Vernon (6-3) @ Penticton (9-4)Last Game Played:
Tuesday March 23rd Penticton defeated Vernon 4-0
The defending Royal Bank Cup Champion Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees meet in the Interior Conference Finals in Game 4 tonight after the Vees pulled out a must win in Game 3 with a 4-0 victory. You can listen to tonight’s game live with Todd Miller on 107.5 Kiss FM starting at 6:45pm
Lets take a look at the Vernon Vipers (6-3)
The Vipers clinched top spot in the BCHL and the Interior Division with a record of 51-6-0-3 and was ranked #2 in all of Canada. Vernon scored a league high 298 goals and broke the Penticton Vees BCHL record for least amount of goals, giving up just 119. Vernon was 25-4-0-1 at home & 26-2-0-2 on the road during the regular season. The Vipers are 9-0-0-1 in their last 10 games. The Vipers had three players in the leagues top 20 in regular season scoring. Connor Jones (36-45-81), Mike Collins (30-46-76) & Braden Pimm (25-43-68). Blake Voth lead the league as the BCHL’s top goaltender. Voth has a record of 21-2 with 3 shutouts and broke the BCHL record with the lowest GAA with 1.79 Graeme Gordon was 3rd in the leagues top 10 goaltenders with a record of 30-7 with 2 shutouts and a GAA of 2.06
1st Round: First Round Bye
2nd Round: Defeated Quesnel in six games
Home Playoff Record: 4-1
Road Playoff Record: 2-2
Powerplay vs. Penticton:
2-9 (1 shorthanded goal)
Another key game tonight for both teams. A Vipers win and they take a commanding 3-1 series lead, a Vees win and the series is all tied heading back to Vernon for Game 5. Vernon needs to get off to a good start and try and score early. The Vipers need to be physical and get the forecheck going, something they are very dangerous with when applying. Vernon didn’t create or generate many quality scoring chances last night, so tonight the Vipers need to try and get more traffic in front of Sean Bonar, get guys driving towards the net and playing in the grey area’s. Most of the Vipers shots last night were coming from the outside, Vernon needs to try and get in close and get more shots off from the point & slot. The Vipers need to re-group and get ready to battle hard again tonight vs. a Vees team that will be looking to tie the series. Vernon is now 2-2 on the road in these playoffs. Specialty teams and goaltending are always key in any series and will be tonight.
Key Players To Watch:
Connor Jones (5-6-11)
Kellen Jones (3-8-11)
Rob Short (5-4-9)
Sahir Gill (4-4-8)
Cory Kane (1-6-7)
Cole Ikkala (4-2-6)
David Robinson (1-5-6)
Jonathan Milhouse (3-3-6
Kevin Kraus (0-6-6)
Braden Pimm (2-3-5)
Dan Nycholat (2-2-4)
Mike Collins (1-3-4)
Graeme Gordon (5-1 Record, 3 Shutouts 1.33 GAA)
Vernon Vipers Playoff Scoring:
Connor Jones (5-6-11)
Kellen Jones (3-8-11)
Rob Short (5-4-9)
Sahir Gill (4-4-8)
Cole Ikkala (4-2-6)
Jonathan Milhouse (3-3-6)
David Robinson (1-5-6)
Kevin Kraus (0-6-6)
Cory Kane (1-4-5)
Braden Pimm (2-3-5)
Garrett Noonan (2-2-4)
Dan Nycholat (2-2-4)
Curtis Gedig (1-3-4)
Mike Collins (1-3-4)
Adam Thompson (1-2-3)
Steven Weinstein (0-3-3)
Bryce Kakoske (0-2-2)
Dylan Walchuk (0-1-1)
Patrick McGillis (0-0-0)
Darrin Robak (0-0-0)
Blake Voth (1-1 Record, 3.56 GAA)
Graeme Gordon (5-2 Record, 3 Shutouts, 1.72 GAA)
Let’s take a look at the Penticton Vees (9-4)
The Vees finished the regular season in 2th place in the Interior Division & the BCHL with a record of 48-8-0-4 The Vees scored 284 goals and gave up 143 goals. Penticton was 25-3-0-2 on home ice & 23-5-0-2 on the road during the regular season. The Vees are 3-0 at home & 1-2 on the road during these Playoffs. Penticton finished the regular season at 7-2-0-1 in their last 10 games. The Vees had two players in the leagues top 20 in scoring. Vees Captain Denver Manderson finished 3rd leading scorer with (40-73-113) while Beau Bennett finised tied with Salmon Arm’s Mark Zengerle as the leagues leading scorer with (41-79-120) Joel Rumpel & Sean Bonar finished in the leagues top 10 goaltenders. Rumpel had a 19-3 record, two shutouts and a GAA of 1.92 Sean Bonar finished with a 28-9 record. Bonar had four shutouts and a GAA of 2.64 For more info, stats and great game coverage check out Ryan Pinders Penticton Vees blog, http://pentictonvees.podbean.com/
1st Round: Defeated Merritt in four games
2nd Round: Defeated Westside in six games
Home Playoff Record: 6-0
Road Playoff Record: 3-4
Powerplay vs. Vernon:
0-8
With a must win in Game 3 last night the Vees got exactly what they needed. Another big game for the Vees tonight, a loss and it’s a tough road back down 3-1, a win and it’s a whole new series. Penticton with just one win vs. Vernon in their last five games (regular season & playoffs) now has some confidence heading into tonights contest after a huge 4-0 win. Denver Manderson who had gone pointless in the series first two games, picks up three points last night. Matt Paltridge who has been playing hurt and wasn’t sure if he was going to play last night scores the games first goal and the game winner just 5:32 into the hockey game. The Vees will need another strong performance from the defence. Penticton’s defence did a great job last night at shutting down the Vipers offence, keeping them to the outside, and not allowing any traffic in front of Sean Bonar. Penticton needs to stay with the physical play and battle hard all night. Id expect a much bigger crowd for tonights game, now that the Vees are back in the series. Vees Captain Denver Manderson & Beau Bennett need to step up their play, Manderson pulled in three points last night, but Bennett is still pointless. Penticton is a perfect 6-0 on home ice and will be looking to going 7-0 after tonight.
