Former Vipers Kresl, Bydal & Blanck Finish Top Sixteen In NAHL Scoring:

Former Vernon Vipers forwards Charlie Kresl, Luc Bydal & Talan Blanck

finished in the North American Hockey League top sixteen regular season scoring.

Source: https://nahl.com/

NAHL Skater Statistics | North American Hockey League | NAHL

Kresl is in his first season with the North American Hockey League Bismarck Bobcats. Kresl finished 16th in regular season scoring. In 51 regular season games, Kresl collected (18-goals-48-assists-66-points).In 5 playoff games, Kresl collected (0-goals-0-assists-0-points).

Kresl and the Bobcats lost in the first round of the NAHL playoffs to the Aberdeen Wings.

Kresl had previously committed to UMass-Lowell University for the 2026-27 season.

Kresl committed to the Vernon Vipers January 22nd 2024 for the 2024-25 season. In 45 games with the Vernon Vipers, Kresl collected (12-goals-15-assists-27-points).

Charlie Kresl's Player Profile:

Charles Kresl - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bydal is in his first season with the Anchorage Wolverines finished 4th in regular season league scoring. Bydal signed a tender agreement with the Wolverines May 23rd 2025. In 58 regular season games, Bydal collected (43-goals-40-assists-83-points). In 4 playoff games, Bydal collected (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).

Bydal and the Wolverines lost in the first round of the NAHL playoffs to the Minnesota Wilderness.

Bydal has committed to Long Island University for the 2026-27 season.

Bydal split the 2024-25 season with the North American Hockey League Minot Minotauros, North American Hockey League Colorado Grit and the Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed Bydal January 23rd 2025. In 17 games with the Vernon Vipers, Bydal collected (5-goals-4-assists-9-points).

Luc Bydal's Player Profile:

Luc Bydal - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Blanck is in his first season with the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness. The Wilderness seletced Blanck 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft. In 58 regular season games, Blanck collected (28-goals-38-assists-66-points). In 4 playoff games, Blanck has (5-goals-5-assists-10-points).

Blanck and the Wilderness are in the second round of the NAHL playoffs facing the Wisconsin Windigo.

Blanck had previously committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season, has committed for the 2026-27 season.

Blanck split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Blanck December 23rd 2024. In 27 games with the Vernon Vipers, Blanck collected (11-goals-21-assists-32-points).

Talan Blanck's Player Profile:

Talan Blanck - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL Playoffs Preview: Conference Finals

The BC Hockey League Conference Finals start tonight. The BCHL has released a preview of the Conference Finals.

Source: www.bchl.ca

Rogers BCHL Playoffs Preview: Conference Finals | BCHL League Site

Atlanta Gladiators Release Former Viper AP Scardina:

The ECHL Atlanta Gladiators have released former Vernon Vipers

forward/affiliated player Ethan Scardina.

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).

Source: https://echl.com/

ECHL Transactions | April 18, 2026

Scardina was released one day before the final 2025-26 regular season ended. The Gladiators open the first round of the ECHL Playoffs vs the South Carolina Stingrays in the South Division semifinals. 

Scardina was in his first season with the ECHL Atlanta Gladiators. The Gladiators signed Scardina September 2nd 2025. In 65 games, Scardina collected (3-goals-6-assists-9-points). 

Scardina played the past five seasons at Bowling Green State University from 2020-2025.

Scardina played one game as an affiliated player with the 2016-17 Vernon Vipers before committing to the Cowichan Capitals for the 2017-18 season.

Ethan Scardina's Player Profile:

Ethan Scardina - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Ward-Flin Flon Bombers Win SJHL Championship:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Sam Ward &

the Flin Flon Bombers won the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Championship after a 2-0 victory over the Yorkton Terriers April 23rd 2026 winning the best of 7 playoff series 4-0 and advancing to the 2026 Centennial Cup.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Flin Flon Bombers @ Yorkton Terriers Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL)

Source: https://www.sjhl.ca/

Bombers win first SJHL title in 33 years | Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL)

Source: https://www.bombers.ca/

Series Recap: Bombers Win Canterra Seeds Cup | Flin Flon Bombers

Ward is in his first season with the Flin Flon Bombers. The Bombers signed Ward October 17th 2025. In 35 regular season games, Ward collected (8-goals-15-assists-23-points) In 3 playoff games, Ward has (2-goals-0-assists-2-points).

