Saturday, October 12, 2013

Game Preview: Vernon @ Chilliwack:

Vernon (5-4-1-2) @ Chilliwack (1-7-1-0) 7pm start

Tonight is the second game of a home and home series and the final meeting of the regular season between the Vipers & Chiefs.  You can listen to tonight's game live with Graham Turnbull on 107.5 Kiss FM starting with the pre-game show at 6:45pm

Last Game:

Friday, October 11th Vernon defeated Chilliwack 4-1

Next Game:

Tuesday, October 15th Trail @ Vernon
Wednesday, October 16th Chilliwack @ Langley

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 8-6-1-2 vs. Chilliwack

Since 2003-04 regular season Vernon has outscored Chilliwack 57-50

Since 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 7-1-0-0 at home vs. Chilliwack

Since 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 1-5-1-2 in Chilliwack

Since 2003-04 regular season the Vipers are 7-1-0-0 in their last ten games at home vs. the Chiefs

Since 2003-04 regular season the Vipers are 1-5-1-2 in their last ten games on the road vs. the Chiefs

The Vipers last win in Chilliwack was a 4-2 victory back on Friday, October 21st 2005

The Chiefs last win in Vernon was a 5-4 victory on Saturday, November 5th 2010

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

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 make their second and final visit of the regular season to Prospera Place are coming off a 4-1 victory over the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs last night.  Vernon has now won two straight games for the second time this season and four of their last six games.  The Vipers now play five of their next six games away from home.  Defenceman Mark Hamilton will return to the lineup tonight after serving his two game suspension.   

Mason Blacklock (10-6-16) leads the Vipers in goals with ten and in points with sixteen.

Vernon Vipers 203-14 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 12
Wins:  5
Losses: 4
Ties: 1
Overtime Losses: 2
Home Record:  2-1-1-2
Road Record: 3-3-0-0
Goals For: 37
Goals Against: 39
Streak: Two game winning streak
Standings:  5th Place

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Jason Bird (93)
Mason Blacklock (94)
Dexter Dancs (95)
TJ Dumonceaux (94)
Logan Mick (96)
Brendan Persley (93)
Ryan Renz (93)
Colton Sparrow (93)
Michael Statchuk (94)
Austin Smith (93)
Danny Todosychuk (94)

Vernon Vipers Departing & traded players from last years team:

Liam Board (93)
Brett Corkey (92)
Bryce Eviston (94)
Craig Martin (95)
Andrew Tegeler (92)
Mitch McAllister (94)
Marc Hetnik (92)
Michael Roberts (95)
Braeden Russell (93)
Geoff Crisfield (93)

Vernon’s Home record vs. Chilliwack this season:

1-0-1-0  (One game played at the BCHL Showcase)

Vernon’s Road record vs. Chilliwack this season:

0-0-0-0

Vernon’s Powerplay vs. Chilliwack this season:

1-9

Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Chilliwack this season:
Mason Blacklock (2-2-4)
Riley Guenther (0-2-2)
Demico Hannoun (2-0-2)
Michael McNicholas (0-2-2)
Jason Bird (0-2-2)
Colton Sparrow (0-2-2)
Dexter Dancs (1-0-1)
Danny Todosychuk (1-0 Record)
Austin Smith (0-1-1 Record)
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Vernon has the leagues 14th best powerplay

-The Vipers have the BCHL's 5th best penalty kill



Lets take a look at the Chilliwack Chiefs:

The Chiefs return home after a 4-1 loss in Vernon Friday have now lost five straight and sit last in the league with just a single win.  The Chiefs are winless at home (0-4).  The Chiefs and Vipers will meet for the third and final time this season.  After tonight Chilliwack will hit the road for a three game road trip.  The Chiefs with just fifteen goals are the lowest scoring team in the BCHL.     

Kurt Black (3-1-4) leads the Chiefs in goals with three and in points with four.

For more on tonight's game and the Chilliwack Chiefs, please visit Marc Fitzgerald's Chilliwack Chiefs blog,

http://chiefscentral.wordpress.com/

Chilliwack Chiefs 2013-14 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 9
Wins: 1
Losses: 7
Ties: 1
Overtime Losses: 0
Home Record: 0-4-0-0
Road Record: 1-3-1-0
Goals For: 15
Goals Against:  40
Streak: Five game losing streak
Standings: 5th Place (Mainland Division)

Chilliwack Chiefs Returning Players:

Jaret Babych (94)
Ben Butcher (95)
Tanner Cochrane (93)
Kiefer McNaughton (93)
Austin Plevy (94)
Eric Roberts (95)
Cooper Rush (93)
Mathieu Tibbet (93)
Josh Halpenny (95)

Chilliwack Chiefs Departing & traded players from last years team:

Luke Esposito (93)
Philip Zielonka (93)
Josh Hansen (92)
Spencer Graboski (93)
David Thompson (92)
Alexandre Perron-Fontaine (92)
Ryan Donohoe (92)
Shay Laurent (93)
Ben Masella (93)
Brodyn Nielsen (94)
Tanner Burns (93)
Mitch Gillam (92)

Chilliwack's Home record vs. Vernon this season:

0-0-0-0

Chilliwack's Road record vs. Vernon this season:

0-1-1-0  (One game played at BCHL Showcase)

Chilliwack's Powerplay vs. Vernon this season:

0-9

Chilliwack's scoring leaders vs. Vernon this season:

Eric Roberts (0-1-1)
Kurt Black (1-0-1)
Jake Hand (1-0-1)
Ben Butcher (0-1-1)

Lyndon Stanwood (0-1-1 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Chilliwack has the BCHL's 16th best powerplay

-The Chiefs have the league's 11th 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

Chilliwack Chiefs:

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

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