Friday, January 18, 2013

(Game Preview) Vernon @ Nanaimo:

Vernon (12-19-0-7) @ Nanaimo (21-14-0-2) 7pm start

Tonight is the second & final meeting of the regular season between the Vernon Vipers & Nanaimo Clippers.  The Vipers lead the season series 1-0.  The Vipers went 1-0-0-0 vs Nanaimo last season.  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, January 12th Powell River defeated Vernon 6-0
Saturday, January 12th Nanaimo defeated Cowichan Valley 3-0

Next Game:

Saturday, January 19th Vernon @ Cowichan Valley
Saturday, January 19th Nanaimo @ Powell River

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 11-4-0-2 vs. Nanaimo

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon has outscored Nanaimo 57-46

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 9-0-0-1 at home vs. Nanaimo

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 2-4-0-1 in Nanaimo

The Vipers are 7-1-0-2 in their last ten games vs. Nanaimo

The Vipers are 9-0-0-1 in their last ten games at home vs. the Clippers

The Vipers are 2-4-0-1 in their last seven games on the road vs. the Clippers

The Vipers last win in Nanaimo was a 3-2 win back on Sunday, December 12th 2010

The Clippers last win at home vs Vernon was a 4-3 overtime win back on Friday, November 16th 2007

Nanaimo’s last victory in Vernon was a 4-3 double overtime win back on Friday, January 16th 2009

The Vipers last win at home vs Nanaimo was a 4-3 overtime win back on Friday, November 2nd 2012

The Vipers went 1-0-0-0 last season vs Nanaimo

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: 1041
Wins: 654
Losses: 283
Ties: 16
Overtime Losses: 93

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 fifth place Vipers visit the Frank Crane arena for the first time since 2010-11 season.  Vernon hits the road for a four game road trip starting tonight in Nanaimo.  The Vipers are six points back of the Trail Smoke Eaters & Salmon Arm Silverbacks who are currently both tied for the 4th and final playoff spot.  Vernon has lost two straight and have just a single win in their last six games and just two wins in their last eleven. 

Brett Corkey (2-19-21) leads the Vipers in points with twenty one, while Liam Board (9-10-19) & Mason Blacklock (9-8-17) lead the Vipers in goals with nine each.

Games Played: 38
Wins: 12
Losses: 19
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 7
Home Record: 7-9-0-4
Road Record: 5-10-0-3
Goals For: 92
Goals Against: 123
Streak: Two game losing streak
Standings: 5th Place

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Brett Corkey (92)
Marc Hetnik (92)
Geoff Crisfield (93)
Danny Todosychuk (94)
Colton Sparrow (93)
Ryan Renz (93)

Vernon Vipers Departing & traded players from last years team:

Michael Zalewski (92)
Brendan Persley (93)
Aaron Hadley (93)
Darren Nowick (91)
Riley Hunt (95)
Jedd Soleway (94)
Adam Tambellini (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. Nanaimo this season:

1-0-0-0

Vernon’s Road record vs. Nanaimo this season:

0-0-0-0

Vernon’s Powerplay vs. Nanaimo this season:

2-5

Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Nanaimo this season:

Adam Tambellini (2-0-2)
Pearce Eviston (0-2-2)
Jedd Soleway (0-2-2)
Ryan Renz (0-2-2)
Brett Corkey (0-1-1)
Craig Martin (1-0-1)
TJ Dumonceaux (1-0-1)

Austin Smith (1-0 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Vernon has the leagues 13th best powerplay

-The Vipers have the BCHL's 15th best penalty kill




Lets take a look at the Nanaimo Clippers:

The second place Nanaimo Clippers face the Vipers for the final time this season.  Nanaimo has won four straight and won seven of their last ten games.  The Clippers are home for four of their next five games sit two points up on third place Alberni Valley & four points up on fourth place Powell River.

Kyle Kramer (21-17-38) leads the Clippers in goals with twenty one, while Kramer & Greg Fraser (13-25-38) lead the Clippers in points with thirty eight each.

Games Played: 37
Wins: 21
Losses: 14
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 2
Home Record: 11-7-0-1
Road Record: 10-7-0-1
Goals For: 116
Goals Against: 108
Streak: Four game winning streak
Standings: 2nd Place

Nanaimo Clippers Returning Players:

Greg Fraser (92)
Kyle Kramer (92)
Trevor Fitzgerald (92)
Brenden Forbes (92)
Colton Dahlen (93)
Brendan Taylor (95)
Josh Bryan (93)

Nanaimo Clippers Departing & traded players from last years team:

Andrew Gladiuk (91)
Graeme McCormack (91)
Clayton Chessa (91)
Dan Correale (91)
David Iacono (93)
Jesse Neher (94)
Luke Gordon (94)
Brett Hartskamp (92)
Josh Phillips (91)
Mason Blacklock (94)
Mike Sones (92)
Ryan Wells (93)
Taylor Carmola (92)
Billy Faust (91)
Christopher Eiserman (93)

Nanaimo's Home record vs. Vernon this season:

0-0-0-0

Nanaimo's Road record vs. Vernon this season:

0-1-0-0

Nanaimo's Powerplay vs. Vernon this season:

1-1

Nanaimo's scoring leaders vs. Vernon this season:

Josh Bryan (1-0-1)
Colton Dahlen (0-1-1)
Michael McNicholas (0-1-1)
Greg Fraser (1-0-1)
Reid Sturos (0-1-1)
Luke Gordon (1-0-1)
Trevor Fitzgerald (0-1-1)
Kyle Kramer (0-1-1)
Brendan Taylor (0-1-1)

Jayson Argue (0-1 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Former Vernon Vipers head Coach-GM Mike Vandekamp faces his former club

-Former Vernon Vipers forward Trevor Fitzgerald faces his former team for the second time this season

-Aaron Hadley will face his former team since the big trade on the BCHL trade deadline

-Nanaimo has the BCHL's 12th best powerplay

-The Clippers have the league's 14th 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

Nanaimo Clippers:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/stats_1team.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&teamid=224078
 

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