Utah Grizzlies Add Ex Viper Goaltender Taylor To Training Camp Roster:

The ECHL Utah Grizzlies have added former Vernon Vipers goaltender

Ty Taylor to the teams training camp roster.

Here is the press release from the Utah Grizzlies website,

Utah Grizzlies | 2024-2025 Utah Grizzlies Training Camp Roster

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).

Taylor started the 2023-24 season with the SPHL Macon Mayhem. The Mayhem signed Taylor August 29th 2023. Taylor attended the Mayhem training camp but never played a game before being released mid October 2023. Taylor played the 2023-24 season with the SPHL Evansville Thunderbolts. The Thunderbolts signed Taylor November 29th 2023. In 18 games last season, Taylor went 6-8 with a 2.69 GAA

The SPHL (formerly the Southern Professional Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey independent minor league based in Huntersville, North Carolina, with teams located primarily in the southeastern United States as well as Illinois and Indiana in the midwestern United States.

Taylor played the 2022-23 season with the Elite Ice Hockey League Glasgow Clan. In 17 games Taylor went 3-11-0 with a 4.23 GAA

The Glasgow Clan (formerly Braehead Clan) is a Scottish professional ice hockey team. It was formed in 2010 as the UK Elite Ice Hockey League expanded into the West of Scotland market, and are based at the Braehead Arena in Renfrewshire. It is currently one of three Scottish clubs playing in the top British league.

Taylor played three seasons at the University of New Hampshire from 2018-2021 before transferring to Grant MacEwan University for the 2021-22 season, for his final year of college hockey. Taylor signed his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears February 24th 2022. Taylor played one game with the Solar Bears before the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch signed Taylor March 13th 2022. Taylor didn’t play a game with the Crunch, before being released April 28th 2022.

Taylor was drafted 214th overall in Round 7 by the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The Lightning traded Taylor March 6th 2024 to the Anaheim Ducks, the Ducks then traded Taylor March 6th 2024 to the Edmonton Oilers in a three team trade.

Taylor played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 60 games with the Vipers, Taylor went 36-17-5 with 8 shutouts and a 2.38 GAA Taylor holds the franchise record for most shutouts in one season with 7 during the 2017-18 season. Taylor along with Michael Garteig & Brad Thiessen hold the BCHL record with most shutouts in a season with 7 each. 

Ty Taylor's Player Profile:

Ty Taylor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Making Up Ground:

The Vernon Vipers have been on the rise since the beginning of the BCHL season and after a rough start.

Here is the story from castenet.net,

Vernon Vipers making up ground as they claw back up the BCHL standings - BCHL - Castanet.net

Bloomington Bison Place Former Vipers Defenceman Dorey On Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Bloomington Bison have placed former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Noah Dorey on injured reserve.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - Oct. 16

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).

Dorey is in his first season with the Bloomington Bison. The Bison signed Dorey August 19th 2024. Dorey is pointless in 1 game with the Bison this season.

On January 16, 2024, the ECHL awarded an expansion team to Bloomington, Illinois. On May 30, it was announced that a five-year affiliation with the New York Rangers.

Dorey played parts of four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Kelowna Rockets from 2019-2023.

Dorey played parts of one season with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed Dorey October 21st 2023. In 26 games with the Vipers, Dorey collected (4-goals-10-assists-14-points).

Noah Dorey's Player Profile:

Noah Dorey - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Lansdell Makes Everblades 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster:

The ECHL Florida Everblades have announced their 2024-25 season-

opening roster. former Vernon Vipers forward Jesse Lansdell is one of twenty five players to make the Everblades season-opening roster.

Here is the article from the Florida Everblades website,

Florida Everblades | Everblades Announce 2024-2025 Official Roster Ahead of Season

Lansdell is entering his second season with the ECHL Florida Everblades.

Lansdell split the 2023-24 season with the University of Nebraska-Omaha & the ECHL Florida Everblades. Lansdell started the 2023-24 season at the University of Nebraska-Omaha before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Florida Everblades April 1st 2024.In 6 games with the Everblades last season, Lansdell collected (2-goals-0-assists-2-points). Lansdell and the Everblades won the 2024 Kelly Cup. 

