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Sunday, March 1, 2026
Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Highlights:
Vernon Vipers Top BCHL In Attendance:
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Saturday, February 28, 2026
Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 5 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3
I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon my entire life. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 6.2 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing 46 home games since. My family watched senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon since Vernon got a team in 1961. I have two family members that played junior hockey in Vernon. I have some programs and ticket stubs going back to 1988 and have every program and ticket stub from every game since 1989. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a couple of home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 helped create and design the Vipers website that I was in charge of running for five seasons.
I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks game as the Vipers won 5-3 in front of 2,809 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Lane Maarhuis
Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Daniel Dirracolo
1st Period: The Silverbacks had a slight edge in play for a lot of the opening frame. Salmon Arm had the puck on their stick more, more zone time, more puck possession, had the better scoring chances and just overall played a little better then the Vipers. The Apes speed was a factor as SA played with pace, seemed to have a little more life in them, played with a little more jump/energy and it showed as the Backs were strong on the forecheck, hard on the puck, winning the races and taking advantage of some sloppy defensive coverage in front of Vernon's net. The Snakes had a couple of good shifts now and again but overall didn't look or play that great, saw a lot of time in their own end, chasing pucks, making poor passes, poor defensive coverage and relied on Lane Maarhuis to bail them out on a couple of occasions. The hometown Vipers didn't spend a whole lot of time in the offensive zone, didn't generate or create a ton of chances. It was 2-1 Salmon Arm after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 10-19 Silverbacks.
2nd Period: The Salmon Arm Silverbacks were the better of the two teams in the first half. The Apes played with pace, were moving their legs, had more puck possession, more zone time, the better of the opportunities. SA jumped out to a early 3-1 lead and was looking good on the road. The Vipers responded with a good push back, got to within a goal just over two minutes later as this seemed to change the momentum and the pace and game picked up in a hurry as both teams were fairly evenly matched in the second half, before Vernon took over the edge in play late in the period. The Snakes would tie the game towards the end of the period, started using their legs, played with some pace in a very quick second half of the period. Some good end to end action in the second half as Vernon responded with a good push back and played much better in the second half. The Snakes with several good looks/quality chances towards the end of the period. It was 3-3 after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 14-9 Vernon.
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Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors Highlights:
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Game Preview: Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers:
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Tonight is the fifth 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: 156
Wins: 76
Losses: 58
Overtime Wins: 14
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 1
Tie: 4
Overtime Record: 14-16
Shootout Record: 1-1
Home Record: 41-28-7-1-1
Road Record: 35-31-9-0-3
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 Pay Tribute To Armstrong:
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Vipers pay tribute to Armstrong at home game in Vernon | Vernon Morning Star
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Friday, February 27, 2026
Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 6 West Kelowna Warriors 4
I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon my entre life. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 6.2 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing 46 home games since. My family watched senior men's hockey in the 1950's and has been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon since Vernon got a team in 1961. I have two family members that played junior hockey in Vernon. I have programs and ticket stubs going back to 1988 and have every program and every ticket stub going back to 1989. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a few home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 helped create and design the Vipers website that I was in charge of for five seasons.
I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors game as the Vipers won 6-4 in front of 856 fans at Royal LePage Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Lane Maarhuis
West Kelowna Warriors: Bor Glavic
1st Period: I thought both teams were pretty even at times but the Vipers had a slight edge in play overall. The Snakes didn't get a ton of shots on goal but had more puck possession, more time with the puck in the offensive zone and had the better looks/opportunities. West Kelowna seemed to be firing everything on goal, didn't have a ton of time in the offensive zone and didn't get a lot of quality scoring chances. This was a very quick moving period with both goaltenders playing well. Warriors netminder Bor Glavic made two large saves that looked to be sure goals. It was 2-1 West Kelowna after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 15-5 Warriors.
2nd Period: The visiting Vernon Vipers were by far the better of the two teams, outplayed the Warriors for the better of the middle frame. The Vipers played a great 2nd period. Vernon carried the better of the play, had the puck on their stick for a lot of the period, played very well at both ends of the rink, were getting pucks on net, creating opportunities, played well defensively and were good on the PK. Connor Dick was denied on a breakaway as Bor Glavic kept the Tribe in the period. The hometown Warriors struggled at both ends of the rink, didn't have a very good period. WK gave up a lot of opportunities, weren't very good in front of their goaltender, struggled offensively, went a lengthy period of time without a single shot on goal. The Warriors were very lucky to be tied heading into the 3rd. It was 2-2 after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 12-4 Vernon.
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Warriors In Position To Clinch First-Ever Division Title:
Source: www.castanet.net
West Kelowna Warrior in position to clinch first-ever division title - Castanet.net
Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ West Kelowna Warriors:
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Kelowna Warriors 7pm
Tonight is the seventh and final regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & West Kelowna Warriors.
