Interior Conference Finals-Game 5-Preview: Salmon Arm @ Vernon:

Interior Conference Finals-Game 5 Preview: Salmon Arm (10-3) @ Vernon (6-4)

Tonight is Game 5 of the Interior Conference Finals between the Salmon Arm Silverbacks and the defending National Champion Vernon Vipers. The Vipers head into tonight's game coming off back to back wins over the Silverbacks to tie the series 2-2. You can listen to tonights game live with Todd Miller on 107.5 Kiss FM starting at 6:45pm

Here's a look at the Vipers-Silverbacks Playoff Schedule:

(Interior Conference Finals)

#1 Vernon Vipers vs. #3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Game 1: Friday, March 18th @ Vernon (Salmon Arm won 5-3)
Game 2: Saturday, March 19th @ Vernon (Salmon Arm won 6-0)
Game 3: Monday, March 21st @ Salmon Arm (Vernon wins 5-1)
Game 4: Tuesday, March 22nd @ Salmon Arm (Vernon wons 3-2)
Game 5: Thursday, March 24th @ Vernon
Game 6: Friday, March 25th @ Salmon Arm
Game 7: Saturday, March 26th @ Vernon

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers: (Playoffs)

Games Played: 10
Wins: 6
Losses: 4
Home Record: 2-3
Road Record: 4-1
Streak: Two game winning streak
Goals For: 32
Goals Against: 29

Returning Players:

Bryce Kakoske (90)
David Robinson (90)
Blake Voth (91)
Steve Weinstein (90)
Adam Thompson (90)
Dylan Walchuk (92)
Patrick McGillis (91)

Departing & traded players from last years team:

Connor Jones (90)
Mike Collins (90)
Braden Pimm (89)
Cory Kane (90)
Jonathan Milhouse (89)
Kellen Jones (90)
Rob Short (89)
Cole Ikkala (90)
Dan Nycholat (89)
Kevin Kraus (89)
Curtis Gedig (91)
Garrett Noonan (91)
Sahir Gill (92)
Darrin Robak (91)
Graeme Gordon (89)

Vernon’s Home record vs. Salmon Arm during the playoffs:

0-2

Vernon’s Road record vs. Salmon Arm during the playoffs:

2-0

Vernon’s Powerplay vs. Salmon Arm during the playoffs:

2-18

Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Salmon Arm during the playoffs:

David Robinson (1-3-4)
Patrick McGillis (2-2-4)
Malcolm Lyles (1-2-3)
Mike Zalewski (1-2-3)
Marcus Basara (1-2-3)
Darren Nowick (0-3-3)
Dylan Walchuk (1-1-2)
John Knisley (1-1-2)
Bryce Kakoske (1-1-2)
Kyle Murphy (1-0-1)
Ryan Renz (0-1-1)
Trevor Fitzgerald (1-0-1)

Kirby Halcrow (2-2 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Tonight's Game 5 is a crucial and key game for both teams

-The Vipers who have had all kinds of trouble vs Salmon Arm all season have won two straight vs the Backs for the first time this season

-Blake Voth is 1-3 in his career vs. Salmon Arm in the regular season

-The Vipers need to continue to play & battle like they did in Games 3 & 4

-The Vipers who have yet to beat Salmon Arm this season at home, need to take advantage of home ice

-Vernon is 0-4 in these playoffs when giving up the games first goal

-The Vipers need to get off to a good start and score first

-The Vipers are 6-0 in these playoffs when scoring first

-Kirby Halcrow is 4-9 in his career vs. Salmon Arm during the regular season and playoffs

-Vernon has to once again play a solid defensive game vs a skilled Silverbacks club

-The Vipers need to use their speed and forecheck to their advantage

-Vernon has the 12th ranked powerplay in these playoffs

-The Vipers have the 9th ranked penalty kill in the playoffs

Here’s a look at the previous Playoff meetings between these two teams:

2005-06 Salmon Arm defeated Vernon in five games
2008-09 Vernon defeated Salmon Arm in six games

The Vernon Lakers changed their name to the Vernon Vipers to start the 1995-96 season. Here’s a look at the Vipers all-time playoff record

Playoff Series Played: 45
Playoff Series Won: 35
Playoff Series Lost: 10

For more stats & former Vernon Junior Hockey Team rosters & lineups please visit Paul’s Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

http://members.shaw.ca/vernonfranchise/index.html

Let's take a look at the Salmon Arm Silverbacks: (Playoffs)

