Ex Viper Forward Payne Rejoins Kodiaks:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Liam Payne has returned to the Alberta

Junior Hockey League Camrose Kodiaks.

From Camrose Kodiaks X page,

Camrose Kodiaks on X: "He's back! Liam Payne returns to the Kodiaks after time with the Langley Rivermen in the BCHL. Last season, he posted 9 goals and 10 assists in 18 games with the Kodiaks. Welcome back, Liam! #gokods https://t.co/IUX1aOJtkj" / X

Payne is in his second season with the Camrose Kodiaks. In 15 games, Payne has (7-goals-13-assists-20-points).

The Langley Rivermen traded Payne to the Vernon Vipers August 20th 2025 for future considerations. Payne attended the Vipers training camp, was released September 8th 2025.

Payne split the 2024-25 season with the North American Hockey League Watertown Shamrocks, Alberta Junior Hockey League Camrose Kodiaks and the BCHL Langley Rivermen.

Payne committed to the Vernon Vipers April 11th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Payne played in four exhibition games (1-goal-2-assists-3-points) was released October 8th 2023 before the start of the 2023-24 regular season. 

Liam Payne's Player Profile:

Liam Payne - Stats, Contract, Salary & More