Lansdell played four seasons at the University of Notre Dame from 2019-2023.

Lansdell played parts of three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2016-2019. The Vipers traded defenceman Mitch Oliver October 15th 2016 to the Chilliwack Chiefs for Jesse Lansdell. In 127 games with the Vipers, Lansdell collected (31-goals-60-assists-91-points).

Jesse Lansdell's Player Profile:

Jesse Lansdell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Fort Wayne Komets Release Ex Viper Andres:

The ECHL Fort Wayne Komets have released former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Mitch Andres.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - Oct. 13

Andres played the 2023-24 season at Robert Morris University before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets March 14th 2024. Andres went pointless in 1 game with the Komets before being suspended/removed from the Komets roster April 1st 2024. The Komets re-signed Andres June 26th 2024.

Andres spent four seasons at Boston College from 2019-2023 before transferring to Robert Morris University for the 2023-24 season.

Andres played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2017-2019. Andres and his four younger brothers all attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2018. The Vipers traded Andres to the Chilliwack Chiefs at the BCHL trade deadline January 10th 2019 for Will Dow Kenny. In 88 games with the Vipers, Andres collected (4-goals-22-assists-26-points).

Mitch Andres Player Profile:

Mitch Andres - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Ashton Named CCHA Rookie Of The Month:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Luke Ashton was named the CCHA

Rookie of the Month.

Here is the press release from the Minnesota State Mavericks website,

Pitlick, Ashton Earn CCHA Monthly Awards - Minnesota State University - Mankato Athletics

Ashton is in his first season at Minnesota State University. In 10 games this season, Ashton has (1-goal-3-assists-4-points).

Ashton played last season with the Langley Rivermen. In 45 games last season, Ashton collected (18-goals-18-assists-36-points). The Columbus Blue Jackets selected Ashton in the sixth round, 165th overall at the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.

The United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers selected Ashton in May 2023 233rd overall in Round 16 at the USHL 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

Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors highlights from November 2nd 2024 in front of 1,236 fans at Royal lePage Place in West Kelowna.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at West Kelowna Highlights [11-2-2024]

Former Vernon Viper MacDonald Makes Kalamazoo Wings 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster:

The ECHL Kalamazoo Wings have announced their 2024-25 season-opening

roster. former Vernon Vipers forward Ayden MacDonald is one of twenty one players to make the Wings season-opening roster.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

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

MacDonald is in his third season with the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings, after re-signing with the Wings August 29th 2023. In 64 regular season games last season, MacDonald collected (13-goals-9-assists-22-points).

MacDonald split the 2022-23  season with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits & ECHL Kalamazoo Wings. MacDonald started the 2022-23 season with the Swamp Rabbits before being traded to Kalamazoo March 16th 2023.

MacDonald played five years at Brock University from 2017-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits January 4th 2022.

MacDonald committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2014-15 season. The Vipers traded MacDonald & Jake Emilio to the Victoria Grizzlies October 8th 2014 for Brandon Egli, Mitch Meek and future considerations. MacDonald went pointless in 5 games with the Vipers. MacDonald played parts of four years in the BCHL with Surrey, Vernon, Victoria and Cowichan from 2013-2017. 

Ayden MacDonald's Player Profile:

Ayden MacDonald - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Warriors Humbled At Home:

West Kelowna Warriors Head Coach/GM Simon Ferguson was frustrated after a 6-1 loss Saturday to the visiting Vernon Vipers.

Here is the story from Castanet.net,

West Kelowna Warriors drop their eighth in nine starts, 6-1 to visiting Vernon - BCHL - Castanet.net

Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors Highlights:

Verenon Vipers forward Lucas Brennan opens the scoring at 4:20 of the 1st period.

Here is Lucas Brennan's goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Steal, Snipe, Celly 🎯 🎙️ @GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/2N749GFGsF" / X

West Kelowna Warriors forward Sam LeDrew scores the Warriors lone goal of the night at 0:56 into the 2nd period.

