(Game Preview) Vernon @ Salmon Arm:

Vernon (3-4-0-2) @ Salmon Arm (3-5-0-1) 7pm start

Tonight is the third meeting of the regular season between the Vipers & Silverbacks.  The season series is even 1-1.  You can listen to tonight's game live with Todd Miller starting with the pre-game show at 6:45pm on 107.5 Kiss FM

Last Game:

Saturday, October 6th Vernon defeated West Kelowna 2-1 (Overtime)
Sunday, October 7th Salmon Arm defeated Nanaimo 4-3 (Overtime)

Next Game:

Saturday, October 13th Vernon @ Chilliwack
Saturday, October 13th Coquitlam @ Salmon Arm

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 41-25-3-7 vs. Salmon Arm

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Salmon Arm 274-252

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 16-12-0-4 at home vs. Salmon Arm

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 19-10-2-4 in Salmon Arm

Vernon is 5-4-0-1 in its last 10 regular season visits at the Shaw Centre

Vernon is 6-1-0-3 in its last 10 regular season games vs. Salmon Arm

The Vipers last regular season win vs Salmon Arm at the Wesbild Centre was a 4-3 overtime victory on Friday, March 9th 2012

The Silverbacks last regular season win at the Wesbild Centre was a 3-2 overtime victory back on Saturday, September 15th 2012

The Vipers last regular season win at the Shaw Centre was a 3-0 win on Friday, September 14th 2012

The Vipers went 5-1-0-2 vs Salmon Arm 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: 1016
Wins: 644
Losses: 271
Ties: 16
Overtime Losses: 88

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:

The Vipers hit the road for a two game road trip make their second appearance of the season to the Shaw Centre are coming off a 2-1 overtime victory over the visiting West Kelowna Warriors Saturday night.  Vernon plays four of their next five games on the road where they have struggled picking up just one win in five road games.  The Vipers next action is tomorrow night in Chilliwack.

Adam Tambellini (5-5-10) leads the Vipers in points with ten

Adam Tambellini (5-5-10) & Aaron Hadley (5-3-8) both lead the team in goals with five each

Games Played: 9
Wins: 3
Losses: 4
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 2
Home Record: 2-1-0-1
Road Record: 1-3-0-1
Goals For: 13
Goals Against: 25
Streak: One game winning streak
Standings: 4th Place

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Brett Corkey (92)
Marc Hetnik (92)
Geoff Crisfield (93)
Aaron Hadley (93)
Colton Sparrow (93)
Jedd Soleway (94)
Ryan Renz (93)
Adam Tambellini (94)

Vernon Vipers Departing & traded players from last years team:

Michael Zalewski (92)
Brendan Persley (93)
Darren Nowick (91)
Riley Hunt (95)
Danny Todosychuk (94)
John Knisley (92)
Colton Cyr (91)
Patrick McGillis (91)
Sean Robertson (91)
Ben Gamache (91)
Max Mowat (93)
Turner Lawson (94)
Kirby Halcrow (91)

Vernon’s Home record vs. Salmon Arm this season:

0-0-0-1

Vernon’s Road record vs. Salmon Arm this season:

1-0-0-0

Vernon’s Powerplay vs. Salmon Arm this season:

1-8

Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Salmon Arm this season:
Adam Tambellini (0-3-3)
Aaron Hadley (2-0-2)
Pearce Eviston (1-1-2)
Brett Corkey (0-1-1)
Michael Roberts (1-0-1)
Colton Sparrow (0-1-1)
Geoff Crisfield (1-0-1)

Austin Smith (1-1 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Vernon has the leagues 14th best powerplay

-The Vipers have the BCHL's 10th best penalty kill

Lets take a look at the Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

The Silverbacks return home after winning two out of three games on a three game road trip with wins over Nanaimo & Cowichan Valley.  Tonight is the Backs first game of a current four game home stand.  Salmon Arm plays five of their next seven games at home where they are winless.  The Silverbacks next action is tomorrow night when they host the visiting Coquitlam Express.

Jason Trott (3-2-5) leads the Backs with five points

Jason Trott (3-2-5) & Shane Hanna (3-1-4) both share the team lead in goals with three each

For more on tonight's game and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, please visit Scott Campbells Salmon Arm Silverbacks blog,

http://silverbacksmack.blogspot.com/

Games Played: 9
Wins: 3
Losses: 5
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 1
Home Record: 0-3-0-1
Road Record: 3-2-0-0
Goals For: 15
Goals Against: 29
Streak: Two Game winning streak
Standings: 5th Place

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Returning Players:

Sean Flanagan (92)
Alex Gillies (95)
Shane Hanna (94)
Garrett Hendrickson (92)
Brendan Kennedy (94)
Jeff Kennedy (94)
Bennett Hambrook (92)
Michael Klonarakis (95)
Brandon Mistal (92)
Travis Stephens (93)
Adam Clark (93)
Brock Balson (93)

Former Vernon Lakers forward and Vernon Vipers Assistant Coach, head Coach & GM Troy Mick is the Silverbacks new GM & Part Owner.

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Bennett Hambrook is the Silverbacks captain

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Departing & traded players from last years team:

Morgan Zulinick (94)
Devin Muller (92)
Myles McCauley (91)
James Friedel (91)
Mak Barden (93)
Taylor Love (92)
Mike Berry (93)
Stefan Nicholishen (93)
Braden Pears (93)
Graham McBain (93)
Kurt Williams (91)

Salmon Arm’s Home record vs. Vernon this season:

0-1-0-0

Salmon Arm’s Road record vs. Vernon this season:

1-0-0-0

Salmon Arms Powerplay vs. Vernon this season:

1-8

Salmon Arm’s scoring leaders vs. Vernon this season:
Jeff Kennedy (1-0-1)
Josh Bowes (1-0-1)
Ryan Simpson (0-1-1)
Carter Lukenda (0-1-1)
Jason Trott (0-2-2)
Brayden Sherbinin (0-1-1)
Troy Petrick (1-0-1)

Adam Clark (1-0 Record)
Colin Dzijacky (0-1 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Salmon Arm has the BCHL's 12th best powerplay

-The Silverbacks have the league's 6th best penalty kill

Here's a look at both teams rosters:

Vernon Vipers:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/stats_1team.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&teamid=224096

Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/stats_1team.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&teamid=224097