Games Played: 13
Wins: 10
Losses: 3
Home Record: 3-3
Road Record: 7-0
Streak: Two game losing streak
Goals For: 50
Goals Against: 34

For more coverage and info on the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, please visit Patrick Haas’s Salmon Arm Silverbacks blog, http://haashub.blogspot.com/

Returning Players:

Devin Gannon (91)
David Killip (91)
Brett Knowles (91)
Justin Krabben (91)
Josh Manson (91)
Brandon Mistal (92)
Jayson Reardon (90)
Charlie Vasaturo (90)
Kurt Williams (91)

Departing & traded players from last years team:

Matt Ridley (90)
Christopher Hoe (90)
Josh Monk (92)
Mark Zengerle (89)
Corey Chakeen (89)
Tyler Gubb (89)
Travis Statchuk (90)
Bobby Lipsett (89)
Levi Hantula (90)
Kyle Peden (89)
Tony Ierfino (89)
Matt Cassidy (90)

Salmon Arm's Home record vs. Vernon during the playoffs:

0-2

Salmon Arm's Road record vs. Vernon during the playoffs:

2-0

Salmon Arm's Powerplay vs. Vernon during the playoffs:

5-17

Salmon Arm's scoring leaders vs. Vernon during the playoffs:

Brett Knowles (3-3-6)
Mike Hammond (1-3-4)
Bryce Gervais (3-1-4)
Jayson Reardon (1-2-3)
Charlie Vasaturo (0-3-3)
Paul De Jersey (1-1-2)
Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (2-0-2)
Brad Reid (1-1-2)
Josh Manson (1-1-2)
Clinton Atkinson (1-1-2)
James Friedel (0-2-2)
David Killip (0-1-1)
Morgan Zulinick (0-1-1)
Devin Gannon (0-1-1)
Cody Michelle (0-1-1)

Kris Moore (2-2 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Tonight is a crucial and key game for both teams with the series tied 2-2

-Salmon Arm is 6-0 during the regular season and playoffs at the Wesbild centre

-Specialty teams will be key for both teams

-Josh McKissock & Colin O’Hara are facing their former team. McKissock attended the Vipers training camp last season but was cut before signing with Salmon Arm this year, and O’Hara was an Assistant Coach in Vernon for just one season three years ago before leaving for a head coaching job in the SJHL. O’Hara is in his first season with the Silverbacks.

-The Backs are going to need Kris Moore to make the big save when needed. Moore has looked average through out the four game series so far

-The Backs have outscored the Vipers 43-30 in twelve games this year

-Kris Moore who is 6-3 against Vernon this season stopping 317 out of 343 shots in nine games vs Vernon this season.

-The Silverbacks are 10-0 when scoring the first goal of the game in these playoffs

-Salmon Arm is 0-3 when giving up the first goal of the game in these playoffs

-Brett Knowles (8-12-20) is tied with two other players as all three lead the league in scoring with twenty points

-The Silverbacks are 7-3-0-0 in their last ten meetings with Vernon

-Getting off to a good start and scoring first will be key for the Backs

-Salmon Arm has the 5th best powerplay in the playoffs

-The Silverbacks have the 4th best penalty kill in these playoffs

-Salmon Arm and Surrey are the two top scoring teams in the BCHL playoffs with fifty goals

-The Backs need to shutdown Vernon's speed and forecheck

-Salmon Arm has alot of confidence on the road in these playoffs going 7-0

-The Silverbacks need to score and capitalize on their chances

-Salmon Arm needs to keep the game simple, and take the crowd out of the game early

-Salmon Arm's last lost in Vernon was a 3-2 loss back on December, 11th 2009

Here's a look at the playoff series between these two teams:

Interior Conference Finals-Game 1 @ Vernon: Salmon Arm wins 5-3

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 3:20 (PP) - Bryce Gervais from Brett Knowles and David Killip
Vernon Vipers at 18:51 - John Knisley from Darren Nowick and Michael Zalewski

PERIOD 2

Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 6:44 - Josh Manson from Brett Knowles and James Friedel

PERIOD 3

Vernon Vipers at 9:28 - Patrick McGillis from Dylan Walchuk
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 13:32 - Paul De Jersey from Charlie Vasaturo
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 15:34 - Mike Hammond from Paul De Jersey
Vernon Vipers at 17:34 (PP) - Kyle Murphy from David Robinson and Malcolm Lyles
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 19:25 (EN) - Jayson Reardon from Kris Moore

