Source: www.bchl.ca
Friday, April 17, 2026
BCHL Playoffs Preview: Round 2
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Turnbull Joins Kelowna Rockets Broadcast:
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joined the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets broadcast as the teams color commentator.
Source: Rocket Fan X
Game 5 between the Kelowna Rockets & Everett Silvertips goes Friday in Everett. The Silvertips lead the best of 7 playoff series 3-1. The Rockets are hosting the 2026 Memorial Cup.
For great coverage on the Rockets visit Reagan Bartel's Rocketfan blog.
Source: www.rocketfan.ca
Heartlanders Activate Vipers Alumni Coughlin From 3 Day Injured Reserve:
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Liam Coughlin from the 3 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: www.echl.com
Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders. In 43 games, Coughlin has (6-goals-10-assists-16-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).
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Gladiators Activate Former Vernon Vipers AP Scardina From 3 Day Injured Reserve:
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forward/affiliated player Ethan Scardina from the 3 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/
Scardina is in his first season with the ECHL Atlanta Gladiators. The Gladiators signed Scardina September 2nd 2025. In 65 games, Scardina has (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.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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McMullin scored at 5:00 of double overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 double overtime victory over the Surrey Eagles in Game 3 of the BCHL League Finals to cut Surrey's lead to 2-1 in the best of 7 playoff series in front of 1,755 fans at the Vernon Civic Arena. Surrey would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series and the League Championship 4-1
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Surrey Eagles @ Vernon Vipers Thursday, April 14, 2005 | BCHL League Site
Cody McMullin's Player Profile:
Cody McMullin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
BCHL Sees Possible Affiliation With New WIJHL:
Source: www.castlegarnews.com
Update: BCHL sees possible affiliation with new WIJHL | Castlegar News
On March 31st 2026 8 teams from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League decided to leave the KIJHL and create their own independent league.
Source: www.kelownanow.com
8 KIJHL clubs branch out to create their own independent league
Monday, April 13, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Essos History:
Source: Vernon News
Source: www.vernonjuniorahockey.ca
John Price's Player Profile:
John Price - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
The Vernon Essos were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since joining the league in 1961. The Vernon Essos were around from 1967-1973 before changing their name to the Vernon Vikings in 1973.
Former Vernon Laker Jackson Named Finalist For Spencer Penrose Award:
Source: https://fightinghawks.com/news
Dane Jackson named finalist for 2025-26 Spencer Penrose Award - University of North Dakota Athletics
Jackson is in his first season as Head Coach at the University of North Dakota was named National Collegiate Hockey Conference Herb Brooks Coach of the Year March 18th 2026.. Jackson has spent the past nineteen seasons at North Dakota as an Assistant Coach & Associate Head Coach.
Jackson played four seasons at North Dakota from 1988-1992 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Hamilton Canucks in 1992. Jackson was drafted 44th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in Round 3 at the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Jackson played four seasons in the NHL with Vancouver, Buffalo & the New York Islanders from 1993-1998 before retiring from professional hockey in 2003.
Jackson played one season in Vernon with the 1987-88 Vernon Lakers. In 49 games with the Lakers, Jackson collected (24-goals-30-assists-54-points).
The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.
Dane Jackson's Player Profile:
Sunday, April 12, 2026
Former Vernon Viper Bydal Named NAHL Player Of The Month:
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Hockey League Player/Forward of the Month.
Source: https://nahl.com/
Bydal is in his first season with the Anchorage Wolverines and 4th in league scoring. Bydal signed a tender agreement with the Wolverines May 23rd 2025. In 58 games this season. Bydal has (43-goals-40-assists-83-points).
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).
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Kubantsev Named Finalist For Rookie Of The Year:
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finalists for Rookie of the Year.
Image credit: BCHL
Source: www.bchl.ca
Borin, Kubantsev, Mertz named finalists for 2025-26 Rookie of the Year | BCHL League Site
Dmitrii Kubantsev's Player Profile:
Friday, April 10, 2026
Former Viper Heidecker - Posse Advance To KIJHL League Finals:
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International Junior Hockey League Princeton Posse have advanced to the KIJHL League Finals vs the Kimberley Dynamiters after a 4-1 win over the Williams Lake Mustangs April 7th 2026, winning the best of 7 playoff series 4-0.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Heidecker is in his first season with the Princeton Posse. In 35 regular season games this season, Heidecker had (3-goals-14-assists-17-points). In 17 playoff games, Heidecker has (1-goal-4-assists-5-points).
