20 years ago (1989) The Vernon Lakers would make a long Playoff run, all the way to the team’s first of four straight Centennial Cup’s, in Summerside PEI I will be recapping the Lakers cup run in my version of Vernon Lakers Playoff Flashbacks.After knocking off the Kelowna Packers in the first round 4-1, The Vernon Lakers would defeat the Merritt Centennials in the Interior Division Finals in 4 games (4-0) Vernon defeat the New Westminster Royals in the BCJHL League Finals, 4 games to 1 winning their 4th BCJHL Championship and second back to back. The Lakers would win the Mowat Cup with a 2-0 series sweep victory over the Williams Lake Mustangs of the (PCJHL) Vernon defeated the rough and tough Red Deer Rustlers four games to 2 (4-2) to take home its first Doyle Cup Championship. Vernon outscored Red Deer 34-21 in a fight filled series. The Lakers would then face off against the Humbolt Broncos winning their first Abbot Cup Championship in team history. The Lakers defeated the Broncos in 6 games (4-2) getting a berth in the teams first ever Centennial Cup. The Lakers outscored the Broncos 27-20.
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