Monday, September 16, 2024

Vernon Vipers 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule:

Vernon Vipers 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule:

September:

September 20th Vernon @ Trail 7pm
September 21st Vernon @ Cranbrook 6pm
September 27th Vernon @ West Kelowna 7pm
September 28th West Kelowna @ Vernon 6pm

October:

October 4th Vernon @ Salmon Arm 7pm
October 5th Penticton @ Vernon 6pm
October 11th West Kelowna @ Vernon 7pm
October 19th Vernon @ Cranbrook 6pm
October 20th Vernon @ Okotoks 3:20pm
October 25th Vernon @ Salmon Arm 7pm
October 26th Vernon @ Penticton 6pm
October 30th Victoria @ Vernon 7pm

November:

November 1st Salmon Arm @ Vernon 7pm
November 2nd Vernon @ West Kelowna 7pm
November 8th Trail @ Vernon 7pm
November 9th Sherwood Park @ Vernon 6pm
November 15th Okotoks @ Vernon 7pm
November 23rd Vernon @ Penticton 6pm
November 24th Salmon Arm @ Vernon 2pm
November 27th Vernon @ Coquitlam 7pm
November 29th Vernon @ Nanaimo 7pm
November 30th Vernon @ Powell River 5pm

December:

December 6th Brooks @ Vernon 7pm
December 7th Cranbrook @ Vernon 6pm
December 13th Blackfalds @ Vernon 7pm
December 28th Salmon Arm @ Vernon 6pm
December 29th Vernon @ Salmon Arm 4pm

January:

January 3rd West Kelowna @ Vernon 7pm
January 4th Sherwood Park @ Vernon 6pm
January 10th Vernon @ Brooks 6pm
January 11th Vernon @ Spruce Grove 6pm
January 24th Okotoks @ Vernon 7pm
January 25th Trail @ Vernon 6pm

February:

February 1st Vernon @ Trail 7pm
February 2nd Brooks @ Vernon 2pm
February 7th Vernon @ Penticton 7pm
February 8th Vernon @ West Kelowna 7pm
February 14th Blackfalds at Vernon 7pm
February 15th Penticton @ Vernon 6pm
February 17th Vernon @ Salmon Arm 2pm
February 21st Vernon @ Okotoks 6:05pm
February 22nd Vernon @ Brooks 6pm
February 28th Alberni Valley @ Vernon 7pm

March:

March 1st Spruce Grove @ Vernon 6pm
March 7th Vernon @ Blackfalds 6pm
March 8th Vernon @ Sherwood Park 6pm
March 15th Penticton @ Vernon 6pm
March 16th Spruce Grove @ Vernon 2pm
March 21st Vernon @ Spruce Grove 6pm
March 22nd Vernon @ Sherwood Park 6pm
March 28th Trail @ Vernon 7pm
March 29th Cranbrook @ Vernon 6pm

Sunday, September 15, 2024

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Seven years ago today (September 15th 2017) Vernon Vipers goaltender Ty Taylor

made 29 saves for the win and the shutout in a 2-0 win over the Merritt Centennials in front of 452 fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. Taylor made 29 saves in the win, while Jacob Berger made 30 saves in the loss. 

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Merritt Centennials Friday, September 15, 2017 | BCHL League Site

Ty Taylor's Player Profile:

Ty Taylor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Former Viper McPhee Named Winner Of SiriusXM's Top Of The Country Competition:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Zach McPhee was named winner of SiriusXM's 2024 Top of the Country Competition.

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,


McPhee was an Assistant Coach from 2020-2022 with RINK Hockey Academy in Kelowna. 

McPhee spent four seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2010-2014 with Tri-Cities, Everett and Kootenay before playing five seasons at the University of Regina from 2014-2019. Trollhättan HC signed McPhee in May 2019. Trollhättan HC is a professional ice hockey team from Trollhättan, Sweden. McPhee never reported or played a game before retiring from hockey. 

