Saturday, October 15, 2011

(Game Preview) Vernon @ Penticton:

Vernon (7-1-0-0) @ Penticton (6-1-0-1) 5pm start

Tonight is the first of seven regular season meetings between these two teams.

Let's take a look at the season schedule between these two hockey clubs,

Saturday, October 15th Vernon @ Penticton
Friday, October 21st Penticton @ Vernon
Wednesday, November 2nd Penticton @ Vernon
Wednesday, November 23rd Penticton @ Vernon
Wednesday, November 30th Vernon @ Penticton
Wednesday, January 4th Vernon @ Penticton
Friday, February 17th Vernon @ Penticton

Tonight the Vipers make their first visit of the season to the South Okanagan Events Centre since a 1-1 tie back on Friday, December 17th 2010. Tonight is Vernon's final game of a three game road trip, while Penticton is coming off a three game road trip before facing the Vipers again next weekend in Vernon.  Tonight will be a battle for top spot in the Interior Conference, a win by either team will either have the Vees or Vipers sitting first place in the standings. You can listen to tonight's game live with Todd Miller and Don Klepp starting with the pre-game show starting at 4:45pm on 107.5 Kiss FM

Last Game Played:

Friday, October 14th Chilliwack defeated Vernon 4-1
Friday, October 14th Penticton defeated Westside 8-3

Next Game:

Friday, October 21st Penticton @ Vernon
Wednesday, October 19th Penticton @ Trail

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 32-17-2-3 vs. Penticton

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Penticton 182-145

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 16-5-1-1 at home vs. Penticton

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 13-8-1-1 in Penticton

Vernon is 6-3-0-1 in their last ten visits to Penticton

Penticton is 2-7-0-1 in their last ten visits to Vernon

The Vipers are 7-1-1-1 in their last ten games vs. Penticton

Vernon is unbeaten in their last four games in Penticton

Vernons last loss in Penticton was a 3-2 overtime loss back on Saturday, December 12th 2009

The Vipers went 5-0-1-0 vs Penticton last season

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 regular season record

Games Played: 966
Wins: 623
Losses: 246
Ties: 15
Overtime Losses: 84

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  


Lets take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

Games Played: 8
Wins: 7
Losses: 1
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Home Record: 4-0-0-0
Road Record: 3-1-0-0
Goals For: 30
Goals Against: 18
Standings: 1st Place

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Marcus Basara (93)
Brett Corkey (92)
Aaron Hadley (93)
John Knisley (92)
Patrick McGillis (91)
Max Mowat (93)
Darren Nowick (91)
Ryan Renz (93)
Colton Sparrow (93)
Michael Zalewski (92)
Kirby Halcrow (91)

Vernon Vipers Departing & traded players from last years team:

Dylan Walchuk (92)
David Robinson (90)
Bryce Kakoske (90)
Malcolm Lyles (90)
Trevor Fitzgerald (92)
Adam Thompson (90)
Steven Weinstein (90)
Kyle Murphy (90)
Dane Muench (92)
Philip Patenaude (91)
Zach McPhee (93)
Blake Voth (91)

Vernons Home record vs. Penticton last season:

3-0-0-0

Vernons Road record vs. Penticton last season:

2-0-1-0

Vernons Powerplay vs. Penticton last season:

3-20

Vernons scoring leaders vs. Penticton last season:

Patrick McGillis (3-3-6)
Kyle Murphy (3-2-5)
David Robinson (1-3-4)
Dylan Walchuk (3-1-4)
Malcolm Lyles (0-4-4)
Marcus Basara (1-3-4)
Aaron Hadley (0-3-3)
Steven Weinstein (0-3-3)
Adam Thompson (2-1-3)
Brett Corkey (0-3-3)
Bryce Kakoske (2-1-3)
John Knisley (1-1-2)
Trevor Fitzgerald (1-1-2)
Darren Nowick (1-1-2)
Michael Zalewski (1-0-1)
Max Mowat (0-1-1)

Blake Voth (5-0-1 Record, 1 Shutout)


Let's take a look at the trades the Vipers have made so far this season.

27-Jun-11 The Vernon Vipers Hockey Club acquires the CJHL playing rights of Luke Juha (93)(D) from the Burlington Cougars Hockey Club of the OJHL in exchange for future considerations.

02-Aug-11 The Vernon Vipers Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Dane Muench (92)(F), Phillip Patenaude (91)(D) and future considerations to the Kindersley Klippers Hockey Club in exchange for the playing rights of Jarryd Ten Vannholt and Justin Elliot.

19-Sep-11 The Vernon Vipers Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (91)(F) to the Victoria Grizzles Hockey Club in exchange for future considerations.

