povelofskie collected 32 pts with Major Midget Prince George Cougars.  At 5'11 Povelofskie played one game with the Prince George Spruce Kings last season & was an "AP" with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs this season.  At just 16 yrs old you never really know what kind of a player your getting, so its hard to tell until you can get a better look at him during Training Camp and into some BCHL games.

Here is a story on Povelofskie,

http://www.bclocalnews.com/sports/134430698.html?mobile=true

Tyler Povelofskie's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=153007

The Vipers roster is now sitting at twenty two players.  With players still coming to Vernon in the Adam Tambellini trade from January the Vipers roster will grow once again.  Once the Eagles season comes to an end Im sure we will hear who will be coming to Vernon from Surrey.  You can also bet the Vipers coaching staff will be making some tough decisions-trades over the summer regarding the Vipers roster.

I wonder wich three twenty year olds will be shipped out? And will the Vipers keep any of the remaining six?  Will the Vipers keep both goaltenders?  You can bet both Danny Todosychuk and Austin Smith both would like to play and play on a regular night.  Both goaltenders proved this season either of the two are capable of being a #1.  The question is do the Vipers keep both? Austin Smith will be playing his final season of Junior hockey while Danny Todosychuk still has two seasons remaining.  The Vipers could go with both goaltenders as long as both are happy, this setting up Vernon with Todosychuk as the #1 twenty yr old the following season.  Up front will also be another tough decision.  There are a few forwards who in my mind didnt play very well-or live up to expectations this past season.  Who will be shipped out over the off season to make room for some of the new kids coming to town?  You can bet the Vipers arnt finished with roster moves, as will hear more on the clubs roster over the summer-heading into Training Camp.

Here is a look at the Vipers current and possible roster to date.

Defence:

Jason Bird  (93)
Mark Hamilton  (92)
Josh Bryan  (93)
Geoff Crisfield  (93)
Bryce Eviston  (94)
Ryan Renz  (93)
Michael Statchuk  (94)

Forwards:

Mason Blacklock  (94)
Tyler Povelofskie  (96)
Liam Board  (93)
Dexter Dancs  (95)
TJ Dumonceaux  (94)
Craig Martin  (95)
Mitch McAllister  (94)
Logan Mick  (96)
Brendan Persley  (93)
Michael Roberts  (95)
Braeden Russell  (93)
Colton Sparrpw  (93)
Michael McNicholas  (94)

Goaltenders:

Austin Smith  (93)
Danny Todosychuk  (94)

Vipers Win Gamblers Cup:

Some members of the 1998-1999 Royal Bank Cup Champion Vernon Vipers (Petr Chytka, Troy Mick, Derek Gustafson, Tyler Knight, Lennie Rampone & Scott Krahn) & a single member from the 1994-1995 Vernon Lakers (Ryan Phillips) visited Las Vegas, Nevada April, 18th-21st for a Viper reunion-hockey tournament.  The Vipers played four games before winning the 2013 Gamblers Cup in the Championship Game.

Here is the Vipers roster-lineup

Petr Chytka
Troy Mick
Derek Gustafson
Ryan Phillips
Tyler Knight
Lennie Rampone
Scott Krahn
Martin Stuchlik
Zee Kehn
Carlos Hernandez

Here is a rundown from the Tournament game sheets

Game 1

The Vipers defeated Team Lucky 8-2 Thursday afternoon April, 18th 2013

Scoring Summary

1st Period

7:19  Vipers  (Goal)  Petr Chytka  (Assists)  Ryan Phillips
4:45  Vipers  (Goal)  Derek Gustafson  (Assists)  Petr Chytka, Carlos Hernandez
:38  Vipers  (Goal)  Petr Chytka (2)  (Assists)  Lennie Rampone

2nd Period:

9:15  Team Lucky  (Goal)  Kyle Herba  (Assists)  Bruc Churchill
5:53  Vipers  (Goal)  Martin Stuchlik  (Assists)  Carlos Hernandez, Derek Gustafson
1:01  Team Lucky  (Goal)  Pat Mckernan  (Assists)  Alex Herba

3rd Period:

9:29 Vipers  (Goal)  Tyler Knight  (Assists)  Lennie Rampone, Derek Gustafson
6:12  Vipers  (Goal)  Derek Gustafson (2)  (Assists)  Petr Chytka, Lennie Rampone
3:49  Vipers  (Goal)  Troy Mick  (Assists)  Zee Kehn, Petr Chytka
3:13  Vipers  (Goal)  Troy Mick (2)  (Assists)  Tyler Knight