McPhee started the 2010-11 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans before being assigned to the Vernon Vipers November 18th 2010. McPhee played parts of one season with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers before leaving the Vipers during the 2010-11 season for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Vipers traded McPhee's playing rights & future considerations to the Victoria Grizzlies December 12th 2011 for Sean Robertson. McPhee never played a game with the Grizzlies. In 24 games with the Vipers, McPhee collected (3-goals-1-assist-4-points).

Zach McPhee's Player/Coaching Profile:

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Former Viper Felton Scores In Canucks Debut:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton scored in his
 Vancouver Canucks debut in a 2-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at the Young Stars Classic September 13th 2024.

Here are the game highlights from the Edmonton Oilers YouTube page,


Felton spent the past three seasons at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks March 14th 2024. The American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks signed Felton March 15th 2024. Felton didn't play a single game with the Vancouver Canucks or Abbotsford Canucks last season.

Felton committed to Bentley University in November 2019 transferred from Bentley University to Merrimack College in June 2021.

Felton played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Felton committed to the Vipers for the 2019-20 season in June 2019. In 50 games with the Vipers, Felton collected (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).

Christian Felton's Player Profile:

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Cowichan Capitals Sign Dekay:

Capitals Sign Defenceman Carter Dekay for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

Prince George Spruce Kings 2023-24 Top 3 Goals:

Prince George Spruce Kings Best Goals - 2023-24 Season (youtube.com)

Meet The 2024-25 Oilers: Coy Pighin

Meet the 2024-25 Oilers: Coy Pighin | Okotoks Oilers

BCHL Announces Details For 2025 All-Star Weekend:

BCHL announces details for 2025 All-Star Weekend | BCHL League Site

Capitals Sign Grolnic:

Capitals Sign Forward Noah Grolnic for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

For Sale: Naming Rights For South Okanagan Events Centre

FOR SALE: Naming rights at the SOEC | News | pentictonherald.ca

Nanaimo-Coquitlam Trade:

Clippers reacquire hometown veteran Luke Lavery | Nanaimo Clippers

Meet The 2024-25 Oilers: Joey Meredith

Meet the 2024-25 Oilers: Joey Meredith | Okotoks Oilers

Blackfalds Bulldogs 2023-24 Top 3 Goals:

Blackfalds Bulldogs Best Goals - 2023-24 Season (youtube.com)

Vees Name McKee New Assistant Coach:

Vees announce Jason McKee as Assistant Coach | Penticton Vees

Cowichan Capitals Sign Fimis:

Capitals Sign Defencemen Andoni Fimis for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

Saints Announce "Kids Get In Free" Program:

NEWS: Saints Announce “Kids Get In Free” Program With Thompson Construction Group and Myshak Group | Spruce Grove Saints (sgsaints.ca)

Nanaimo Clippers 2023-24 Top 3 Goals:

Nanaimo Clippers Best Goals - 2023-24 Season (youtube.com)

Friday, September 13, 2024

Game Recap - Exhibition: Vernon Vipers 6 Trail Smoke Eaters 5

I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following Junior hockey in Vernon my whole life. My family watched Senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching Junior hockey in Vernon since it started in 1961. I have two family members that played Junior hockey in Vernon. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing only 40 home games. Since 2001 I have missed 10 home games. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 3 million viewers. For anyone who couldn't watch or attend tonight's Vipers game, here are my thoughts and views from tonight's hockey game. You may agree or disagree, but we all have our own opinion on the hockey game and see things differently. I try to be professional and give a fare game recap from both sides. Thank you for visiting my blog.

I was at tonight's exhibition game between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters as the Vipers defeated the Smoke Eaters 6-5 in front of 702 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Colin Reay
Trail Smoke Eaters: Jake Torget

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Vernon Vipers Trim Roster To 25

The Vernon Vipers have trimmed their preseason roster from 29 down to 25 today. No official press release from the Vernon Vipers but forwards Weston Field 06, Sean Gibbons 05, defencemen Max Kelly 07 and goaltender Sam Saskiw 07 are no longer listed on the Vernon Vipers preseason roster.

