Penticton Vees Sign Former Vipers Affiliated Player Evers:

The Western Hockey League Penticton Vees have signed former Vernon

Vipers affiliated player/forward Ryden Evers.

From www.pentictonwesternnews.com

Penticton BCHL star Ryden Evers signs with city's WHL club - Penticton Western News

Evers played the 2024-25 season with the BCHL Penticton Vees.  In 54 games last season, Evers collected (24-goals-36-assists-60-points) lead the Vees in scoring.

Evers played the previous two seasons with the Surrey Eagles. The Eagles traded Evers to Sherwood Park August 2nd 2024. The Sherwood Park Crusaders traded Evers to Penticton August 3rd 2024.

Evers had committed to the University of Nebraska-Omaha for the 2025-26 season.

Evers was an affiliated player with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers. Evers was added to the Vipers reserve roster in late October/early November 2021. Evers made his Vipers debut March 23rd 2022 in a 10-3 victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters. Evers played 1 game with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers.

Ryden Evers Player Profile:

Ryden Evers - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Rating The Junior Hockey Leagues – United States And Canada Tier II

These ratings come from independent opinions and analysis of scouts throughout the United States and Canada.

From thejuniorhockeynews.com

Rating The Junior Hockey Leagues – United States And Canada Tier II

Fort Wayne Komets Add Former Vernon Viper Tufto To Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL Fort Wayne Komets announced the team’s season-ending

roster from the 2024-25 season. This is the second of a several-step process that teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Komets have twenty players listed on the team's season-ending roster, one is former Vernon Vipers forward Odeen Tufto.

The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).

From echl.com

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL announces Season-Ending Rosters

Tufto played the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets, his first season with the Komets. The Komets signed Tufto August 6th 2024. In 36 games last season, Tufto collected (12-goals-26-assists-38-points).

The Komets are Tufto's seventh team since 2021.

Tufto played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2017-2021 before signing his first professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning March 31st 2021. The Lightning assigned Tufto to the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch after his college season ended in 2021. Tufto has never played a game with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.

Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:

Odeen Tufto - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

HC Davos Decides Not To Extend Contract With Former Vernon Laker Metropolit:

HC Davos has decided not to extend the

contract with former Vernon Lakers forward Glen Metropolit.

From swisshockeynews.ch

HC Davos bids farewell to Immonen and Metropolit

Metropolit has spent the past three seasons as an Assistant Coach with HC Davos. HC Davos is a professional Swiss ice hockey team based in Davos, Switzerland.

Metropolit retired from professional hockey in 2017. Metropolit last played professional hockey with the HCB Foxes. Metropolit left the team for family reasons during the 2016-17 season. The HCB Foxes or also known as Hockey Club Bolzano-Bozen Foxes is an Italian ice hockey team located in the city of Bolzano, South Tyrol, that plays in the Austrian Hockey League.

Metropolit got into coaching in 2020, was Head Coach of Jenkins High in Florida for the 2020-21 season and an Assistant Coach in Turkey during the 2021-22 season.

Metropolit was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame in November 2019 & HC Lugano Hall of Fame in 2023. Hockey Club Lugano, often abbreviated to HC Lugano or HCL, is a professional ice hockey club based in Lugano, Switzerland. The team competes in the National League (NL)

Metropolit was never drafted played eight seasons in the NHL from 1999-2003 & 2006-2010 with seven different teams (Washington, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia & Montreal) One season in the ECHL with Nashville, three seasons in the IHL with (Quebec, Atlanta & Grand Rapids), seven seasons overseas playing with five different teams (EV Zug, HC Lugano, SC Bern, Adler Mannheim & HC Bolzano) in three different leagues (NLA, DEL & EBEL). Metropolit was also captain for Team Canada at the 2014 Spengler Cup.

Metropolit played one season in Vernon with the 1994-95 Vernon Lakers. In 60 games with the Lakers, Metropolit lead the team in scoring with (43-goals-74-assists-117-points).

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Glen Metropolit's Player Profile:

Glen Metropolit - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Release Exhibition Schedule:

The Vernon Vipers will open the 2025 preseason September 5th at home vs the visiting Cranbrook Bucks.

The Vernon Vipers went 1-3-0-0 vs the Cranbrook Bucks last season.