MVP:

Vipers:  Derek Gustafson
Team Lucky:  Alex Herba

Game 2

The Vipers defeated Crown Royal 5-3 Friday morning April, 19th 2013
(With the win the Vipers moved onto the semi-finals)

Scoring Summary

1st Period:

7:51  Crown Royal  (Goal)  Jamie Dillon  (Assists)  Joe Lodanczyk, Bill Marks
6:54  Vipers  (Goal)  Troy Mick  (Assists)  Ryan Phillips, Derek Gustafson
1:04  Crown Royal  (Goal)  Jeremy Mann  (Assists) 

2nd Period:

11:39  Vipers  (Goal)  Martin Stuchlik  (Assists)  Derek Gustafson, Ryan Phillips
10:23  Vipers  (Goal)  Scott Krahn  (Assists)  Petr Chytka, Troy Mick
4:57  Vipers  (Goal)  Ryan Phillips  (Assists)  Troy Mick, Martin Stuchlik
4:30  Vipers  (Goal)  Ryan Phillips (2)  (Assists)  Derek Gustafson, Martin Stuchlik

3rd Period:

2:34  Crown Royal  (Goal)  Jay Graunstadt  (Assists) 

MVP:

Vipers:  Ryan Phillips
Crown Royal:  Julien Delvecchio

Game 3

The Vipers defeated Fubar 10-5 Friday afternoon April, 19th 2013
(With the win the Vipers moved onto the Gambler Cup Finals)

Scoring Summary

1st Period:

9:13  Fubar  (Goal)  Mario Laflamme  (Assists)  Mike Lloyd, Brad Hutchinson
5:36  Vipers  (Goal)  Carlos Hernandez  (Assists)  Martin Stuchlik
3:23  Fubar  (Goal)  Curtis Warwaruk  (Assists)  Sammy Donaghay, Mario Laflamme
1:56  Vipers  (Goal)  Scott Krahn  (Assists)  Martin Stuchlik, Ryan Phillips
:18  Vipers  (Goal)  Scott Krahn (2)  (Assists)  Petr Chytka, Martin Stuchlik

2nd Period:

8:56  Fubar  (Goal)  Brad Hutchinson  (Assists)  Mario Laflamme, Mike Lloyd
7:38  Vipers  (Goal)  Ryan Phillips  (Assists)  Martin Stuchlik, Derek Gustafson
:32  Fubar  (Goal)  Mario Laflamme (2)  (Assists)  Jeff Fraser, Brad Hutchinson

3rd Period:

10:35  Vipers  (Goal)  Martin Stuchlik  (Assists)  Ryan Phillips
10:12  Vipers  (Goal)  Troy Mick  (Assists)  Scott Krahn
9:34  Vipers  (Goal)  Derek Gustafson  (Assists)  Tyler Knight, Ryan Phillips
8:28  Vipers  (Goal)  Ryan Phillips (2)  (Assists)  Martin Stuchlik, Tyler Knight
8:04  Vipers  (Goal)  Scott Krahn (3)  (Assists)  Petr Chytka, Troy Mick
7:35  Vipers  (Goal)  Scott Krahn (4)  (Assists)  Petr Chytka, Martin Stuchlik
3:50  Fubar  (Goal)  Brad Hutchinson (2)  (Assists)  Mike lloyd

MVP:

Vipers:  Scott Krahn
Fubar:  Brad Hutchinson
 
Game 4 (Gamblers Cup Final)

The Vipers defeated Crown Royal 13-4 Saturday afternoon April, 20th 2013 to capture the 2013 Gambers Cup.

Scoring Summary

1st Period:

5:51  Vipers  (Goal)  Martin Stuchlik  (Assists)
3:17  Vipers  (Goal)  Derek Gustafson  (Assists)  Petr Chytka, Carlos Hernandez

2nd Period:

10:17  Vipers  (Goal)  Derek Gustafson (2)  (Assists)  Ryan Phillips, Martin Stuchlik
7:38  Vipers  (Goal)  Scott Krahn  (Assists)  Carlos Hernandez
6:44  Vipers  (Goal)  Ryan Phillips  (Assists)  Martin Stuchlik
4:50  Vipers  (Goal)  Derek Gustafson (3)  (Assists)  Ryan Phillips, Troy Mick
2:33  Crown Royal  (Goal)  Jamie Dillion  (Assists)
1:36  Vipers  (Goal)  Petr Chytka  (Assists)  Ryan Phillips, Martin Stuchlik
:27  Vipers  (Goal)  Scott Krahn (2)  (Assists)  Lennie Rampone