Vernon outshot Salmon Arm 41-30. Kris Moore made 38 saves in the win, while Kirby Halcrow made 25 saves in the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=935591&link=bchl

Interior Conference Finals-Game 2 @ Vernon: Salmon Arm wins 6-0

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 7:30 - Brad Reid from Brett Knowles and Mike Hammond
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 11:09 - Clinton Atkinson from Brad Reid
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 17:29 (PP) - Brett Knowles from Josh Manson and Jayson Reardon
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 19:30 (PP) - Jarryd Ten Vaanholt from Morgan Zulinick and Mike Hammond
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 19:55 - Brett Knowles from Charlie Vasaturo and Devin Gannon

PERIOD 2

Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 9:31 (PP) - Jarryd Ten Vaanholt from Mike Hammond and Jayson Reardon

PERIOD 3

No Scoring

Vernon outshoots Salmon Arm 34-17. Kris Moore makes 34 saves picking up the shutout, while Kirby Halcrow made 4 saves taking the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=935592&link=bchl

Interior Conference Finals-Game 3 @ Salmon Arm: Vernon wins 5-1

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Vernon Vipers at 11:46 - David Robinson from Malcolm Lyles
Vernon Vipers at 14:29 - Bryce Kakoske from Ryan Renz
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 15:32 (PP) - Brett Knowles from Clinton Atkinson and Bryce Gervais

PERIOD 2

Vernon Vipers at 15:15 - Michael Zalewski from Darren Nowick and John Knisley

PERIOD 3

Vernon Vipers at 6:18 (PP) - Patrick McGillis from Marcus Basara and David Robinson
Vernon Vipers at 9:07 - Dylan Walchuk from Marcus Basara and Patrick McGillis

Vernon outshot Salmon Arm 35-17. Kirby Halcrow made 16 saves for the win, while Kris Moore made 30 saves in the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=935593&link=bchl

Interior Conference Finals-Game 4 @ Salmon Arm: Vernon wins 3-2

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Vernon Vipers at 5:28 - Marcus Basara from Patrick McGillis

PERIOD 2

Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 11:25 - Bryce Gervais from James Friedel and Cody Michelle
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 16:07 - Bryce Gervais from Charlie Vasaturo
Vernon Vipers at 18:39 - Malcolm Lyles from Bryce Kakoske and David Robinson
Vernon Vipers at 19:05 - Trevor Fitzgerald from Michael Zalewski and Darren Nowick

PERIOD 3

No Scoring

Vernon outshot Salmon Arm 29-21. Kirby Halcrow made 19 saves in the win, while Kris Moore made 26 saves in the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=935594&link=bchl

Here's a look at both teams playoff rosters-stats:

Vernon:

Patrick McGillis (5-5-10)
Dylan Walchuk (3-4-7)
Marcus Basara (3-4-7)
David Robinson (2-5-7)
Trevor Fitzgerald (3-3-6)
Bryce Kakoske (2-4-6)
Malcolm Lyles (3-3-6)
Michael Zalewski (2-3-5)
Darren Nowick (1-4-5)
Colton Sparrow (2-3-5)
Aaron Hadley (1-3-4)
John Knisley (2-2-4)
Adam Thompson (1-2-3)
Brett Corkey (0-2-2)
Kyle Murphy (1-1-2)
Dane Muench (1-0-1)
Max Mowat (0-1-1)
Ryan Renz (0-1-1)
Steven Weinstein (0-0-0)
Zach McPhee (0-0-0)
Philip Patenaude (0-0-0)

Kirby Halcrow (5-3 Record, 2.42 GAA)
Blake Voth (1-1, 3.74 GAA Record)

Salmon Arm:

Brett Knowles (8-12-20)
Mike Hammond (9-8-17)
Devin Gannon (5-6-11)
Jayson Reardon (1-8-9)
Bryce Gervais (4-5-9)
Josh Manson (2-6-8)
Clinton Atkinson (1-7-8)
Paul De Jersey (4-3-7)
Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (5-2-7)
Charlie Vasaturo (2-5-7)
Brad Reid (3-4-6)
David Killip (1-4-5)
Morgan Zulinick (1-4-5)
Devin Muller (1-3-4)
Kevin Mills (1-2-3)
James Friedel (0-3-3)
Dustin Cave (2-0-2)
Brandon Mistal (0-1-1)
Justin Elliott (0-1-1)
Cody Michelle (0-1-1)
Josh McKissock (0-0-0)

Kris Moore (10-3 Record, 1 Shutout, 2.59 GAA)
Kurt Williams (0-0 Record)