Tonight is Game 3 of the Fred Page Cup-BCHL Finals as the Interior Conference Champion-defending Royal Bank Cup Champion Vernon Vipers host the Coastal Conference Champion Powell River Kings in Game. Both these teams are meeting in the Fred Page Cup for the third straight season, with the Vipers winning the past two years in six and seven games. This is the fourth playoff matchup between Vernon and Powell River in team history. The Vipers are coming off back to back wins in Games 1 & 2 to lead the series 2-0. 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-Kings Playoff Schedule:
(Fred Page Cup-BCHL Finals)
#1 Vernon Vipers vs. #1Powell River Kings
Game 1: Friday, April 1st @ Powell River (Vernon wins 3-1)
Game 2: Saturday, April 2nd @ Powell River (Vernon wins 1-0)
Game 3: Monday, April 4th @ Vernon
Game 4: Tuesday, April 5th @ Vernon
Game 5: Thursday, April 7th @ Powell River
Game 6: Saturday, April 9th @ Vernon
Game 7: Monday, April 11th @ Powell River
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers: (Playoffs)
Games Played: 14
Wins: 10
Losses: 4
Home Record: 3-3
Road Record: 7-1
Streak: Six game winning streak
Last Ten Games: 8-2
Goals For: 44
Goals Against: 36
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. Powell River during the playoffs:
0-0
Vernon’s Road record vs. Powell River during the playoffs:
2-0
Vernon’s Powerplay vs. Powell River during the playoffs:
0-6
Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Powell River during the playoffs:
Dylan Walchuk (1-0-1)
Michael Zalewski (1-0-1)
Patrick McGillis (0-1-1)
Bryce Kakoske (1-0-1)
Brett Corkey (0-1-1)
David Robinson (1-0-1)
Marcus Basara (0-1-1)
Kirby Halcrow (2-0 Record)
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:
-Tonight is a very key-crucial game for both teams. A win by the Vipers and they take a comanding 3-0 series lead. A loss and the Powell River Kings are right back in the series
-The Vipers who now have home ice advantage, must use this to their advantage
-Vernon has the 12th best powerplay in the playoffs
-The Vipers have to keep things simple, and play a full 60 minutes in a game where they know the Kings will be emptying the tanks
-The Vipers have the 6th best penalty kill during the post season
-Dylan Walchuk (9-5-14) & Patrick McGillis (5-9-14) are both in the playoffs top twenty scoring leaders
-Kirby Halcrow (9-3 Record, 2.18 GAA) is ranked 2nd amongst playoff goaltenders
-Vernon is 0-4 in these playoffs when giving up the games first goal
-The Vipers are 10-0 in these playoffs when scoring first
-Blake Voth is 1-2 in his career vs Powell River during the regular season
-Kirby Halcrow is 0-3 in his career vs Powell River during the regular season, but 2-0 vs Powell River during the playoffs
-The Vipers who have yet to score on the powerplay, have to try and find a way to capitalize on their chances
-The Vipers who riding a six game winning streak, are playing with alot of confidence
-Vernon is going to have to capitalize on their chances and try and force Powell River into turning over the puck
-The Vipers need to use their speed and forecheck against the leagues top defensive team
-Vernon who is 6-1 away from home is 3-3 at the Wesbild Centre
-Vernon has to remember this is a seven game series and this series is far from over
Here’s a look at the previous Playoff meetings between these two teams:
1990-91 Vernon defeated Powell River 4-0
2008-09 Vernon defeated Powell River 4-2
2009-2010 Vernon defeated Powell River 4-3
Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 9-4-0-1 vs. Powell River
Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon has outscored Powell River 49-38
Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 7-0-0-0 at home vs. Powell River
Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 2-5-0-0 in Powell River
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: 46
Playoff Series Won: 36
Playoff Series Lost: 10
Vernon’s Junior Hockey Team’s have now made the BCHL League Finals 18 times since 1970 with a record of 11-6.