3rd Period:

10:46  Crown Royal  (Goal)  Jay Graunstadt  (Assists)  Patrick Bisson
9:08  Vipers  (Goal)  Petr Chytka (2)  (Assists)  Derek Gustafson, Ryan Phillips
7:17  Vipers  (Goal)  Scott Krahn (3)  (Assists)  Ryan Phillips, Martin Stuchlik
4:12  Vipers  (Goal)  Martin Stuchlik (2)  (Assists)  Petr Chytka, Derek Gustafson
2:19  Vipers  (Goal)  Carlos Hernandez  (Assists)  Ryan Phillips, Lennie Rampone
1:15  Vipers  (Goal)  Ryan Phillips (2)  (Assists)  Scott Krahn, Lennie Rampone

MVP:

Vipers:  Chet Obindinsky
Crown Royal:  Jamie Dillon

Vipers Tournament Team Scoring Leaders:

Ryan Phillips 6-12-18
Martin Stuchlik 5-12-17
Derek Gustafson 6-8-14
Petr Chytka  4-9-13
Scott Krahn 8-2-10
Troy Mick 4-4-8
Lennie Rampone 0-6-6
Carlos Hernandez 2-4-6
Tyler Knight  1-3-4
Zee Kehn  0-1-1

Former Viper Tambellini Named RBC Cup Star Of The Day:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Tambellini was named The star of the day at the Royal Bank Cup Monday.  Tambellini and the Surrey Eagles are 2-0 at the RBC Cup.  Tambellini played his first year with the Vipers last season before being traded to Surrey on the BCHL trade deadline in January for Mason Blacklock and future considerations. 

Adam Tambellini's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339737&playerID=821203

This is posted on the Hockey Canada website:

Star of the Day

DAY 3 – MONDAY, MAY 13

Adam Tambellini (F) – Surrey Eagles

Eagles captain Brett Mulcahy may have been the hero, scoring the overtime winner to beat Summerside, but Surrey would not have even reached the extra period were it not for the efforts of Adam Tambellini, who was in on all four of his team’s goals in regulation time, scoring twice and adding two assists. The younger brother of 2001-02 national Junior A player of the year and former NHLer Jeff Tambellini, who played in an RBC Cup himself with Chilliwack in 2002, Adam saved his best for the third period, setting up Devon Toews for the 4-3 marker on an Eagles power play before sending the game to overtime with his second goal, batting the puck out of mid-air with 4:25 remaining.

Former Viper Twins Connor & Kellen Jones Sit Down With Road To The Pros:

Here is an article & interview I found on former Vernon Vipers Connor & Kellen Jones. The Jones twins finished their third season with the Quinnipiac Bobcats. Connor and Kellen both played four years in Vernon (2006-2010). In 163 regular season games with the Vipers Connor collected (80-118-198) Connor also is the Vipers all-time franchise points leader (regular season & playoffs) with 228 & all-time franchise goals leader (regular season & playoffs) with 95. while in 154 regular season games with the Vipers Kellen collected (39-134-173). Kellen is also the all-time franchise assists leader (regular season & playoffs) with 150.

Connor Jones Player Profile:

http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mice/2011-12/bios/jones%20connor%20gczj

Kellen Jones Player Profile:

http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/sports/mice/2011-12/bios/jones%20kellen%20rmzy

This is posted on "Road2thepros.com" website:

Road to the Pros

Making the Show

Connor and Kellen Jones Sit Down With Road To The Pros

April 22, 2013 by road2pros

Jordan Samuels-Thomas @jsamuelsthomas

Regardless of their recent run to the pinnacle of college hockey that resulted in a loss for Quinnipiac in the Frozen Four title game to its arch-rival Yale, the Jones twins are proven winners. The twins are winners of two BCHL titles, two RBC titles and took silver in the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge. These two players have been a big part of every team they’ve been a part of. Connor, boasts a heavy shot and face-off winning percentage which has him among the leaders in both categories every year, while Kellen (Edmonton Oilers daft pick) plays a more graceful role that has led him to become a leader on the Quinnipiac’s top power-play line. Kellen is among the team’s leaders in assists often dishing to his brother or ESPN Top-10 sensation Matthew Peca. The twins were kind enough to sit down and talk about the success they have witnessed over the past several seasons. While their talent on the ice is often noted, who they are off the ice is a something that fans unfortunately never get to see.

