Friday, January 9, 2009

(Game Preview) Merritt @ Vernon:


Vernon (29-10-1-2) @ Merritt (7-32-0-3)

Tonight will be the 5th meeting between these two hockey clubs as the Vipers hold the season series at 4-0. Heres two teams going in opposite directions, Vernons chasing Salmon Arm for first, with Merritt hanging on to last place in the Interior. The Vipers have dominated the Centennials for most of the season series, Former Vipers d-man, Steve Tresierra will make his Centennials debut tonight against his former team mates.


Heres a look at the season series:

October 11th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 3-1

Braden Pimm, Rob Short & Bryce Kakoske score for Vernon as Andrew Hammond makes 21 saves in the Vipers 3-1 win. 1st star Harrison May makes 33 saves in a losing cause for the Cents.

October 17th @ Merritt: Vernon wins 3-1

Cory Kane, Braden Pimm & Captain Chris Crowell score as Andrew Hammond makes 25 saves in the Vipers 3-1 victory. Once again 1st star Harrison May turns away 43 Vernon shots in a losing cause. May stands on his head but it isn’t enough as the Centennials lose to the Vipers 3-1.
November 8th @ Merritt: Vernon wins 6-3

Bryce Kakoske records 3 pts, and Connor Jones picks up 2 pts in Vernons 6-3 victory. Andrew Hammond makes 30 saves in the Vipers net getting the win. Alex Goodship records 2 pts for Merritt in a losing cause. Both Harrison May & Kyle Nielsen took places in goal for the Centennials.

November 21st @ Vernon: Vernon wins 4-1

Kyle Bigos, Mike Collins, & Bryce Kakoske all record 2 pts each in Vernons 4-1 victory. Andrew Hammond makes just 20 saves getting the win. Paul Forster scores Merritts lone goal.

Key Players To Watch:

Vernon:

Braden Pimm
Mike Collins
Connor Jones
Kellen Jones
Chris Crowell
Cory Kane
Andrew Hammond
Graeme Gordon

Merritt:

Harrison May
Jordan Grant
Alex Goodship
Dustin Johnson

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