Ward split the 2024-25 season with the Western Hockey League Wenatchee Wild, BCHL Vernon Vipers & Victoria Grizzlies.

The Vernon Vipers signed Ward November 13th 2024. The Vernon Vipers traded Ward to the Victoria Grizzlies January 4th 2025 for future considerations. In 10 games with the Vernon Vipers, Ward collected (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).

Sam Ward's Player Profile:

Sam Ward - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Knight Monsters Add Former Vipers Captain Marritt To 2026 Playoff Roster:

Former Vernon Vipers forward/captain Connor Marritt is one of

 nineteen players added to the ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters 2026 Playoff 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).

Source: https://knightmonstershockey.com/

Knight Monsters Announce 2026 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster

Marritt and the Knight Monsters open the first round of the ECHL Playoffs vs the Kansas City Mavericks in the Mountain Division Semifinals.

Marritt is in his first season with the ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters. The Knight Monsters signed Marritt August 12th 2025. In 48 regular season games, Marritt collected (7-goals-10-assists-17-points).

Marritt spent the 2024-25 season at the University of Alaska Anchorage, before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters August 12th 2025.

Marritt played the past five seasons at the University of Northern Michigan & University of Alaska Anchorage from 2020-2025. Marritt transferred from Northern Michigan University to the University of Alaska Anchorage for the 2022-23 season. Marritt was captain of the Seawolves the past two seasons.

Marritt played three seasons in Vernon from 2017-2020. Marritt was captain of the Vipers during the 2019-20 season, his final season of Junior hockey. In 165 games with the Vipers, Marritt collected (35-goals-62-assists-97-points).

Connor Marritt's Player Profile:

Connor Marritt - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vipers Alumni Help Silvertips Advance To Western Hockey League Finals:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Shea Busch, former Vernon Vipers forward Curtis

Fraser, former Vernon Vipers tryout forward Brooks Christensen and former Vernon Vipers Assistant Coach Chris Shaw & the Everett Silvertips advanced to the Western Hockey League Finals on Tuesday eliminating the Penticton Vees 4-2 in the Conference Finals winning the best of 7 series 4-0. The Silvertips will face the winner between Medicine Hat & Prince Albert.

Image credit: Everett Silvertips

Source: https://chl.ca/

Everett Silvertips eliminate Vees, advance to 2026 WHL Championship Series – Western Hockey League

Busch is in his second season with the Everett Silvertips. In 12 regular season games, Busch collected (13-goals-5-assists-18-points). In 11 playoff games, Busch has (3-goals-5-assists-8-points).

Busch split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips.

Busch had previously committed to Penn State University for the 2025-26 season.

The Florida Panthers selected Busch 128th overall in Round 4 of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Busch committed to the Vernon Vipers May 11th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Busch played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and 2024-25 Vernon Vipers before leaving the team November 29th 2024 for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Lethbridge Hurricanes traded the playing rights of Shea Busch to the Everett Silvertips November 29th 2024. In 75 games with the Vipers, Busch collected (20-goals-17-assists-37-points).

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Fraser is in his first season as Scout with the Everett Silvertips.

Fraser spent the 2024-25 season as Head Coach of the Langley Hockey Academy 15U team.

Fraser last played professional hockey with EC Villacher SV (VSV) during the 2013-14 season. EC Villacher SV is an ice hockey team from Villach, Austria that plays in the Erste Bank Hockey League.

Fraser spent four seasons at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks from 2003-2007 before playing four seasons in the ECHL & American Hockey League from 2007-2011 before finishing his hockey career overseas from 2011-2014.

Fraser played parts of one season in Vernon with the 2002-03 Vernon Vipers. The Victoria Salsa traded Fraser to Vernon January 10th 2003 for Marc Fulton & future considerations.  In 25 regular season games with the Vipers Fraser collected (19-goals-20-assists-39-points) and lead the Vipers in scoring that season with 105 points.

