Game Preview: Vernon @ Wenatchee:

Vernon (7-2-0-2) @ Wenatchee (5-3-0-1) 6:30pm

Tonight is the second of six regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Wenatchee Wild. The Vipers lead the season series 1-0

Last Game:

Saturday, October 7th Penticton 2 Vernon 2
Sunday, October 8th Wenatchee defeated Cowichan 4-3 overtime

Next Game:

Friday, October 13th Nanaimo @ Vernon
Friday, October 13th Wenatchee @ West Kelowna

Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 2-5-0-0 vs Wenatchee

Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 0-2-0-0 at home vs Wenatchee

Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 2-1-0-0 in Wenatchee

The Vipers are 0-2-0-0 vs Wenatchee at the BCHL Showcase

Since the 2015-16 regular season Wenatchee has outscored Vernon 27-16

The Vipers have yet to defeat Wenatchee at home

The Wilds last regular season win in Vernon was a 3-1 victory on Friday, February 10th 2017

The Wilds last regular season win at home over Vernon was a 4-1 victory on Friday, November 25th 2016

The Vipers last regular season win in Wenatchee was a 5-1 victory on Saturday, September 16th 2017

Here's a look at this years regular season series vs Wenatchee:

September 16th Vernon @ Wenatchee: Vipers won 5-1

October 11th Vernon @ Wenatchee:

October 27th Wenatchee @ Vernon:

November 22nd Vernon @ Wenatchee:

November 29th Wenatchee @ Vernon:

February 23rd Wenatchee @ Vernon:

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 7-2-0-2 Vernon Vipers make their second of three regular season visits to the Town Toyota Center are coming off a 2-2 tie over the visiting Penticton Vees Saturday night. The Vipers are 2-1 in Wenatchee all-time since the Wild joined the BCHL in 2015. This is the second meeting of the season vs Wenatchee. The last time these two teams met, the Vipers defeated the Wild 5-1 September 16th in Wenatchee. These two teams will meet again October 27th in Vernon. The Vipers come into tonight have won three of their last five games, have won three of their last four road games. The Snakes will play seven of their next ten games at home, after playing nine of their first ten games away from home. Vernon is tied in points with West Kelowna atop the Interior Division, with the Warriors claiming top spot with more wins.

Vernon Vipers Roster:

http://bchl.ca/stats/roster/21

Brett Stapley (6-8-14) leads the team lead in goals with six, while tied with Jimmy Lambert (5-9-14) in points with fourteen.

Anthony Yamnitsky played last season with the Wild

Vernon Vipers 2017-18 regular season stats:

Games Played: 11
Wins: 7
Losses: 2
Ties: 2
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Home Record: 1-0-0-1
Road Record: 6-2-0-1
Overtime Record: 0-0-1
Record vs Interior Division: 3-1-0-1
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 4-1-0-1
Record In September: 6-1-0-1
Record In October: 1-1-0-1
When the Vipers score first: 5-0-0-0
When the opponents score first: 2-2-0-2
Leading after the 1st period: 3-0-0-0
Tied after the 1st period: 2-2-0-2
Trailing after the 1st period: 2-0-0-0
Leading after the 2nd period: 4-0-0-0
Tied after the 2nd period: 3-1-0-0
Trailing after the 2nd period: 0-1-0-2
Out shooting opponents: 5-2-0-2
Out shot by opponents: 2-0-0-0
One goal games: 3-2-0-0
Goals for: 38
Goals against: 24
Standings: 2nd Place (Interior Division)
Longest winning streak: Unbeaten in eight games (7 wins-1 tie) (Exhibition & Regular Season)
Longest losing streak: One game losing streak

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Brett Stapley (99)
Jagger Williamson (98)
Jimmy Lambert (97)
Niko Karamanis (98)
Jesse Lansdell (98)
Michael Ufberg (97)
Shane Kelly (97)
Sol Seibel (99)
Chris Jandric (98)
Ty Taylor (99)

New Recruits-Committed Players:

Coleton Bilodeau (00)
Josh Prokop (00)
Connor Marritt (99)
Alex Swetlikoff (01)
Jack Judson (00)

Newly Acquired Players:

Anthony Yamnitsky (97)
Tanner Wishnowski (97)
Keyvan Mokhtari (98)
Jordan Sandhu (99)
Finn Evans (99)

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Austin Adamson (96)
Riley Brandt (96)
Ryan Brushett (98)
Simon Sagissor (97)
Brody Dale (99)
Hunter Zandee (96)
Luke Gingras (98)
Steven Jandric (97)
Cooper Watson (96)
Cameron Trott (97)
Connor Clouston (96)
Darion Hanson (97)

Vernon's home record vs Wenatchee this year:

0-0-0-0

Vernon's road record vs Wenatchee this year:

1-0-0-0

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Wenatchee this year:

Brett Stapley (2-0-2)

Jimmy Lambert (1-1-2)

Chris Jandric (0-2-2)
Michael Ufberg (0-1-1)

Shane Kelly (0-1-1)

Josh Prokop (0-1-1)

Tanner Wishnowski (0-1-1)

Alex Swetlikoff (1-0-1)

Keyvan Mokhtari (1-0-1)

Anthony Yamnitsky (1-0 Record)

Let's take a look at the Wenatchee Wild:

The 5-3-0-1 defending Mainland Division champion Wenatchee Wild are coming off a 4-3 overtime victory in Cowichan. The Wild return home after a three game road trip where the team won just once, with losses in Chilliwack & Powell River. Tonight is just Wenatchee's third home game of the new season are 1-1 at home with their lone loss coming to Vernon in the home opener. The Wild have won five of the seven meetings vs the Snakes since joining the league. The Wild will play four of their next six games at home. The Wild have won three of their last five games, sit 5th in the Interior Division are three points up on Salmon Arm and two points back of Penticton.

Wenatchee Wild Roster:

http://bchl.ca/stats/roster/35

Jasper Weatherby (8-6-14) leads the team in goals with eight and in points with fourteen.

