Sunday, April 26, 2009

Vernon Vipers Playoff Flashbacks:

10 years ago (1999) The Vernon Vipers would make a long Playoff run, all the way to the team’s sith National Championship, in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. I will be re-capping the Vipers cup run in my version of Vernon Vipers Playoff Flashbacks.

After knocking off the Merritt Centennials in the Interior Division Semi-Finals) in 5 games (4-1), The Vernon Vipers would sweep the Prince George Spruce Kings 4-0 in the Interior Conference Championship. The Vipers would knock off the Chilliwack Cheifs in 5 games (4-1) in the BCHL Fred Page Cup Championship to win there 8th BCHL title. The Vipers would defeat the Kimberley Dynamiters (RMJHL) in 4 games (3-1) to take home the Mowat Cup. Vernon would outscore Kimberley 25-11. Vernon would move onto the Doyle Cup vs. the AJHL Calgary Canucks. The Vipers would knock out Danny Heatlys Canucks in 5 games (4-1) to win their 5th Doyle Cup Championship outscoring the Canucks 21-13. Vernon would now head to Yorkton, Saskatchewan for the Royal Bank Cup.

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

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