Curtis Fraser's Player Profile:

Curtis Fraser - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Christensen is in his first season with the Everett Silvertips as Director of Scouting.

Christensen spent eight seasons with his hometown Salmon Arm Silverbacks from 2015-2024 as Assistant/Video Coach, Director of Marketing, Operations Manager & General Manager.

Christensen played four seasons with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Princeton Posse and Revelstoke Grizzlies from 2007-2011 before joining the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in 2015.

Christensen attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2008.

Brooks Christensen's Player Profile:

Brooks Christensen - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Shaw is in his fourth season with the Everett Silvertips as Scout is also the Head Coach of the Yale Hockey Academy U18 Prep team.

Shaw played four seasons in the BC Hockey League from 1998-2002 with Trail, Prince George, Victoria and Burnaby. Shaw played five seasons in the UHL, CHL, Southern Professional Hockey League and the ECHL from 2003-2008 with nine different teams before retiring from professional hockey in 2008. Shaw got into coaching in 2008 as an Assistant Coach with the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. 

Shaw spent one season in Vernon as an Assistant Coach with the 2011-12 Vernon Vipers. Shaw was released May 6th 2012.  The Vipers finished the 2011-12 season with a 30-27-1-2 record finishing 5th in the Interior Conference missing the BCHL playoffs.

Chris Shaw's Player-Coaching Profile:

Chris Shaw - Scout, Everett Silvertips (WHL) - Elite Prospects

Stingrays Place Vipers Alumni Taylor On 14 Day Injured Reserve:

The ECHL South Carolina Stingrays have placed former Vernon Vipers

goaltender Ty Taylor on 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).

Source: https://echl.com/

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - April 20

Taylor and the Stingrays open the first round of the ECHL Playoffs vs the Atlanta Gladiators in the South Division Semifinals.

Taylor has split the 2025-26 season with the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers, ECHL South Carolina Stingrays & American Hockey League Hershey Bears. In 18 regular season games this season with the Stingrays, Taylor went 9-4-1 with a 2.60 GAA

The ECHL Rapid City Rush invited Taylor to training camp on a tryout in early October 2025 was released October 8th 2025 before the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers added Taylor to the teams opening roster October 16th 2025. Taylor left the Ice Flyers, signing with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays December 7th 2026. The American Hockey League Hershey Bears signed Taylor to a professional tryout contract February 18th 2026, was released/returned to South Carolina February 20th 2026. 

Taylor started the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Utah Grizzlies. Taylor was invited to the Grizzlies training camp in October 2024 on a try-out. Taylor never played a game with the Grizzlies was released before the 2024-25 season started. Taylor split the 2024-25 season with the SPHL Evansville Thunderbolts, ECHL Orlando Solar Bears & ECHL Reading Royals.

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 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 has yet to play a game with the Oilers.

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

Bloomington Bison Add Former Viper MacDonald To 2026 Playoff Roster:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Ayden MacDonald is one of twenty players

added to the ECHL Bloomington Bison 2026 Playoff 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).

From https://echl.com/

Official Site of The ECHL | Rosters announced for 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs

MacDonald and the Bison open the first round of the ECHL Playoffs vs the Toledo Walleye in the South Division Semifinals.

MacDonald is in his first season with the ECHL Bloomington Bison. The Bison signed MacDonald October 3rd 2025. In 55 regular season games, MacDonald collected (10-goals-9-assists-19-points).

MacDonald spent the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL Maine Mariners, ECHL Allen Americans & Rapaces de Gap (a French ice hockey team that is based in Gap).

The Bison are MacDonald's sixth team since 2022. 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

Ex Viper Csabi Scores Game Winning Goal:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Csabi scored twice, including

the game winning goal as the Cranbrook Bucks forced Game 7 with a 3-2 victory tonight over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 1,789 fans at Western Financial Place. Csabi was named the games 1st star.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Cranbrook Bucks Sunday, April 26, 2026 | BCHL League Site

Csabi opens the scoring at 7:35 of the 1st period.