Key Players To Watch:
Denver Manderson (9-14-23)
Beau Bennett (4-9-13)
Joey Laleggia (2-10-12)
Garrett Milan (2-8-10)
Logan Johnston (5-2-7)
Ryan Viselli (5-2-7)
Alex Szczechura (5-2-7)
Jake Johnson (1-6-7)
Byron Sorensen (2-3-5)
Matt Paltridge (2-3-5)
Sean Bonar (9-4 Record, 2 Shutouts 2:17 GAA)
Penticton Vees Playoff Scoring:
Denver Manderson (9-14-23)
Beau Bennett (4-9-13)
Joey Laleggia (2-10-12)
Garrett Milan (2-8-10)
Logan Johnston (5-2-7)
Ryan Viselli (6-2-8)
Alex Szczechura (5-2-7)
Jake Johnson (1-6-7)
Byron Sorensen (2-3-5)
Eric Filiou (1-4-5)
Matt Paltridge (2-3-5)
Andrew Pickering (0-4-4)
Ben Sexton (1-2-3)
Bo Dolan (1-2-3)
Joey Holka (1-1-2)
Stefan Nicholishen (2-0-2)
Derik Johnson (1-1-2)
Luke Curadi (0-1-1)
Isaac Macleod (0-0-0)
Joel Rumpel (0-0 Record)
Sean Bonar (9-4 Record, 2 Shutouts 2:17 GAA)
Here’s a look at this series,
Interior Conference Finals: Game 1: Friday, March 19th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 6-0
Dan Nycholat’s powerplay goal at 2:13 opened the scoring giving the Vipers the early 1-0 lead. Vernon carried the better of the play and was rewarded with two goals. Jonathan Milhouse scored on a breakaway with just 2.5 seconds remaining in the period. The Vipers took over control of the game in the 2nd and dominated for the remainder of the hockey game. Nycholat with his second of the night at 10:32 gave Vernona 3-0 lead. Then Garrett Noonan at 16:17 put the Vipers up 4-0. Kellen Jones & Rob Short (shorthanded) rounded out the scoring in the 3rd as Vernon walked away with a 6-0 victory taking a 1-0 series lead. Vernon outshot Penticton 47-19. Graeme Gordon made 19 saves for his third straight shutout, while Sean Bonar made 41 saves taking the loss.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=808962&link=bchl
Interior Conference Finals: Game 2: Saturday, March 20th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 3-2 (Overtime)
Bo Dolan opens the scoring at 7:32 before Sahir Gill on the powerplay (11:03) & Connor Jones at 18:20 gives Vernon a 2-1 lead after the opening period. Just 39 seconds into the 2nd Derik Johnson ties the game with the lone goal of the period. No scoring in the 3rd sending the game to Overtime. Just 2:20 into the extra period Rob Short beat Sean Bonar giving Vernon the 3-2 victory taking a 2-0 series lead. The Vipers outshot the Vees 36-20. Graeme Gordon made 18 saves picking up the win, while Sean Bonar makes 34 saves taking the loss.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=808963&link=bchl
Interior Conference Finals: Game 3: Tuesday March 23rd @ Penticton: Penticton wins 4-0
Matt Paltridge opened the scoring at 5:32 & Jake Johnson gave Penticton a 2-0 lead at 11:12 Ryan Viselli’s goal at 2:48 went in off Kevin Kraus’s skate giving the Vees a 3-0 lead. Denver Manderson hit the empty net at 18:49 giving Penticton a 4-0 victory. Sean Bonar made 37 saves for the win and shutout, while Graeme Gordon made 21 saves taking the loss. Vernon leads the series 2-1
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=808964&link=bchl
Here's a look at the Vipers-Vees Playoff Schedule:
Interior Conference Finals (3rd Round):
#1 Vernon Vipers vs #2 Penticton Vees
Game 1 - Friday, March 19th @ Vernon:
Game 2 - Saturday, March 20th @ Vernon:
Game 3 - Tuesday, March 23rd @ Penticton:
Game 4 - Wednesday, March 24th @ Penticton:
Game 5* - Friday, March 26th @ Vernon:
Game 6* - Saturday, March 27th @ Penticton:
Game 7* - Sunday, March 28th @ Vernon:
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