Vernon Vipers Preseason Roster,

Vernon Vipers Roster 2024 Exhibition | BCHL League Site

Weston Field's Player Profile:

Weston Field - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Sean Gibbons Player Profile:


Max Kelly's Player Profile:


Sam Saskiw's Player Profile:

Game Preview: Exhibition: Trail Smoke Eaters @ Vernon Vipers:

Exhibition: 3-1-0-0 Trail Smoke Eaters @ 1-2-0-0 Vernon Vipers

7pm

Tonight is the first and only preseason meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters. 

Vernon Vipers preseason record/stats vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since 2009

Games Played: 5
Wins: 5
Losses: 0
Ties: 0
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 1-0
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 3-0-0-0-0
Road Record: 2-0-0-0-0

The Vernon Vipers are 5-0-0-0-0 in their last ten exhibition games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters

The Vernon Vipers are 2-0-0-0-0 in their last ten exhibition games in Trail

The Vernon Vipers are 3-0-0-0-0 in their last ten home exhibition games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fifteen years ago today (September 12th 2009) Vernon Vipers defenceman

Adam Thompson scored at 2:37 of overtime, giving the visiting Vernon Vipers a 4-3 overtime victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 1,284 fans at the Shaw Centre spoiling the Silverbacks home opener. Graeme Gordon made 23 saves in the win, while Tony Ierfino made 28 saves in the loss. The Vipers swept the home & home series to open the 2009-10 regular season, winning the previous night 3-2 over Salmon Arm in the Vipers home opener.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks Saturday, September 12, 2009 | BCHL League Site

Adam Thompson's Player Profile:

Adam Thompson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Vipers Alumni Stapley Reportedly Going To Play For HK Dukla Trencin:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Brett Stapley is reportedly going to play for the

HK Dukla Trencin.

Here is the article from thehockeynews.com,


Hokejový Klub Dukla Trenčín is a professional Slovak ice hockey club based in Trenčín, playing in the Slovak Extraliga.

Stapley started the 2023-24 season with the American Hockey League Colorado Eagles. The Eagles signed Stapley August 3rd 2023 but never played a single game. The Eagles assigned Stapley to the ECHL Utah Grizzlies November 7th 2023. Stapley lead the Grizzlies in assists and points last season. In 67 games, Stapley collected (24-goals-47-assists-71-points).

Stapley played four seasons at the University of Denver from 2018-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Laval Rocket August 30th 2022. The Rocket cut Stapley from training camp October 10th 2022 before signing with the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions October 11th 2022.

Stapley attended the Anaheim Ducks development camp in 2017 & the Montreal Canadiens development camp in 2020. Stapley was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in Round 7 of the 2018 NHL Draft.

Stapley played three seasons in Vernon from 2015-2018. In 153 games with the Vipers, Stapley collected (47-goals-74-assists-121-points).

Brett Stapley's Player Profile:

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Vernon Vipers Yearly Attendance:

Hockeydb has created a graph of the Vernon Vipers home attdenance since the 2008-09 season.

Here is the Vernon Vipers home attendance graph,

Vernon Vipers yearly attendance at hockeydb.com

Former Vernon Viper Valin Leaves Ghostriders:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Tyler Valin has left the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Fernie Ghostriders to pursue a career in the mining industry.

Here is the press release from the Fernie Ghostriders website,


Valin spent the past three seasons as Head Coach/GM with the KIJHL Fernie Ghostriders. Fernie finished 1st in the Eddie Mountain Division last season with a regular season record of 29-11-3-1 

Valin spent the 2020-21 season as an Assistant Coach with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Whitecourt Wolverines. Prior to joining the Wolverines, Valin spent three seasons as Head Coach of the Fort Saskatchewan Rangers U18 AAA team.

Valin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 1998-2000. Valin was traded to the Prince George Spruce Kings during the 1999-2000 season. Prince George traded Valin back to Vernon for the following season where he split the 2000-01 season between the Vernon Vipers & the Alberta Junior Hockey League Grande Prairie Storm and Bow Valley Eagles. In 40 games with the Vipers, Valin collected (1-goal-5-assists-6-points).

