Vipers Add Three New Recruits, Roster Now Full?

Over the past two weeks the Vernon Vipers have announced three more signings with the additions of, forwards, Riley Hunt, Jedd Soleway & defenceman, Marc Hetnik. This meaning with the veterans returning from last years club as well as the new recruits it looks as if the Vipers have a full roster, with the exceptions of now needing a backup goaltender, maybe one other defenceman.

I dont really know a whole lot on either Riley Hunt or Jedd Soleway other then what was said in the paper. Nice to see another local kid (Jedd Soleway) make the team. Soleway is listed at 6'1 and looks like he may be a bit of a physical-gritty player picking up 98 penalty minutes last season with the Okanagan Rockets. Lets hope he can through his body around and bang and crash along the boards.

I have read on the internet that Hunt may be smaller but will be a treat to watch over the next few seasons. Rumored to be scouted-looked at by several Junior hockey teams across Canada Hunt has been said to be very skilled. With his young age and smaller figure it will be interesting to see how he lines up against older-bigger younger men in the BCHL. I was shocked to hear that he has already committed to play at Harvard. Im looking forward to watching him at training camp in a few weeks and seeing what this kid can do.

I first read and heard about Marc Hetnik committing to the Vipers back in late May and have posted several good articles on the soon to be Vipers d-man right here on my blog. It sounds like Hetnik comes from a hockey family-background and is a solid d-man that can skate, handle the puck well and put up some decent numbers. Let's see how he does playing in Canada in the BCHL. Really looking forward at catching him in action at the Vipers training camp.

I have also heard and got confirmation that the Vipers have also recruited-signed two more forwards. (Connor Hartley from Red Deer and Alex Hagen)

Other then needing a backup goaltender, and maybe one d-man it will be interesting to see how training camp is done-run this year with the Vipers having a almost complete roster-lineup ready to start the season. The Vipers only have four twenty year olds, meaning they can still add two more twenty yr olds to their roster. Will Jason Williamson bring two in before the season? or wait for the season to start and see how his team looks? Will Williamson take a look at any WHL players that get cut? It will be interesting to see how this years Vipers lineup shapes up over the next month.

Let's take a look at the Vipers roster for this coming season. Here is a list of returning and recruited players as well as players aquired in trades. This may be a sneak peak at this years version of the 2011-12 Vernon Vipers.

Both Zach Mcphee and Ryan Renz are questionable for this coming season. Rumor was McPhee may head to the WHL and join Mark Ferner and the Everett Silvertips. McPhee played in a handfull of games with the Silvertips last season. Ryan Renz was supose to be heading off to University this season, but rumor is the veteran d-man is looking at returning for another season with the Vipers. Max Mowat is also questionable after rumors going around hes thinking of quiting hockey and moving on away from the game.

Forwards:

Riley Hunt (Recruited-Committed)
Jedd Soleway (Recruited-Committed)
Connor Hartley (Recruited-Committed)
Alex Hagen (Recruited-Committed)
Marcus Basara (Returning From Last Year)
Aaron Hadley (Returning From Last Year)
John Knisley (Returning From Last Year)
Patrick McGillis (Returning From Last Year)
Darren Nowick (Returning From Last Year)
Colton Sparrow (Returning From Last Year)
Michael Zalewski (Returning From Last Year)
Adam Tambellini (Recruited-Committed)
Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (Aquired In Trade)

Defence:

Geoff Crisfield (Recruited-Committed)
Marc Hetnik Jr (Recruited-Committed)
Luke Juha (Aquired In Trade)
Brett Corkey (Returning From Last Year)
Justin Elliott (Aquired In Trade)
Max Mowat (Returning From Last Year)

Goaltending:

Kirby Halcrow (Returning From Last Year)