The Vernon Vipers will play four exhibition games before opening the 2025-26 regular season at home September 19th vs the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Vernon Vipers 2025 preseason schedule:

From bchl.ca

Vernon Vipers Schedule All Months 2025 Exhibition | BCHL League Site

Icemen Add Vipers Alumni Coughlin To Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen announced the team’s season-ending roster

from the 2024-25 season. This is the second of a several-step process that teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Icemen have nineteen players listed on their season-ending roster, one is former Vernon Vipers forward Liam Coughlin.

The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).

From jacksonvilleicemen.com

Jacksonville Icemen | Icemen Announce 2024-25 Season Ending Roster

Coughlin played the 2024-25 season with the Jacksonville Icemen, his first season with the Icemen. The Icemen signed Coughlin August 14th 2024. In 50 games last season, Coughlin collected (15-goals-16-assists-31-points).

The Icemen is Coughlin's eighth team since 2019. 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:

Liam Coughlin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Kazhibekov Commits To Saints:

NEWS: Saints Welcome Kazakhstan Native Karim Kazhibekov For 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Staff Update:

Bulldogs hire Kyle Evans as Assistant Coach, Cameron McCarrick as Strength and Conditioning Coach, promote Ryan Rehill | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Chiefs Sign Hasselmann:

Chiefs Sign Mathias Hasselmann for Upcoming Season | Chilliwack Chiefs

Penticton BCHL Franchise Won't Operate In 2025-26:

Penticton BCHL franchise won't operate in 2025-2026 - Vernon Morning Star

Express Unveil 25th Anniversary Third Jersey:

Coquitlam Express Unveil 25th Anniversary Third Jersey for 2025-26 Season | Coquitlam Express

McNiven Leaves Powell River Kings:

Assistant Coach Michael McNiven returns to Pro Hockey | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Sherwood Park Crusaders Sign Nazarov:

SIGNING ⎸ Dmitrii Nazarov Joins Crusaders for 2025/2026 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Fragle Leaves Trail Smoke Eaters:

Fragle Departs, Thurston Promoted to Head Coach/GM | Trail Smoke Eaters

BCHL Season Outlook:

BCHL season outlook - My Kootenay Now

Kings Sign Gibbons:

Air Force commit Drew Gibbons signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Capitals Announce Game Changing Improvements:

Cowichan Capitals Announce Game Changing Improvement To The CCC | Cowichan Capitals

Sherwood Park-Powell River Trade:

TRADE ⎸ Crusaders Acquire Eli Friedman from Powell River | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Former Viper Brennan Commits To University Of Manitoba:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Lucas Brennan has committed to

the University of Manitoba for the 2025-26 season.

From Sherwood Park Crusaders X page,

Sherwood Park Crusaders on X: "Congratulations to Lucas Brennan on his commitment to the University of Manitoba! Looking forward to seeing all that you accomplish in this next phase. https://t.co/1qYnGV9mrG" / X

Brennan split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Sherwood Park Crusaders. 

Brennan started the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers. The Sherwood Park Crusaders traded Lucas Brennan to the Vernon Vipers June 26th 2024 for defenceman Linden Burrett and future considerations. The Vernon Vipers traded Lucas Brennan to the Blackfalds Bulldogs December 5th 2024 for future considerations and the playing rights to forward Layne Loomer and defenceman Rylan Bonkowski. Brennan never played a game with the Bulldogs was traded to Sherwood Park December 6th 2024. In 21 games with the Vipers, Brennan collected (5-goals-6-assists-11-points).

Lucas Brennan's Player Profile:

Lucas Brennan - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Vipers Defenceman Ashton Transfers To Cornell University:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Luke Ashton has transferred from Minnesota State University to Cornell

 University.

From thehockeynews.com

Luke Ashton Transfers To Cornell

Ashton played the 2024-25 season at Minnesota State University. In 38 games, Ashton collected (5-goals-8-assists-13-points).

The United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers selected Ashton in May 2023 233rd overall in Round 16 at the USHL Draft. The Columbus Blue Jackets selected Ashton in the sixth round, 165th overall at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

Ashton played two seasons in Vernon from 2021-2023. The Vernon Vipers traded Ashton & forward Copeland Fricker to the Langley Rivermen June 29th 2023 for forwards Owen Kim & Walker Gelbard. In 81 games with the Vipers, Ashton collected (2-goals-7-assists-9-points).

