Interior Conference Finals-Game 6 Preview: Vernon (7-4) @ Salmon Arm (10-4)Tonight is Game 6 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 a huge 3-2 overtime victory last night in Game 5 taking a 3-2 series lead and a chance to end the series with a win tonight. 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 wins 3-2)
Game 5: Thursday, March 24th @ Vernon (Vernon wins 3-2 overtime)
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: 11
Wins: 7
Losses: 4
Home Record: 3-3
Road Record: 4-1
Streak: Three game winning streak
Goals For: 35
Goals Against: 31
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:
1-2
Vernon’s Road record vs. Salmon Arm during the playoffs:
2-0
Vernon’s Powerplay vs. Salmon Arm during the playoffs:
4-25
Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Salmon Arm during the playoffs:
David Robinson (1-4-5)
Patrick McGillis (2-2-4)
Darren Nowick (1-3-4)
Malcolm Lyles (1-2-3)
Mike Zalewski (1-2-3)
Marcus Basara (1-2-3)
Dylan Walchuk (2-1-3)
John Knisley (1-1-2)
Bryce Kakoske (1-1-2)
Trevor Fitzgerald (1-1-2)
Steven Weinstein (0-2-2)
Ryan Renz (0-2-2)
Kyle Murphy (1-0-1)
Aaron Hadley (1-0-1)
Adam Thompson (0-1-1)
Kirby Halcrow (3-2 Record)
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:
-Vernon has a chance tonight to end the Salmon Arm Silverbacks season with a victory in Game 6
-After just one win in eight games vs Salmon Arm during the regular season, the Vipers have now won three straight vs the Backs
-Three out of Vernon's four wins vs Salmon Arm this season-playoffs have been at the Sunwave Centre
-Blake Voth is 1-3 in his career vs. Salmon Arm in the regular season
-Winning the fourth and final game of a series is always the toughest
-Vernon is 0-4 in these playoffs when giving up the games first goal
-Vernon better be ready to battle, compete and play a full 60 minutes in a game
-The Vipers are 7-0 in these playoffs when scoring first
-Kirby Halcrow is 5-9 in his career vs. Salmon Arm during the regular season and playoffs
-The Vipers need to get off to a good start and score the first goal of the game
-Specialty teams will be key
-Vernon has the 12th ranked powerplay in these playoffs
-Vernon is playing with alot of confidence right now and is carrying the momentum into Game 6
-The Vipers have to keep the game simple and play a very defensive game on the road tonight
-The Vipers have the 6th ranked penalty kill in the playoffs
-Vernon is really going to have to shutdown the Silverbacks offence
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: 14
Wins: 10
Losses: 4
Home Record: 3-3
Road Record: 7-1
Streak: Three game losing streak
Goals For: 52
Goals Against: 37
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:
2-1
Salmon Arm's Powerplay vs. Vernon during the playoffs:
5-20
Salmon Arm's scoring leaders vs. Vernon during the playoffs:
Brett Knowles (3-4-7)
Mike Hammond (1-4-5)
Bryce Gervais (3-1-4)
Jayson Reardon (1-2-3)
Charlie Vasaturo (0-3-3)
Clinton Atkinson (2-1-3)
Josh Manson (1-2-3)
Paul De Jersey (1-1-2)
Devin Gannon (0-2-2)
Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (2-0-2)
Brad Reid (1-1-2)
James Friedel (0-2-2)
Morgan Zulinick (1-1-2)
David Killip (0-1-1)
Cody Michelle (0-1-1)
Kris Moore (2-3 Record)
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:
-Tonight is a must win with the Silverbacks season on the line tonight
-Salmon Arm who has lost three straight to Vernon is going to have to try and find a way to defeat the Vipers
-The Silverbacks need to get off to a good start and play a full 60 minutes
-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 have outscored the Vipers 45-33 in twelve games this year
-Kris Moore who is 6-4 against Vernon this season stopping 349 out of 378 shots in nine games vs Vernon this season.
-The Backs need to try and score first and keep things simple
-The Silverbacks are 10-0 when scoring the first goal of the game in these playoffs
-Salmon Arm is 0-4 when giving up the first goal of the game in these playoffs
-The Silverbacks need to try and shutdown Vernon's speed and forecheck and stay out of the penalty box
-Brett Knowles (8-13-21) leads the league in scoring with twenty one points
-Salmon Arm has the 7th best powerplay in the playoffs
-The Silverbacks have the 4th best penalty kill in these playoffs
-Salmon Arm is the second highest scoring team in the BCHL playoffs with fifty two goals
-Goaltending will be key for both teams
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
Interior Conference Finals-Game 1 @ Vernon: Vernon wins 3-2 in overtime
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
Vernon Vipers at 12:06 (PP) - Darren Nowick from Ryan Renz and Adam Thompson
PERIOD 2
Vernon Vipers at 5:06 (PP) - Dylan Walchuk from David Robinson and Steven Weinstein
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 19:20 (SH) - Morgan Zulinick from Mike Hammond and Josh Manson
PERIOD 3
Salmon Arm Silverbacks at 10:12 - Clinton Atkinson from Devin Gannon and Brett Knowles
OVERTIME PERIOD 1
Vernon Vipers at 5:43 - Aaron Hadley from Steven Weinstein and Trevor Fitzgerald
Vernon outshot Salmon Arm 35-26. Kirby Halcrow made 24 saves in the win, while Kris Moore made 32 saves in the loss.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=935595&link=bchl
Here's a look at both teams playoff rosters-stats:
Vernon:
Patrick McGillis (5-5-10)
Dylan Walchuk (4-4-8)
David Robinson (2-6-8)
Marcus Basara (3-4-7)
Trevor Fitzgerald (3-3-6)
Bryce Kakoske (2-4-6)
Malcolm Lyles (3-3-6)
Darren Nowick (2-4-6)
Michael Zalewski (2-3-5)
Colton Sparrow (2-3-5)
Aaron Hadley (2-3-5)
John Knisley (2-2-4)
Adam Thompson (1-3-4)
Brett Corkey (0-2-2)
Kyle Murphy (1-1-2)
Steven Weinstein (0-2-2)
Ryan Renz (0-2-2)
Dane Muench (1-0-1)
Max Mowat (0-1-1)
Zach McPhee (0-0-0)
Philip Patenaude (0-0-0)
Kirby Halcrow (6-3 Record, 2.35 GAA)
Blake Voth (1-1, 3.74 GAA Record)
Salmon Arm:
Brett Knowles (8-13-21)
Mike Hammond (9-9-18)
Devin Gannon (5-7-12)
Jayson Reardon (1-8-9)
Bryce Gervais (4-5-9)
Clinton Atkinson (2-7-9)
Josh Manson (2-7-9)
Paul De Jersey (4-3-7)
Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (5-2-7)
Charlie Vasaturo (2-5-7)
Brad Reid (3-4-6)
Morgan Zulinick (2-4-6)
David Killip (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 (10-4 Record, 1 Shutout, 2.61 GAA)
Kurt Williams (0-0 Record)
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