Jordan Samuels-Thomas talks with the Jones Twins on there Junior Hockey career in Vernon & their time with the Vipers.  Click on the link below for the interview.

http://road2thepros.com/2013/04/22/connor-and-kellen-jones-sit-down-with-road-to-the-pros/

Interview With Former Viper Adam Tambellini:

Thanks to Eagles play by play man Brendan Batchelor for posting this interview with former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Tambellini.  Tambellini talks with Barry Macdonald & Don Taylor on Team1040 radio in Vancouver on Tuesday to talk about Surrey's trip to the 2013 RBC Cup.  Tambellini & the Eagles opened the Royal Bank Cup Sunday with a 7-0 win over the MHL's Truro Bearcats. Tambellini played his first year with the Vipers last season before being traded to Surrey on the BCHL trade deadline in January for Mason Blacklock and future considerations. 

Adam Tambellini Interview:

http://surreyeaglesinsider.blogspot.ca/2013/05/adam-tambellini-on-team1040.html 

Adam Tambellini's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339737&playerID=821203

For more on the Surrey Eagles you can follow them on Brendan Batchelor's Eagles blog,

http://surreyeaglesinsider.blogspot.ca/

23 Years Ago Today:

It was twenty three years ago today (May 12th 1990) the Host Vernon Lakers defeated the highly favorite New Westminster Royals 6-5 in overtime.  Cam Sylven's second goal of the game was the OT winner helping the 1989-90 Vernon Lakers win their first Centennial Cup.

1990 Centennial Cup Recap:

The Vernon Lakers were this years host for the 1990 Centennial Cup. Vernon finished first place in the Interior Division with a record of 33-20-5 good for 71 pts The Lakers finished #3 overall in the BCJHL standings. Here’s a rundown on how the Lakers did through out the BCJHL’s Playoffs to advance to the teams second straight Centennial Cup.

Preliminary Roundrobin Series:

Vernon finished off with a record of 5-2.

BCJHL League Finals: New Westminster defeated Vernon 4-2

Vernon would advance to its second straight Centennial Cup as the host team.

The Centennial Cup 1990 is the Tier II Junior "A" 1990 ice hockey National Championship for the Canadian Junior A Hockey League.

The Centennial Cup was competed for by the winners of the Doyle Cup, Anavet Cup, Dudley Hewitt Cup, the Callaghan Cup, and a host city.

The tournament was hosted by the Vernon Lakers and Vernon, British Columbia.

The Playoffs: Round Robin

Rank Team League Ticket W-L GF GA

1 x-New Westminster Royals BCJHL Doyle Cup 4-0 28 8
2 x-Vernon Lakers BCJHL Host 3-1 19 9
3 x-Nipawin Hawks MJHL Anavet Cup 2-2 12 10
4 x-Longueuil College Francais QJAAAHL Dudley Hewitt Cup 1-3 12 24
5 Amherst Ramblers MJAHL Callaghan Cup 0-4 7 27

Note: x- denotes teams who have advanced to the semi-final.

Results

Vernon Lakers defeated Longueuil Sieurs 6-1
Nipawin Hawks defeated Amherst Ramblers 4-3 in overtime
New Westminster Royals defeated Longueuil Sieurs 11-3
New Westminster Royals defeated Amherst Ramblers 9-0
Vernon Lakers defeated Nipawin Hawks 2-1 in overtime
Nipawin Hawks defeated Longueuil Sieurs 5-2
New Westminster Royals defeated Vernon Lakers 5-3
Vernon Lakers defeated Amherst Ramblers 8-2
Longueuil Sieurs defeated Amherst Ramblers 6-2
New Westminster Royals defeated Nipawin Hawks 3-2 for the Abbott Cup

Semifinals:

New Westminster Royals 10
Longueuil Sieurs 4

Vernon Lakers 11
Nipawin Hawks 5

Centennial Cup Final:

Vernon Lakers 6
New Westminster Royals 5

Please note: Final was won in overtime.

Awards

Most Valuable Player: Marc Alain Duchaine (Longueuil Sieurs)

Top Scorer: Kelly Jones (New Westminster Royals)

Most Sportsmanlike Player: Kelly Jones (New Westminster Royals)

All-Star Team

Forward

Mark Karpen (New Westminster Royals)
David Oliver (Vernon Lakers)
Al Monitowy (Nipawin Hawks)

Defence

Andrew Wolf (New Westminster Royals)
Dean Zayonce (Vernon Lakers)

Goal

Lauren Belland (Nipawin Hawks)

Role of League Champions:

AJHL: Calgary Canucks
BCJHL: New Westminster Royals
CJHL: Hawkesbury Hawks
IJHL: Charlottetown Abbies
MJHL: Portage Terriers
MVJHL: Amherst Ramblers
NOJHL: Sudbury Cubs
PCJHL: Prince George Spruce Kings
QPJHL: Longueuil College Francais
SJHL: Nipawin Hawks

1990 Vernon Lakers Playoff Roster:

Dave Oliver
Brad Neumeier
Troy Ewanchyna
Shane Morson
Rob Atkinson
Paul MacLEAN
Duane Dennis
Darren Naylor
Dean Zayonce
Don Monteith
Bruce Ramsay
Lorne Kanigan
Mike Knapton
Chad Schraeder
Garth Geddes
Cam Sylven
Jason Elders
Mike Dennis
Marcel Aubin
Rylan Ferster
Barry MacLeod
Stacy Paulson
John Hancock
Murray Caton
Dean Kutz

Owner-GM Mel Lis
Head Coach Ed Johnstone
Assistant Coach Keith Chase

For stats & rosters on Vernon Junior Hockey History, Check out Paul's Vernon Franchise website

http://members.shaw.ca/vernonfranchise/index.html

Storm Sellect Former Vernon Viper Soleway In USHL Draft:

The United States Hockey League (USHL) held its annual entry draft Tuesday. Nine BCHLer's were drafted, one including former Vernon Vipers forward Jedd Soleway. Soleway was drafted 227th overall in the 16th Round by the Tri-City Storm. No official press release other then the draft listings posted on the USHL website. Soleway played last year & this season with the Vipers before being traded to Penticton on December 5th 2012 for forward Dexter Dancs.  In 26 games with the Vipers this year Soleway collected (5-12-17) while In 22 games with the Vees this season Soleway collected (14-15-29).

Jedd Soleway's Player Profile:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/rosters_profile.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&teamID=339730&playerID=821199

Former Viper Reaney Comes One Game Short Of Championship After Game 7 Loss:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Les Reaney and the Central Hockey League's (CHL) Wichita Thunder lost 3-2 in overtime tonight in the CHL Finals (Ray Miron President Cup) to the Allen Americans in seven games.

In 47 regular season games this year with the Thunder Reaney collected (9-13-22). In 14 playoff games this season Reaney has (4-6-10). Reaney spent parts of the last five seasons with the CHL Rapid City Rush before being traded to Wichita in November. In 52 regular season games with the Rush last season, Reaney collected 14 goals, 30 assists & 44 points. Reaney played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2002-2004) after coming over to the Vipers in a trade with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. In 2003-04 Reaney along with Jordan Starke were traded at the BCHL trade deadline to Williams Lake for Jeff Royston.

Les Reneay Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=76516

This is posted on the CHL website:

Allen Takes Cup in Classic Game 7 in Overtime

Wichita 2 at Allen 3 (OT)
at the Allen Event Center

Box Score | Game Live

Series: Allen Wins Series 4-3

The Allen Americans came from behind to win one of the all-time classics in Game 7 of the Ray Miron Presidents’ Cup Finals by a 3-2 score in overtime in front of a sellout crowd of 6,125 at the Allen Event Center.  The game was the sixth Game 7 in CHL Finals history.

Todd Robinson scored the overtime game winner and Trevor Hendrikx scored the game-tying goal with 2:19 remaining in regulation.

In the early going, Allen had the best of the chances with a golden opportunity coming six minute into the game when a Wichita turnover led to two point blank chances for the Americans but Torrie Jung stopped one and a sliding defenseman blocked the other.

Just 30 seconds later, Wichita’s R.G. Flath took the puck and skated it into the zone blasting a shot past Aaron Dell for the early lead and his team leading eighth goal of the post-season.

The Americans had the only power play chance in the period thanks to a goalie interference call against the Thunder but failed to score.

Wichita outshot the Americans 12-6 in the period as Dell made 11 saves and Jung made six stops.

In the second period, Allen went on the power play for the second time in the game thanks to a tripping minor against the Thunder but again, Jung was sharp stopping several quality scoring chances.

The teams took matching minors in the early part of the period and skated four aside which created a great look for Neil Trimm who beat the defense and tried to tuck the puck past Dell but couldn’t find the room.

Midway through the period, the Thunder earned their first man advantage after a tripping call behind the Allen net.  On the power play, the Thunder could not manage many quality chances but did have Les Reaney in all alone as the PP expired but he was stopped by Dell.

Allen then had their third power play of the game and while generating some chances, the Americans turned the puck over creating a 3-on-2 where Flath delivered his second goal of the night, this one coming shorthanded giving his team a 2-0 lead.