Games Played:113
Wins: 52
Losses: 49
Overtime Wins: 8
Overtime Losses: 7
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 3
Tie: 2
Overtime Record: 8-7
Shootout Record: 0-3
Home Record: 30-20-4-0-2
Road Record: 21-30-3-3-0
Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the West Kelowna Warriors. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
Bjork Embraces Leadership Role Following Resilient Return:
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Bjork Embraces Leadership Role Following Resilient Return | Vernon Vipers
Oscar Bjork's Player Profile:
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Mark Nelson scored at 4:00 of double overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 6-5 double overtime victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 1,828 fans at the Shaw Centre.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks Saturday, February 26, 2005 | BCHL League Site
Mark Nelson's Player Profile:
Mark Nelson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
EC Peiting Name Vipers Alumni Gare New Head Coach:
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Head Coach.
EC Peiting is an ice hockey team in Peiting, Germany. They play in the Oberliga, the third level of ice hockey in Germany.
Source: https://vernonmorningstar.com/
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Gare played seven seasons with the Ver Selb Wolves before suffering a stroke during the 2021-22 hockey season. Gare spent the past three seasons with the Selb Wolves as an Assistant Coach.
The Wolves are a professional Ice hockey team from Selb, Germany that play in the DEL2 Ice Hockey League.
Gare played four seasons at the University of New Hampshire from 1999-2003 before signing his first professional contract with the UHL Quad City Mallards in 2003. Gare played three seasons in the UHL, American Hockey League & ECHL with five different teams from 2003-2006 before playing in Denmark & Germany until 2022.
Gare played two seasons in Vernon from 1997-1999. In 117 games with the Vipers, Gare collected (67-goals-107-assists-174-points).
Gare and the 1998-99 Vernon Vipers were selected into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame in July 2016. Gare's father played two seasons in Vernon from 1970-1972 with the Vernon Essos & was Head Coach for three seasons from 1986-1989 with the Vernon Lakers.
Gare is 11th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time point's list with 174 points & 12th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time assist's list with 107 assists & 16th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time goals list with 67 goals.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Stapley recorded five points (3 goals-2 assists) was named 1st star in a 7-1 victory over the visiting Trail Smoke Eaters in front of 2,122 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Trail Smoke Eaters @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, February 25, 2017 | BCHL League Site
Brett Stapley's Player Profile:
Brett Stapley - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Princeton University Names Ex Viper Jones New Assistant Coach:
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Connor Jones new Assistant Coach. Jones was named Assistant Coach prior to the 2024-25 season.
Source: www.goprincetontigers.com
Jones was an amateur scout with the Las Vegas Golden Knights from 2022-2024 winning a Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights in 2023.
Jones last played professional hockey during the 2021-22 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets before announcing his retirement May 13th 2022.
Before joining the Komets, Jones played the 2020-21 season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK, a professional hockey team from Vasterviks, Sweden that play in the Swedish Ice Hockey League.
Jones played in the ECHL, American Hockey League & Sweden from 2014-2022.
Jones played four years at Quinnipiac University from 2010-2014 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Oklahoma City Barons April 3rd 2014. Jones signed a one year-two way contract with the New York Islanders February 22nd 2017. Jones made his NHL/Islanders debut April 1st 2017 vs the Buffalo Sabres. Jones only played one game with the Islanders.
Jones played three seasons in Vernon from 2007-2010. In 163 games with the Vipers, Jones collected (80-goals-118-assists-198-points). Jones is 6th on the franchise all-time goals list with 80, is 7th on the franchise all-time assists list with 118 and 6th on the franchise all-time points list with 198.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tulsa Oilers Place Former Viper McNelly On 14 Day Injured Reserve:
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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).
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McNelly is in his second season with the ECHL Tulsa Oilers. In 29 games, McNelly has (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).
McNelly played one season at SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) during the 2022-23 season before the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets signed McNelly to a tryout agreement August 28th 2023. McNelly never played a game with the Komets, was released October 18th 2023. The Oilers added McNelly to their training camp roster October 7th 2024 before suspending McNelly October 15th 2024. The Oilers signed McNelly December 19th 2024 upon visa approval.
McNelly attended the Los Angeles Kings 2021 training camp.
McNelly played parts of five seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2017-22 with the Seattle Thunderbirds and Vancouver Giants.
McNelly played parts of one season in Vernon with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed McNelly January 10th 2022. In 19 games with the Vipers, McNelly collected (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).
Vernon Vipers Sign Sciborski:
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Eli Sciborski's Player Profile:
Monday, February 23, 2026
Kubantsev Named Honourable Mention For 3 Stars Of The Week:
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mention for the 3 Stars of the Week.