Here’s a look back at Vernon’s run to the League Championship:
1970 Vernon Essos defeated Victoria 4-2
1972 Vernon Essos defeated Penticton 4-3
1988 Vernon Lakers defeated Richmond 4-1
1989 Vernon Lakers defeated New Westminister 4-1
1990 New Westminister defeated Vernon Lakers 4-2
1991 Vernon Lakers defeated Powell River 4-0
1992 Vernon Lakers defeated Bellingham 4-0
1996 Vernon Vipers defeated Langley 4-1
1997 Surrey defeated Vernon Vipers 4-1
1999 Vernon Vipers defeated Chilliwack 4-1
2000 Chilliwack defeated Vernon Vipers 4-1
2002 Chilliwack defeated Vernon Vipers 4-2
2003 Vernon Vipers defeated Chilliwack 4-0
2005 Surrey defeated Vernon Vipers 4-1
2007 Nanaimo defeated Vernon Vipers 4-2
2009 Vernon Vipers defeated Powell River 4-2
2010 Vernon Vipers defeated Powell River 4-3
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 Powell River Kings: (Playoffs)
Games Played: 15
Wins: 8
Losses: 7
Home Record: 4-5
Road Record: 4-2
Streak: Two game losing streak
Last Ten Games: 6-4
Goals For: 39
Goals Against: 32
For more coverage on the Powell River Kings, please visit Fraser Rodgers Powell River Kings Blog, http://rodgersramble.blogspot.com/
Returning Players:
Chad Niddery (90)
Matt Garbowsky (90)
Justin Dasilva (90)
Andrew Pettitt (90)
Brenden Forbes (92)
Carter Shinkaruk (91)
Teagan Waugh (92)
Klay Kachur (91)
Braden Pears (93)
Jason Yee (90)
Michael Garteig (91)
Departing & traded players from last years team:
Jordan Grant (90)
Mat Bodie (90)
Darcy Huisman (89)
Mitch Labreche (90)
Ben Schmidt (89)
Reid Campbell (89)
Daniel Carr (91)
Cody Rainaldi (89)
Robbie Bailey (89)
Alex McDougall (90)
Josh Watson (90)
Powell River at Home vs. Vernon during the playoffs:
0-2
Powell River on The Road vs. Vernon during the playoffs:
0-0
Powell River's Powerplay vs. Vernon during the playoffs:
0-6
Powell River's scoring leaders vs. Vernon during the playoffs:
Daniel Schuler (1-0-1)
Chad Niddery (0-1-1)
Craig Dalrymple (0-1-1)
Michael Garteig (0-2 Record)
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:
-Tonight is a very key-crucial game for Powell River who is in a must win situation going into Game 3
-The Kings with just a single goal in the series, needs to try and find a way to find the back of the net
-Powell River has the 8th best powerplay in the playoffs
-The Kings have the 2nd best penalty kill during the post season
-Goaltending will be key for both teams
-Chad Niddery (9-7-16) is the lone Kings player in the playoffs top twenty scoring leaders
-Powell River has to use their size and play a physical game against Vernon
-Michael Garteig (8-7 Record, 1.98 GAA) is ranked 1st amongst playoff goaltenders
-Specialty teams is also key for both teams
-Powell River is 1-4 in these playoffs when giving up the games first goal
-The Kings are going to have to try and find a way at beating Kirby Halcrow. Powell River needs to try and get more traffic and pucks towards the Vipers goaltender
-The Kings are 7-3 in these playoffs when scoring first
-Two years ago Powell River lost Games 1 & 2 on home ice before heading to Vernon for Games 3 & 4 and took the Vipers to six games
-The Kings need to keep the game simple and try and score on their chances
-Powell River needs to come ready to play and get off to a good start. Scoring first and taking the crowd out of the game is key
Here’s a look at the series between these two teams:
Fred Page Cup-BCHL Finals: Game 1 @ Powell River: Vernon wins 3-1
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
Vernon Vipers at 6:41 - Dylan Walchuk from Patrick McGillis
Vernon Vipers at 18:56 - Bryce Kakoske (unassisted)
PERIOD 2
Powell River Kings at 19:02 - Daniel Schuler from Chad Niddery and Jon Jutzi
PERIOD 3
Vernon Vipers at 5:22 - Michael Zalewski (unassisted)
Vernon outshot Powell River 23-22. Kirby Halcrow made 21 saves in the win, while Michael Garteig made 20 saves in the loss.
For more on tonight's game check out the boxscore,
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=939546&link=bchl
Fred Page Cup-BCHL Finals: Game 2 @ Powell River: Vernon wins 1-0
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
No Scoring
PERIOD 2
No Scoring
PERIOD 3
Vernon Vipers at 14:41 - David Robinson from Marcus Basara and Brett Corkey
Vernon outshot Powell River 27-24. Kirby Halcrow made 24 saves for the win and shutout, while Michael Garteig made 26 saves in the loss.
For more on tonight's game check out the boxscore,
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=939549&link=bchl
Here's a look at both teams playoff rosters-stats:
Vernon:
Patrick McGillis (5-9-14)
Dylan Walchuk (9-5-14)
David Robinson (3-6-9)
Marcus Basara (3-6-9)
Bryce Kakoske (4-4-8)
Trevor Fitzgerald (3-4-7)
Malcolm Lyles (3-3-6)
Darren Nowick (2-4-6)
Michael Zalewski (3-3-6)
Colton Sparrow (2-3-5)
Aaron Hadley (2-3-5)
John Knisley (2-2-4)
Adam Thompson (1-3-4)
Ryan Renz (0-3-3)
Brett Corkey (0-3-3)
Kyle Murphy (1-1-2)
Steven Weinstein (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 (9-3 Record, 1 Shutout, 2.18 GAA)
Blake Voth (1-1, 3.74 GAA Record)
Powell River:
Chad Niddery (9-7-16)
Matt Garbowsky (2-8-10)
Andrew Pettitt (3-7-10)
Daniel Schuler (8-1-9)
Craig Dalrymple (2-7-9)
Cohen Adair (3-5-8)
Jon Jutzi (5-2-7)
Brenden Forbes (0-5-5)
Steven Schmidt (1-4-5)
Carter Shinkaruk (3-0-3)
Bond Hawryluk (1-2-3)
Justin Dasilva (0-2-2)
Chris Williams (0-2-2)
Brendan Hawryluk (1-1-2)
Mike Sones (0-1-1)
Jason Yee (0-1-1)
Klay Kachur (0-1-1)
Justin Bardarson (1-0-1)
Braden Pears (0-0-0)
Teagan Waugh (0-0-0)
Scott Renner (0-0-0)
Michael Garteig (8-7 Record, 1.98 GAA)
Sean Maguire (0-0 Record)
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