On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Eight years ago today (September 28th 2018) Vernon Vipers goaltender Aidan

Porter stopped all 34 shots for the win/shutout in a 2-0 victory over the visiting Wenatchee Wild in front of 2,089 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Wenatchee Wild @ Vernon Vipers Friday, September 28, 2018 | BCHL League Site

Aidan Porter's Player Profile:

Aidan Porter - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers Pre-Game Speech:

Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Matt Cooke & former Vipers captains Chris Crowell & Kevin Kraus give a pre-game speech before Saturday's home opener vs West Kelowna.

Source: Vernon Vipers X

Vernon Vipers on X: "BTS: Coach Cooke & Past Captains Chris Crowell and Kevin Kraus get the boys fired up ahead of last night’s home opener 🔥 #newerasamevenom #vernonvipers #inspirational https://t.co/gP24K0QPlo" / X

On This Day In Vernon Lakers History:

Forty three years ago today (September 27th 1983) The Vernon Daily News released an article that the Vernon Lakers fired Head Coach Chuck Tapp after just three games.

Source: Vernon Daily News

1983-09-27VDN.pdf

Source: www.vernonjrahockey.ca

VernonJrAHockey.CA

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

George Returns To Alberni Valley Bulldogs:

Defenceman Ryan George Returns To Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Express Roster Continues To Take Shape:

Express Set to Open 2026-27 Season as Roster Continues to Take Shape | Coquitlam Express

BCHL Announces Staff Additions For 2026-27 Season:

BCHL announces staff additions for 2026-27 | BCHL League Site

Sherwood Park-Alberni Valley Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Maxime Ly Playing Rights For Sam Leonard | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Oilers Name Hikida Captain:

Oilers name 2026-2027 BCHL leadership group ahead of the season | Okotoks Oilers

Clippers Hope New Season Sees Continued Momentum After Trip To BCHL Finals:

Clippers hope new season sees continued momentum after trip to BCHL Finals | NanaimoNewsNOW | Nanaimo news, sports, weather, real estate, classifieds and more

Bulldogs Sign Litterick:

Bulldogs Sign Forward Kieran Litterick | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Warnick Ready To Lead Grizzlies Into New BCHL Season:

Captain Warnick ready to lead Grizzlies into new BCHL season - Victoria Times Colonist

Brooks Bandits Sign Spurgeon:

Bandits Sign Zachary Spurgeon for 2026-27 Season | Brooks Bandits

Meet The 2026-27 Cranbrook Bucks:

Meet the 2026-27 Cranbrook Bucks | Cranbrook Bucks

Crusaders Name Millar New Associate Coach/Director Of Skill Development:

Sherwood Park Crusaders Name Britney Millar Associate Coach & Director of Skill Development | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Name Magner Captain:

Bulldogs Name Magner Captain, Announce Leadership Team | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Game Recap: Vipers Home Opender: Vernon Vipers 7 West Kelowna Warriors 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 10 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 and missed 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 from every game since 1988. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a few home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 I helped create/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 7-3 in front of 2,206 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Samuel DiBlasi

West Kelowna Warriors: Ethan Swayer 

1st Period: The visiting Warriors jumped on the Vipers early. Veteran forward Kelsen Podworny opened the scoring, giving the Warriors a 1-0 lead at 0:52 West Kelowna was the better team early, had lots of jump and early pressure/zone time, carried and controlled the play for the first couple of minutes. The hometown Vipers responded with a quick turn around and were the better team for the remainder of the opening frame. The Snakes carried and controlled the remainder of the period, had a good transition game, were moving the puck well, getting lots of zone time, getting pucks to the net and capitalizing on their chances. Vernon's PK was very good, scored twice on the penalty kill. It was 3-1 Vernon after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 13-5 Vipers.

2nd Period: The Warriors were the better team for most of the middle frame. The Tribe carried and controlled a lot of the period, had an edge in play. West Kelowna looked to have a step up on Vernon, were just a tad quicker, had more puck possession, more zone time, more shots on goal, more opportunities and just played better. WK had several quality looks/chances but Samuel DiBlasi was very good in goal for the Snakes. The Vipers couldn't seem to get much going this period. The Snakes looked a little sluggish, weren't as sharp, just didn't look as good or play as good as the 1st period. Vernon struggled a bit in their own end, and offensively, didn't get nearly as many shots on goal or opportunities. The Vipers did have a couple of good shifts here and there but overall just weren't as sharp this period. It was 4-2 Vipers after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 14-6 West Kelowna.

