Monday, April 13, 2026

On This Day In Vernon Essos History:

Fifty four years ago today (April 13th 1972) Vernon Essos forward John Price scored at 7:03 of double overtime, giving the Vernon Essos a 2-1 double overtime victory over the Red Deer Rustlers in Game 4 of the Western Canada Centennial Cup semi-finals at the Vernon Civic Arena. Red Deer would eventually win the best of 7 series 4-2

Source: Vernon News

1972-04-17VN.pdf

Source: www.vernonjuniorahockey.ca

VernonJrAHockey.CA

John Price's Player Profile:

John Price - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

The Vernon Essos were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since joining the league in 1961. The Vernon Essos were around from 1967-1973 before changing their name to the Vernon Vikings in 1973.

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