Thursday, February 29, 2024

Cleaves Named Honourable Mention For Player Of The Month:

Vernon Vipers forward Hank Cleaves was named Honourable mention

for Player of the Month.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Ingemann, Schwartz, Cranston named FortisBC Players of the Month | BCHL League Site

Hank Cleaves Player Profile:

Hank Cleaves - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Heartlanders Place Vipers Alumni Coughlin On Reserve:

The ECHL Iowa Heartlanders have placed former Vernon Vipers forward

Liam Coughlin on reserve.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,


Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders, signing as a free agent August 14th 2023. In 36 games, Coughlin has (5-goals-7-assists-12-points).

Coughlin played the past two seasons with the ECHL Worcester Railers. Coughlin signed with the Railers as a free agent August 3rd 2021. In 52 games last season, Coughlin collected (10-goals-12-assists-22-points).

Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.

Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.

Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).

Liam Coughlin's Player Profile:

Kalamazoo Wings Place Ex Viper MacDonald On Reserve:

The ECHL Kalamazoo Wings have placed former Vernon Vipers forward

Ayden MacDonald on reserve.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,


MacDonald is in his second season with the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings, after re-signing with the Wings August 29th 2023. In 42 games, MacDonald has (6-goals-5-assists-11-points).

MacDonald split the 2022-23  season with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits & ECHL Kalamazoo Wings. MacDonald started the 2022-23 season with the Swamp Rabbits before being traded to Kalamazoo March 16th 2023. Last season In 46 games with the Swamp Rabbits, MacDonald collected (5-goals-10-assists-15-points) & in 12 games with the Wings, MacDonald collected (2-goals-7-assists-9-points).

MacDonald played five years at Brock University from 2017-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits January 4th 2022.

MacDonald committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2014-15 season. The Vipers traded MacDonald & Jake Emilio to the Victoria Grizzlies October 8th 2014 for Brandon Egli, Mitch Meek and future considerations. MacDonald went pointless in 5 games with the Vipers. MacDonald played parts of four years in the BCHL with Surrey, Vernon, Victoria and Cowichan from 2013-2017. 

Ayden MacDonald's Player Profile:

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Vernon Vipers Collision Of The Week - Pakulak - Mikan & Cliche

This weeks CSN Frank's Collision of the Week is

from three different Vernon Vipers February 24th 2024 in Prince George. The first hit is from Vernon Vipers forward Luke Pakulak's hit on Prince George Spruce Kings defenceman Aidan Souligny, the second hit is from Vernon Vipers forward Nick Mikan on Prince George Spruce Kings forward Jared Langdon & the third hit is from Vernon Vipers defenceman Anthony Cliche on Prince George Spruce Kings forward Luca Primerano.

Here is the CSN Frank's Collision of the Week from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Collision Of The Week - The PG Three-Pack (youtube.com)

Maine Mariners Place Vipers Alumni Lambert On Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Maine Mariners have placed former Vernon Vipers forward Jimmy

Lambert on Injured Reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,


Lambert is in his first season with the ECHL Maine Mariners. In 28 games, Lambert has (8-goals-17-assists-25-points).

The American Hockey League Providence Bruins signed Lambert August 9th 2023 to a one-year, two-way American Hockey League contract. Lambert never played a game with the Bruins, was reassigned to the ECHL Maine Mariners October 11th 2023.

Lambert split the 2022-23 season with the ECHL Worcester Railers & American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders. 

In 27 games last season with the Railers, Lambert collected (11-goals-13-assists-24-points). In 33 games last season with the Islanders, Lambert collected (1-goal-6-assists-7-points).

Lambert played four seasons at the University of Michigan from 2018-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders. The Islanders signed Lambert April 18th 2022 on an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) before signing Lambert to a professional contract April 19th 2022. 

Lambert attended the Calgary Flames development camp in 2018 & New York Islanders development camp in 2019.

Lambert played three seasons in Vernon from 2015-2018. In 156 games with the Vipers, Lambert collected (57-goals-85-assists-142-points).

Jimmy Lambert's Player Profile:

Wranglers Sign Former Viper Andrusiak:

The American Hockey League Calgary Wranglers have signed former Vernon

Vipers forward Zach Andrusiak.

Here is the press release from the Calgary Wranglers website,


Andrusiak started the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones. Andrusiak is in his third season with the Cyclones after re-signing with the Cyclones September 8th 2023. In 49 games, Andrusiak has (28-goals-28-assists-56-points).