Here is Sam LeDrew's goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Sam LeDrew with an absolute MISSILE 🚀 🎙️ @_JoeyPitt #BCHL | @BCHLWarriors https://t.co/xiYXm0T3Vc" / X

Vernon Vipers defenceman Cooper Cleaves scores his second goal of the game on the power play at 7:01 of the 3rd period.

Here is Cooper Cleaves goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Carson McGinley ARE YOU SERIOUS 🤯🤯 🎙️ @GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/6BrCivMXc0" / X

Former Viper Dorey Makes Bison 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster:

The ECHL Bloomington Bison have announced their 2024-25 season-

opening roster. former Vernon Vipers defenceman Noah Dorey is one of twenty one players to make the Bison season-opening roster.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

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

Dorey is in his first season with the Bloomington Bison. The Bison signed Dorey August 19th 2024.

Dorey played parts of four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Kelowna Rockets from 2019-2023.

Dorey played parts of one season with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed Dorey October 21st 2023. In 26 games with the Vipers, Dorey collected (4-goals-10-assists-14-points).

Noah Dorey's Player Profile:

Noah Dorey - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Recap - "Parents Weekend" Vernon Vipers 6 West Kelowna Warriors 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 game between the Vernon Vipers & West Kelowna Warriors as the Vipers defeated the Warriors 6-1 in front of 1,236 fans at Royal LePage Place. 

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Marko Bilic

West Kelowna Warriors: Jack Lisson

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Busch Named Honourable Mention For 3 Stars Of The Month:

Vernon Vipers forward Shea Busch was named Honourable mention for

3 Stars of the Month.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Loranger, Mrsic, Bachler named FortisBC 3 Stars of the Month | BCHL League Site

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Preview: "Parents Weekend" Vernon Vipers @ West Kelowna Warriors:

4-8-3-0 Vernon Vipers @ 4-7-2-1 West Kelowna Warriors 7pm

Tonight is the fourth of six regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & West Kelowna Warriors.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Westside Warriors/West Kelowna Warriors since 2009 (The Langley Hornets franchise moved to West Kelowna in 2006)

Games Played:104

Wins:49

Losses:43

Overtime Wins: 8

Overtime Losses: 7

Shootout Wins: 0

Shootout Losses: 3

Tie: 2

Overtime Record: 8-7

Shootout Record: 0-3

Home Record: 29-18-4-0-2

Road Record: 20-26-3-3-0

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the West Kelowna Warriors. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

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Game Recap - Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3 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 game between the Vernon Vipers & Salmon Arm Silverbacks as the Silverbacks defeated the Vipers 3-0 in front of 2,553 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Colin Reay

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Andrew Ballantyne

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Game Preview: Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers:

8-3-2-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ 4-7-3-0 Vernon Vipers 7pm

Tonight is the third of seven regular season meetings between

the Vernon Vipers & Salmon Arm Silverbacks. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (League website only back as far as the 2003-04 regular season)

Games Played: 147

Wins: 74

Losses: 53

Overtime Wins: 12

Overtime Losses: 14

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 1

Tie: 4

Overtime Record: 12-14

Shootout Record: 1-1

Home Record: 40-26-5-1-1

Road Record: 34-28-9-0-3

Vernon Vipers 2020-21 Pod Season Record/Stats vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (All games were played in Vernon)

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Vernon Vipers-Victoria Grizzlies Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Victoria Grizzlies highlights from October 30th 2024 in front of 1,828 fans at Kal Tire Place in Vernon.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here are the highlights from the Victoria Grizzlies YouTube page,

Victoria Grizzlies (2) at Vernon Vipers (1) October 30, 2024 Game Highlights

Kodiaks Trade Former Viper Tardif To Campbellton Tigers:

The Alberta Junior Hockey League Camrose Kodiaks have traded

former Vernon Vipers forward Ludovik Tardif to the Maritime Junior Hockey League Campbellton Tigers.