Wenatchee Wild 2017-18 regular season stats:

Games Played: 9
Wins: 5
Losses: 3
Ties: 1
Overtime Losses: 0
Home Record: 2-1-0-0
Road Record: 3-2-0-1
Goals for: 37
Goals against: 26
Standings: 5th Place (Interior Division)

Wenatchee Wild Returning Players:

August Von Ungern (97)
Lucas Sowder (98)
Sam Morton (99)
Jasper Weatherby (98)
AJ Vanderbeck (97)
Chad Sasaki (98)
Slava Demin (00)
Jacob Modry (99)

New Recruits-Committed Players:

No list is available

Newly Acquired Players:

Nathan Iannone (98)
Matthew Holzer (99)

Wenatchee Wild departed and traded players from last years team:

Matthew Baker (97)
Brian Williams (96)
Colin Burston (97)
Charlie Combs (96)
Dakota Raabe (97)
Troy Conzo (97)
Jimmy O'Brien (97)
Brendan Harris (96)
Tyler Rockwell (96)
Austin Chavez (96)
Alex Bates (97)
Logan Milliken (97)
Chris Jones (96)
Anthony Yamnitsky (97)
Devin Cooley (97)
Hayden Chieffo (98)

Wenatchee's home record vs Vernon this year:

0-1-0-0

Wenatchee's road record vs Vernon this year:

0-0-0-0

Wenatchee Wild scoring leaders vs Vernon this year:

Lucas Sowder (0-1-1)
Jasper Weatherby (1-0-1)
AJ Vanderbeck (0-1-1)

Seth Eisele (0-1 Record)

BCHL Report:

This is posted on Juniorhockey.com

DAILY DISH: BCHL REPORT - Junior Hockey News

Published: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2017

By: Stephen Heisler  |  Web site: JuniorHockey.com

The BCHL Report is a weekly look at Canada’s British Columbia Hockey League. The BCHL Insider is exactly that...a coach, or employee, with incredible insight into the league.

ISLAND

Powell River (7-1-1-0) – Head Coach Kent Lewis’ Kings took both games at the Hap over the weekend; upending both Trail and Wenatchee. Powell River will take their three-game streak on the road with stops in Chilliwack, Vernon, and Trail this week. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: The road is a bit less favorable for the Kings but they’ll still win two of the three games.

Victoria (7-3-0-0) – Craig Didmon’s Grizzlies got a pair of wins last week; the first at home against Cowichan Valley and then again at Nanaimo. Victoria busses to Trail, Penticton, and Surrey this weekend.  BCHL INSIDER SAYS:  Coming home with anything more than two points on this trip should feel pretty good.

Nanaimo (5-4-0-1) – Head Coach Mike Vandekamp’s Clippers split the weekend home set, beating Alberni Valley and losing to Victoria. The bus rolls to Vernon, Salmon Arm, and West Kelowna this week. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: The Clip Show will represent the Island well this week, and stand a decent chance at clipping 4 points from the Interior.

Alberni Valley (3-5-1-1) – Matt Hughes’ Bulldogs dropped both games last week and will be hungry to get a positive result from this weekend’s home-and-home set with Cowichan Valley. BCHL INSIDER SAYS:  The Bulldogs are a team that will always work hard, but is it enough? Against the struggling Capitals, probably.

Cowichan Valley (1-8-1-0) – Despite going winless in the previous six straight games, the Caps forced Wenatchee to overtime Sunday only to fall. OTL points are better than no points. This weekend’s pair with Alberni Valley will be a test. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: The test is open book. The Capitals should earn at least a split but it won’t be handed to them.

INTERIOR

Vernon (7-2-0-2) – Vipers’ Head Coach Mark Ferner’s does not like to lose, nobody does really. For Ferner, nothing could be worse than losing to Penticton…well maybe tying the Vees after double overtime could come close. The Vipers visit Wenatchee tomorrow before hosting Nanaimo and Powell River Friday and Saturday. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: Vernon has positioned themselves to go for the hardware this season. Division games can be a coin toss in the Interior but the home games should go their way.

Trail (7-3-1-0) – Head Coach Cam Keith’s Smokies will not give up, even on the road. Taking just one of three away games in a week is generally not thought of as a positive until one sees the effort Trail put forth Sunday at Chilliwack. Impressive. Victoria and Powell River visit Friday and Sunday. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: The scoring punch the Smokies pack is considerable, especially at home. Expect a minimum of three points.

West Kelowna (7-3-0-0) – Coach Rylan Ferster’s Warriors keep finding ways to get the wins. The boys are off to Surrey tonight before hosting Wenatchee and Nanaimo Friday and Sunday. BCHL INSIDER SAYS:  Spreading the games out benefits the Warriors. Hard to pick against them when they keep getting wins.

Penticton (6-0-0-1) – Head Coach Fred Harbinson’s Vees earned something different than a win on Saturday night at Vernon. A tie is a tie and a point, still not as bad as a loss. Penticton has two opportunities to get things back on track this week; they visit Merritt Friday before hosting Victoria Saturday. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: The best chance to knock the Vees off track settled on a tie. This week, the Vees roll on.

Wenatchee (5-3-0-1) – Wild Head Coach Bliss Littler is never going to be happy with just a single win in three games, what coach would? Look for a big week from Wenatchee with visits from Vernon tomorrow night and Merritt on Saturday. The Wild are at West Kelowna Friday to complicate matters a bit. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: The Wild may not be the juggernaut that dominated last season, but they have plenty of speed and can get up and down the ice with anyone. A tough week, but two home games lighten the load.

Salmon Arm (4-6-0-0) – Head Coach Scott Atkinson’s Silverbacks managed to get past Merritt at home on Friday before losing at West Kelowna Saturday. That’s life in the BCHL. The next three games are at home starting tonight when Langley visits. Nanaimo is in town Saturday. BCHL INSIDER SAYS:  If the Silverbacks can stay away from getting drawn in to the rough stuff behind the play, they should be able to outlast opponents on home ice.

Merritt (3-7-0-0) – Head Coach Joe Martin’s Cents are a MUCH better team than what their record indicates. Tomorrow’s one game trip to Prince George won’t be much fun considering that Penticton visits Friday before moving down to Wenatchee for Saturday. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: This will be a very tough week for the Cents. Three uphill climbs for Merritt and getting 2 or 3 points might be all there is to gather.

MAINLAND

Prince George (6-3-1-1) – Head Coach Adam Maglio’s Spruce Kings earned three-points in the home set with Surrey. Tomorrow’s visit from Merritt should produce some fireworks before the weekend trip to Surrey and Langley. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: PG will strengthen their position in the division this week. To think “sweep” may not be out of the question.

Langley (4-2-4-0) – Head Coach Bobby Henderson’s Rivermen just slipped past Coquitlam on back-2-back nights leaving more questions than answers. Langley is at Salmon Arm tonight before visiting Coquitlam again on Friday. Prince George visits George Preston Arena Saturday. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: When Langley runs out of Coquitlam games on their schedule, things will really start to get tough. Home ice could help, but probably won’t.

Chilliwack (3-5-1-1) – Head Coach Jason Tatarnic made some serious roster moves last week and has his Royal Bank Cup hosting Chiefs back to playing Tatarnic hockey. Chilliwack is at Coquitlam tomorrow night before hosting Powell River and the Express Friday and Saturday. Look for the Chiefs to be back up and over the .500 mark before the end of the weekend. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: Seem to recall predicting a bunch of roster moves in the Wack. In an RBC hosting year, getting embarrassed just isn’t an option. Luckily for the Chiefs, the Express are showing up just in time to artificially spike their confidence.