Andrusiak split the 2022-23 season with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones & American Hockey League Manitoba Moose. Andrusiak signed a Professional Try-out (PTO) with the American Hockey League Manitoba Moose March 6th 2023 was released March 11th 2023 returning to Cincinnati.

Andrusiak played three seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2016-2019 with Tri-Cities, Seattle, Prince Albert & Everett before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads August 8th 2019.

Andrusiak started the 2015-16 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans, was released early into the 2015-16 season. The Vernon Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015. Andrusiak was released November 5th 2015. In 15 games with the Vipers, Andrusiak collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

BC Raised: Former Vipers Defenceman Luke Ashton:

The BC Hockey League has a feature on former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Luke Ashton.

Here is the feature from the BCHL website,


Ashton is in his first season with the Langley Rivermen. In 45 games, Ashton has (16-goals-15-assists-31-points).

The Vernon Vipers traded Ashton & forward Copeland Fricker to the Langley Rivermen June 29th 2023 for forwards Owen Kim & Walker Gelbard. 

The United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers selected Ashton in May 2023 233rd overall in Round 16 at the USHL Draft.

Ashton played two seasons in Vernon from 2021-2023. In 81 games with the Vipers, Ashton collected (2-goals-7-assists-9-points).

Luke Ashton's Player Profile:

Silver Knights Recall Ex Viper Forward Swetlikoff From Savannah Ghost Pirates:

The American Hockey League Henderson Silver Knights have recalled

former Vernon Vipers forward Alex Swetlikoff from the 
ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,


Swetlikoff has split the season between the ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates & American Hockey League Henderson Silver Knights.

In 16 games with the Silver Knights, Swetlikoff has (3-goals-0-assists-3-points). In 20 games with the Ghost Pirates, Swetlikoff has (8-goals-9-assists-17-points).

Swetlikoff played the 2022-23 season with the ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates.

Swetlikoff played parts of four seasons with the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets & Everett Silvertips before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Henderson Silver Knights August 19th 2022. The Ghost Pirates claimed Swetlikoff off waivers from the Silver Knights October 10th 2022.

Swetlikoff attended the Las Vegas Golden Knights Development Camp in July 2022.

Swetlikoff was drafted by the Lethbridge Hurricanes, played two and a half seasons with his hometown Kelowna Rockets before being traded to Everett August 25th 2021.

Swetlikoff played parts of two seasons in Vernon with the 2017-18 & 2018-19 Vernon Vipers. Swetlikoff left the Vipers December 18th 2018 for the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets. The Rockets acquired Swetlikoff's rights from the Lethbridge Hurricanes December 6th 2018. In 78 games with the Vipers, Swetlikoff collected (11-goals-23-assists-34-points).

Alex Swetlikoff's Player Profile:

Monday, February 26, 2024

Former Vernon Viper Bourgeois Suspended:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Adam Bourgeois has been

suspended three games.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,


Bourgeois is in his second season with the Cowichan Capitals. Bourgeois committed to the Capitals February 23rd 2023. In 27 games, Bourgeois has (0-goals-4-assists-4-points).

Bourgeois played the 2022-23 season with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League North Okanagan Knights, Salmon Arm Silverbacks & Cowichan Capitals.

Bourgeois committed to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Melfort Mustangs July 19th 2022 but never played a game, before signing with the North Okanagan Knights for the start of the 2022-23 season.

Bourgeois committed to the Vernon Vipers July 31st 2021. Bourgeois went pointless in 18 games with the Vipers, was released January 10th 2022. Bourgeois finished the season as an affiliated player with the West Kelowna Warriors.

Adam's father Sean Bourgeois played two seasons in Vernon from 1991-1993 with the Vernon Lakers & was an Assistant Coach with the Vernon Vipers from 2001-2005. 

The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Adam Bourgeois's Player Profile:

Ex Viper Jandric Has Left No Room For Doubt:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Steven Jandric talks about playing hockey in Finland

Here is the story from jatkoaika.com,


Jandric is in his first season with Rauman Lukko. Rauman Lukko signed Jandric December 12th 2023. 

Rauman Lukko (Finnish for "lock") is a Finnish sports club based in Rauma, Finland. The club was founded as Rauma Woodin Lukko in 1936. The representative team currently plays in the Finnish Liiga, the premier men’s professional ice hockey league in Finland. 