The Americans put the pressure on late in the period but sticks and bounces were all in favor of the Thunder as Jung continued to make great saves and the Thunder defense did a great job of blocking shots.

Allen outshot the Thunder 16-4 in the period.

The Americans pulled out all stops in the third period trying to get something past Jung and finally at the 7:13 mark they succeeded with a scramble in front of the net and Jarret Lukin putting the puck across the line for his fourth of the post-season making the score 2-1.

With less than three minutes to play, the Americans tied things up with Trevor Hendrikx getting a shot past Jung for his third goal of the playoffs.  The game would head to overtime for just the second time in Game 7 Finals history (2004 Laredo beat Bossier-Shreveport).

In the overtime, the Americans capitalized on their momentum quickly with Todd Robinson scoring his sixth post-season goal giving him a league best 22 playoff points.

The Cup win for the Americans is their first in franchise history.

Three Stars:

 1. Todd Robinson (ALN), 1 goal, +1
2. Trevor Hendrikx (ALN), 1 goal, +1
3. R.G. Flath (WIC), 2 goals, +1

Goaltenders:

 WIC- Torrie Jung (Loss- 34 saves, 3 goals allowed)
ALN- Aaron Dell (Win- 21 saves, 2 goals allowed)

Goals:

 WIC: 1-1-0-0=2
ALN: 0-0-2-1=3

Shots:

 WIC: 12-4-6-1=23
ALN: 6-16-12-3=37

Power Plays:

 WIC: 0 for 1
ALN: 0 for 4

For more on Game 7 visit the boxscore,

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/boxscore.html?gameid=2187223

Should The Oilers Sign Former Vipers Defenceman Bigos?

Here is an article in the Edmonton Journal on former Vernon Vipers defenceman Kyle Bigos. Bigos finished his fourth and final season with Merrimack College. In thirty regular season games this year Bigos collected (4-7-11). Bigos played two seasons in Vernon (2007-2009) collecting (10-40-50) in 116 regular season games with the Vipers. Bigos an assistant captain in his second and final season with the Vipers was drafted 99th overall by the NHL Edmonton Oilers in the 4th round of the 2009 NHL Draft.  Bigos attended the Oilers Developement Camp two out of the last three years. 

Kyle Bigos Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=101195

This was in the Edmonton Journal Newspaper:

Should the Edmonton Oilers sign Kyle Bigos?

May 1, 2013

Posted by:
Jonathan Willis

The Oilers and Kyle Bigos are approaching a crossroads. The 2009 fourth round pick

At least one guy who keeps a keen eye on the Oilers’ prospect pipeline thinks they’re going to decide not to sign the player. The TEAM 1260’s Guy Flaming tweeted the following on Tuesday night:

has spent the last four seasons playing at Merrimack College, and he’s ready to make the jump to the professional ranks; the Oilers just need to decide if they want to sign him.
It’s my belief that the #Oilers will not sign [Kyle Bigos] but will invite him to main camp if not signed by someone else by then.

Asked by Copper and Blue writer Ryan Batty why he felt the Oilers were going to pass on signing Bigos, Flaming elaborated:

“hockey sense”. Personally, I’d be interested in signing a 6’4, 240lb guy with his PIMs in college where there is no fighting.

Last August we listed Bigos as the 20th-best Calder-eligible prospect in the Oilers’ organization, and his combination of size and a willingness to play a mean game were a big reason why. Summarizing a list of Bigos’ penalties compiled by Copper and Blue at that time, there were six clear obstruction-type penalties and 33 of the clearly nasty variety. Bigos is huge, and he’s a tough customer, and typically teams have a lot of time for players like that.

The Oilers, however, have other pressures to consider. The AHL’s Oklahoma City Barons are going to be bursting at the seams with defenders next year as other draft picks graduate from junior, and the 50-man contract limit is another item worth considering. Additionally, Bigos turns 24 next month; he simply doesn’t have as much room to grow as some other prospects because of his age. He’s a plug-and-play type player, and if he can’t play immediately it’s fair to wonder if he ever will.

It is not a no-brainer decision from this vantage point; it’s going to depend on how the Oilers’ college scouts rate Bigos’ abilities beyond his physical game. If Flaming is right, they have found it wanting.

Vipers Announce Futures From Hadley Trade:

This is in todays Morning Star Newspaper:

Vipers announce futures from Hadley trade

Published: May 09, 2013

The Vernon Vipers have a new foursome in their B.C. Hockey League den.