Surrey (3-5-1-1) – Brandon West’s Eagles are proving themselves to have the ability to compete with any team on the schedule, just ask Prince George. The problem continues to be those other days. Luckily, West has been able to install his brand of play into the mix and it’s starting to set. This is going to be a good hockey team. BCHL INSIDER SAYS:  They’ll be a good hockey team. But the BCHL has a handful of really good ones, and some great ones. Good isn’t always good enough, but if Coach West can help get some guys in school (and he will), then all’s well. 

Coquitlam (2-7-1-1) – By all indications, Barry Wolf’s Express are a better team than last year. Losing three games in a row by a single goal tends to wear on a group so I’m really interested to see how they respond this week. Chilliwack visits tomorrow, Langley again on Thursday. The Express visit the Chiefs Friday. BCHL INSIDER SAYS: This is about where the Express were last year, showing a hint of competitive fire. Then the injuries came. Would be nice to see what Barry Wolff can do with an actual roster of healthy bodies.

Vipers Salvage One Point vs No. 1 Vees:

This is in todays Morning Star Newspaper:

Vipers salvage one point vs No. 1 Vees

The Vernon Vipers and Penticton Vees skated to a 2-2 double overtime tie in B.C. Hockey League play

Kevin Mitchell

Wed Oct 11th, 2017

Whether it’s a regular-season tilt in October or a Game 7 Conference final in April, the Vernon Vipers and Penticton Vees bring out the best in one another. Been the case for decades.

The longtime B.C. Hockey League rivals went toe-to-toe in a Thanksgiving weekend twinbill and once again, the fans were grateful for witnessing Junior A hockey at its finest.

Round 1 went to the Vees in a 3-2 win Friday night at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Round 2 was a wash as the Vipers and Vees skated to a 2-2 double overtime tie before 2,421 fans Saturday night at Kal Tire Place.

The teams play four more times before an expected Interior final playoff series, although the Wenatchee Wild and Trail Smoke Eaters may have something to say about that annual match-up. The Vees are ranked No. 1, the Vipers No. 12 in the Canadian League listings.

For Penticton goalie Adam Scheel, an 18-year-old Ohio product, his first impression of the Battle of the Okanagan was a blast. The Chicago Blackhawks fan who likes to make himself big in the crease, earned second star with 38 saves, many off Grade A scoring chances.

“Our bench was short tonight so it was a grind coming in here,” said Scheel, a former baseball shortstop/pitcher who also played some soccer and football. “We were banged up from last (Friday) night but the guys came together and played a good game. I saw most of the shots and the guys really helped me; we got a lot of big blocks.”

Keyvan Mohktari of the Vipers forced overtime on a quick shot from the right side under Scheel’s glove with 6:10 left in regulation. Tanner Wishnowski fed Mohktari on a bang-bang play. It was Mohktari’s third snipe of the season. Mokhtari was chosen Fortis Energy Player of the Game.

Defenceman Nicky Leivermann (second of season) and Grant Cruickshank (second) registered powerplay goals six minutes apart in the second period for the Vees, who improved to 6-0-0-1. First star Niko Karamanis responded for Vernon with his fourth of the season on a powerplay with 72 seconds remaining in the second period. The Vipers are 7-2-0-2.

“We got down a couple of goals early but we’ve got a resilient team here,” said Mohktari, 19, of Burnaby. “We’ve got a lot of skill, a lot of depth. We were never in doubt that were going to come back and tie the game. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the win tonight but it was a good group effort and we can’t be mad about that performance.”

Mohktari, in his first season with Vernon after being obtained in a trade with the Victoria Grizzlies, also enjoyed his first Vipers-Vees showdown.

“I’m just coming into it, but I know the history. Obviously, you always want to beat Penticton and they’re always favoured to win, but I think this year, we’ve got the team to take them down.”

Mohktari, who figured the Vipers’ excellent conditioning was a difference in the final period and overtime, gave major props to Wishnowski, a former Kelowna Rocket, for a sweet dish on the equalizer.

“That was a good play by Wish on the 2-on-1. I knew he was going to get the puck over to me and I just had to be ready to snap it. I got lucky and it went in.”

Karamanis, 19, of Courtenay, had perhaps his finest game as a Viper, in his second season. He pretty much skated through a gauntlet or battle drill down the left flank before firing a cross-ice, back-door pass to Connor Marritt for a fabulous chance, in the second period.

“It was great to come back and get a point,” said Karamanis, who also converted Friday night. “We would have liked two points, especially scoring on the powerplay, but it was definitely a great effort by us. There’s definitely a pretty intense rivalry right off the bat. We know there’s history so I’m really proud of the effort by all the guys.”

The Vipers, who visit Wenatchee Wednesday night and host the Nanaimo Clippers Friday night, are like the Vees, a track meet on skates with everybody earning their post-game shower.

“Hard work is our backbone, but we probably have one of the fastest forward groups in the league and defencemen who will move the puck and shut it down when need to, and two goalies who backstop us. The goals come then they come and theyre always nice I have to focus on how to prepare for each game and I do feel more comfortable going through the league a second time around.”

Leievermann, a 19-year-old rookie blueliner out of Eden Prairie, Minn. with a scholarship locked up with Notre Dame, also loved every minute of the weekend.

“I heard from the boys and coaches saying it was going to be a tough battle with them (Vipers) and clearly, it was,” said Leivermann, who was penalized for high sticking 52 seconds into the second overtime session. “In the first game, they had a chance to tie it up and it was an iffy call at the end and it was double overtime tonight. These were fun games to play.”

Leivermann’s powerplay snipe seemed to take forever as he carried the puck from one side of the ice to another before shooting blindly with goalie Ty Taylor, named third star, out of position.

“I just got it at the point and I tried to deke one guy and I actually lost it and just kicked it back to myself. I didn’t look at the net and it went in. I had absolutely no idea the goalie was out. I got lucky. I was trying to put it high in case he was in the net and almost missed.”

Leivermann, who played attack in field lacrosse, feels the Vees will have to amp up their game as they prepare for the Grizzlies and Merritt Centennials next weekend.

“We have intensity and grit which each team needs to have in this league, and we have to build it on every game.”

Scheel, a North Dakota commit who marvels at Ryan Miller, says the Vees’ identity has already been established.

“We’re consistent in everything we do. Whether we’re up a goal, down a goal, up two, we always play the same and we’re always chipping away at being consistent.”

The Vipers, who were playing their first home game in 28 days, got 26 saves from Taylor.

Penticton’s Massimo Rizzo was stoned by Taylor on a penalty shot early in the third period. Rizzo neatly deked Taylor but left the puck on the goal-line to the right side.

In other league action Saturday, it was: Trail 6 Alberni Valley 2; West Kelowna 4 Salmon Arm 1; Powell River 4 Wenatchee 2; Langley 3 Coquitlam 2; Prince George 4 Surrey 3; Victoria 3 Nanaimo 2. In Sunday play, Wenatchee edged Cowichan Valley 4-3 in OT, while Chilliwack shaded Trail 4-3.