Tyler Valin's Player Profile:

Game Recap - Exhibition: Vernon Vipers 3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 0

I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following Junior hockey in Vernon my whole life. My family watched Senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching Junior hockey in Vernon since it started in 1961. I have two family members that played Junior hockey in Vernon. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing only 40 home games. Since 2001 I have missed 10 home games. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 3 million viewers. For anyone who couldn't watch or attend tonight's Vipers game, here are my thoughts and views from tonight's hockey game. You may agree or disagree, but we all have our own opinion on the hockey game and see things differently. I try to be professional and give a fare game recap from both sides. Thank you for visiting my blog.

I was at tonight's exhibition game between the Vernon Vipers & Salmon Arm Silverbacks as the Vipers defeated the Silverbacks 3-0 in front of 241 fans at the Hucul Pond Arena.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Colin Reay
Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Ryan Grout

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Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Game Preview: Exhibition - Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

Exhibition: 0-2-0-0 Vernon Vipers @ 1-0-0-0


Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7:30pm

Tonight's the first and only preseason meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Salmon Arm Silverbacks. 

Vernon Vipers preseason record/stats vs the
Salmon Arm Silverbacks since 2009 

Games Played: 28
Wins: 14
Losses: 8
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 2
Tie: 1
Overtime Record: 2-3
Shootout Record: 1-2
Home Record: 7-3-2-1-0
Road Record: 7-5-1-1-1

The Vernon Vipers are 5-3-1-1-0 in their last ten exhibition games vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks

The Vernon Vipers are 5-3-1-1-0 in their last ten exhibition games in Salmon Arm

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Monday, September 9, 2024

Rivermen Name Former Vipers Assistant Coach Shaw New Head Coach/GM:

The Langley Rivermen have named former Vernon Vipers

Assistant Coach Chris Shaw new Head Coach/GM.

Here is the article from the Aldergrove Star,


New coach and GM for Langley Rivermen - Aldergrove Star


Shaw spent the 2023-24 season as Head Coach of the Burnaby Winter Club U17 Prep & Scout with the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. 

This is Shaw's second stint with the Langley Rivermen. Shaw was an Associate Head Coach with the Rivermen from 2016-2018.

Shaw played four seasons in the BC Hockey League from 1998-2002 with Trail, Prince George, Victoria and Burnaby. Shaw played five seasons in the UHL, CHL, Southern Professional Hockey League and the ECHL from 2003-2008 with nine different teams before retiring from professional hockey in 2008. Shaw got into coaching in 2008 as an Assistant Coach with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. 

Shaw spent one season in Vernon as an Assistant Coach with the 2011-12 Vernon Vipers. Shaw was released May 6th 2012.  The Vipers finished the 2011-12 season with a 30-27-1-2 record finishing 5th in the Interior Conference missing the BCHL playoffs.

Chris Shaw's Player-Coaching Profile:

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Capitals Sign Portner:

Capitals Sign Forward Ben Portner for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

Silverbacks Name Stewart Director Of Player Personnel:

Silverbacks Announce Bobby Stewart as Director of Player Personnel | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Next Generation: Chilliwack Chiefs

Next Generation: Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL League Site

Spruce Grove Saints 2023-24 Top 3 Goals:

Spruce Grove Saints Best Goals - 2023-24 Season (youtube.com)

Cowichan Capitals Sign Frieden:

Capitals Sign Forward Trace Frieden for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Name Miege Operations Manager:

Silverbacks Announce Promotion of Alexandra Miege to Operations Manager | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Powell River Kings Make Changes To Hockey Operations:

Head Coach Glenn Anderson Named Director of Hockey Operations; Stephan Seeger Jr. fills General Manager role and is added to bench as Associate Head Coach | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Alberni Valley Bulldogs 2023-24 Top 3 Goals:

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Best Goals - 2023-24 Season (youtube.com)

Next Generation: Surrey Eagles

Next Generation: Surrey Eagles | BCHL League Site

Penticton Vees 2023-24 Top 3 Goals:

Penticton Vees Best Goals - 2023-24 Season (youtube.com)

Warriors Training Camp Wrap Up:

Warriors Training Camp ’24 Wrap-Up | West Kelowna Warriors

Capitals Sign Kukuk:

Capitals Sign Defenceman Moritz Kukuk for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

Silverbacks Name Dubinsky New Assistant General Manager:

Josh Dubinsky named Assistant General Manager of Salmon Arm Silverbacks | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Sunday, September 8, 2024

Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Exhibition Game Moved To Hucul Pond Arena:

According to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Facebook page, due to the 55 + games at the Rogers Rink in Salmon Arm, the Vernon Vipers/Salmon Arm Silverbacks exhibition game on September 10th will be played at the Hucul Pond arena. Hucul Pond arena is an NHL regulation sized ice surface that has seating for 300 spectators. Seating will be reserved for Silverbacks season ticket holders only, while limited general admission standing room tickets are available.

Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees game highlights from September 7th 2024 in front of 1,843 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton.

Image credit: Penticton Vees

Here are the highlights from the Penticton Vees X page,

(1) Penticton Vees on X: "Highlights from tonight's 2-1 win over the @VernonVipers. https://t.co/eB5nX4W9sK" / X

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Game Recap - Exhibition: Penticton Vees 2 Vernon Vipers 1

I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following Junior hockey in Vernon my whole life. My family watched Senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching Junior hockey in Vernon since it started in 1961. I have two family members that played Junior hockey in Vernon. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing only 40 home games. Since 2001 I have missed 10 home games. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 3 million viewers. For anyone who couldn't watch or attend tonight's Vipers game, here are my thoughts and views from tonight's hockey game. You may agree or disagree, but we all have our own opinion on the hockey game and see things differently. I try to be professional and give a fare game recap from both sides. Thank you for visiting my blog.

I was at tonight's exhibition game between the Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees as the Vees defeated the Vipers 2-1 in front of 1,843 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Marko Bilic
Penticton Vees: Sharky Nowek

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Vernon Vipers Trim Roster To 29

The Vernon Vipers have trimmed their preseason roster from 33 down to 29 today. No official press release from the Vernon Vipers but forwards Kassen Harrold 07, Reid Rabinovitch 08, London Taylor 08, and defenceman Russell Weatherhead 06 are no longer listed on the Vernon Vipers roster. 

Game Preview: Exhibition - Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees:

Exhibition: 0-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers @ 0-1-0-

0 Penticton Vees 6pm

Tonight is the first and only preseason meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees. 

Vernon Vipers preseason record/stats vs the Penticton Vees since 2009

Games Played: 12
Wins: 2
Losses: 8
Ties: 0
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 0-2
Shootout Record: 1-0
Home Record: 1-4-1-0-0
Road Record: 1-4-1-0-0

The Vernon Vipers are 1-7-2-0 in their last ten exhibition games vs the Penticton Vees

The Vernon Vipers are 1-4-1-0-0 in their last ten exhibition games in Penticton

The Vernon Vipers are 1-4-1-0-0 in their last ten home exhibition games vs the Penticton Vees

The Vernon Vipers last exhibition win at home vs the Penticton Vees was a 5-3 victory on August 30yth 2014

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Friday, September 6, 2024

Game Recap - Exhibition: West Kelowna Warriors 4 Vernon Vipers 0

I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following Junior hockey in Vernon my whole life. My family watched Senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching Junior hockey in Vernon since it started in 1961. I have two family members that played Junior hockey in Vernon. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing only 40 home games. Since 2001 I have missed 10 home games. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 3 million viewers. For anyone who couldn't watch or attend tonight's Vipers game, here are my thoughts and views from tonight's hockey game. You may agree or disagree, but we all have our own opinion on the hockey game and see things differently. I try to be professional and give a fare game recap from both sides. Thank you for visiting my blog.