Heidecker split the 2024-25 season with the Okanagan Rockets U18 AAA, Sicamous Eagles and Vernon Vipers.
The Vernon Vipers added Heidecker to their roster in late February 2025. In 5 games with the Vernon Vipers Heidecker went pointless.
Heidecker attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in August 2025 played in 2 preseason games before being released before the start of the 2025-26 regular season.
Abbotsford Canucks Sign Vipers Alumni Felton:
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former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton.
Source: https://abbotsford.canucks.com/
Source: https://thehockeynews.com/
Felton has split the 2025-26 season with the ECHL Utah Grizzlies, Cincinnati Cyclones & American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks. The Grizzlies signed Felton September 16th 2025 traded Felton to the Cyclones February 17th 2026.
Felton split the 2024-25 season with the American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks & the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings.
Felton spent three seasons at Merrimack College from 2021-2024 before signing his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks March 14th 2024. The American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks signed Felton March 15th 2024.
Felton committed to Bentley University in November 2019 transferred from Bentley University to Merrimack College in June 2021.
Felton played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Felton committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2019-20 season in June 2019. In 50 games with the Vipers, Felton collected (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).
Thursday, April 9, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Essos History:
Source: Vernon News
Source: www.vernonjuniorahockey.ca
The Vernon Essos were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since joining the league in 1961. The Vernon Essos were around from 1967-1973 before changing their name to the Vernon Vikings in 1973.
Oilers Transfer Ex Viper McNelly To 14 Day Injured Reserve:
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Vipers defenceman Cade McNelly from the 3 Day Injured Reserve to 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).
Souce: https://echl.com/
McNelly is in his second season with the ECHL Tulsa Oilers. In 41 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).
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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scored at 5:31 of the third overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 triple overtime victory over the Powell River Kings in Game 4 of the BCHL League Finals to take a 3-1 series lead in front of 2564 fans at Wesbild Centre. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-2 to advance to the Doyle Cup.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Powell River Kings @ Vernon Vipers Wednesday, April 08, 2009 | BCHL League Site
Sahir Gill's Player Profile:
Sahir Gill - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Former Vernon Laker Jackson Named NCHC Herb Brooks Coach Of The Year:
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Source: https://nchchockey.com/
Source: https://www.collegehockeynews.com/
Source: https://fightinghawks.com/news
Jackson is in his first season as Head Coach at the University of North Dakota has spent the past nineteen seasons at North Dakota as an Assistant Coach & Associate Head Coach.
Jackson played four seasons at North Dakota from 1988-1992 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Hamilton Canucks in 1992. Jackson was drafted 44th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in Round 3 at the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Jackson played four seasons in the NHL with Vancouver, Buffalo & the New York Islanders from 1993-1998 before retiring from professional hockey in 2003.
Jackson played one season in Vernon with the 1987-88 Vernon Lakers. In 49 games with the Lakers, Jackson collected (24-goals-30-assists-54-points).
The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.
Dane Jackson's Player Profile:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Griffen Barr scored at 3:40 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 6-5 overtime victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 0 fans at Kal Tire Place during the Pod season.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks Wednesday, April 07, 2021 | BCHL League Site
Griffen Barr's Player Profile:
Griffen Barr - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Former Vipers DeGraves & Quaschnick - Wolverines Win Dave Duchak Trophy:
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Source: www.ajhl.ca
DeGraves & Quaschnick & the Wolverines are in the AJHL League Semi Finals vs the Grande Prairie Storm.
DeGraves is in his first season with the Whitecourt Wolverines, started the 2025-26 season with the Drumheller Dragons was traded to the Whitecourt Wolverines January 13th 2026.
DeGraves split the 2024-25 season between the CSSHL U18 Northern Alberta Extreme U18 Prep team, the Alberta Junior Hockey League Drumheller Dragons and the BCHL Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed DeGraves January 10th 2025. In 22 games with the Vernon Vipers, DeGraves collected (1-goal-0-assists-1-point).
Jackson DeGraves - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Quaschnick split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Fort McMurray Oil Barons. The Vernon Vipers signed Quaschnick January 10th 2025. Quaschnick started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers before being released October 7th 2025. In 26 games with the Vernon Vipers, Quaschnick collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).