Jandric started the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Worcester Railers was traded to the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears October 18th 2023. The American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds recalled Jandric from the Solar Bears December 11th 2023. Jandric never played a game this season with the Thunderbirds. In 19 games with the Solar Bears, Jandric collected (10-goals-6-assists-16-points).

Jandric split the 2022-23 season with the ECHL Worcester Railers & American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds. Jandric played the past two seasons with the Worcester Railers before signing with the Springfield Thunderbirds November 18th 2022.

Jandric started the 2021-22 season at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Worcester Railers March 20th 2022. Jandric was released March 27th 2022 after playing in only 5 games. The Railers re-signed Jandric March 31st 2022. In 20 games with the Railers last season, Jandric collected (6-goals-7-assists-13-points). The American Hockey League Providence Bruins signed Jandric to a professional tryout contract April 29th 2022 before being released.

Jandric spent the past five seasons playing with three Universities from 2017-2022. Jandric committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2017-18 season. Jandric played three seasons in Alaska before transferring to Denver University for the 2020-21 season. After one season at Denver University, Jandric transferred to Merrimack College for the 2021-22 season. 

Jandric played two seasons in Vernon from 2015-2017. In 115 games with the Vipers, Jandric collected (34-goals-39-assists-73-points).

Steven Jandric's Player Profile:

Newfoundland Growlers Release Former Vernon Laker Ryan:

The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have released former Vernon

Lakers forward Terry Ryan.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,


The Growlers signed Ryan to a Standard Player Contract (SPC) on January 14th 2024. Ryan last played professional hockey in 2003. Ryan went pointless in one game with the Growlers.

Ryan recently helped Canada win the 2023 International Street & Ball Hockey Federation (ISBHF) Master’s World Championships in September. Ryan is also a supporting cast member on Crave’s original Shoresy (a spinoff of Letterkenny) also hosts his own popular podcast, guests on another and continues to book TV gigs.

After four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Tri-City Americans, Ryan was drafted 8th overall by the Montreal Canadians in Round 1 of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan signed his first professional contract in 1996 with the American Hockey League Fredericton Canadiens. Ryan spent parts of seven seasons in the NHL, AHL, IHL, WCHL, ECHL & ACHL from 1997-2003 with ten different teams (Montreal, Fredericton, Utah, Long Beach, St. John's, Colorado, Hershey, Idaho, Cincinnati & Orlando).

Ryan started his Junior hockey career with the 1991-92 Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League Quesnel Millionaires. Ryan played parts of two seasons in Quesnel from 1991-93 before joining the Vernon Lakers during the 1992-93 season. In 9 games with the Lakers, Ryan collected (5-goals-6-assists-11-points). Ryan left the Vernon Lakers during the 1992-93 season for the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans.

The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Terry Ryan's Player Profile:

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings highlights from February 24th 2024 in front of 1,275 fans at the Kopar Memorial Arena in Prince George.

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Prince George Highlights [2-24-2024] (youtube.com)

Iowa Heartlanders Activate Former Vernon Viper Coughlin From Reserve:

The ECHL Iowa Heartlanders have activated former Vernon Vipers forward

Liam Coughlin from reserve.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,


Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders, signing as a free agent August 14th 2023. In 35 games, Coughlin has (5-goals-7-assists-12-points).

Coughlin played the past two seasons with the ECHL Worcester Railers. Coughlin signed with the Railers as a free agent August 3rd 2021. In 52 games last season, Coughlin collected (10-goals-12-assists-22-points).

Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.

Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.

Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).

Liam Coughlin's Player Profile:

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Csabi Opens The Scoring:

Vernon Vipers forward Adam Csabi opens the scoring at 5:06 of the 2nd

period.

Here is Adam Csabi's goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "That was pretty 🤌 Adam Csabi opens the scoring in Prince George! 🎙️ @GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/dH14I68New" / X (twitter.com)

Game Recap - Prince George 4 Vernon 2

The Prince George Spruce Kings improve to 14-27-3-0 after a 4-2 victory over the 26-17-1-0 Vernon Vipers in front of 1,275 fans at the Kopar Memorial Arena.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday, February 24, 2024 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report (hockeytech.com)

Text Box Score,

Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com (hockeytech.com)

Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks highlights from February 19th 2024 in front of 2,827 fans at Kal Tire Place in Vernon.