Luke Ashton's Player Profile:

Luke Ashton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

All 20 BCHL Fanbases Ranked:

BCHL King ranked each BCHL team fanbase, Every team was ranked out of 30 based on actual 2025 attendance numbers, fan energy, and community involvement.

From BCHL King YouTube page,

All 20 BCHL Fanbases Ranked 

Vernon Vipers Open 2025-26 Regular Season vs Trail Smoke Eaters:

The Vernon Vipers will open the 2025-26 regular season at home September 19th 2025 vs the Trail Smoke Eaters.

From www.vernonvipers.com

Vernon Vipers Unveil 2025–26 Regular Season Schedule | Vernon Vipers

From castanet.net

Vernon Vipers schedule released for 2025-2026 season - Castanet.net

Cougars Name Former Vipers Head Coach/GM Vandekamp New Head Coach/GM:

The Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Victoria Cougars have

named former Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Mike Vandekamp new Head Coach/GM.

From www.victoriacougars.com

COACHING ANNOUNCEMENT | Victoria Cougars

Vandekamp didn't coach during the 2024-25 season. Vandekamp last coached the Cowichan Capitals during the 2023-24 season.

Vandekamp played three years of Junior hockey in Fort St. John and Prince George from 1990-1993 before getting into coaching in 1995. Vandekamp made his coaching debut with the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League Fort St. John Huskies in 1995. Vandekamp has coached in the RMJHL, BCHL, AJHL & WHL for the past twenty nine seasons with nine teams (Fort St. John, Fernie, Merritt, Vernon, Nanaimo, Powell River, Prince George, Grande Prairie & Cowichan).

Vandekamp was Head Coach/GM of the Vernon Vipers from 2001-2005 before leaving for the Western Hockey League's Prince George Cougars in 2005.

Mike Vandekamp's coaching profile:

Mike Vandekamp Team Staff Profile - Elite Prospects

Oil Kings Not Renewing Contract Of Former Viper Pierce:

The Western Hockey League Edmonton Oil Kings have not

renewed the contract of former Vernon Vipers forward Luke Pierce.

From chl.ca/whl-oilkings

Oil Kings Not Renewing Contract of Luke Pierce - Edmonton Oil Kings

Pierce has spent the past seven seasons as Assistant Coach/Head Coach of the Western Hockey League Edmonton Oil Kings. Pierce was named Assistant Coach July 23rd 2018 and named Head Coach July 25th 2022.

Pierce spent five seasons playing at Royal Military College from 2004-2009 before returning to the BCHL in 2009 as an Assistant Coach & Head Coach with the Merritt Centennials. Pierce spent six seasons as Head Coach-GM of the Merritt Centennials from 2009-2015. Pierce was named BCHL Interior Conference Coach of the year in 2013. Pierce was an assistant coach with Canada’s national men’s under-17 team in 2016 & an assistant coach for Team Canada/Team Red at the 2017 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge. Pierce was an assistant coach for Canada’s National Sledge Team at the 2018 Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang. Pierce spent two seasons as Head Coach with the Western Hockey League's Kootenay Ice before being fired June 2 2017.

Pierce played his first two seasons in the BCHL with his hometown Merritt Centennials before being traded to Vernon in his final year of Junior hockey. Pierce played one season in Vernon with the 2003-04 Vernon Vipers. The Merritt Centennials traded Luke Pierce to Vernon June 10th 2003 for future considerations. In 53 games with the Vipers Pierce collected (7-goals-21-assists-28-points).

Luke Pierce's Player-Coaches Profile:

Luke Pierce - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Pontiacs Trade Ex Viper Ross To MJHL:

The Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs have

traded former Vernon Vipers forward Bronson Ross to the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Steinbach Pistons.

From www.ajhl.ca

Player Transactions | Alberta Junior Hockey League

Ross played the 2024-25 season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs. In 15 games, Ross collected (4-goals-4-assists-8-points).

Ross played one season in Vernon with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed Ross December 29th 2022. The Vernon Vipers released Ross September 18th 2024. In 43 games with the Vipers, Ross collected (1-goal-4-assists-5-points).

Bronson Ross's Player Profile:

Bronson Ross - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Laker Naylor Making Attempts To Silence Social Media Complaints:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Darren Naylor is making frugal attempts to silence social media complaints from parents of former players.