I was at tonight's exhibition game between the Vernon Vipers & West Kelowna Warriors as the Warriors defeated the Vipers 4-0 in front of 700 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Sam Saskiw
West Kelowna Warriors: Ayo Ogini

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Game Preview: Exhibition - West Kelowna Warriors @ Vernon Vipers:

Exhibition: 0-0-0-0 West Kelowna Warriors @ 0-0-0-0 Vernon Vipers

7pm

Tonight is the first and only preseason meeting between the Vernon Vipers & West Kelowna Warriors.

Vernon Vipers exhibition record/stats vs the Westside Warriors/West Kelowna Warriors since 2009 (The Langley Hornets franchise moved to West Kelowna in 2006)

Games Played: 19
Wins: 9
Losses: 9
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 1
Tie: 1
Overtime Record: 2-1
Shootout Record: 0-1
Home Record: 4-3-1-1-1
Road Record: 5-4-1-0-0

The Vernon Vipers are 4-4-1-1-0 in their last ten exhibition games vs the West Kelowna Warriors

The Vernon Vipers are 5-4-1-0-0 in their last ten exhibition games in West Kelowna

The Vernon Vipers are 4-3-0-1-1 in their last ten home exhibition games vs the West Kelowna Warriors

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Thursday, September 5, 2024

Vernon Vipers 2024 Preseason Roster:

The Vernon Vipers released their 2024 preseason roster today.

Here is the Vernon Vipers 2024 preseason roster from the BCHL website,

Vernon Vipers Roster 2024 Exhibition | BCHL League Site

Vernon Vipers 2024 Preseason Roster:

Forward 04 Luke Bibby (Returning from last season)
Forward 06 Simon Binkley (Committed to Vipers for 2024-25 season)
Forward 04 Lucas Brennan (Acquired in trade from Sherwood Park June 26th 2024)
Forward 07 Shea Busch (Returning from last season)
Forward 05 Adam Csabi (Returning from last season)
Forward 07 Keeghan Dunn (Acquired in trade from Cowichan July 16th 2024)
Forward 06 Weston Field
Forward 06 Jakub Galnor (Committed to the Vipers for 2024-25 season)
Forward 05 Sean Gibbons (Committed to the Vipers for 2024-25 season)
Forward 07 Koji Gibson (Committed to the Vipers for 2024-25 season)
Forward 07 Kasen Harrold 
Forward 06 Charlie Kresl (Committed to the Vipers for 2024-25 season)
Forward 06 Carson McGinley (Returning from last season)
Forward 05 Erik Pastro (Returning from last season)
Forward 08 Reid Rabinovitch 
Forward 06 Bronson Ross (Returning from last season)
Forward 05 Georgios Stavrianeas (Returning from last season)
Forward 04 Carter Streek (Signed June 28th 2024)
Forward 05 Payton Struck (Returning from last season)
Forward 08 London Taylor

Defencemen 06 Cooper Cleaves (Returning from last season)
Defencemen 06 Roarke Gilmour (Signed August 15th 2024)
Defencemen 05 Isaac Holt (Signed May 25th 2024)
Defencemen 06 Vinny Ipri (Committed to the Vipers for 2024-25 season)
Defencemen 07 Max Kelly 
Defencemen 05 Carson Lloyd (Signed June 21st 2024)
Defencemen 05 Lukas McCloskey (Returning from last season)
Defencemen 06 Zhenya Miles (Returning from last season)
Defencemen 05 Joey Mugaas (Signed August 13th 2024)
Defencemen 06 Russell Weatherhead

Goaltender 06 Marko Bilic (Committed to the Vipers for 2024-25 season)
Goaltender 05 Colin Reay (Returning from last season)
Goaltender 07 Sam Saskiw

Forward 06 Kole Hyles committed to the Vipers for the 2024-25 season May 17th 2024 isn't listed on the preseason roster

Forward 05 Kristian Lamanna signed with the Vipers July 19th 2024 isn't listed on the preseason roster

Vernon Vipers Training Camp Wraps Up, Team Ready To Play:

The Vernon Vipers training camp has ended as the team will open the preseason September 6th at home vs the visiting West Kelowna Warriors.