Lansdell Suspended:

This is posted on the BCHL website:

9-Oct-17 The Vernon Vipers Jesse Lansdell has been suspended 4 games as a result of a request for supplemental discipline for a major penalty for Blow to the Head

Jesse Lansdell's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=247463

Bar-Lev-Wise Commits To Vipers:

This is posted on the Vipers twitter account:

10 Oct 2017

COMMITMENT!!! Elan Bar-Lev-Wise (@elan_blw) from the @BWCAcademy and @CSSHL has committed to the Vipers for the 2018/19 season

BCHL News & Trades:

I found these press releases off team websites, twitter accounts, blogs or online. All Vipers news-trades are posted on this blog as soon as released-announced.

BCHL News & Trades:

Trail Smoke Eaters New Digs:

The BCHL Trail Smoke Eaters are proof that if you want to get better you need to invest or as the cliché goes – ‘to make money you need to spend money’. Over the past decade the Smokies have been a perennial basement dweller but of late they are starting to turn heads. Not only did they have a successful playoff run last season but their new owner Rich Murphy is investing in the team and the facilities. Not only does the team have a blue chip forward in 6’5″ Kale Howarth who was drafted by Columbus but they now might have one of the top-dressing rooms in the British Columbia Hockey League. It’s great to see a town with a rich hockey history like Trail get a boost and have a some success on and off the ice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2P_RJ4Tw40

Trail Smoke Eaters Upgrade-Renovate Dressing Room-Arena:

Express Sign Ex Viper Sanda:

The Coquitlam Express have signed former Vernon Vipers forward Christian Sanda.

Sanda attended the Vipers training camp, played in one exhibition game before being cut-released. Sanda has played in all eleven games with Coquitlam has (3-goals-5-assists-8-points).

Christian Sanda's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=429447

Bulldogs Name Former Viper Oliver Alternate Captain:

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs have named former Vernon Vipers defenceman Mitchell Oliver alternate captain.

Oliver is in his first season with the Bulldogs after the Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs traded Oliver to Alberni Valley September 1st 2017. Oliver split last season between the Vipers & Pontiacs. The Vipers traded Oliver to the Chilliwack Chiefs for forward Jesse Lansdell October 15th 2016. Oliver never played a game with Chilliwack was traded to Bonnyville the same day.

Oliver played parts of three season's in Vernon (2014-2016) played in 117 games with the Vipers collecting (7-goals-32-assists-39-points).

Mitchell Oliver's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=268063

This was posted on the Bulldogs website:

September 8, 2017

Ryan Steele named Bulldogs captain; Welsh, Poliziani, Oliver named as alternates

by jeffd

Recent News

TWO RETURNING PLAYERS, TWO NEWCOMERS SET TO LEAD BULLDOGS INTO BCHL SEASON

The Alberni Valley Bulldogs are pleased to announce that 20-year old forward Ryan Steele has been named team captain for the 2017/18 British Columbia Hockey League season. Forward Cole Poliziani and defencemen Connor Welsh and Mitch Oliver have been named as alternate captains.

Steele is entering his second season as a Bulldog following a 29-point campaign as a BCHL rookie last season.

“Ryan is an outstanding young man who sets a great example for his teammates of what it takes to prepare and play at a consistently high level,” says Bulldogs head coach Matt Hughes. “He has the respect of everybody in our dressing room and he leads every day with tremendous work ethic and character.”

Welsh is also back for his sophomore season in the Alberni Valley, while Poliziani and Oliver were acquired in offseason trades.

“Connor, Cole and Mitch are all positive, vocal guys who have earned this opportunity,” says Hughes.

Steele and the Bulldogs open the 2017/18 season tonight in Nanaimo with a revamped roster that includes five returning players, four summer trade acquisitions and 14 rookies.

“It’s an honour to be named captain of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and to have the support of my teammates and coaches,” says Steele. “I’m looking forward to this being a great season we can all be proud of, both on the ice and in the community.”

Chiefs Acquire Former Viper Defenceman Gresh From Pontiacs:

The Chilliwack Chiefs have acquired former Vernon Vipers
defenceman Jake Gresh from the Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs.

Gresh actually never played a game with the Vipers. The Vipers traded Quinton Ong to the Alberta League Bonnyville Pontiacs for future considerations (cash) September 6th 2017 for the rights to Jake Gresh.

At the time of the trade Gresh was at the USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints camp. Because Gresh is American, would have to agree to be traded to the Vipers.

Jake Gresh's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=301126

This was posted on the Chiefs website:

October 4, 2017

Chiefs make pair of transactions

by jbchiefs

Recent News

The Chiefs made a pair of roster moves today involving three players.

Acquired from the Langley Rivermen in exchange for future considerations is 18 year old forward Regan Kimens. From Concord Ontario, he spent last season as a teammate of current Chiefs forward Corey Andonovski at St Andrews College where he scored 25 goals and 34 assists in 60 games. He was pointless in six games with the Rivermen this season.

In the second move of the day, the Chiefs sent 19 year old forward Bobby Young to the Bonnyville Pontiacs of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in exchange for 19 year old defenseman Jake Gresh. From Avon Connecticut, Gresh had eight goals and 25 assists in 48 games with the Pontiacs last season. He is committed to the University of Alaska Fairbanks for the 2018-19 season.

Young, in his first season with the Chiefs had one assist in eight games.

Both Kimens and Gresh are expected to be in the Chiefs lineup this weekend.

Vipers/Vees End In 2 All Tie:

This is posted on the Vipers website:

Vipers/Vees End In 2 All Tie

by Vernon Vipers

Recent News

VERNON B.C.   OCTOBER 7th, 2017

The Vees got out to a 4-0 shot advantage early, thanks to an early powerplay.  The Vipers killed it off thanks to some big saves from Ty Taylor.  The Vipers had an abbreviated powerplay of their own and couldn’t get one.  Two consecutive penalty kills helped balance the game as the Vipers thwarted a lot of the Vee advances, preventing them from getting set up.  The Vipers had a late powerplay, but couldn’t convert on it and the period would end scoreless.

The Vees powerplay capitalized early in the second period as Nicky Leivermann took care of his own rebound for his 2nd of the season to make it 1-0.  The next Vees powerplay also connected as Owen Sillinger set up Grant Cruikshank who one timed home his second to make it 2-0 Penticton.  The Viper powerplay had some chances, but any loose pucks were swept away before friendly sticks could make contact.  The building was given some life late in the period as Niko Karamanis scored his 4th of the season in the final 2 minutes of the period to cut the deficit to 2-1 after 2 periods.  The Vipers outshot the Vees 15-7 in that middle stanza.