From www.juniorhockey.io

NAYLOR CONTINUES TO DENY HOCKEY CANADA SUSPENSION

Naylor spent the past two seasons as Head Coach/GM of the United States Premier Hockey League Rock Springs Grizzlies, was recently named Vice  President/General Manager of the United States Premier Hockey League Grand Junction River Hawks. The River Hawks are an expansion team.

Naylor was named the new owner of the USPHL Iron County Yeti in August 2024 but was still the General Manager of the Rock Springs Grizzlies. No official press release on what happened with Naylor and the Yeti.

Naylor was suspended during the 2021-22 season by Hockey Canada for breaking the Coach's Conduct Policy. Naylor spent four seasons with the Nanaimo Clippers from 2017-2022 as Head Coach/GM, Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations.

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League OCN Blizzard had hired Naylor in July 2022,  but Naylor was suspended by Hockey Canada for breaking the Coach's Conduct Policy and had not been reinstated at the time.

Naylor played three seasons in the COHL, CHL, SUHL, PHL, WCHL & NAL from 1993-1996 with six different teams, before retiring from professional hockey in 1996. Naylor was a Scout and been coaching since 2005. Naylor was Head Coach/GM of the PIJHL Delta Ice Hawks from 2016-2018 before joining the Nanaimo Clippers in 2017.

Naylor played parts of one season in Vernon with the 1989-90 Vernon Lakers. Naylor was traded to Vernon during the 1989-90 season. The Lakers were Naylor's third team in his final season of Junior hockey. In 20 games with the Lakers, Naylor collected (8-goals-27-assists-35-points).

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's Junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Darren Naylor's Player Profile,

Darren Naylor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Darren Naylor's Coaching Profile,

Darren Naylor Team Staff Profile - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Powell River Kings Sign Ouellet:

Forward Henry Ouellet set to join Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Dubinsky Leaves Silverbacks:

Assistant GM/Assistant Coach Josh Dubinsky moving on | Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Spruce Kings Add Muchalla To Coaching Staff:

Spruce Kings Add Muchalla to Coaching Staff | Prince George Spruce Kings

Haibock Commits To Spruce Grove Saints:

NEWS: Saints Welcome Austrian Forward Felix Haiböck For 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Grizzlies Sign Ward:

Grizzlies Sign Landen Ward | Victoria Grizzlies

Mikhalchuk Commits To Prince George:

Spruce Kings Commit to Mikhalchuk | Prince George Spruce Kings

Holland Commits To Spruce Grove:

NEWS: Saints Welcome Army Commit Max Holland For 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Crusaders Sign Keyes:

SIGNING ⎸ Noah Keyes Joins Crusaders for 2025/2026 Campaign | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Blackfalds Bulldogs Sign Cormier:

Antoine Cormier Signs with Bulldogs | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Okotoks-Spruce Grove Trade:

Oilers deal Rheaume to Spruce Grove | Okotoks Oilers

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Rucireto:

Grizzlies Announce Signing of Rucireto | Victoria Grizzlies

Powell River Kings Sign Murray:

Talented goal scorer Ethan Murray signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Keller Commits To Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Keller | Prince George Spruce Kings

Lomicky 'Grateful For Every Moment' Spent With The Vernon Vipers:

Lukas Lomicky is out as Head Coach after the Vernon Vipers named Matt Cooke new Head Coach/GM on Friday.

From www.castanet.net

Lukas Lomicky 'Grateful for every moment' spent with the Vernon Vipers - Castanet.net

Vernon Vipers Name Cooke New Head Coach/GM:

The Vernon Vipers have named Matt Cooke new Head Coach/GM.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From www.vernonvipers.com,

Vernon Vipers Name Matt Cooke as Head Coach and General Manager | Vernon Vipers

Matt Cooke interview,

Matt Cooke Named Vipers GM & Head Coach

From www.vernonmorningstar.com

Vernon Vipers Cooke up new head coach, GM - Vernon Morning Star

Matt Cooke's Player Profile:

Matt Cooke - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Release 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule:

The BC Hockey League released it's 2025-26 regular season schedule, divisional alignment and playoff format on Thursday.

From bchl.ca

BCHL announces 2025-26 regular season schedule, alignment and playoff format | BCHL League Site

The Vernon Vipers will open the 2025-26 regular season September 19th at home vs the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Schedule:

Vernon Vipers Schedule All Months 2025-26 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Karl Tire Place In Minecraft:

BCHL King takes us on a Minecraft tour of Vernon's Kal Tire Place.

