Source: www.bchl.ca
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Vernon Vipers 2026-27 Preseason Roster:
Day 3 Report From Vernon Vipers Training Camp:
I stopped by Kal Tire Place this afternoon to check out the final scrimmage from training camp.
Each scrimmage is three twenty minute periods with running time and an ice cleaning between each period.
Team Kraus (Green) defeated Team Crowell (White) 6-5 in overtime in front of a small group of fans in attendance. Team Crowell held a 5-2 lead heading into the 3rd period with Team Kraus tying the game with 22 seconds remaining.
From what I saw over the long weekend, I noticed the talent and skill level seems to be much better then some of the past previous training camps.
Ty Raap 09 Is tall but lanky but played well on the blueline today
Sloan Kroeker 08 Isn't the biggest kid but caught my attention and played well
Jed Lake 07 Impressed me, has some hands, can move the puck up ice and has some skill
Roman Lavery 08 who was recently signed by the Vipers, I thought looked good and played good
Liam Magnuson 07 returning from last season, had a goal and was denied on a breakaway, played well at both ends of the rink
Jake Romanov Latawiec 08 Looked good on the blueline. Likes to move the puck
Josh Denes 08 Has really impressed me all camp and one of the more skilled forwards. This kid can skate, move the puck, has soft hands and a ton of skill
Jack Carter 07 I thought made a couple of big stops, played well in goal
Today is the final day of training camp before the Vipers open the 2026 preseason September 7th in West Kelowna.
I picked up the new Vipers gear yesterday from the office.
Griffins Sign Former Viper Erickson:
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Vipers forward Walker Erickson.
Source: www.macewangriffins.ca
Erickson spent the past three seasons at Simon Fraser University.
Erickson played parts of one season in Vernon with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers. The Merritt Centennials traded Erickson to the Vernon Vipers January 10th 2023 for future considerations. In 21 games, Erickson collected (7-goals-5-assists-12-points).
Walker Erickson's Player Profile:
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Day 2 Report From Vernon Vipers Training Camp:
I stopped by Kal Tire Place this morning to check out the Vipers training camp.
Each scrimmage is three twenty minute periods with running time and an ice cleaning between periods.
The one and only scrimmage of the morning saw Team Kraus (Green) defeat Team Crowell (White) 3-2 in a shootout in a front of a much smaller crowd then yesterday.
Several players caught my attention this morning as a few players stood out. It looks like the Vipers have recruited some kids that show signs of skill
Oscar Bjork returning from last season saw a lot of ice and stood out, played very well
David Contreras from the Anaheim Jr. Ducks impressed me a lot. This kid is scrappy, plays hard, competes, never stops skating, always involved and engaged in the play and likes to really muck it up
Max Alexander who was recently signed was another defenceman that impressed me and stood out today
Josh Denes isn't the biggest kid but quick on his feet, very shifty and creative with the puck, showed a lot of skill
Training camp finishes tomorrow with two scrimmages at 8:30am and 1pm
Vernon Vipers Add Carter To Training Camp Roster:
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teams training camp roster.
Source: Vernon Vipers X
Jack Carter's Player Profile:
Canadiens Were Watching Ex Viper Cleaves Long Before They Drafted Him:
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defenceman Cooper Cleaves long before they drafted him.
Source: https://awinninghabit.com/
Cleaves recently attended the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp in July.
Cleaves spent the 2025-26 season at Dartmouth College. Cleaves & Dartmouth College won the ECAC Hockey Championship in March. In 30 games, Cleaves collected (4-goals-6-assists-10-points).
Cleaves was selected in the third round, 93rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Cleaves split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers and the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers.
Cleaves played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and the 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Cleaves started the 2023-24 season with the Vernon Vipers, played in 6 games before returning to his high school team for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Cleaves committed to the Vernon Vipers January 17th 2024 for the 2024-25 season, left the team in December 2024 for the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers. In 35 games with the Vipers, Cleaves collected (3-goals-13-assists-16-points).
Friday, September 4, 2026
Day 1 Report From Vernon Vipers Training Camp:
I had to work today so was unable to make it to training camp this morning but did get down to Kal Tire Place this evening for the second and final scrimmage of the day.