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Game Preview: Vipers Home Opener - West Kelowna Warriors @ Vernon Vipers:

2-1-0-0 West Kelowna Warriors @ 2-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers 6pm

Tonight is the first of seven 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:114

Wins: 53

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: 22-30-3-3-0

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

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Game Recap: Vernon Vipers 5 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 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 November 2008 and have over 10 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 and missed 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 from every game since 1988. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a few home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 I helped create/design the Vipers website that I was in charge of for five seasons.

I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks game as the Vipers won 5-1 in front of 874 fans at Rogers Rink.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Kason Kobelka

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Noah Mavin

1st Period: The hometown Silverbacks jumped on the Vernon Vipers early and often as it was all Salmon Arm in the first half of the opening frame. The Gorillas had a ton of jump/energy come flying out of the gates with a ton of speed, a strong/aggressive forecheck, were hard in on pucks and winning all the early battles. SA was getting pucks to the net and generating some offence. Shots were 9-1 Silverbacks at the midway point. The visiting Vipers didn't get off to a great start, were back on their heels, were chasing the puck and the S'Backs most of the first ten minutes. The Snakes struggled offensively, had trouble getting into the o zone, saw a lot of action early in their own end. Former Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Kason Kobelka made his Vipers debut tonight, was forced to make a couple of bi stops in the first half, keeping the game scoreless. Boy oh boy did the tables turn in the second half as it was all Vernon as the Vipers pushed back and played a heck of a finish to end the period. In and around the halfway mark, Toms Trockis was denied on a breakaway, before Alexander Eklof was stopped on a penalty shot. Shortly after Cohen Hoening come within inches of giving the Apes the lead but hit the crossbar. The Snakes quickly turned the game around in the second half and were the better team in the second half. Vernon was skating, moving the puck, getting lots of zone time/pressure and started to rack up shots on goal. It was now Salmon Arm who was spending a lot of time in their own end, were the ones now chasing the puck. Both goaltenders played well. It was 1-0 Vernon after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 14-13 Silverbacks.

2nd Period: Tommy Karmiris gave the Snakes a 2-0 lead at 0:21 on the first shot of the period. The Vipers had some early jump and were the better team in the opening few minutes, but the Backs had the edge in play in the first half but Vernon's goaltender and defence played very well, taking away time and space and limiting the Silverbacks opportunities. SA had a little more puck possession and were getting pucks to the net but weren't dominating the play. The Vipers were the better team in the second half, didn't get a whole lot of shots on net but overall were the better team in the second half. The Vipers did a lot of the little things right. It was 3-0 Vernon after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 15-6 Salmon Arm.

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Carter No Longer Listed On Vernon Vipers Roster:

19 year old goaltender Jack Carter is no longer listed on the Vernon

Vipers roster.

Source: www.bchl.ca

Vernon Vipers Roster 2026-27 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Jack Carter's Player Profile:

Jack Carter - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Seventeen years ago today (September 25th 2009) Vernon Vipers goaltender

Graeme Gordon stopped all 29 shots for the win/shutout in a 2-0 victory over the visiting Quesnel Millionaires in front of 1914 fans at Wesbild Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Quesnel Millionaires @ Vernon Vipers Friday, September 25, 2009 | BCHL League Site

Graeme Gordon's Player Profile:

Graeme Gordon - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

1-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers @ 2-0-0-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7pm

Tonight is the second 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: 160

Wins: 78

Losses: 60

Overtime Wins: 15

Overtime Losses: 16

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 1

Tie: 4

Overtime Record: 15-16

Shootout Record: 1-1

Home Record: 42-29-7-1-1

Road Record: 36-32-9-0-3

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

Games Played: 10

Wins: 7

Losses: 2

Overtime Wins: 2

Overtime Losses: 1

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 0

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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fifteen years ago today (September 24th 2011) Vernon Vipers forward Darren

Nowick scored at 4:00 of overtime, giving the visiting Vernon Vipers a 5-4 overtime victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 1,178 fans at the Shaw Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks Saturday, September 24, 2011 | BCHL League Site

Darren Nowick's Player Profile:

Darren Nowick - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Nanaimo Clippers Trade Ex Viper Kallay To Sherwood Park:

The Nanaimo Clippers have traded former Vernon Vipers forward Finn

Kallay to the Sherwood Park Crusaders.