Here is the release from the Camrose Kodiaks X page,

Camrose Kodiaks on X: "🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 The Camrose Kodiaks have traded forward Ludovik Tardif to the Campbellton Tigers (MHL) in exchange for a Player Development Fee (PDF). We’d like to thank Ludo for his contributions on and off the ice and wish him all the best in Campbellton! #GoKods https://t.co/e3PAiLkTgl" / X

Tardif was in his second season with the Camrose Kodiaks. In 6 games this season, Tardif collected (2-goals-1-assist-3-points).

Tardif split the 2023-24 season with the Alerbta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs & Camrose Kodiaks. 

Tardif played with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers. Tardif committed to the Vernon Vipers November 9th 2021 for the 2022-23 season. The Vipers traded Tardif to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs October 13th 2022 for future considerations. In 5 games with the Vipers, Tardif collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point).

Ludovik Tardif's Player Profile:

Ludovik Tardif - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Coughlin Makes Jacksonville Icemen 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen  have announced their 2024-25 season-

opening roster. former Vernon Vipers forward Liam Coughlin is one of twenty five players to make the Icemen season-opening roster.

Here is the press release from the Jacksonville Icemen website,

Jacksonville Icemen | Icemen Announce 2024-25 Season Opening Roster

Coughlin is in his first season with the Jacksonville Icemen. The Icemen signed Coughlin August 14th 2024.

Coughlin played the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders, signing as a free agent August 14th 2023. Coughlin and two teammates were arrested in April 2024. In 47 games last season, Coughlin collected (6-goals-7-assists-13-points). Coughlin played the previous two seasons with the ECHL Worcester Railers.

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

Game Recap - Victoria Grizzlies 2 Vernon Vipers 1 Overtime

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 game between the Vernon Vipers & Victoria Grizzlies as the Vees defeated the Grizzlies defeated the Vipers 2-1 in overtime in front of 1,828 fans a Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Marko Bilic

Victoria Grizzlies: Oliver Auyeung-Ashton

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Vernon Vipers Collision Of The Week - Jakub Galnor

This weeks CSN Franks Collision of the week is from Vernon Vipers

forward Jakub Galnor with his hit on Penticton Vees forward Landon Wright in a 5-4 overtime loss in Penticton October 26th 2024.

Here is the CSN Franks Collision of the Week from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

CSN Collision of The Week - #10 Jakub Galnor

Game Preview: Victoria Grizzlies @ Vernon Vipers:

6-4-2-0 Victoria Grizzlies @ 4-7-2-0 Vernon Vipers 7pm

Tonight is the first and only  regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Victoria Grizzlies.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Victoria Salsa/Victoria Grizzlies (League website only back as far as the 2003-04 regular season)

Games Played: 36

Wins: 18

Losses: 9

Ties: 1

Overtime Wins: 2

Overtime Losses: 7

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 2-7

Shootout Record: 1-1

Home Record: 8-5-3-1-0

Road Record: 9-4-3-0-1

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the Victoria Grizzlies. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

Games Played: 1

Wins: 0

Losses: 0

Overtime Wins: 0

Overtime Losses: 1

Shootout Wins: 0

Shootout Losses: 0

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Vernon Vipers Sign Pappas:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 19 year old defenceman Landon Pappas.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vernon Vipers Announce the Signing of Defenseman Landon Pappas | Vernon Vipers

Landon Pappas's Player Profile:

Landon Pappas - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Trending Upwards:

Vernon Vipers finding the wins with the BCHL season in full swing.

Here is the story from castanet.net,

Vernon Vipers finding the wins with BCHL regular season in full swing - BCHL - Castanet.net

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Blackfalds-Brooks Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Jack Sullivan | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Rivermen Sign Rogovsky:

Ilya Rogovsky Signing | Official Website of the Langley Rivermen

Kings Sign Hamilton:

Kings sign veteran forward Rhett Hamilton | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Nanaimo-Victoria Trade:

Clippers acquire defenceman Braydan Smith in trade with Victoria | Nanaimo Clippers

West Kelowna Warriors Sign Miller:

Warriors sign 2005 Defenseman Hudson Miller for 2024-25 Season | West Kelowna Warriors