As is always the case when these two teams go at it, the fans were in for a wild finish.  The Vipers had a few chances to tie the game on their powerplay, but as the saying goes “close, but no cigar”.  Right after a powerplay chance expired, Massimo Rizzo was sent in on a partial break, but after being hauled down was awarded a penalty shot.  Rizzos deke was stopped by the right toe of Ty Taylor, who was outstanding, to keep it a one goal game.  That proved paramount, as Keyvan Mokhtari wheeled in a few minutes later and ripped home his third of the season to tie the game.  Nothing would be solved the rest of the way as the game needed overtime.

In the extra period, not much of note occured, as both teams tried to possess the puck.  The second overtime however saw another Viper powerplay, but again couldn’t convert 4 on 3 and there wouldn’t be a winner through 70 minutes.

The Vipers will now hit the road Wednesday as they head to Wenatchee for a date with the Wild.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv6pORrFUmE

Unbeaten Vees Edge Vipers:

This is in todays Morning Star Newspaper:

Unbeaten Vees edge Vipers

Emanuel Sequeira

Sun Oct 8th, 2017

The Penticton Vees took the first of their six-round battle with Interior Division rivals the Vernon Vipers with a 3-2 decision.

It didn’t come without some controversy, though. With Jonny Tychonick in the box for a roughing penalty after slashing the stick out of a Vipers hands with 23.9 seconds left in regulation, the Vipers, No. 12 in the Canadian Junior Hockey League pressure the top team. A battle for the puck ensued in the corner to the right of Vees goalie Adam Scheel. When the puck came free, the Vipers quickly fired the puck as the clock ticked down and it found a way into the net as time expired. They celebrated thinking they had the 3-3 equalizer. After meeting near the time keepers box for a few minutes, officials waved the off and the Vees spilled onto the ice.

“What I saw is the green light go on before the red. That means the period ended and it’s no goal,” said Vees co-captain Owen Sillinger.

Vipers captain Jagger Williamson said the explanation from the officials is that they couldn’t quite see it.

“It’s not up to them to look up at the replay and we can’t really watch the camera so it’s kind of unfortunate that’s the way the game ended,” said Williamson. “I thought it was a really good game. I thought we had a really good effort, but we will worry about tomorrow now.”

Leading 2-1 in the third, the Vees were given a power-play, but it was Vernon capitalizing. Jesse Lansdell won a battle for the puck and flipped it high in the air from his own zone hitting the stick of Nico Karmanis coming off the bench. Using his blazing speed, Karamanis came in on Scheel and beat the Vees goaltender on a backhand-forehand move tying the game. On the same penalty, the Vees regained their lead. Jackson Keane had the puck at the right circle and fired a shot on goal. It was blocked by the Vipers defender and came right back to Keane, so he threw it on goal again. His second chance hit a body in front, but Keane followed the puck to the net and was able to slide his third chance past Anthony Yamnitsky for his first B.C. Hockey League goal to restore the lead. The goal came at 8:22.

Outshot 12-6 in the middle frame and 23-14 in total, the Vees grabbed the lead as Cassidy Bowes showed off his hand-eye co-ordination by deflecting a shot by Massimo Rizzo on a play started by Tychonick.

In the opening period, the Vees took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Jack Barnes, his first in the BCHL as Yamnitsky fell back in his crease and Barnes was able to jam it in. Jared Nash and Luke Reid each collected assists. Yamnitsky finished with 25 saves.

The Vipers replied about three minutes later while on a two-man advantage when Brett Stapley found Jimmy Lambert on Scheel’s back door and he was able to fire the puck in a gap about three inches wide between the goalie and post.

Sillinger said they took a lot of penalties as the Vipers went one-for-seven on the power play. The Vees went one-for-four.

“We can’t do that they are a good team,” said Sillinger. “That’s the whole reason why they hung in there. Our penalty kill was unbelievable tonight. Probably won us the game honestly. Adam Scheel played unbelievable again. Our D-core battled it the whole night.”

Sillinger was named the FortisBC Energy Player of the Game, while Scheel was named first star for his 31 save performance, second star was Reid with two assists and Keane the third star.

Ice chips: Vees defenceman Ryan O’Connell did not play as he missed the game due to family reasons. The Vipers were without Connor Marritt, Adam Panacci and Mitch Andres. Attendance was 3,132.

Penticton 2 Vernon 2

I have had season tickets for the past 28 years and been following Junior hockey in Vernon for close to thirty five years. I've missed only three home games since 1998-99 season. For anyone who could not attend or watch tonight’s Vipers game here are my thoughts and views from tonight’s game. You may agree or disagree but we all have our own view and opinion on any game we watch. This is my opinion and my thoughts on how I saw tonight’s game. I try to be unbiased and give a fare recap on both sides. Thanks for stopping by & visiting my blog.

I was at tonight's Vipers-Vees game as Vernon & Penticton drew a 2-2 tie in front of 2,421 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon: Ty Taylor
Penticton: Adam Scheel

1st Period: Just like last night, the Vees would get the games first powerplay early into the game. Tonight Penticton would jump on the PP just fourty eight seconds into the 1st. Grant Cruikshank wired a low shot from the circle, that forced Ty Taylor into making a huge pad save. The Penticton Vees would get four shots on the man advantage before taking a penalty of their own before the powerplay expired. A little four on four action before the Vipers would get their first look with the powerplay. Vernon struggled to get pucks to the net, needed just over five minutes to get their first shot of the hockey game. The Snakes couldn't get much of anything going with the PP as the Vees killed off the minor. Just over three minutes later Penticton would get their second look with the man advantage. Ty Taylor had to be sharp somehow made a big save off a goal mouth scramble as everyone was digging for the loose puck, before the Viper netinder smothered the puck. The Vipers would kill off the penalty. Just over a minute later the Vees back to the man advantage but again couldn't find the back of the net. The Vipers with another good penalty kill. Vernon would get their second look with the powerplay, inside the final two minutes. Former Kelowna Rockets forward Tanner Wishnowski ripped a low shot from the circle that just missed the far corner. Penticton was able to get out of the period. It was 0-0 after 20 minutes of play. It seemed like most of if not all of the first half of the opening frame was specialty teams, as both teams were on the powerplay often. Both teams didn't generate many if any real quality chances other then the odd one. In the second half both teams looked fairly even for most of the period, had troubles keeping the puck on their sticks. Very limited chances at either ends of the rink in a scoreless game. Penticton outshot Vernon 11-10.