Source: BCHL X

BCHL on X: ""CSABI WITH THE TOE-DRAG SWAG" 😎 The Bucks grab the first of Game 6! 🎙️ Ben Mantei X Darren Feere #BCHL | @CranbrookBucks https://t.co/HLDPI26Df7" / X

Csabi is in his first season with the Cranbrook Bucks. In 53 regular season games, Casabi collected (22-goals-27-assists-49-points). In 11 playoff games, Csabi has (6-goals-3-assists-9-points).

Csabi split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers, playing in Czechia and the North American Hockey League Johnstown Tomahawks.

Csabi played parts of two seasons in Vernon with the 2023-24 & 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Csabi committed to the Vernon Vipers July 20th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. The Vipers traded Csabi to Cranbrook December 4th 2024 for future considerations. In 57 games with the Vernon Vipers, Csabi collected (20-goals-20-assists-40-points).

Adam Csabi's Player Profile:

Adam Csabi - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Five years ago today (April 26th 2021) Vernon Vipers goaltender James Porter, Jr

made 27 saves in the win for the shutout in a 9-0 victory over the West Kelowna Warriors in front of 0 fans at Kal Tire Place during the Pod season.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

West Kelowna Warriors @ Vernon Vipers Monday, April 26, 2021 | BCHL League Site

James Porter, Jr's Player Profile:

James Porter - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Coquitlam Express Sign Kokkas For 2026-27 season:

Express Sign Matteo Kokkas From Coquitlam HC For 2026-27 Season | Coquitlam Express

Silverbacks Name Lauderdale New Strength & Conditioning Coach:

Silverbacks name Ryan Lauderdale as Strength & Conditioning Coach | Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Good, Jamaldinov, Plandowski Named Finalists For Most Sportsmanlike Player:

Good, Jamaldinov, Plandowski named finalists for Most Sportsmanlike Player | BCHL League Site

Smoke Eaters Sign Gallamore For 2026-27 Season:

Trail Smoke Eaters Announce Signing of Wade Gallamore | Trail Smoke Eaters

Barclay & Cruickshank Join Clippers For Playoffs:

Barclay & Cruickshank Join The Clippers | Nanaimo Clippers

Ferguson, Keith & Tobler Named Finalists For Coach Of The Year:

Ferguson, Keith, Tobler named finalists for Coach of the Year | BCHL League Site

Silverbacks Name Franco Canadian Goalie School As Goaltending Consultants:

Silverbacks engage Franco Canadian Goalie School as goaltending consultants | Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Raising The Bar 2.0

Raising the Bar 2.0 | BCHL

Kialy, Stoesser, Zol Named Finalists For Top Goaltender Award:

Király, Stoesser, Zol named finalists for Top Goaltender Award | BCHL League Site

Powell River Kings On Life Support:

The Death Pool – BCHL’s Powell River Kings On Life Support

Silverbacks Call Up Campbell From KIJHL:

Sicamous Eagles rookie called up to BCHL with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks | Salmon Arm Observer

Bulldogs Year End Award Winners:

2025-2026 Season Awards | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Day 2 Report From Vernon Vipers Spring ID Camp:

I stopped by Kal Tire Place this morning to check out the second day of the Vernon Vipers Spring ID Camp.

Each scrimmage/game is three full twenty minute periods with non stop running time & a full ice clean between each period. A penalty is an automatic penalty shot.

The 10am scrimmage/game saw Team Green defeat Team Blue 5-2 in front of around 100 or so fans in attendance. This was a fairly even game with both teams having a couple of players on each side stand out. 

- Johnny McHugh stood out for Team Green. Can skate, plays with a lot of speed, created/generated several opportunities

- Michael Ledoux stood out in goal for Team Green

- Dawson Butler was one of the better players for Team Blue. This kid is quick, was hard to contain and played hard. Always seemed to be engaged and involved in the play

The 12pm scrimmage/game saw Team Red defeat Team Blue 8-3 in front of around 100 fans or so. Team Red was by far the better team and carried/controlled a lot of the game through out all three periods. 