From BCHL King's YouTube Page,

Vernon Vipers Karl Tire Place in Minecraft! (Made by me!) - YouTube

Vipers Alumni McIntosh/1995 Calgary Canucks Inducted Into Alberta Hockey Hall Of Fame:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Ryan

McIntosh and the 1995 Centennial Cup Champion Calgary Canucks will be inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame.

From www.calgarycanuck.com

1995 Centennial Cup Calgary Canucks set to be inducted into the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame | Calgary Canucks - Over 50 Years of Junior Hockey Excellence

McIntosh was the goaltender for the Canucks who won the 1995 Centennial Cup with a 5-4 overtime victory over the Gloucester Rangers.

1995 Centennial Cup

1995 Centennial Cup - Wikipedia

McIntosh a Calgary native played two seasons with his hometown Canucks from 1994-1996.

McIntosh played four seasons at Augsburg College before signing his first professional contract with the UHL Quad City Mallards in 2001. McIntosh played parts of five seasons in the UHL with six different teams from 2001-2006 before retiring from professional hockey.

McIntosh played one season in Vernon with the 1996-97 Vernon Vipers. In 40 games, McIntosh went 24-13 with 2 shutouts and a 3.22 GAA

Ryan McIntosh's Player Profile:

Ryan McIntosh (b.1976) Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Former Vipers Taylor, Busch & Cleaves Brothers Invited To NHL Development Camps:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor, forward Hank Cleaves, forward Shea Busch and defenceman Cooper Cleaves were recently invited to NHL development camps.

From https://bchl.ca/

83 current and former BCHL players attend 2025 NHL Development Camps | BCHL League Site

Taylor was invited to the Dallas Stars development camp.

Taylor split the 2024-25 season with Clarkson University & the American Hockey League Texas Stars.In 39 games with Clarkson, Taylor collected (9-goals-20-assists-29-points). In 10 games with the Stars, Taylor collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point).

Taylor played the past three seasons at Clarkson University, was signed by the Dallas Stars to a two-year entry-level contract March 24th 2025. The American Hockey League Texas Stars signed Taylor to an amateur tryout March 25th 2025.

Taylor was named to the ECAC Hockey's First-Team All-Conference team & named Best Defensive Defenseman. Taylor was nominated for the 2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award.

Taylor was invited to the Philadelphia Flyers Development Camp in July 2024.

Taylor played three seasons in Vernon with the Vipers from 2018-2021 before leaving for the United States Hockey League Youngstown Phantoms. The Phantoms selected Taylor 31st overall May 28th 2021 in Round 3 in Phase 2 of the Unites States Hockey League Draft. Taylor played the 2021-22 season with the Phantoms before joining Clarkson University in 2022. 

Taylor played three seasons in Vernon with the Vipers from 2018-2021. In 125 games with the Vipers, Taylor collected (8-goals-32-assists-40-points). 

Trey Taylor's Player Profile:

Trey Taylor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Cleaves was invited to the New York Rangers development camp.

Cleaves played the 2024-25 season at Dartmouth College. In 32 games last season, Cleaves collected (5-goals-16-assists-21-points).

Cleaves committed to the Vernon Vipers February 23rd 2022 for the 2022-23 season. 

Cleaves played two seasons in Vernon from 2022-2024. In 94 games with the Vernon Vipers, Cleaves collected (28-goals-61-assists-89-points).

Hank Cleaves Player Profile:

Hank Cleaves - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Busch was invited to the Florida Panthers development camp.

Busch split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. In 22 games with the Vernon Vipers, Busch collected (12-goals-5-assists-17-points). In 39 games with the Silvertips, Busch collected (11-goals-8-assists-19-points).

The Florida Panthers selected Busch 128th overall in round 4 of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Busch has committed to Penn State University for the 2025-26 season.

Busch committed to the Vernon Vipers May 11th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Busch played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and 2024-25 Vernon Vipers before leaving the team November 29th 2024 for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Lethbridge Hurricanes traded the playing rights of Shea Busch to the Everett Silvertips November 29th 2024. In 75 games with the Vipers, Busch collected (20-goals-17-assists-37-points).

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Cleaves was invited to the Montreal Canadiens development camp.