2nd Period: The Snakes started the middle frame on the man advantage that was carried over from the 1st period. But with just fifteen seconds remaining on the PP, the Vees were able to kill off the minor. A minute into the 2nd period Grant Cruikshank walked into the slot, ripped a heavy shot that beat Ty Taylor but went off the crossbar as the Vees come very close to opening the scoring. On the following shift the Vees would get an early powerplay. Just sixteen seconds in, Luke Reid setup Nicky Leivermann who walked in from the circle, ripped a high shot that beat Vipers starting goaltender Ty Taylor giving Penticton a 1-0 lead at 1:53 Reid with the lone helper. A minute later Cassidy Bowes with a grade a chance in close couldn't handle the puck, missed an opportunity at the side of the net. On the following shift Niko Karamanis dodged a check in front of the benches, before turning on the jets, blew by one defender before setting up Alex Swetlikoff on an odd man rush. Swetlikoff was robbed by Vees starting goaltender Adam Scheel who come across the blue paint to make a huge pad save, keeping this a one goal game. A minute later Vernon would get a powerplay but again unable to capitalize. Just as the penalty expired, the Vees would jump on the PP as the referee's were calling a tight game. The Snakes allowed Grant Cruikshank to walk in in touched before making a slick move in tight, beat Ty Taylor giving Penticton a 2-0 lead at 8:10 Owen Sillinger & Chris Clack with the assists. It seemed like both teams were going back and fourth on the powerplay, as Vernon would get a PP just before the midway mark. The Vees with another solid penalty kill. Just past the halfway mark Joseph Leahy took a heavy hit along the end wall from Jesse Lansdell. Leahy was down and down for several minutes before being attended too by the Vees trainer. Leahy was able to get up and helped off the ice, went to the dressing room. I didn't see if he returned to the game or not. Lansdell was given a charging penalty. Captain Jagger Williamson was sent in for the breakaway shorthanded but with two Penticton defenders on the backcheck, Williamson couldn't break free, still managed a shot but missed the goal. A missed opportunity for Vernon. The Snakes would kill off the penalty. The Vipers with a late powerplay, again unable to muster much for offence couldn't capitalize. Fourty seconds after the penalty expired, with a faceoff in the Vees zone, Niko Karamanis off the faceoff beat Adam Scheel cutting the Penticton lead to 2-1 at 18:48 on a shot that looked to go in and off a Penticton defender in front. Jimmy Lambert & Brett Stapley collected the helpers. It was 2-1 Penticton after 40 minutes of play. The referee's were calling a tight game as both teams went back and fourth with specialty teams. The Vees would make Vernon pay, scoring twice on the man advantage, while the Vipers had troubles on the PP. Another period where neither team never really had full control of the play for very long. Vernon outshot Penticton 15-7.

3rd Period: Both teams come out hard, as the play was back and fourth as the pace started to pick up before Vernon would get an early powerplay. But shorthanded Chris Clack and Cassidy Bowes come close to breaking in on the two on one, before Bowes got a little too fancy, tried making a pass back through the slot before the play was broken up. The Vipers got lucky dodging a bullet but still unable to capitalize with the man advantage. Shortly after the penalty expired, Massimo Rizzo tried splitting the Viper defence for the breakaway was hauled down, giving Rizzo a penalty shot about six and a half minutes into the final frame. Rizzo with a slick move in close, couldn't beat Ty Taylor who sprawled out making a huge pad-toe save keeping this a one goal game. This stop seemed to give Vernon a spark and life as the Vipers seemed to build off this play, gained a ton of momentum and took over the game from here on in. The Snakes started pressing and pressing hard, had a ton of pressure in the offensive zone but not a lot of quality chances. Adam Scheel made a few big stops but like last night, was seeing everything. Just past the halfway mark the Penticton Vees got caught on a poor line change allowing Tanner Wishnowski to break in on the odd man rush, setup Keyvan Mokhtari who one timed his shot low glove side beating Adam Scheel, tying the game 2-2 at 13:15 as the Viper bench erupted. Wishnowski and Sol Seibel drew the assists. The Snakes would get one final powerplay about a minute later had some looks but no real quality chances. Penticton playing a lot of the third in their own end, had a few rushes-looks but didn't see much zone time in the 3rd. It was tied 2-2 after 60 minutes of play. Ty Taylor gives his team a chance to win after making a huge game save off Massimo Rizzo on the penalty shot. Rizzo scores here and its now 3-1 Vees with a big hill to climb back for the Snakes. Taylor keeps his team in the game, allowing Keyvan Mokhtari to tie the game, sending it to overtime. I thought Vernon was the better of the two teams most of the period. Both teams played hard-looked good early but it seemed like after the Rizzo penalty shot, the Snakes took over control of the game. Vipers again struggle with the man advantage. Penticton with two big penalty kills in the third. Vernon outshoots Penticton 12-7.

Overtime: Not a lot of action early until Jonny Tychonick was able to walk in ripped a heavy shot that beat Ty Taylor but not the crossbar as Penticton was within inches of going home with the OT winner. Vipers catch a huge break. The Vees had more puck possession. The Snakes looked a little cautious in overtime, weren't using their speed, looked a little sluggish with the puck at times. Maybe clutching their sticks too tight. It was 2-2 after 65 minutes of play. Penticton outshot Vernon 2-0.

Double Overtime: The Vipers had early control of the play before jumping on a key powerplay just fifty two seconds into the final overtime. Vernon with a great opportunity to put the game away, waist a lot of time moving the puck around the perimeter killing valuable time off the clock. Penticton with a strong penalty kill, kept the Snakes to the outside, took away Vernon's time & space. The Vipers with just one shot, waisted a great chance to end the hockey game, struggled with the PP. Vernon 0-8 with the man advantage. Both teams had possession but didn't really generate/create much before time would expire. At the buzzer a few players were exchanging words before being split apart. As both teams were making their way to the benches, Adam Scheel got involved with a few Vipers on his way past the Vernon bench. The referee's and linesmen had to again split the teams apart before both teams were chirping at one another as they were leaving the ice. The game would end 2-2. The Snakes with a great opportunity to put the game away on the powerplay, managed just one shot. The Vees with another solid PK get a huge penalty kill in overtime. Penticton looked more dangerous with the puck in both overtimes. Vernon outshot Penticton 2-1.

Top Player's: (Vernon)

Niko Karamanis (1 goal) Was the Vipers best player this evening. Had a strong game in the loss in Penticton Friday night, played hard in the tie tonight. Really used his speed and play making to open up the ice. Was skating hard, played hard all night.

Ty Taylor (26 saves) Played very well between the pipes. Made some key saves at times through out the night. Took a hard shot off the mask, was ok and stayed in the game.

