With the return of Vipers captain, Patrick McGillis Saturday night the Vipers were forced to release or trade someone due to the 21 man roster rule. McGillis who was on the injured reserve forced the Vipers to trade Peter McMullen.
McMullen who signed with Vernon back in late October after a short stint in the USHL was trade bait due to the fact that the 18 yr old forward wont be back next season (going to Boston College).
McMullen who collected (3-4-7) in 22 games with Vernon has some good size, plays physical and isnt afraid to drop the gloves. McMullen who mostly saw icetime on Vernon's fourth line added some size and strength to the Vipers. I really liked McMullen but he needs to play with a little more consistancy. He looked good one night and then you wouldnt notice him the next night. Maybe with all the injuries and "AP"s he had troubles adjusting to new line mates. For a bigger kid I wish he would use his size and play more physical and play in and around the net more, he may score a few more goals.
Im a little surprised that a team like Langley aquired McMullen due to the fact that the Rivermen sit in 6th spot in the Coastal Conference and sixteen points out of the final playoff spot & the former Viper is heading off to Boston College next season. All the best in Langley Peter.
With McMullen traded and McGillis back in the lineup the Vipers still sit with a 22 man roster. Luke Juha is on the injured reserve. It will be interesting to see who will be traded before tonight's deadline to get the roster back down to 21. Will the Vipers make any more moves before tonight's deadline? The Vipers still have room for one more twenty yr old. Will the Vipers add another veteran defenceman or maybe pick up another scorer for a late run at the final playoff spot?
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