Here is the story from vernonmatters.ca,

Vipers training camp wraps up, team ready to play | Vernon Matters

Vernon Vipers 30th Season:

The 2024-25 season will be the Vernon Vipers 30th season known as the "Vipers"

The Vernon Lakers rebranded/changed their name to the Vernon Vipers in the summer of 1995.

Vernon Junior Hockey Franchise History:

1961-62 Vernon Jr. Canadians

1962-1967 Vernon Blades

1967-1973 Vernon Essos

1973-1978 Vernon Vikings

1978-1979 Vernon Canadians

1979-1980 No team

1980-1995 Vernon Lakers

1995-Present Vernon Vipers

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Penticton Vees Name Former Vipers Head Coach/GM McKee New Assistant Coach:

The Penticton Vees have named former Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Jason

McKee new Assistant Coach.

Here is the press release from the Penticton Vees website,

Vees announce Jason McKee as Assistant Coach | Penticton Vees

McKee played two seasons at Michigan Tech University from 1997-1999 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Richmond Renegades in 2000. McKee retired from professional hockey in 2005 before getting his first coaching job with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Spruce Grove Saints in 2006.

McKee spent parts of five seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2019-2024. McKee was named Head Coach/GM May 7th 2019 mutually parted ways with the Vernon Vipers March 16th 2024.

Jason McKee's Player/Coaching Profile:

Jason McKee - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Capitals Sign Karminis:

Capitals Sign Forward Tommy Karmiris for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

Express Open Main Camp:

Main Camp begins Sept. 3 | Coquitlam Express

Next Generation: Langley Rivermen

Next Generation: Langley Rivermen | BCHL League Site

Trail Smoke Eaters 2023-24 Top 3 Goals:

Trail Smoke Eaters Best Goals - 2023-24 Season (youtube.com)

Cowichan Capitals Sign Keen:

Capitals Sign Forward Kole Keen for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

Christensen Leaves Silverbacks:

General Manager Brooks Christensen moving on | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Kings Sign Beaudoin:

Kings add more experience with addition of Marek Beaudoin | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Next Generation: Coquitlam Express

Next Generation: Coquitlam Express | BCHL League Site

Cowichan Signs Sinclair:

Capitals Sign Forward Brayden Sinclair for 2024/25 | Cowichan Capitals

Penticton-Sherwood Park Trade:

Vees acquire forward Ryden Evers | Penticton Vees

Chilliwack Chiefs 2023-24 Top 3 Goals:

Chilliwack Chiefs Best Goals - 2023-24 Season (youtube.com)

Blackfalds-Okotoks Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Thomas Matte and Future Considerations | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Salmon Arm Names Shattock New General Manager:

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Devils Re-Sign Vipers Alumni Brandt:

The British Elite Ice Hockey League Cardiff Devils have re-signed

former Vernon Vipers forward/captain Riley Brandt.

Here is the press release from the bbc.com,


Brandt has played the past three seasons with the Devils. In 53 games last season, Brandt collected (5-goals-5-assists-10-points). The Devils are a professional Welsh ice hockey team that play in the British Elite Ice Hockey League.

Former Vernon Lakers defenceman Todd Kelman will be entering his eleventh season with the Devils. Kelman is part owner and General Manager of the Devils. Kelman played one season in Vernon with the 1992-93 Vernon Lakers.

Brandt played five seasons between Royal Military College & Grant MacEwan University from 2017-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the Devils in 2022. Brandt spent the first three seasons at Royal Military College before committing to Grant MacEwan University in 2020.

Brandt played three seasons in Vernon from 2014-2017. In 140 games with the Vipers, Brandt collected (38-goals-33-assists-71-points). Brandt was captain of the 2016-17 Vernon Vipers in his final year of Junior hockey.

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