Game Thought's: (Vernon)

After a tough loss last night in Penticton the Vipers battled back to earn a point tonight. For a second straight night I thought these two teams were fairly evenly matched at times. It was the 3rd period where I thought the Vipers took control of the play-game and were the better of the two teams. A lot of penalties called tonight, seemed to take away a lot of the flow. The first half of the opening period and most of if not the entire 2nd period were specialty teams. I thought Vernon played hard and held their own against the Vees but for a second straight night, saw the Vees open the scoring and play with the lead for parts of the game. Give the Snakes credit, down 2-0 they battled back to tie the game-earn a single point but like last night, could have changed the outcome of the game with the powerplay. Last night the Vipers go 1-7 with the man advantage, tonight they go 0-8 on the powerplay. One of those being in overtime. The Vipers struggled with the PP. Vernon passes the puck around the perimeter, back and fourth and then doesn't get a shot on goal. They kill most of the penalty themselves passing the puck around, with no pucks to the net. For a second straight night the Vipers don't get traffic-bodies in front of Adam Scheel. A bigger goaltender, covers a lot of the net and the Vipers get one shot and done. The Vipers need to start getting traffic in front, looking for those second and third opportunities. Make Scheels job a little more difficult. Scheel was seeing everything. The Vipers also need to try and get that shot off their sticks quicker. Vernon seems to cradle the puck, then look, then pass or shot, this allowing the defenders a chance to recover-setup. The Vipers missed several opportunities, not releasing the puck on a quick one timer, instead, passed the puck. Overall a very quick-very entertaining hockey game. Great crowd tonight, in just the Vipers second home game of the season. With the tie the Vipers still sit atop the Division two points up on West Kelowna and a point up on 2nd place Trail. The Vees with four games in hand over Vernon.

Top Player's: (Penticton)

Nicky Leivermann (1 goal) Played another steady game on the Vees blueline. Was very good in the win last night, was just as good tonight. This kid likes to get pucks to the net, get involved in the play. A bigger body, can skate. Played very well at both ends of the rink.

Luke Reid (1 assist) Was another defenceman who played well in back to back games over the weekend.

Jackson Keane the son of former NHLer Mike Keane played well up front. Had a few looks-chances in and around the net.

Jonny Tychonick rang a shot off the crossbar in overtime, played well on the backend. This kid can skate and move the puck. Very quick on his feet.

Grant Cruikshank (1 goal) Scored on the powerplay, had a strong game down low-up front for Penticton. Was strong on the puck-forecheck. Hard to knock off the puck, won several battles down low. This kid battles-plays hard. Has a wicked shot.

Cassidy Bowes I thought looked good at times. Had some looks-opportunities.

Adam Scheel (38 saves) For a second straight night/game gave his team a chance to win. A bigger netminder, covers a lot of the goal, plays his position well, doesn't give up many if any second or third opportunities. Again like last night, was seeing the puck. I like the looks of this kid.

Game Thought's: (Penticton)

Tonight's game was a lot like last night's contest in Penticton, this game had a lot of the same similarities. I thought the opening period was a lot like last night's 1st period. Not a lot of action, very little opportunities at both ends of the rink, in a scoreless period. Both teams warmed up and had some looks-chances in the 2nd and 3rd but in a penalty filled game. I don't think Penticton will be happy blowing a 2-0 lead. The Vees had chances to put this game away or at least get that next goal to grab a pretty good 3-0 lead and couldn't. It looked like the referee's were calling a tight game, as specialty teams made an impact. Vernon went 0-8 with the PP while the Vees went 2-6. Like last night, I thought Penticton's penalty kill was very solid again tonight. The Vees PK did a great job at keeping the Snakes to the outside, taking away their time and space. The Vipers didn't really have a chance to get pucks to the net on the powerplay. Adam Scheel was also good on the PK but the Vees defence has to be given a pat on the back, both on the PK and five on five. Fredy Harbinson and the Vees coaching staff wont be pleased with taking eight minors tonight, after taking seven Friday. Penticton usually is very disciplined and stays away from the box. The Vees are quick, can break out in a hurry and create/generate offensive chances in a split second. Penticton does a great job at releasing the puck in a hurry, getting pucks to the net, make plays happen in a hurry. Nice to see a few Vees fans in attendance.  Since the 2011-12 regular season the Vees have dominated the Vipers. Penticton has won thirty one of the last fourty three regular season meetings vs Vernon going 31-10-1-1. The Vees have won sixteen of the last twenty two regular season games over the Vipers.With the tie Penticton falls to 6-0-0-1 are 4th in the Interior Division are a point back of West Kelowna & three points back of Vernon.

Scratches:

Vernon:

Finn Evans
Adam Panacci
Mitch Andres

Penticton:

Ryan O'Connell
Shane Allen
Greg Brydon
Taylor Ward

Energy Player of the Game:

Keyvan Mokhtari (1 goal)

Three Star's:

1st Star: Niko Karamanis (1 goal)
2nd Star: Adam Scheel (38 saves)
3rd Star: Ty Taylor (26 saves)

Boxscore-Game Summary,

http://bchl.ca/stats/game-summary/7927

Game Report,

https://lscluster.hockeytech.com/game_reports/official-game-report.php?lang_id=1&client_code=bchl&game_id=7927

Text Boxscore,

https://lscluster.hockeytech.com/game_reports/text-game-report.php?lang_id=1&client_code=bchl&game_id=7927

Vees Hold Off Vipers At Buzzer:

This is posted on Hockeytube.net

Vees Hold Off Vipers At Buzzer

October 7, 2017 HockeyTube

Vees Beat Vipers At Buzzer – It’s one of the best rivalries in Junior A hockey and last night’s first meeting of the 2017-18 season did not disappoint and in classic rivalry fashion ended on a controversial call.

With Penticton leading 3-2 in the final seconds, the Vees are assessed a minor penalty allowing the Vipers to pull their goalie and go 6-on-4. After a corner scrum the pucks comes lose and is fired on net and it appears to go in before the horn sounds.  But its way to close to call and the officials rule no goal.

While some fans believe that the goal should have been video reviewed (Penticton has the capabilities) the BCHL says that according to its rules:

“There will be no video-replay reviews of goals resulting from high sticks, kicking motions or if the puck crossed the line before the buzzer. Those situations will still have to be decided upon by the on-ice officials. Any replay will only be for determining whether or not a puck crossed the goal line.”

No question that it was in goal…but did it cross the line with time on the clock. Tough call but it makes for a better rematch tonight at Kal Tire place between the two teams.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vslELy-Tyts

Game Preview: Penticton @ Vernon:

Penticton (6-0-0-0) @ Vernon (7--2-0-1) 6pm

Tonight is the second of six regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees. The Vees lead the season series 1-0

Last Game:

Friday, October 6th Penticton defeated Vernon 3-2

Next Game:

Wednesday, October 11th Vernon @ Wenatchee
Friday, October 13th Penticton @ Merritt

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 42-44-3-8 vs Penticton

Since the 2002-03 regular season Penticton has outscored Vernon 287-270

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 21-18-1-2 at home vs. Penticton

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 18-22-2-3 in Penticton

The Vees are 8-2-0-0 in their last ten games in Vernon

The Vipers are 3-5-1-1 in their last ten games in Penticton

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Penticton was a 3-1 victory on Friday, January 27th 2017

The Vees last regular season win in Vernon was a 3-1 victory on Saturday, November 12th 2016

The Vipers last regular season win in Penticton was a 4-2 victory on Saturday, January 7th 2017

The Vees last regular season win at home vs. Vernon was a 3-2 victory on Friday, October 6th 2017

Here's a look at this year's regular season series vs Penticton

October 6th Vernon @ Penticton: Vees won 3-2

October 7th Penticton @ Vernon

November 10th Vernon @ Penticton

November 11th Penticton @ Vernon

December 9th Penticton @ Vernon

February 10th Vernon @ Penticton

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 7-2-0-1 Vernon Vipers are coming off a 3-2 loss in Penticton Friday. The Vipers return home after an eight game road trip, wich saw them go 5-2-0-1. The Snakes last home game, was the teams home opener vs Salmon Arm September 9th 2017. The Vipers play four of their next five at home. The Snakes have three wins in their last five games, sit atop the Interior Division three points up on West Kelowna/Penticton and two points up on 2nd place Trail. The Snakes are the third highest penalised team in the league. Since the 2011-12 regular season the Vees have dominated the Vipers. Penticton has won thirty one of the last fourty two regular season meetings vs Vernon going 31-10-0-1. The Vees have won sixteen of the last twenty one regular season games over the Vipers.