Here are the highlights from the Cranbrook Bucks YouTube page,

February 19, 2024 - Cranbrook Bucks at Vernon Vipers (youtube.com)

Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings game highlights from February 23rd 2024 in front of 1,480 fans at the Kopar Memorial Arena in Prince George.

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Prince George Highlights [2024-2-23] (youtube.com)

Game Preview: Vernon @ Prince George:

Vernon 26-16-1-0 @ Prince George 13-27-3-0 6pm

Tonight is the fourth of eight regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Prince George Spruce Kings. The Vipers are 3-0 vs Prince George

Vernon's record & stats vs the Spruce Kings since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 56-29-2-4-2 vs Prince George

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Prince George 335-249

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 24-10-2-4-1 at home vs. Prince George

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 24-16-0-1-1 in Prince George

The Vipers are 6-2-0-1-1 in their last ten games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 9-0-0-0-1 in their last ten home games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 8-1-0-1 in their last ten games in Prince George

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Prince George was a 6-2 victory on Saturday, December 2nd 2023

The Spruce Kings last regular season win in Vernon was a 8-0 victory on Saturday, October 22nd 2022

The Vipers last regular season win in Prince George was a 5-3 victory on Friday, February 23rd 2024

The Spruce Kings last regular season win at home vs. Vernon was a 3-2 victory on Friday, March 3rd 2023

Vernon Vipers/Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 regular season schedule:

November 3rd Prince George @ Vernon: Vipers won 8-0
December 2nd Prince George @ Vernon: Vipers won 6-2
February 23rd Vernon @ Prince George: Vipers won 5-3
February 24th Vernon @ Prince George
March 1st Prince George @ Vernon
March 22nd Vernon @ Prince George
March 23rd Vernon @ Prince George
March 29th Prince George @ Vernon

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 26-16-1-0 Vernon Vipers make their second of four regular season visits to the Kopar Memorial Arena, are coming off a 5-3 win Friday in Prince George. Tonight's the second of three straight meetings vs the Prince George Spruce Kings. The Snakes are 3-0 vs PG this season. Tonight's the second game of a two game road trip, where Vernon has won three of their last four road games. The Vipers have won three of their last five games and won six of their last ten games. Vernon sits 4th in the Interior Conference. 

Vernon Vipers Roster:


Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Scoring Leaders:

Owen Kim (12-27-39)

Lukas Lomicky was an Assistant Coach with the Spruce Kings the past two seasons

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 42
Wins: 26
Losses: 15
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 2-1
Shootout Record: 1-0
Home Record: 14-5-1-0
Road Record: 12-10-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 20-4
When the opponents score first: 6-12
Leading after the 1st period: 15-0
Tied after the 1st period: 9-7
Trailing after the 1st period: 3-9
Leading after the 2nd period: 19-2
Tied after the 2nd period: 6-1
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-13
Out shooting opponents: 13-2
Out shot by opponents: 10-12
One goal games: 6-4
Goals for: 156
Goals against: 115
Record vs Interior Division: 20-15
Record vs Coastal Division: 5-1
Longest winning streak: 7 games
Longest losing streak: 4 games
Standings: 4th Place Interior Conference

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Hank Cleaves 03
Julian Facchinelli 04
Luke Pakulak 03
Isaac Tremblay 04
Anthony Cliche 03
Connor Elliott 03
Ethan David 03

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Jonathan Horn 02
Thomas Tien 04
Connor Welsh 04
Max Borovinskiy 04
Ethan Merner 06
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell 03
Ethan Sundar 03
Walker Erickson 02
Reagan Milburn 03
Lee Parks 04
Ayden Third 02
Griffen Barr 02
Dylan Compton 05
Luke Ashton 05
Anson McMaster 02
Roan Clarke 03

Vernon's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Prince George:

2-0-0-0

Vernon's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Prince George:

1-0-0-0

Vernon's 2023-24 regular season scoring leaders vs Prince George:

Isaac Tremblay (2-4-6)
Georgios Stavrianeas (0-5-5)
Anthony Cliche (4-1-5)
Owen Kim (2-1-3)
Shea Busch (3-1-4)
Connor Elliott (2-1-3)
Erik Pastro (1-2-3)
Adam Csabi (0-3-3)
Bronson Ross (0-2-2)
Julian Facchinneli (1-1-2)
Noah Dorey (0-2-2)
Luke Bibby (1-1-2)
Ewan McPherson (1-0-1)
Nick Mikan (1-0-1)
Payton Struck (0-1-1)
Linden Burrett (0-1-1)

Colin Reay (1-0 Record)
Ethan David (2-0 Record-Shutout)
Let's take a look at the Prince George Spruce Kings:

The 13-27-3-0 Prince George Spruce Kings are coming off a 5-3 loss last night to the visiting Vernon Vipers. Tonight's the second of back to back home games vs the Snakes. The Spruce Kings have lost five of their last six home games. The Spruce Kings & Vipers play five more times this season. PG has lost five straight games and lost nine of their last ten games. Prince George sits 8th in the Interior Conference. 

Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 Roster:


Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 Scoring Leaders:

Kilian McGregor-Bennett (16-15-31)

Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 43
Wins: 13
Losses: 27
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 10-10-2-0
Road Record: 3-17-1-0
Goals for: 118
Goals against: 193
Standings: 8th Place Interior Division

Prince George Spruce Kings Returning Players:

Luca Primerano 05
Linden Makow 04
Scott Cousins 04
Owen Goodbrand 04
Kilian McGregor-Bennett 03
Kai Greaves 03
Amran Bhabra 03
Ben LeFranc 03

Prince George Spruce Kings departed and traded players from last years team:

Hunter Price 03
Jack Kurrle 03
Jack Schneider 02
Ty Gagno 03
Austin Fraser 03
Evan Fedele 04
Jack Stockfish 02
John Herrington 02
Brayden Skogstad 05
Michael Adamek 04
Colton Cameron 02
Charlie Banquier 02
Luke Schraeder 05
Jordan Fairlie 02
Aidan Feddema 03

Prince George's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Vernon:

0-1-0-0

Prince George's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Vernon:

0-2-0-0

Prince George's 2023-24 regular season scoring leaders vs Vernon:

JR Perdion (1-2-3)
Kai Greaves (0-2-2)
Alexis Cournoyer (1-1-2)
Kilian McGregor-Bennett (1-1-2)
Max Ranstrom (0-1-1)
Luca Primernao (1-0-1)

Ryan Sanborn (0-1 Record)
Marcus Ouellet (0-1 Record)
Charlie Zolin (0-1 Record)

Friday, February 23, 2024

Game Recap - Vernon 5 Prince George 3

The Vernon Vipers improve to 26-16-1-0 after a 5-3 victory over the 13-27-3-0 Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 1,480 fans at the Kopar Memorial Arena.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Prince George Spruce Kings Friday, February 23, 2024 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report (hockeytech.com)

Text Box Score,

Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com (hockeytech.com)

Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Game Preview: Vernon @ Prince George:

Vernon 25-16-1-0 @ Prince George 13-26-3-0 7pm

Tonight is the third of eight regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Prince George Spruce Kings. The Vipers are 2-0 vs Prince George

Vernon's record & stats vs the Spruce Kings since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 55-29-2-4-2 vs Prince George

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Prince George 330-246

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 24-10-2-4-1 at home vs. Prince George

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 23-16-0-1-1 in Prince George

The Vipers are 6-2-0-1-1 in their last ten games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 9-0-0-0-1 in their last ten home games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 7-2-0-1 in their last ten games in Prince George

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Prince George was a 6-2 victory on Saturday, December 2nd 2023

The Spruce Kings last regular season win in Vernon was a 8-0 victory on Saturday, October 22nd 2022

The Vipers last regular season win in Prince George was a 3-0 victory on Saturday, March 4th 2023

The Spruce Kings last regular season win at home vs. Vernon was a 3-2 victory on Friday, March 3rd 2023

Vernon Vipers/Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 regular season schedule:

November 3rd Prince George @ Vernon: Vipers won 8-0
December 2nd Prince George @ Vernon: Vipers won 6-2
February 23rd Vernon @ Prince George
February 24th Vernon @ Prince George
March 1st Prince George @ Vernon
March 22nd Vernon @ Prince George
March 23rd Vernon @ Prince George
March 29th Prince George @ Vernon

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 25-16-1-0 Vernon Vipers make their first of four regular season visits to the Kopar Memorial Arena, are coming off a 9-1 loss Monday afternoon to the visiting Cranbrook Bucks. Tonight's the first game of back to back games in Prince George. Vernon has lost seven of their last ten road games. Tonight's the first of three straight games vs the Spruce Kings. The Vipers are 2-0 vs PG this season. The last time these two teams met, the Vipers won 6-2 December 2nd in Vernon. The Vipers have won three of their last five games and won six of their last ten games. Vernon sits 4th in the Interior Conference.