Cleaves split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers and the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers. In 25 games with the Vipers, Cleaves collected (2-goals-13-assists-15-points). In 38 games with the Gamblers, Cleaves collected (2-goals-9-assists-11-points).

Cleaves has committed to Dartmouth College for the 2025-26 season. 

Cleaves played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and the 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Cleaves started the 2023-24 season with the Vernon Vipers, played in 6 games before returning to his high school team for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Cleaves committed to the Vernon Vipers January 17th 2024 for the 2024-25 season, left the team in December 2024 for the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers. In 35 games with the Vipers, Cleaves collected (3-goals-13-assists-16-points).

Cooper Cleaves Player Profile:

Cooper Cleaves - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Laker Kowal Passes Away:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Greg Kowal has passed away.

From www.vernonmorningstar.com

Gregory J. Kowal - Obituary - Vernon - Vernon Morning Star

Kowal played three seasons in Vernon from 1982-1985 with the Vernon Lakers. In 141 games with the Vernon Lakers, Kowal collected (74-goals-79-assists-153-points).

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's Junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Greg Kowal's Player Profile:

Greg Kowal - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Dowhaniuk Commits To University Of Alaska Fairbanks:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Keaton Dowhaniuk has

committed to the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season.

From https://chl.ca/whl-warriors

Dowhaniuk commits to University of Alaska Fairbanks - Moose Jaw Warriors

Dowhaniuk split the 2024-25 season with the Western Hockey League Prince George Cougars, Moose Jaw Warriors, Red Deer Rebels and BCHL Vernon Vipers.

Dowhaniuk played parts of the past six seasons with the Western Hockey League Prince George Cougars before being released late September 2024. The Vernon Vipers traded future considerations to the Victoria Grizzlies October 1st 2024 for the playing rights of Keaton Dowhaniuk. Dowhaniuk played in 11 games left the Vernon Vipers November 12th 2024 to return to the Western Hockey League. Dowhaniuk joined the Moose Jaw Warriors November 15th 2024. In 11 games with the Vernon Vipers, Dowhaniuk collected (1-goal-4-assists-5-points).

Keaton Dowhaniuk's Player Profile:

Keaton Dowhaniuk - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Campbell Commits To Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Campbell | Prince George Spruce Kings

Sherwood Park Signs Martin:

SIGNING ⎸ Sullivan Martin Signs with Crusaders for 25/26 Campaign | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Azzarone Commits To Saints:

NEWS: Saints Add Offensive Pop With Forward Michael Azzarone | Spruce Grove Saints

Saints Promote Olson To Director Of Scouting:

NEWS: Saints Announce Hockey Staff For 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Grizzlies Announce Additions To Hockey Staff:

Grizzlies Announce Major Additions to Hockey Staff | Victoria Grizzlies

Trail-Okotoks Trade:

Oilers acquire forward Josh Wiebe ahead of the 2025-2026 season | Okotoks Oilers

Saints Name Lachaine Vive President Of Operations:

NEWS: Saints Appoint Lachaine as Vice President of Operations, Solidify Business Staff | Spruce Grove Saints

Powell River Kings Sign Dahms:

Kings sign skilled forward Tyler Dahms | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Dowdall:

Grizzlies Sign Forward Michael Dowdall | Victoria Grizzlies

Crusaders Sign Mishin:

SIGNING ⎸ Mikhail Mishin Signs with Crusaders for 25/26 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Spruce Grove Saints Sign Fedor:

NEWS: Saints Sign Slovakian Forward Robert Fedor For 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Sherwood Park Crusaders Sign Semenko:

SIGNING ⎸ Crusaders Sign Gleb Semenko for 25/26 BCHL Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Former Vernon Laker Holland Inducted Into Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation Wall Of Honour:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Dennis

Holland has been inducted into the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation Wall of Honour.

From https://greggdrinnan.com/

Holland among Wall of Honour’s Class of 2025 – TAKING NOTE

Holland has spent the past twenty two seasons as an Amateur Scout with the Dallas Stars.

Holland played three seasons with the Western Hockey League Portland Winterhawks from 1986-1989 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Adirondack Red Wings in 1989. Holland played seven seasons in the American Hockey League and IHL with ten different teams, also played three seasons in Germany with two different teams before retiring from professional hockey in 1998.

Holland played one season with the 1985-86 Vernon Lakers. In 51 games, Holland collected (43-goals-62-assists-105-points).

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Dennis Holland's Player Profile:

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