- Richard Pecko scored three goals was the best player on the ice 

The 2pm scrimmage/game saw Team White beat Team Green 6-4 in front of around 100 fans give or take. This was a pretty even game at times with Team Green leading 3-2 going into the 3rd until Team White scored four 3rd period goals to come away with the win.

The entire Vipers coaching staff was in attendance while former Vernon Vipers Trevor Keenan and Colton Sparrow were also in attendance.

For the first time in years lineups were available for fans.

The 3rd and final day of Spring Camp wraps up tomorrow morning with a consolation and Championship game before exit meetings following the games.

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Everblades Add Vipers Alumni Lansdell To 2026 Playoff Roster:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Jesse Lansdell is one of twenty players added

to the ECHL Florida Everblades 2026 Playoff roster.

Source: https://www.floridaeverblades.com/

Florida Everblades | Everblades Announce 2026 Playoff 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).

Lansdell and the Everblades open the first round of the ECHL Playoffs vs the Savannah Ghost Pirates in the South Division Semifinals.

Lansdell is in his third season with the ECHL Florida Everblades. In 69 regular season games this season, Lansdell collected (11-goals-21-assists-32-points).

Lansdell played four seasons at the University of Notre Dame from 2019-2023 before transferring to the University of Nebraska-Omaha for the 2023-24 season. Lansdell signed his first professional contract with the ECHL Florida Everblades April 1st 2024.

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

Ex Viper Holt Suspended:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Isaac Holt has

been suspended suspended one game after he was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct for an Illegal Check to the Head, upon a supplemental discipline review.

Source: www.bchl.ca

Discipline | BCHL League Site

Holt is in his second season with the Prince George Spruce Kings and first as captain. In 42 regular season games this season, Holt collected (2-goals-7-assists-9-points). In 11 playoff games, Holt has (0-goals-2-assists-2-points),

Holt & the Spruce Kings are in the 2nd round of the playoffs vs the Chilliwack Chiefs.

Holt split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Prince George Spruce Kings.

Holt started the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed Holt May 25th 2024. The Vernon Vipers traded Holt to the Prince George Spruce Kings October 22nd 2024 for future considerations. In 9 games with the Vernon Vipers, Holt collected (0-goals-0-assists-0-points).

Isaac Holt's Player Profile:

Isaac Holt - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Spring ID Camp Schedule:

The Vernon Vipers 2026 Spring ID Camp opens today at Kal Tire Place.

Source: Vernon Vipers X

Vernon Vipers on X: "Future Vipers hit the ice this weekend The Vernon Vipers ID Camp takes over Kal Tire Place this weekend as players compete for their chance to stand out. 👀 Open to the public — come watch the next generation in action. #TimeToStrike https://t.co/VUWlPvU3z3" / X

Vernon Vipers 2026 Spring ID Camp Schedule:

Friday, April 24th

Practice 12pm
Practice 1:25pm
Practice 2:50pm
Practice 4:15pm
Practice 5:45pm

Saturday, April 25th

Round Robin 8am Blue vs White
Round Robin 10am Blue vs Green
Round Robin 12pm Red vs Blue 
Round Robin 2pm White vs Green
Round Robin 4pm Red vs Green
Round Robin 6pm White vs Blue 

Sunday, April 26th 

Consolation Game 8am
Championship Game 10am

Blog Hits 8 Million Viewers:

On April 22nd 2026 My Vipersdiehardfan Blog hit 8,000,000 viewers.

I started and created this blog in November 2008. I don't know how accurate these stats/numbers are, but blogger keeps track of my viewers per day, per week, per month and per year as well as what countries visit my blog daily. This past Vernon Vipers season I averaged between 3000-7000 viewers a day.

Thank you for your support,

Vipersdiehardfan

Former Vipers Goaltender Reay Named Honourable Mention For 3 Stars Of The Week:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Colin Reay was named Honourable

mention for the BCHL 3 Stars of the Week.