Vernon Vipers Roster:


Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Scoring Leaders:

Owen Kim (12-27-39)

Lukas Lomicky was an Assistant Coach with the Spruce Kings the past two seasons

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 41
Wins: 25
Losses: 15
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 2-1
Shootout Record: 1-0
Home Record: 14-5-1-0
Road Record: 11-10-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 19-4
When the opponents score first: 6-12
Leading after the 1st period: 14-0
Tied after the 1st period: 9-7
Trailing after the 1st period: 3-9
Leading after the 2nd period: 18-2
Tied after the 2nd period: 6-1
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-13
Out shooting opponents: 12-2
Out shot by opponents: 10-12
One goal games: 6-4
Goals for: 151
Goals against: 112
Record vs Interior Division: 19-15
Record vs Coastal Division: 5-1
Longest winning streak: 7 games
Longest losing streak: 4 games
Standings: 4th Place Interior Conference

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Hank Cleaves 03
Julian Facchinelli 04
Luke Pakulak 03
Isaac Tremblay 04
Anthony Cliche 03
Connor Elliott 03
Ethan David 03

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Jonathan Horn 02
Thomas Tien 04
Connor Welsh 04
Max Borovinskiy 04
Ethan Merner 06
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell 03
Ethan Sundar 03
Walker Erickson 02
Reagan Milburn 03
Lee Parks 04
Ayden Third 02
Griffen Barr 02
Dylan Compton 05
Luke Ashton 05
Anson McMaster 02
Roan Clarke 03

Vernon's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Prince George:

2-0-0-0

Vernon's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Prince George:

0-0-0-0

Vernon's 2023-24 regular season scoring leaders vs Prince George:

Isaac Tremblay (2-3-5)
Georgios Stavrianeas (0-5-5)
Anthony Cliche (3-1-4)
Owen Kim (2-1-3)
Connor Elliott (2-1-3)
Shea Busch (2-1-3)
Erik Pastro (1-1-2)
Adam Csabi (0-2-2)
Bronson Ross (0-2-2)
Noah Dorey (0-1-1)
Nick Mikan (1-0-1)
Payton Struck (0-1-1)
Linden Burrett (0-1-1)

Colin Reay (1-0 Record)
Ethan David (1-0 Record-Shutout)
Let's take a look at the Prince George Spruce Kings:

The 13-26-3-0 Prince George Spruce Kings are coming off a 7-3 loss Monday in Alberni Valley. The Spruce Kings return home from a five game road trip, where they went 0-5 Tonight's the first game of a two game home stand, where the Spruce Kings have lost four of their last five home games. PG has twelve games remaining in the 2023-24 regular season with five of those twelve games vs the Vernon Vipers. The Spruce Kings have lost five straight games and lost nine of their last ten games. Prince George sits 8th in the Interior Conference. 

Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 Roster:


Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 Scoring Leaders:

Kilian McGregor-Bennett (15-14-29)

Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 42
Wins: 13
Losses: 26
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 10-9-2-0
Road Record: 3-17-1-0
Goals for: 115
Goals against: 188
Standings: 8th Place Interior Division

Prince George Spruce Kings Returning Players:

Luca Primerano 05
Linden Makow 04
Scott Cousins 04
Owen Goodbrand 04
Kilian McGregor-Bennett 03
Kai Greaves 03
Amran Bhabra 03
Ben LeFranc 03

Prince George Spruce Kings departed and traded players from last years team:

Hunter Price 03
Jack Kurrle 03
Jack Schneider 02
Ty Gagno 03
Austin Fraser 03
Evan Fedele 04
Jack Stockfish 02
John Herrington 02
Brayden Skogstad 05
Michael Adamek 04
Colton Cameron 02
Charlie Banquier 02
Luke Schraeder 05
Jordan Fairlie 02
Aidan Feddema 03

Prince George's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Vernon:

0-0-0-0

Prince George's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Vernon:

0-2-0-0

Prince George's 2023-24 regular season scoring leaders vs Vernon:

Kai Greaves (0-2-2)
Max Ranstrom (0-1-1)
Luca Primernao (1-0-1)

Ryan Sanborn (0-1 Record)
Marcus Ouellet (0-1 Record)