Saturday, January 10, 2009

(Game Preview) Vernon @ Penticton:


Vernon (30-10-1-2) @ Penticton (24-13-0-6)

Tonight will be the 5th meeting between these two hockey clubs as the Vipers hold the season series at 4-0. The last two seasons Penticton has had Vernons number, this year the Vipers have now turned things around owning the Vees so far this season at 4-0. The Vipers have played some of there best hockey against the Vees this season. Both teams have been playing very well as of late. Cameron Brodie & Mike Leidl should be making there Vipers debuts tonight.

October 5th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 6-2

Tonight was the first meeting between these two teams since last years Game 7 Playoff Game. Penticton didn’t look very good as the Vipers handelled the Vees easily winning 6-2. Brent Vandenberg & Anthony Perdicaro each recorded two pts for Penticton in the loss. Bryce Kakoske with 3 pts, Braden Pimm & Adam Thompson each collected 2 pts each in the Vipers 6-2 win. Andrew Hammond picked up the win in goal.

November 22nd @ Penticton: Vernon wins 4-3 in Overtime

The Vipers made there first ever visit to the brand new South Okanagan Events Centre, coming home with a big 4-3 OT victory. Kellen Jones scored just 10 seconds into Overtime giving Vernon the win. This was a very entertaining hockey game. Ryan Viselli & Denver Manderson collected 2 pts each, as Jordan White looked very shaky taking the loss for the Vees in goal. Connor & Kellen Jones each picked up 2 pts, as Andrew Hammond played well getting the win between the pipes.

November 29th @ Penticton: Vernon wins 3-1

Curtis McKenzie scored the lone Vees goal in a 3-1 loss to Vernon. This was the second meeting between these two teams within a week. Cory Kane, Rob Short, & Captain Chris Crowell scored for Vernon, Andrew Hammond made 23 saves getting the win, looking very sharpe between the pipes.

December 5th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 5-4

Tonights game was the 3rd meeting within two weeks for these two teams as the rivalry goes on. Vernon was down 4-3 heading into the 3rd period but goals from John Digness and Rob Short helped the Vipers defeat the Vees 5-4. Brodie Reid, Zack Jojespher, Logan Johnston, & Garrett Milan scored for the Vees. Kevin Kraus, Sahir Gill, and Rob Short paced the Vipers with 2 pts each. Andrew Hammond picked up the win, Sean Bonar took the loss.

Key Players To Watch:

Vernon:

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

Penticton:

Denver Manderson
Curtis McKenzie
Garrett Milan
Ryan Viselli
Zack Joespher
Travis Ouellette
Devon Krogh
Brodie Reid

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