Langley Rivermen Name Scouting Staff:

2024-25 Langley Rivermen scouting staff | Official Website of the Langley Rivermen

Prince George-Blackfalds Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Souligny and Langdon | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Clippers Name Patenaude New Director Of Ticket Operations & Sales:

Former WHL Business Executive Joins Clippers | Nanaimo Clippers

Kings Name Purdom Captain:

Joel Purdom named captain | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

A Young Goaltenders Journey and Redemption:

Rising from the Ice: A Young Goaltender’s Journey of Resilience and Redemption | Victoria Grizzlies

Vees Sign Okitundu:

Vees sign defenceman Cédricson Okitundu | Penticton Vees

West Kelowna Warriors Sign Lisson:

West Kelowna adds ’06 born Goaltender Jack Lisson for 24-25 Season | West Kelowna Warriors

Blackfalds-Victoria Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Dylan Adams | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Vernon Vipers Hockey Halloween Promo Video:

The Vernon Vipers will host the Victoria Grizzlies October 30th 2024

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is a Vipers Halloween promo from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Hockey Halloween Promo

Transactions/Roster Reports:

The BC Hockey League and most of the teams within the league could learn something from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League website. The KIJHL does a great job at keeping fans in the loop with transactions, injury reports, player movement etc.

League website,

KIJHL - Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Check out the KIJHL's news page,

Transactions page,

Transactions | KIJHL - Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Weekly roster report page,

Weekly Roster Report | KIJHL - Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Pontiacs Add Ex Vernon Viper Ross To Roster:

The Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs have added

former Vernon Vipers forward Bronson Ross to their roster. No official press release from the Pontiacs but Ross is on the Pontiacs roster.

Bonnyville Pontiacs Roster:

Bonnyville Pontiacs Roster 2024-2025 Regular Season | Alberta Junior Hockey League

Ross played one season in Vernon with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed Ross December 29th 2022. The 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 Viper Skirving Makes Royals 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster:

The ECHL Reading Royals have announced their 2024-25 season-opening

roster. Former Vernon Vipers forward Todd Skirving is one of twenty three players to make the Royals season-opening roster.

Here is the press release from the Reading Royals website,

Reading Royals | Royals Announce 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster

Skirving is in his first season with the Reading Royals. The Royals signed Skirving July 29th 2024.

Skirving split the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers & ECHL Florida Everblades. Skirving and the Everblades won the 2024 Kelly Cup.

Skirving spent the past five seasons with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers before joining the Everblades in April 2024. The Everblades signed Skirving April 6th 2024. The Royals are Skirvings seventh team in seven years.

The League’s Board of Governors voted to terminate the Membership of the Newfoundland Growlers, effective immediately, for failure to fulfill its obligations under the ECHL Bylaws. The ECHL and Professional Hockey Players’ Association have agreed that as per the ECHL/PHPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, all ECHL Contracted Players on the Newfoundland roster are Unrestricted Free Agents, however no ECHL Member may sign more than two (2) Players from the free agent pool of Newfoundland Players. Any Player from this pool who signs and finishes the Season with a new ECHL Member for the balance of the 2023-24 Season shall be ineligible for that Member's Protected List and shall become an Unrestricted Free Agent at the conclusion of the 2023-24 Season.

Skirving didn't play professional hockey during the 2020-21 season as the Growlers decided to opt out of the 2020-21 season under the ECHL's COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy. Skirving spent the 2020-21 season as an Assistant Coach with the BCHL expansion Cranbrook Bucks. Skirving and the Bucks went 3-16-0-1 during the 2020-21 pod season.

Skirving played four years at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2013-2017 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears August 3rd 2017. Skirving spent the 2017-18 season playing with Orlando, Utah and Atlanta before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers October 16th 2018.

Skirving committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2010-11 season. Skirving played with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers traded Skirving and future considerations to the Prince George Spruce Kings January 10th 2011 for Ryan Renz. In 34 games with the Vipers, Skirving collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).

Todd Skirving's Player Profile:

Todd Skirving - Stats, Contract, Salary & More