Image credit: BCHL

Source: www.bchl.ca

Wachtel, Hesselgrave, Lougheed named NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site

Reay is in his second season with the Prince George Spruce Kings. In 29 regular season games, Reay went 14-11 with 1 shutout and a 3.04 GAA In 7 playoff games, Reay is 5-2 with a 2.15 GAA 

Reay & the Spruce Kings are in the 2nd round of the playoffs vs the Chilliwack Chiefs.

The Alberta Junior Hockey League Drayton Valley Thunder traded the CJHL rights of Colin Reay November 14th 2025 to the Bonnyville Pontiacs.

Reay committed to the Vernon Vipers June 30th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Reay played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and 2024-25 Vernon Vipers before being traded to the Prince George Spruce Kings December 2nd 2024 for future considerations. In 31 games with the Vernon Vipers, Reay went 14-9 with two shutouts.

Colin Reay's Player Profile:

Colin Reay - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Vernon Viper Martin Scores Hat Trick In Final Regular Season Game:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Craig Martin scored his first career hat trick for

 the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen in a 7-5 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears April 19th 2026.

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).

Source: https://jacksonvilleicemen.com/

Jacksonville Icemen | Martin's Hat Trick Leads Icemen to 7-5 Win in Season Finale

Martin is in his sixth season with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. The Icemen signed Martin July 17th 2025. This is Martin's third stint with the Icemen. In 54 games, Martin has (20-goals-19-assists-39-points).

Martin played the 2024-25 season with the Elite Ice Hockey League Manchester Storm. The Manchester Storm are a British professional ice hockey team founded in 2015. They are members of the Elite Ice Hockey League. In 49 games with the Storm, Martin collected (13-goals-30-assists-43-points).

Martin played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds, was released, later signing with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019. The Thunder traded Martin to Jacksonville November 26th 2019.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2011-2013. The Vipers traded Martin and future considerations to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs October 1st 2013 for Jared Wilson. In 46 games with the Vipers, Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points). Martin played parts of four seasons in the BCHL with Vernon, Alberni Valley & Trail from 2011-2015.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

Craig Martin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Blanck Records 3 Points In Game 3:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Talan Blanck recorded three points (1-

goal-2 assists) as the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness took a 2-1 series lead in the best 5 playoff series with a 4-0 victory April 19th 2026 over the Anchorage Wolverines in the Midwest Division Semi-final.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Scoreboard | North American Hockey League | NAHL

Blanck is in his first season with the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness. The Wilderness seletced Blanck 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft. In 58 regular season games, Blanck collected (28-goals-38-assists-66-points).

Blanck had previously committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season, has committed for the 2026-27 season.

Blanck split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Blanck December 23rd 2024. In 27 games with the Vernon Vipers, Blanck collected (11-goals-21-assists-32-points).

Talan Blanck's Player Profile:

Talan Blanck - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vipers Tryout Jean & The Blizzard Advance To Maritime Hockey League Finals:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Neka Jean & the Maritime Hockey

League Edmundston Blizzard have advanced to the Maritime Hockey League finals vs the Truro Bearcats after defeating the Chaleur Lightning in 6 games.

Source: https://www.themhl.ca/

Blizzard defend Eastlink North title with Game 6 win over Chaleur | Maritime Junior Hockey League

Source: https://www.blizzardedmundston.ca/

Blizzard advances to the MHL finals | Edmundston Blizzard

Jean has split the 2025-26 season with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Warman Wolverines & Maritime Hockey League Edmundston Blizzard. The Wolverines traded Jean to the Blizzard October 17th 2025. In 36 regular season games with the Blizzard, Jean collected (7-goals-10-assists-17-points). In 8 playoff games, Jean has (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).

Jean attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in August 2025 was released after playing 1 preseason game before joining the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Warman Wolverines.

Jean spent the 2024-25 season with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Notre Dame Hounds.

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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fifteen years ago today (April 21st 2011) Vernon Vipers forward Bryce Kakoske

scored at 0:35 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the Spruce Grove Saints in Game 5 of the Doyle Cup in front of 1,111 fans at the Grant Fuhr Arena. With the win, Vernon takes a 3-2 series lead and eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-3 and advance to their third straight Royal Bank Cup.

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Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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