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Vernon has the leagues 6th best powerplay

-The Vipers have the BCHL's 1st best penalty kill

-Michael Zalewski (6-5-11) is in the leagues top twenty in scoring

-Danny Todosychuk (2-0 Record, 1.98 GAA) & Kirby Halcrow (5-1 Record, 2.25 GAA) are both in the top ten goaltenders


Lets take a look at the Penticton Vees:

Games Played: 8
Wins: 6
Losses: 1
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 1
Home Record: 3-0-0-0
Road Record: 3-1-0-1
Goals For: 47
Goals Against: 23
Standings: 2nd Place

Penticton Vees Returning Players:

Joey Benik (92)
Grant Nicholson (93)
Troy Stecher (94)
Curtis Loik (93)
Kyle Beaulieu (91)
Chad Bannor (92)
Logan Johnston (91)

Penticton Vees Departing & traded players from last years team:

Joey Laleggia (92)
Brendan O'Donnell (92)
Mark MacMillan (92)
Joey Holka (90)
Garrett Milan (91)
Kyle Mountain (90)
James Polk (92)
Tyler Hlookoff (90)
Myles McCauley (91)
Steven Iacobellis (93)
Mark Hall (90)
Derik Johnson (90)
Michael Betz (92)
Paul Bezzo (90)
Joel Rumpel (91)
Billy Faust (91)

Pentictons Home record vs. Vernon last season:

0-2-1-0

Pentictons Road record vs. Vernon last season:

0-3-0-0

Pentictons Powerplay vs. Vernon last season:

3-22

Pentictons scoring leaders vs. Vernon last season:

Joey Laleggia (0-4-4)
Joey Holka (2-1-3)
Bradley Robbins (1-1-2)
Garrett Milan (0-2-2)
Troy Stecher (1-0-1)
Joey Benik (0-1-1)
Myles McCauley (0-1-1)
Brendan O'Donnell (1-0-1)
Tyler Hlookoff (0-1-1)
Grant Nicholson (1-0-1)
Logan Johnston (1-0-1)
Carter Rigby (0-1-1)

Billy Faust (0-1 Record)
Joel Rumpel (0-4-1 Record)


Let's take a look at the trades the Vees have made this season.

30-Jun-11 The Penticton Vees Hockey Club transfers the CJHL playing rights of MIke Betz (92)(F) to the Markham Waxers Hockey Club of the OJHL in exchange for Brandon Tanev (91) and future considerations.

01-Jul-11 The Penticton Vees Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Brandon Tanev (91)(F) and Steven Iacobellis (93)(F) to the Cowichan Valley Capitals Hockey Club in exchange for the playing rights of Travis St. Denis (92)(F).

01-Aug-11 The Penticton Vees Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Billy Faust (91)(G) to the Nanaimo Clippers Hockey Club in exchange for future considerations.

02-Aug-11 The Penticton Vees Hockey Club acquires the playing rights of Jamie Tucker (91)(G) from the Coquitlam Express Hockey Club in exchange for future considerations.

02-Aug-11 The Penticton Vees Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Jamie Tucker (91)(G) to the Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club in exchange for the playing rights of Michael Garteg (91)(G).

09-Aug-11 The Cowichan Valley Capitals Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Nick Aimes (92)(F) to the Penticton Vees Hockey Club in exchange for future considerations.

22-Aug-11 The Penticton Vees Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Carter Rigby (94)(F) to the Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club in exchange for future considerations.

26-Sep-11 The Victoria Grizzlies Hockey Club transfers the playing rights of Nick Buchanan (91)(D) to the Penticton Vees Hockey Club for the playing rights of Mike Moran (91)(F).

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Penticton has the BCHL's best powerplay

-The Vees have the league's 5th best penalty kill

-Travis St. Denis (10-7-17), Mario Lucia (7-10-17), Connor Reilly (4-12-16) & Joey Benik (2-11-13) are all in the BCHL top twenty in scoring

-The Vees lead the league scoring 47 goals this season

-Michael Garteig (5-1 Record, 2.40 GAA) is in the leagues top ten goaltenders

For more on tonight's game and the Penticton Vees, please visit Fraser Rodger's Penticton Vees blog, http://pentictonvees.wordpress.com/

Here’s a look at the season series between these two teams from last season:

Friday, September 17th @ Penticton: Vernon won 3-2

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Vernon Vipers at 6:57 - John Knisley (unassisted)
Vernon Vipers at 7:42 - Trevor Fitzgerald from Kyle Murphy and Patrick McGillis
Penticton Vees at 16:42 (PP) - Joey Holka from Garrett Milan and Joey Laleggia
PERIOD 2

No Scoring

PERIOD 3

Vernon Vipers at 1:33 - Dylan Walchuk from Marcus Basara and David Robinson
Penticton Vees at 19:54 (EN) - Troy Stecher from Joey Holka

Penticton outshot Vernon 25-23. Blake Voth made 23 saves for the win, while Joel Rumpel made 20 saves taking the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=840251&link=bchl

Saturday, September 18th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 4-1

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Penticton Vees at 13:34 - Bradley Robbins from Joey Benik and Joey Laleggia

