Friday, March 14, 2014

Game Preview: Interior Division Final: Game 1 Vernon @ Penticton:

Vernon (4-2) @ Penticton (4-0) 7pm start

Tonight is Game 1 of the Interior Division Finals between the Vipers & Vees as both teams are meeting for a eighth time this season. Penticton won the season series 4-3. The Vipers won the last meeting between these two teams 4-3 in Vernon on February 22nd 2014. You can listen to tonight's game live with Graham Turnbull starting with the pre-game show at 6:45pm on 107.5 Kiss FM

Last Game:

Tuesday, March 11th Vernon defeated West Kelowna 5-0
Saturday, March 8th Penticton defeated Merritt 4-3

Interior Division Finals Vipers-Vees Playoff Schedule: (Seven game series)

Game 1: Friday, March 14 Vernon @ Penticton
Game 2: Saturday, March 15 Vernon @ Penticton
Game 3: Monday, March 17 Penticton @ Vernon
Game 4: Tuesday, March 18th Penticton @ Vernon
*Game 5: Thursday, March 20 Vernon @ Penticton
*Game 6: Friday, March 21 Penticton @ Vernon
*Game 7: Saturday, March 22 Vernon @ Penticton

*if necessary

Here's a look at the regular season series between the two teams

September 25th Vernon won 3-1
October 25th Penticton won 6-5 (Overtime)
November 20th Penticton won 5-2
January 10th Penticton won 2-1
January 24th Penticton won 6-1
February 14th Vernon won 2-1
February 22nd Vernon won 4-3

Here’s a look at the previous playoff meetings between Vernon & Penticton:

1966-67 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 1
1967-68 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 0
1971-72 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 3 (BCJHL Final)
1973-74 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 0
1974-75 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 2
1975-76 Penticton defeated Vernon (No Stats)
1976-77 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 2
1982-83 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 3
1986-87 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 0
1987-88 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 0
1992-93 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 1
1993-94 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 3
1994-95 Penticton come back down 3-1 defeating Vernon 4 games to 3
2001-02 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 2
2002-03 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 0
2004-05 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 0
2006-07 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 1
2007-08 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 3
2008-09 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 1
2009-2010 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 2

Vernon-Penticton Regular Season Overall Records-Stats:

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 38-30-2-6 vs. Penticton

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Penticton 231-222

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 20-11-1-1 at home vs. Penticton

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 15-15-1-2 in Penticton

Vernon is 2-6-0-2 in their last ten visits to Penticton

Penticton is 6-4-0-0 in their last ten visits to Vernon

The Vipers are 4-5-0-1 in their last ten games vs. Penticton

Vernon's last win at home vs Penticton was a 4-3 victory back on Saturday, February 22nd 2014

Penticton's last win at the Kal Tire Place was a 6-1 victory back on Friday, January 24th 2014

Vernon's last win at the South Okanagan Events Centre was a 2-1 victory back on Friday, February 14th 2014

Penticton's last win at home vs Vernon was a 5-2 victory back on Wednesday, November 20th 2013

The Vipers went 2-5-0-0 vs Penticton last season

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 Vernon Vipers visit the South Okanagan Events Centre for a fourth time this season where they have just one win.  The Vipers are coming off a 5-0 victory over the West Kelowna Warriors Tuesday wich eliminated West Kelowna from the playoffs as Vernon took the Interior Division Semi-Final in six games.  The Vipers advanced to the Interior Division Finals vs the Penticton Vees who finished eight points ahead of the Vipers in the regular season.  The Vipers come into tonight's game winning the previous two games over the Vees once at home and once in the Peach City.  Vernon and Penticton meet for a 21st time come playoffs with Vernon winning eleven playoff matchups over Penticton.          

Brett Mulcahy (8-1-9) leads the Vipers in playoff goals with eight while Brendan Persley (4-6-10) leads the Vipers in playoff points with ten.

Vernon Vipers 2013-14 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 58
Wins:  30
Losses: 18
Ties: 4
Overtime Losses: 6
Home Record: 17-6-3-3
Road Record: 13-12-1-3
Overtime Record: 5-6-4
Record vs Interior Division: 16-12-1-4
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 12-6-2-2
Record in September: 3-3-1-2
Record in October: 6-3-0-1
Record in November: 6-1-2-1
Record in December: 5-3-0-0
Record in January: 4-5-1-1
Record in February: 6-3-0-1
When the Vipers score first: 23-7-3-3
When the opponents score first: 7-10-1-3
Leading after 1st Period: 17-4-2-3
Tied after 1st Period: 7-7-1-1
Trailing after 1st Period: 5-6-1-2
Leading after 2nd Period: 19-4-2-1
Tied after 2nd Period: 6-5-2-4
Trailing after 2nd Period: 5-8-0-1
Out shooting Opponents: 15-5-2-1
Out shot by Opponents: 15-10-2-3
One goal games: 12-2-2-6
Goals For: 187
Goals Against: 175
Streak: Two game winning streak
Standings: 3rd Place Interior Division

Vernon Vipers 2014 Playoff Stats:

Games Played: 6
Wins:  4
Losses: 2
Overtime Losses: 0
Home Record: 3-0
Road Record: 1-2
Overtime Record: 0-0
When the Vipers score first: 4-0
When the opponents score first: 0-2
Leading after 1st Period: 4-0
Tied after 1st Period: 0-1
Trailing after 1st Period: 0-1
Leading after 2nd Period: 4-0
Tied after 2nd Period: 0-0
Trailing after 2nd Period: 0-2
Out shooting Opponents: 2-0
Out shot by Opponents: 2-2
One goal games: 0-0
Goals For: 21
Goals Against: 15
Streak: One game winning streak

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

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)
Craig Martin (95)
Bryce Eviston (94)
Jason Bird (93)
Andrew Tegeler (92)
Mitch McAllister (94)
Marc Hetnik (92)
Michael Roberts (95)
Braeden Russell (93)
Geoff Crisfield (93)

Vernon’s home record vs. Penticton this season:

2-2-0-0

Vernon’s road record vs. Penticton this season:

1-1-0-1

Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Penticton this season:

Demico Hannoun (0-5-5)
Dexter Dancs (3-2-5)
Logan Mick (1-4-5)
Brendan Persley (2-2-4)
Josh Bryan (1-3-4)
Michael McNicholas (1-2-3)
Riley Guenther (1-1-2)
Matty Saharchuk (0-2-2)
Ryan Renz (1-1-2)
Mason Blacklock (1-1-2)
Liam Coughlin (0-2-2)
Jared Wilson (1-1-2)
TJ Dumonceaux (2-0-2)
Kenny Citron (1-0-1)
Mark Hamilton (1-0-1)
Michael Statchuk (0-1-1)
Colton Sparrow (0-1-1)

Danny Todosychuk (1-2 Record)
Austin Smith (2-2 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Dexter Dancs faces his former team

-Vernon has the leagues 16th best powerplay

-The Vipers have the BCHL's 9th best penalty kill












Lets take a look at the Penticton Vees:

The Penticton Vees are coming off a 4-3 win over the Merritt Centennials Saturday took all four games over Merritt to advance to the Division Final.  Since the 2001 playoffs the Vipers have won six of the last seven playoff series with the Vees.  Penticton is looking to advance to the League Final for a third straight season.  The Vees are the second highest scoring team in the playoffs with twenty three goals while giving up a league low in these playoffs with just ten goals.  The Vees have won both home games in the playoffs while won four straight on home ice going back to the regular season. 

For more on the Penticton Vees please visit Fraser Rodgers Three Vees blog,

http://pentictonvees.wordpress.com/

Brad McClure (6-2-8) leads the Vees in playoff goals with six while Erik Benoit (0-8-8) is tied with McClure in playoff points with eight.

Penticton Vees 2013-14 Regular Season Stats::

Games Played: 58
Wins: 36
Losses: 16
Ties: 2
Overtime Losses: 4
Home Record: 19-7-0-3
Road Record: 18-8-2-1
Overtime Record: 3-4-2
Record vs Interior Division: 21-10-1-3
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 14-5-1-2
Record in September: 6-2-0-0
Record in October: 5-2-1-1
Record in November: 6-3-0-2
Record in December: 7-2-0-0
Record in January: 3-2-1-1
Record in February: 7-3-0-1
Goals For: 199
Goals Against: 137
Streak: Two game winning streak
Place: 1st Place Interior Division

Penticton Vees 2014 Playoff Stats:

Games Played: 4
Wins: 4
Losses: 0
Home Record: 2-0
Road Record: 2-0
Overtime Record: 1-0
Goals For: 23
Goals Against: 10
Streak: Four game winning streak

Penticton Vees Returning Players:

Brad McClure (93)
Cam Amantea (94)
Cody Depourcq (95)
Travis Blanleil (94)

Penticton Vees Departing & traded players from last years team:

Wade Murphy (93)
John Siemer (92)
Ryan Gropp (96)
Brock Balson (93)
Sam Mellor (92)
Troy Stecher (94)
Jedd Soleway (94)
Louie Nanne (94)
Michael Rebry (93)
James De Haas (94)
Sean Flanagan (92)
Bryan Sinz (92)
Jordan McCallum (93)
Thomas Nitsche (92)
Robert Mann (92)
Brayden Park (96)
Nick Renyard (94)
Chad Katunar (93)

Penticton's Home record vs. Vernon this season:

2-0-0-1

Penticton's Road record vs. Vernon this season:

2-2-0-0

Penticton's scoring leaders vs. Vernon this season:

Cody DePourcq (6-3-9)
Brett Beauvais (1-5-6)
Brad McClure (3-3-6)
Max Coatta (4-1-5)
Anthony Conti (1-4-5)
Travis Blanleil (1-3-4)
Shane McColgan (2-2-4)
Erik Benoit (2-2-4)
Nicolas Pierog (1-3-4)
Ben Dalpe (0-4-4)
Josh Blanchard (1-2-3)
Steen Cooper (0-3-3)
Paul Stoykewych (0-2-2)
Riley Alfred (0-1-1)
Jared Hilderman (1-0-1)
Jack Ramsey (0-1-1)
Christopher Rygus (0-1-1)
Patrick Sexton (1-0-1)

Olivier Mantha (2-2 Record)
Hunter Miska (2-1 Record)

-Penticton has the leagues best powerplay

-The Vees have the BCHL's best penalty kill

Here's a look at both teams rosters-stats:

Vernon Vipers:

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

Penticton Vees:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/stats_1team.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&teamid=224101

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