Vernon Vipers Roster:

http://bchl.ca/stats/roster/21

Brett Stapley (6-7-13) leads the team lead in goals with six, while tied with Jimmy Lambert (5-8-13) in points with thirteen.

Vernon Vipers 2017-18 regular season stats:

Games Played: 10
Wins: 7
Losses: 2
Ties: 1
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Home Record: 1-0-0-0
Road Record: 6-2-0-0
Overtime Record: 0-0-1
Record vs Interior Division: 3-1-0-0
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 4-1-0-1
When the Vipers score first: 5-0-0-0
When the opponents score first: 2-2-0-1
Leading after the 1st period: 3-0-0-0
Tied after the 1st period: 2-2-0-1
Trailing after the 1st period: 2-0-0-0
Leading after the 2nd period: 4-0-0-0
Tied after the 2nd period: 3-1-0-0
Trailing after the 2nd period: 0-1-0-1
Out shooting opponents: 5-2-0-1
Out shot by opponents: 2-0-0-0
One goal games: 3-2-0-0
Goals for: 36
Goals against: 22
Standings: 1st Place (Interior Division)
Longest winning streak: Unbeaten in eight games (7 wins-1 tie) (Exhibition & Regular Season)
Longest losing streak: One game losing streak

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Brett Stapley (99)
Jagger Williamson (98)
Jimmy Lambert (97)
Niko Karamanis (98)
Jesse Lansdell (98)
Michael Ufberg (97)
Shane Kelly (97)
Sol Seibel (99)
Chris Jandric (98)
Ty Taylor (99)

New Recruits-Committed Players:

Coleton Bilodeau (00)
Josh Prokop (00)
Connor Marritt (99)
Alex Swetlikoff (01)
Jack Judson (00)

Newly Acquired Players:

Anthony Yamnitsky (97)
Tanner Wishnowski (97)
Keyvan Mokhtari (98)
Jordan Sandhu (99)
Finn Evans (99)

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Austin Adamson (96)
Riley Brandt (96)
Ryan Brushett (98)
Simon Sagissor (97)
Brody Dale (99)
Hunter Zandee (96)
Luke Gingras (98)
Steven Jandric (97)
Cooper Watson (96)
Cameron Trott (97)
Connor Clouston (96)
Darion Hanson (97)

Vernon's home record vs Penticton this year:

0-0-0-0

Vernon's road record vs Penticton this year:

0-1-0-0

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Penticton this year:

Michael Ufberg (0-1-1)

Brett Stapley (0-1-1)

Jesse Lansdell (0-1-1)

Niko Karamanis (1-0-1)

Jimmy Lambert (1-0-1)

Anthony Yamnitsky (0-1 Record)

Let's take a look at the Penticton Vees:

The 6-0-0-0 defending Interior Division Champion, League Champion and Royal Bank Cup semi-finalist Penticton Vees make their first of three regular season visit's to Kal Tire Place, are coming off a 3-2 victory over the visiting Vernon Vipers last night. The Vees are the only remaining undefeated team left. Tonight is the second game of a home and home series. These two teams don't meet again until November 10th in Penticton. The Vees have won seven of their last eight games in Vernon. Tonight's the first of a two game road trip, where the Vees have played four of their first six games on the road. Penticton sits tied with West Kelowna in points for 3rd place are three points up on Wenatchee, have four games in hand over Vernon.

Penticton Vees Roster:

http://bchl.ca/stats/roster/12

Owen Sillinger (4-2-6) leads the team in goals, while tied with Cassidy Bowes (2-4-6) & Nicky Leivermann (1-5-6) in points with six each.

Brody Dale played in 25 games with the Vipers last year, is an "AP" affiliated player with the Penticton Vees this season.

Penticton Vees 2017-18 regular season stats:

Games Played: 6
Wins: 5
Losses: 0
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Home Record: 2-0-0-0
Road Record: 4-0-0-0
Goals for: 24
Goals against: 12
Standings: 3rd Place (Interior Division)

Penticton Vees Returning Players:

Jared Nash (98)
Grant Cruikshank (98)
Owen Sillinger (97)
Taylor Ward (98)
Chris Klack (97)
Joseph Leahy (97)
Kenny Johnson (98)
Jonny Tychonick (00)
Greg Brydon (98)
Nolan Hildebrand (98)

New Recruits-Committed Players:

No list is available

Newly Acquired Players:

Penticton Vees departed and traded players from last years team:

Nicholas Jones (96)
Ty Amonte (98)
Duncan Campbell (96)
Ryley Risling (96)
Taylor Sanheim (96)
Matt Gosiewski (98)
Jamie Armstrong (98)
Ty Barnstable (98)
Turner Riplinger (98)
Sam Rossini (98)
Mitch Meek (96)
Griffin Mendel (99)
James Miller (98)
Matthew Robson (96)

Penticton's home record vs Vernon this year:

1-0-0-0

Penticton's road record vs Vernon this year:

0-0-0-0

Penticton's scoring leaders vs Vernon this year:

Luke Reid (0-2-2)
Massimo Rizzo (0-2-2)
Nicky Leivermann (0-1-1)
Jackson Keane (1-0-1)
Jared Nash (0-1-1)
Jack Barnes (1-0-1)
Cassidy Bowes (1-0-1)

Adam Scheel (1-0 Record)

Vipers-Vees Highlight's:

Here are the game highlight's from the South
Okanagan Events Centre Friday in Penticton. The Vipers playing their final game of an eight game road trip. Niko Karamanis tied the game 2-2 shorthanded, before Jackson Keane on the powerplay, scored the game winner. Adam Schell made 31 saves in the win as the Vees improve to 6-0. With the loss Vernon falls to 7-2-0-1 These two teams will meet again tomorrow in Vernon.

These highlight's are from the SEOC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh9jzkGi8mo

These highlight's are from Vees TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQMc5D2fhAY