Source: bchl_updated Instagram

Instagram

Kallay split the 2025-26 season with the Langley Rivermen & Nanaimo Clippers. The Rivermen traded Kallay to Nanaimo October 9th 2025.

Kallay split the 2024-25 season with the Victoria Grizzlies & Vernon Vipers. The Victoria Grizzlies traded Ryan Watt & Finn Kallay to the Vernon Vipers February 10th 2025 for Will Schumacher, Georgios Stavrianeas & future considerations. Kallay started the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Kallay didn't attend the Vernon Vipers training camp, played one preseason game, was traded along with a Player Development Fee to the Langley Rivermen September 11th 2025 for Davids Livsics.

Finn Kallay's Player Profile:

Finn Kallay - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

IceRays Add Former Viper Wingfield To Roster:

The North American Hockey League Corpus Christi IceRays have added former

Vernon Vipers forward Jacob Wingfield to their 2026-27 roster.

Source: www.goicerays.com

Corpus Christi IceRays Announce Official 2026-27 NAHL Roster | CORPUS CHRISTI ICERAYS

Wingfield split the 2025-26 season with the Powell River Kings, Langley Rivermen & QMJHL Moncton Wildcats.

The Corpus Christi IceRays selected Wingfield 17th overall in Round 2 at the 2026 NAHL Draft.

Jacob Wingfield is the son to former BCHLer & professional hockey player Brad Wingfield. Jacob's father Brad played in the BCJHL with Kelowna, Bellingham, Penticton & Royal City from 1992-1996.

The Powell River Kings traded Wingfield July 29th 2026 to the Okotoks Oilers. The Oilers traded Wingfield to the Vernon Vipers August 5th 2026 for a Player Development Fee. Wingfield never attended training camp or played a game with the Vernon Vipers.

Jacob Wingfield's Player profile:

Jacob Wingfield - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In BCJHL History:

Fifty years ago today (September 23rd 1976) The Vernon Daily News released an article that the BC Junior Hockey League has decided to pull out of the B.C. Amateur Hockey Association.

Source: Vernon Daily News

1976-09-23VDN.pdf

Source: www.vernonjrahockey.ca

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Ex Vernon Viper Binkley Commits To University Of Alaska Fairbanks:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Simon Binkley has committed to the

University of Alaska Fairbanks for the 2026-27 season.

Source: https://alaskananooks.com/

Nanooks Hockey Announces Signing of Simon Binkley - University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

Binkley spent the 2025-26 season with the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Moncton Wildcats. In 60 games, Binkley collected (18 goals-25-assists-43-points).

Binkley played parts of one season with the 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Binkley played in 2 games with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers. Binkley committed to the Vernon Vipers January 23rd 2024 for the 2024-25 season. Binkley left the Vipers and signed with the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Moncton Wildcats January 31 2025. In 35 games with the Vernon Vipers, Binkley collected (6-goals-10-assists-16-points).

Simon Binkley's Player Profile:

Simon Binkley - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vipers Affiliated Player Ruegsegger Records 4 Points In Icemen Season Opener:

Vernon Vipers affiliated player/forward Moritz Ruegsegger recorded four

 points (3 goals & 1 assist) in the Enderby Icemen's regular season opener's 5-4 win in Sicamous September 18th 2026.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Enderby Icemen @ Sicamous Eagles Friday, September 18, 2026 | Western International Junior Hockey League

Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com

Enderby Icemen ground the Sicamous Eagles 5-4 in regular season opener | Vernon Morning Star

Ruegsegger was named the WIJHL 1st Star of the Week.

Source: www.wijhl.com

WIJHL Three Stars of the Week (Week 1) | Western International Junior Hockey League

The Vernon Vipers signed Ruegsegger August 28th 2026 for the 2026-27 season. Ruegsegger played in 1 exhibition game before being released.