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Source: www.bchl.ca
Good, Ivashchenko, Fitzpatrick named NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site
Dimitrii Kubantsev's Player Profile:
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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scored at 0:53 of double overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 double overtime victory over the Surrey Eagles in front of 1,592 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Surrey Eagles @ Vernon Vipers Tuesday, February 23, 2016 | BCHL League Site
Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:
Odeen Tufto - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Vernon Vipers Sign Assi:
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Luke Assi's Player Profile:
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters Highlights:
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Source: Trail Smoke Eaters YouTube
Vernon Vipers Sign Moffat:
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Source: bchl_update instagram
Luukas Moffat's Player Profile:
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Game Recap - Trail Smoke Eaters 4 Vernon Vipers 2
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday, February 21, 2026 | BCHL League Site
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
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Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Sundar Suspended:
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Evan Sundar's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers-Blackfalds Bulldogs Highlights:
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Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters:
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Tonight is the fifth of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 Regular Season: (League website only goes back as far as
2003-04 season)
Games Played: 133
Wins: 90
Losses: 34
Ties: 1
Overtime Losses: 7
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 13-7
Shootout Record: 3-1
Home Record: 51-11-6-0-0
Road Record: 39-23-1-1-1
The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-1-0 in their last ten regular season games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters
The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-0-1 in their last ten regular season games in Trail
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Friday, February 20, 2026
Game Recap - Blackfalds Bulldogs 4 Vernon Vipers 1
I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon my entire life. I started and created this blog in 2008 and have over 6.2 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing 46 home games since. My family watched senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching/following junior hockey in Vernon since Vernon got a team in 1961. I have two family members that played junior hockey in Vernon. I have programs and ticket stubs going back to 1988 and have every program and ticket stub from every game since 1989. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a few home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 I helped create and design the Vipers website that I was in charge of for five seasons.
I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Blackfalds Bulldogs game as the Bulldogs won 4-1 in front of 2,350 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Oliver Kanat
Blackfalds Bulldogs: Carson Mertz
1st Period: Both teams were pretty even for most of the opening frame. The Snakes had the better of the scoring chances but I thought the Bulldogs had a little more puck possession and zone time in the second half of the period. This was also a pretty physical period with both teams laying out the body. Both goaltenders were good between the pipes. It was 0-0 after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 10-9 Vernon.
2nd Period: Both teams were again pretty evenly matched in back to back periods. Both teams with some good looks/quality opportunities as again both goaltenders played well. Shawn Leary opened the scoring 3:15 into the middle frame. Another physical period as both teams were finishing their checks and taking the body. It was 1-0 Vipers after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 11-7 Blackfalds.
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Game Preview: Blackfalds Bulldogs @ Vernon Vipers:
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Tonight is the third of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Blackfalds Bulldogs.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Blackfalds Bulldogs since 2024 (The Blackfalds Bulldogs franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)
Games Played: 6
Wins: 3
Losses: 2
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 1-0
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 2-1-0-0
Road Record: 2-1-0-0
The Vernon Vipers last regular season win at home vs the Blackfalds Bulldogs was a 5-4 overtime victory on Saturday, December 20th 2025
The Blackfalds Bulldogs last regular season win in Vernon was a 6-4 victory on Friday, February 14th 2025
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Heartlanders Activate Vipers Alumni Coughlin From 14 Day Injured Reserve:
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Liam Coughlin from the 14 day injured reserve.
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).
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Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders. In 24 games, Coughlin has (4-goals-7-assists-11-points).
Coughlin started the 2025-26 season with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen, his second season in Jacksonville. The Iowa Heartlanders claimed Coughlin off waivers from the Jacksonville Icemen November 27th 2025.
Coughlin played the 2023-24 season with the Iowa Heartlanders, is in his sixth season in the ECHL.
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).
Vernon Vipers Sign Basin:
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Bruce Basin's Player Profile:
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Ex Viper McPhee To Perform At 40th Annual Funtastic Music Festival:
Source: www.castanet.net
McPhee is a Canadian country music singer, was named the winner of SiriusXM's 2024 Top of the Country Competition.
McPhee was an Assistant Coach with RINK Hockey Academy in Kelowna from 2020-2022.
McPhee spent four seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2010-2014 with Tri-Cities, Everett and Kootenay before playing five seasons at the University of Regina from 2014-2019. Trollhättan HC signed McPhee in May 2019. Trollhättan HC is a professional ice hockey team from Trollhättan, Sweden. McPhee never reported or played a game before retiring from hockey.
McPhee started the 2010-11 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans before being assigned to the Vernon Vipers November 18th 2010. McPhee played parts of one season with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers before leaving the Vipers during the 2010-11 season for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Vipers traded McPhee's playing rights & future considerations to the Victoria Grizzlies December 12th 2011 for Sean Robertson. McPhee never played a game with the Grizzlies. In 24 games with the Vipers, McPhee collected (3-goals-1-assist-4-points).
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