Saturday, March 16, 2024

Game Preview: Nanaimo @ Vernon:

Nanaimo 26-20-2-1 @ Vernon 28-19-1-0 6pm

Tonight is the first and only regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Nanaimo Clippers. The Clippers went 1-0 vs the Vipers last season

Vernon's record & stats vs the Clippers since 2003

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 22-9-1-2-0 vs Nanaimo

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon has outscored Nanaimo 115-97

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 15-1-0-1 at home vs Nanaimo

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 6-8-1-1 in Nanaimo

Since the BCHL Showcase opened in 2012-13 Vernon is 1-0-0-0 vs Nanaimo at the Showcase

The Vipers are 6-3-1-0 in their last ten games vs Nanaimo

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

The Vipers are 4-4-1-1 in their last ten road games vs the Clippers

The Vipers last regular season win in Nanaimo was a 4-1 victory on Friday, January 25th 2019

The Clippers last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday, February 18th 2023

Nanaimo's last regular season win in Vernon was a 3-2 victory on Friday, February 7th 2020

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs Nanaimo was a 5-4 victory on Friday, February 15th 2019

Vernon Vipers/Nanaimo Clippers 2022-23 regular season schedule:

February 18th Vernon @ Nanaimo: Clippers won 3-2 overtime

Vernon Vipers/Nanaimo Clippers 2023-24 regular season schedule:

March 17th Nanaimo @ Vernon

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 28-19-1-0 Vernon Vipers are coming off a 6-2 loss Saturday in Trail. Tonight's the first game of a two game home stand with both games this weekend, being played at Kal Tire Place North due to repairs at Kal Tire Place. Tonight is the first and only regular season meeting vs the Nanaimo Clippers. The last time these two teams played was February 18th 2023 in Nanaimo, the Clippers won 3-2 in overtime. The Vipers have won six of their last eight home games. The Snakes have lost three of their last five games are 5-5 in their last ten games. Vernon sits 4th in the Interior Conference are one point up on Trail and six points back of Salmon Arm.

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Roster:


Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Scoring Leaders:

Owen Kim (15-30-45)

Luke Bibby played with the 2023-24 Nanaimo Clippers was traded to Vernon October 21st 2023

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 48
Wins: 28
Losses: 19
Overtime Wins: 3
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 3-1
Shootout Record: 1-0
Home Record: 15-7-1-0
Road Record: 13-12-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 21-5
When the opponents score first: 7-14
Leading after the 1st period: 17-0
Tied after the 1st period: 9-9
Trailing after the 1st period: 3-10
Leading after the 2nd period: 20-3
Tied after the 2nd period: 7-1
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-15
Out shooting opponents: 14-2
Out shot by opponents: 11-15
One goal games: 7-4
Goals for: 174
Goals against: 138
Record vs Interior Division: 22-18
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 2022-23 regular season home record vs Nanaimo:

0-0-0-0

Vernon's 2022-23 regular season home record vs Nanaimo:

0-0-1-0

Vernon's 2022-23 regular season scoring leaders vs Nanaimo:

Connor Elliott (1-1-2)
Dylan Compton (0-1-1)
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell (0-1-1)
Lee Parks (1-0-1)
Luke Pakulak (0-1-1)

Roan Clarke (0-1 Record)

Let's take a look at the Nanaimo Clippers:

The 26-20-2-1 Nanaimo Clippers make their first and only regular season visit to Kal Tire Place, are coming off a 5-2 loss Friday in Chilliwack. The Clippers last visit to Vernon was a 3-2 win February 7th 2020. Tonight's the second game of a four game road trip. The Clippers have lost four of their last five games and lost seven of their last ten games. Nanaimo sits 4th in the Coastal Conference.

Nanaimo Clippers 2023-24 Roster:


Nanaimo Clippers 2023-24 regular season scoring leader:

Mike Murtagh (27-31-58)

Luke Buss played with the 2021-22 & 2023-24 Vernon Vipers was traded to Nanaimo October 21st 2023

Nanaimo Clippers 2023-24 Record/Stats:

Games Played: 49
Wins: 26
Losses: 20
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Losses: 1
Home Record: 12-10-2-1
Road Record:  14-10-0-0
Goals for: 187
Goals against: 168
Standings: 4th Place Coastal Conference

Nanaimo Clippers Returning Players:

Joel Plante 05
Mike Murtagh 04
Grant Babcock 04
Matt Lahey 06
Brett Merner 04

Nanaimo Clippers departed and traded players from last years team:

Nick Sejevic 03
Kai Daniells 03
Tyler Wishart 04
Willyam Gendron 03
Brody Waters 02
Jake Hewitt 02
Ben Brandt 03
Rylan Yates 03
Jeremie Payant 02
Charles Tardif 03
Luca Grabas 03
Michael Craig 02
Ethan Mistry 03
Skyler Cameron 02
Lukas Klemm 04
Cooper Wilson 05
Shane Shelest 03
Aidan Campbell 02

Nanaimo's 2022-23 regular season home record vs Vernon:

1-0-0-0

Nanaimo's 2022-23 regular season home record vs Vernon:

0-0-0-0

Nanaimo Clippers 2022-23 regular season scoring leaders vs Vernon:

Ethan Mistry (1-2-3)
Kai Daniells (1-1-2)
Michael Craig (0-1-1)
Willyam Gendron (1-0-1)
Brody Waters (0-1-1)
Jeremie Payant (0-1-1)

Aidan Campbell (1-0 Record)

2 comments:

vipersdiehardfan said...

How will the Vipers do tonight?

Make your predictions, Who will win and what will be the final score?

JB said...

3-2 Nanaimo