Head coach/GM Jason Williamson announced that forward Michael McNicholas, 19, and defenceman Josh Bryan, 20, will join the Snakes to complete the trade which sent all-star Aaron Hadley to the Nanaimo Clippers at the trading deadline.

Hadley played six games for the Shipmen before breaking a kneecap.

McNicholas recorded 10 goals and 32 points in 35 regular-season games. The product of Manhattan Beach, Calif. is committed to the NCAA Division 1 University of New Hampshire Wildcats for 2014-15.

“He’s an offensive-minded guy,” said Williamson. “We struggled to score goals last year and he’s  gifted  offensively and if we put him with the right guys, he’ll be a dangerous player.”

Bryan is a BCHL veteran with 159 regular-season games. He produced nine goals and 30 points last season. The 6-foot-1, 205 pounder from Sidney  had an excellent showing in the Western Canada Cup in Nanaimo.

“He’s an experienced guy who can play a top-line defensive pairing,” said Williamson. “His numbers were pretty good and he’s a guy we can lean on for leadership and play in all kinds of situations.”

The Vipers also signed a towering American defenceman and a Canadian offensive forward.

Mark Hamilton, a 6-foot-3, 225-pounder from Winthrop, Mass. captained the Salisbury Crimson Knights to the New England Prep School championship and won an Under 18 national title. He is committed to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Minutemen for 2014-15.

Hamilton is rated 191st among North American skaters by Central Scouting for the June 30 entry draft in New Jersey.

“Mark is a physical d-man who has an offensive upside,” said Viper head coach/GM Jason Williamson. “I had the chance to watch Mark play at Nationals in Pittsburgh and I am very excited to have him as a part of our team.”

Forward Tyler Povelofskie, a 5-foot-11 Williams Lake product, racked up 18 goals, 32 points and 87 penalty minutes in 36 games with the Major Midget Cariboo (Prince George) Cougars last season.

“Tyler is a player that plays in all three zones and competes very hard,” said Williamson. “He also has tremendous character and will fit very well into our dressing room.”

Hamilton & Povelofskie Commit To Vipers:

This is posted on the Vipers website:

Vipers Get Two Commitments

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - Submitted by Viper Staff

Vipers get two Commitments

The Vernon Vipers hockey club is pleased to announce that they have received two commitments for the 2013/2014 season.  Mark Hamilton and Tyler Povelofskie have both decided to come to Vernon and help in our efforts of winning the RBC on home ice.

Mark Hamilton, who hails from Winthrop Massachusetts, is a 6’3” 225 lb defenseman. Hamilton is committed to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst following his year in Vernon. He has had a very successful season, winning both a U18 National Championship and captaining Salisbury to a New England Prep School championship. Mark is a physical Dman who has an offensive upside. “I had the chance to watch Mark play at Nationals in Pittsburgh and I am very excited to have him as a part of our team. He will add a physical presence to our blue-line and has the ability to chip in offensively” says Head Coach Jason Williamson.

Tyler Povelofskie played last season for the Prince George Cougars of the BC Major Midget League. In 36 games he had 18 goals and 14 assists to go along with 87 penalty minutes. “Tyler is a player that plays in all 3 zones and competes very hard. He also has tremendous character and will fit very well into our dressing room” adds Coach Williamson.

The Vernon Vipers would like to welcome both players to the team and look forward to seeing them in action next season!

For more information please contact the Viper Office at 250 542 6022.

Vernon-Nanaimo Trade:

This is posted on the Vipers website:

Nanaimo Futures Finalized

Thursday, May 9, 2013 - Submitted by Viper Staff

May 9, 2013

PRESS RELEASE

The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce the future considerations in the deal that sent Aaron Hadley to Nanaimo at the BCHL trading deadline.

On the way to Vernon for the 2013-2014 season are forward Michael McNicholas (94) and defenceman Josh Bryan (93)

McNicholas recorded 32 points in 35 games during the regular season.  The product of Manhattan Beach California is committed to The University of New Hampshire for 14-15.

Bryan is a BCHL veteran having played 159 regular season games over the past 3 seasons.  The 6’1 205 pound defenceman adds another solid veteran defenceman to the Vipers blue-line for next season.

The Vipers would like to welcome Josh and Michael to the club and look forward to seeing them in action next season.

A reminder that season tickets are on sale for next season. Visit the Vipers website at www.vipers.bc.cafor more information.  RBC Cup packages are also on sale and can be purchased through the site for $199.00

For more information please contact the Viper office at 250-542-6022

Former Vipers Captain Ullrich Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent:

The ownership group of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) Trenton Titans has pulled the franchise out of the ECHL.  It looks like former Vernon Vipers Captain-forward Mike Ullrich has become an unrestricted free agent.  According to a statement from the ECHL, all Titans players signed to ECHL contracts, except those owed as future considerations, are unrestricted free agents.