Moritz Ruegsegger's Player Profile:

Moritz Rüegsegger - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Vipers recruit/forward Gianni Bosa also plays for the Enderby Icemen. The Vernon Vipers signed Bosa March 29th 2026 for the 2026-27 season. Bosa was released after playing in 2 exhibition games.

Gianni Bossa's Player Profile:

Gianni Bosa - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Vipers scout Matt Stang is Head Coach/GM/Co-Owner of the Enderby Icemen. Stang was a scout with the 2017-18 Vernon Vipers.

Matt Stang's Player Profile:

Matt Stang - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty years ago today (September 22nd 2006) Vernon Vipers forward Patrick

Cey record a four point night (1 goal & 3 assists) in a 8-2 win over the visiting Powell River Kings in front of 1,746 fans at the Vernon Multi-Plex.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Powell River Kings @ Vernon Vipers Friday, September 22, 2006 | BCHL League Site

Patrick Cey's Player Profile:

Patrick Cey - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Tahoe Knight Monsters Name Vipers Alumni Jones New Head Coach:

The ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters have named former Vernon Vipers

forward Connor new Head Coach.

Source: https://knightmonstershockey.com/

Knight Monsters Name Connor Jones as New Head Coach

Source: https://vernonmorningstar.com

Vernon Vipers legend from Trail named ECHL head coach | Vernon Morning Star

Jones spent the past two seasons as an Assistant Coach with Princeton University.

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.

Connor Jones Player Profile:

Connor Jones - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vipers Recruit Pankratz Has Cleared WHL 20-Year-Old Waivers:

Former Vernon Vipers recruit forward Connor Pankratz has

cleared WHL 20-year-old waivers.

Source: https://chl.ca/

Rockets Announce Connor Pankratz Has Cleared WHL 20-Year-Old Waivers - Kelowna Rockets

Pankratz spent the past two seasons with the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets. In 66 games last season,  Pankratz collected (7-goals-6-assists-13-points).

Pankratz signed with the Vernon Vipers February 2nd 2024 for the 2024-25 season. Pankratz never played with the Vernon Vipers, signed with the Kelowna Rockets April 23rd 2024 for the 2024-25 season.

Connor Pankratz's Player Profile:

Connor Pankratz - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Seven years ago today (September 21st 2019) Vernon Vipers Goaltender Max

Palaga stopped all 20 shots for the win/shutout in a 3-0 victory over the visiting Powell River Kings in front of 1,623 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Powell River Kings @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, September 21, 2019 | BCHL League Site

Max Palaga's Player Profile:

Max Palaga - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters highlights from September 19th 2026 in front of 1,201 fans at the Cominco Arena.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube 

Vernon at Trail (9-19-2026) - YouTube

Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks highlights from September 18th 2026 from Rogers Rink.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Vernon at Salmon Arm (9-18-2026)

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Bulldogs Name Martens New Broadcaster:

Bulldogs Announce New Play-By-Play Broadcaster | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Spruce Grove Saints Sign Hamel:

NEWS: Saints Add Jacob Hamel (’08) To Roster for 2026-27 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Rabbath Returns To Alberni Valley Bulldogs:

Bulldogs Welcome Back Defenceman Wassim Rabbath | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Eagles Sign Lucas:

Williams Lake Mustang forward signs with Surrey Eagles for BCHL 2026-27 season | Williams Lake Tribune

Sherwood Park-Powell River Trade:

Powell River Kings Announce Major Trade Acquisition | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club

Blackfalds-Alberni Valley Trade:

Bulldogs Trade Goaltender Ivan Kastelan to Blackfalds | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Capitals Name Arnold New Broadcaster:

Capitals announce Nicholas Arnold as play-by-play broadcaster for 2026-27 | Cowichan Capitals

Victoria Grizzlies Name Warnick Captain:

Victoria Grizzlies Name Owen Warnick Captain for the 26-27 Season | Victoria Grizzlies Jr Hockey Club

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Kitchener:

Bulldogs Sign Goaltender Dayton Kitchener | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Capitals Name Firkus Captain:

Capitals announce Slade Firkus and the 2026-27 leadership group ahead of the new season | Cowichan Capitals

Prince George-Blackfalds Trade:

Spruce Kings add veteran defenceman in BCHL trade | CKPG Today

Bulldogs Sign Kudrna:

Brady Kudrna 2006 Forward Signs To Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Game Recap: Vernon Vipers 4 Trail Smoke Eaters 0

The 1-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers defeated the 0-2-0-0 Trail Smoke Eaters 4-0 in front of 1,201 fans at the Cominco Arena.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday, September 19, 2026 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

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Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters:

0-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers @ 0-1-0-0 Trail Smoke Eaters 7pm

Tonight is the first 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: 136

Wins: 91

Losses: 36

Ties: 1

Overtime Wins: 13

Overtime Losses: 7

Shootout Wins: 3

Shootout Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 13-7

Shootout Record: 3-1

Home Record: 51-12-6-0-0

Road Record: 40-24-1-1-1

The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-1-0 in their last ten regular season games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters

The Vernon Vipers are 2-7-0-1 in their last ten regular season games in Trail

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Vernon Vipers Collision Of The Week - Martin Cerny

This weeks CSN Franks Collision of the Week is

from Vernon Vipers defenceman Martin Cerny on Trail Smoke Eaters forward Max Schaller in a 6-0 preseason victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters September 12th 2026.

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

COTW - Martin Cerny (9-12-26)

Rothman Gives Salmon Arm 2-0 Lead:

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Jared Rothman gives the Silverbacks a 2-0

lead at 10:36 of the 1st period. Salmon Arm opens the 2026-27 regular season with a 4-1 victory.

Source: BCHL X

BCHL on X: "WHAT A SHOT 👀 🎙️ @Stewart7Zach #BCHL | @SASilverbacks https://t.co/NeGgaafWnW" / X

Jared Rothman's Player Profile:

Jared Rothman - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Recap: Regular Season Opener - Salmon Arm Silverbacks 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 November 2008 and have over 10 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 and missed 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 from every game since 1988. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a few home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 I helped create/design the Vipers website that I was in charge of for five seasons.

I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks game as the Silverbacks won 4-1 at Rogers Rink. (No attendance announced)

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Samuel DiBlasi 

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Noah Mavin

1st Period: Both teams were pretty even early before the hometown Silverbacks took over the edge in play. I thought both teams went back and fourth early and often for about the first five or so minutes then it was all Silverbacks until late in the period, when the Vipers come on strong late and played well in the final five or six minutes. The Apes come very close to opening the scoring less then three minutes in after Cohen Hoening rang a shot off the crossbar. The Silverbacks were the better team for most of the period, had more puck possession, more zone time, more shots on goal, played with a ton of speed, moved the puck well, have a very good transition game. The S'Backs capitalized on some Vernon mistakes, played well at both ends of the rink. The Snakes got off to a good start, had some early jump, played well in the first five minutes and the final five to six minutes. The Vipers struggled defensively, had trouble coming out of their own end, poor passes, struggled offensively. It was 2-0 Salmon Arm after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 11-5 Silverbacks.

2nd Period: I thought the Gorillas got off to a quick start, jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and were the better team in the first half. SA was really moving the puck, had some early pressure, were on the attack early and often. The S'Backs had more puck possession early, were generating chances. The Vipers seemed to settle down and played a little better in the second half. Vernon would finally start to get some pucks to the net and generate some offence. Noah Mavin made a couple of large saves, keeping the Backs in the hockey game. It was 3-1 Silverbacks after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 14-11 Vernon.

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Vernon Vipers 2026-27 Roster:

The BCHL released regular season rosters on September 17th 2026. Here is your Vernon Vipers 2026-27 regular season roster.

Source: www.bchl.ca

Vernon Vipers Roster 2026-27 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Game Preview: Regular Season Opener: Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

0-0-0-0 Vernon Vipers @ 0-0-0-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7pm

Tonight is the first 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: 159

Wins: 78

Losses: 59

Overtime Wins: 15

Overtime Losses: 16

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 1

Tie: 4

Overtime Record: 15-16

Shootout Record: 1-1

Home Record: 42-29-7-1-1

Road Record: 36-31-9-0-3

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

Games Played: 10

Wins: 7

Losses: 2

Overtime Wins: 2

Overtime Losses: 1

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 0

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