PERIOD 2

Vernon Vipers at 5:19 - Michael Zalewski from Brett Corkey and John Knisley
Vernon Vipers at 11:53 - Dylan Walchuk from David Robinson and Aaron Hadley
Vernon Vipers at 17:42 (PP) - Bryce Kakoske from Steven Weinstein and David Robinson

PERIOD 3

Vernon Vipers at 14:57 (SH) - David Robinson from Dylan Walchuk and Aaron Hadley

Shots were even 26-26. Blake Voth made 25 saves for the win, while Joel Rumpel made 22 saves taking the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=840055&link=bchl

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Vernon Vipers at 1:45 - Patrick McGillis from Malcolm Lyles and Steven Weinstein
Vernon Vipers at 17:37 (PP) - Adam Thompson from Steven Weinstein and Kyle Murphy

PERIOD 2

Vernon Vipers at 13:37 (SH) - Kyle Murphy from Trevor Fitzgerald

PERIOD 3

Vernon Vipers at 7:41 - Marcus Basara from Todd Skirving and Malcolm Lyles
Vernon Vipers at 12:26 - Dylan Walchuk from Patrick McGillis and Darren Nowick

Vernon outshot Penticton 35-21. Blake Voth made 21 saves for the shutout, while Joel Rumpel made 23 saves taking the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm? clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=840252&link=bchl    

Friday, December 17th @ Penticton: Tied 1-1

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

No Scoring

PERIOD 2

Penticton Vees at 1:44 (PP) - Joey Holka from Joey Laleggia and Garrett Milan

PERIOD 3

Vernon Vipers at 7:10 - Kyle Murphy from Malcolm Lyles and Bryce Kakoske

Vernon outshot Penticton 40-22. Blake Voth made 21 saves, while Joel Rumpel made 39 saves.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=840253&link=bchl

Saturday, January 1st @ Vernon: Vernon wins 3-1

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

No Scoring

PERIOD 2

Vernon Vipers at 6:28 (SH) - Darren Nowick from Patrick McGillis and Adam Thompson
Vernon Vipers at 13:04 - Kyle Murphy from Marcus Basara and Todd Skirving
Penticton Vees at 14:43 (PP) - Brendan O'Donnell from Myles McCauley and Joey Laleggia

PERIOD 3

Vernon Vipers at 19:37 (EN) - Patrick McGillis (unassisted)

Shots were even 30-30. Blake Voth made 29 saves in the win, while Joel Rumpel made 27 saves in the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=840056&link=bchl

Saturday, February 5th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 3-2

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Vernon Vipers at 3:07 - Adam Thompson from Marcus Basara
Vernon Vipers at 8:48 - Patrick McGillis from Brett Corkey and Max Mowat

PERIOD 2

Penticton Vees at 5:09 - Logan Johnston from Carter Rigby
Vernon Vipers at 18:13 (PP) - Bryce Kakoske from Malcolm Lyles and Brett Corkey
Penticton Vees at 18:26 - Grant Nicholson from Tyler Hlookoff and Joey Laleggia

PERIOD 3

No Scoring

Vernon outshot Penticton 43-15. Blake Voth made 13 saves in the win, while Billy Faust made 40 saves in the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=840057&link=bchl

Here's a look at both teams rosters:

Vernon:

Michael Zalewski (6-5-11)
Darren Nowick (6-4-10)

Adam Tambellini (5-3-8)
Patrick McGillis (4-3-7)
Marcus Basara (1-6-7)
Aaron Hadley (1-5-6)
Marc Hetnik (1-4-5)
Brett Corkey (0-5-5)
John Knisley (1-3-4)
Colton Sparrow (2-1-3)
Jedd Soleway (1-2-3)
Ryan Renz (0-2-2)
Alex Hagen (2-0-2)
Geoff Crisfield (0-1-1)
Max Mowat (0-1-1)
Connor Hartley (0-1-1)
Turner Lawson (0-0-0)
Riley Hunt (0-0-0)

Kirby Halcrow (5-1 Record, 2.25 GAA)
Danny Todosychuk (2-0 Record, 1 Shutout, 1.98 GAA)

Penticton:

Travis St. Denis (10-7-17)
Mario Lucia (7-10-17)
Connor Reilly (4-12-16)
Joey Benik (2-11-13)
Mike Reilly (5-5-10)
Ryan Reilly (5-4-9)
Steven Fogarty (4-2-6)
Grant Nicholson (2-4-6)
Troy Stecher (2-3-5)
Cody DePourcq (2-3-5)
Curtis Loik (1-3-4)
Mark McLellan (0-4-4)
Garrett Hendrickson (1-2-3)
Kyle Beaulieu (1-0-1)
Nick Buchanan (0-1-1)
Zach Urban (0-1-1)
Chad Bannor (0-0-0)
Shane Hanna (0-0-0)
Nick Amies (0-0-0)
Logan Johnston (0-0-0)

Michael Garteig (5-1 Record, 2.40 GAA)
Chad Katunar (1-1 Record, 3.70 GAA)

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