Jett Quaschnick's Player Profile:
Monday, April 6, 2026
Ex Viper Bydal Breaks Wolverines Franchise Record For Most Goals In Season:
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Hockey League Anchorage Wolverines franchise record in goals for a season with his 39th goal of the season. Bydal scored twice in a 5-1 victory over the Kenai River Brown Bears March 21st 2026.
Source: https://www.anchoragewolverines.com/
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Bydal is in his first season with the Anchorage Wolverines and 4th in league scoring. Bydal signed a tender agreement with the Wolverines May 23rd 2025. In 57 games this season. Bydal has (43-goals-39-assists-82-points),
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).
Sunday, April 5, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Zalewski scored at 8;00 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 5-4 overtime victory over the Powell River Kings in Game 4 of the BCHL League Finals in front of 2,466 fans at Wesbild Centre as Vernon would win the best of 7 playoff series 4-0 to advance to the Doyle Cup.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Powell River Kings @ Vernon Vipers Tuesday, April 05, 2011 | BCHL League Site
Michael Zalewski's Player Profile:
Mike Zalewski - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Michael Zalewski's overtime winning goal,
PLAYOFF HIGHLIGHTS Vernon Vs Powell River Game 4 (2011)
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Tulsa Oilers Place Former Vipers Defenceman McNelly On 3 Day Injured Reserve:
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Vipers defenceman Cade McNelly on 3 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).
Souce: https://echl.com/
McNelly is in his second season with the ECHL Tulsa Oilers. In 41 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).
Saturday, April 4, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Olthuis made 27 saves in the win-shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings in Game 3 of the Interior Conference Finals to take a 3-0 series lead in front of 2,292 fans at the Prince George Coliseum. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-1 to advance to the BCHL League Finals.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Prince George Spruce Kings Monday, April 04, 2005 | BCHL League Site
Jon Olthuis's Player Profile:
Jon Olthuis - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Powell River Kings Saturday, April 04, 2009 | BCHL League Site
Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:
Andrew Hammond - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Penticton Vees @ Vernon Vipers Tuesday, April 04, 2017 | BCHL League Site
Darion Hanson's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers Year End Award Winners:
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
PHOTOS: Vernon captain named Vipers’ Most Valuable Player | Vernon Morning Star
Friday, April 3, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Olynyk made 26 saves for the win-shutout, his second straight shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Penticton Vees in Game 5 of the Interior Conference Finals in front of 1,630 fans at the Penticton Memorial Arena. Vernon would win the best of 7 playoff series 4-1 and advance to the BCHL League Finals.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees Tuesday, April 03, 2007 | BCHL League Site
Nick Olynyk's Player Profile:
Nick Olynyk - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Powell River Kings Saturday, April 04, 2009 | BCHL League Site
Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:
Andrew Hammond - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Wenatchee Wild @ Vernon Vipers Wednesday, April 03, 2019 | BCHL League Site
Aidan Porter Player Profile:
BCHL Playoff Preview: Round 1
Source. www.bchl.ca
Interior Conference Playoff Preview:
Interior Conference Playoff Preview: Round 1 | BCHL League Site
Coastal Conference Playoff Preview:
Coastal Conference Playoff Preview: Round 1 | BCHL League Site
Thursday, April 2, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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made 24 saves for the win-shutout in a 1-0 victory over the Powell River Kings in Game 2 of the BCHL League Finals to take a 2-0 series lead in front of 1,129 fans at the Hap Parker Arena. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-0 to advance to the Doyle Cup.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Powell River Kings Saturday, April 02, 2011 | BCHL League Site
Kirby Halcrow's Player Profile:
Kirby Halcrow - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Hershey Bears Return Ex Viper Goaltender Taylor To ECHL:
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Vernon Vipers goaltender Ty Taylor to the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays.
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/
The American Hockey League Hershey Bears signed Taylor to a professional tryout contract February 18th 2026. Taylor never played a single game with the Bears.
Taylor has split the 2025-26 season with the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers & ECHL South Carolina Stingrays. In 14 games this season with the Stingrays, Taylor is 7-3-1 with a 2.73 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. In 3 games, Taylor went 3-0 with a 1.95 GAA Taylor left the Ice Flyers, signing with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays December 7th 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.
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