Ullrich played for three different teams this season, was in his first season with the Titans. In 26 games this year with Trenton Ullrich collected (15-14-29).

Ullrich started the season with the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) South Carolina Stingrays after signing a contract over the summer. Ullrich left the Stingrays before signing with the Central Hockey League (CHL) Tulsa Oilers on November, 7th 2012. The Stingrays suspended Ullrich after leaving the club but then took Ullrich off suspension before trading the rights of Ullrich to the ECHL Trenton Titans for future considerations on January, 18th 2013. In five games with the Stingrays Ullrich collected 1 goal & 4 assists. The Oilers then suspended and then deleted Ullrich from the clubs roster on January, 17th 2013 after Ullrich left the Oilers for the ECHL Trenton Titans. In 29 games with the Oilers Ullrich collected (7-12-19).

Ullrich played last year with the CHL Tulsa Oilers. In 66 games as a rookie with the Oilers Ullrich collected (29-35-64) and was named to the CHL All-Rookie team. Ullrich was near the top of the rookie scoring list for the entire season. Ullrich also was a finalist for the CHL Rookie of the Year award. In 29 games this season with the Oilers Ullrich has collected (7-12-19). Ullrich played parts of two years in Vernon (2005-2007) Ullrich left the Vipers during the 2005-06 season before returning to Vernon the following season after a short stint with the WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes.  In 103 games with the Vipers Ullrich collected (39-92-131).

Mike Ullrich's Player Profile:

http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=82968 

Thanks to Gregg Drinnan for posting this article on his blog.

This was in the Times of Trenton Newspaper:

Trenton Titans minor league hockey team pulls out of Sun National Bank Arena, ECHL

Print By Jenna Pizzi/The Times of Trenton 

April 23, 2013 

TRENTON — The Trenton Titans will not return to the Sun National Bank arena for the next season and have pulled out of the East Coast Hockey League, the team announced today.

The team has struggled with low attendance, according to Phillip Miller, executive director of the Mercer County Improvement Authority, which oversees the arena. Team president and CEO Rich Lisk denied that, but would not say why the team decided not to participate in the season that was scheduled to start in October.

“It’s an issue that is bigger than me,” Lisk said. “I think the ownership group here is looking and is doing everything right to bring the team back.”

The ownership team, the Delaware Valley Sports Group, which includes investors Lisk, Jim O’Connor, Jim Cook and Tim Curran, are hoping to bring the team back after a year away, he said.

Lisk previously worked with O’Connor, Cook and Curran when they made an unsuccessful attempt to buy the Camden Riversharks, a minor league baseball team.

The team will be fully refunding tickets already purchased by fans for the upcoming season, he said.

“We fully support our fans and we appreciate all of the support that they gave us,” Lisk said.

He said players and coaches for the team were understanding when they learned that the team pulled out of the ECHL.

Miller said the team told him about the decision on Friday.

“My understanding is that they have decided not to renew,” Miller said. “The economics did not work for the ownership.”

Lisk said the shutdown was not a result of attendance problems, and claimed attendance has been up for the last three years. He said attendance has risen in each of the last two years, but could not provide numbers.

Announced attendance for the Titans averaged 2,578 fans per game at its 36 home games last season, ECHL spokesman Joe Babik said. The arena holds about 8,100 fans for hockey events.

The company that manages the reana has starting trying to book events for the 36 nights that were reserved for the Titans’ games next season, Miller said.

“We look forward to filling those open dates with other events,” he said.

The Titans are the only professional sports team based at the arena and Miller said there is no other event that books as many nights at the county-owned facility.

Babik said it is too late for the ECHL to add another team to play in the upcoming season, but the league is open to accepting applications for new teams for the season that begins in 2014.

To play in the league, a team would have to apply for a new membership and be approved by the league’s Board of Governors. He would not disclose the cost of a membership.

The Titans were originally founded under different ownership and joined the East Coast Hockey League for the 1999-2000 season. The team was later bought by the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils and in 2007 was renamed the Trenton Devils.

It played under that name until a new company, Blue Line Group, bought the team in 2011. Last year Blue Line Group was purchased by Delaware Valley Sports Group.

Lisk was the team’s general manager from 2001 to 2005 and returned in 2011.

The Titans finished their season at the end of March with a record of 32 wins and 40 losses.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with comments from Rich Lisk and information from the ECHL.