Each scrimmage is three 20 minute non stop periods with an ice cleaning between each period.
The second and final scrimmage this evening saw Team Kraus (Green) defeat Team Rampone (Yellow) 9-7 in front of around 80 or so fans in attendance. Not a whole lot to report from tonight's scrimmage. A few kids caught my attention now and again but overall not one player or players really stood out.
Training camp continues tomorrow with a scrimmage at 10am and again at 5:30pm
Due to technical difficulties, as of 10pm on Thursday I haven’t been able to post comments on my blog. It’s not just my blog it’s all blogs. Blogger is aware of the situation and looking into it.
Vernon-Alberni Valley Trade:
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the Vernon Vipers for a Player Development Fee.
Source: www.vernonvipers.com
VIPERS ACQUIRE FORWARD TOMMY KARMIRIS FROM ALBERNI VALLEY | Vernon Vipers
Source: www.albernivalleybulldogs.ca
Bulldogs Trade Tommy Karmiris Playing Rights To Vipers | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Tommy Karmiris's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers Training Camp Schedule:
Image Credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Vernon Vipers X
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Vernon Vipers Honour Hall Of Fame Championship Teams:
Image Credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: www.vernonvipers.com
VIPERS HONOUR HALL OF FAME CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS | Vernon Vipers
BCHL News & Trades:
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Barthold For 2026-27 Season:
Bulldogs Sign 2006 Forward Malte Barthold | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Clippers Name Patterson New Associate Coach:
Clippers Name Gaelan Patterson Associate Coach | Nanaimo Clippers
Brooks-Chilliwack Trade:
Bandits Trade Update – Koby Francis from Chilliwack Chiefs | Brooks Bandits
Capitals Announce Red-White Intersquad Game:
Capitals announce Bill Dellebuur Red vs. White Intersquad Game | Cowichan Capitals
Oilers Sign Radke For 2026-27 Season:
Oilers announce signing of forward Conner Radke | Okotoks Oilers
Bulldogs Sign Bryvall For 2026-27 Season:
Gustav Bryvall 2006 Forward Signed to Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
BCHL Announces 2026-27 Road Show Event:
BCHL announces 2026-27 Road Show event in Cold Lake, Alberta | BCHL League Site
Express Main Camp Schedule Released:
Main Camp Phase 1 Schedule Released | Coquitlam Express
Capitals Announce Training Camp Schedule:
Capitals announce 2026-27 Training Camp schedule | Cowichan Capitals
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Bowe For 2026-27 Season:
Drew Bowe 2007 Forward Signed To Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
The Finals - All Access Documentary - Episode 2
VIDEO: THE FINALS – Episode 2 | BCHL League Site
Salmon Returns To Alberni Valley Bulldogs:
Bulldogs Welcome Back Forward Grayson Salmon | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Training Camp Information?
Source: www.chl.ca
WHL Training Camps set to open ahead of 2026-27 season – Western Hockey League
Remparts De Tours Sign Former Vipers Captain Williamson:
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Jagger Williamson.
Remparts de Tours is a professional ice hockey team based out of Tours, France. The team currently competes in the French second league.
Source: https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/
Williamson spent the past two seasons with the HC Eppan Pirates. The HC Eppan Pirates are an ice hockey team in Eppan, Italy. They play in the Serie A, the top level of ice hockey in Italy. In 23 games last season, Williamson collected (20-goals-21-assists-41-points).
Williamson committed to Michigan Tech University for the 2019-20 season, but ended up signing a professional contract with the Federal Prospects Hockey League Columbus River Dragons for the 2019-20 season. Williamson broke his leg in his first ever game with the River Dragons, missing the entire 2019-20 season.
Williamson played five seasons in Vernon from 2014-2019. In 233 games with the Vipers, Williamson collected (54-goals-119-assists-173-points).
Williamson and former Vernon Lakers/Vernon Vipers forward Garth Gartner hold the franchise record for most games played with 233 games each. Gartner played four seasons in Vernon from 1994-1998 with the Vernon Lakers & Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
EC Bad Nauheim Signs Ex Viper Bussmann:
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Bussmann.
EC Bad Nauheim, is an ice hockey team in Bad Nauheim, Germany. They currently play in DEL2 the second level of ice hockey in Germany.
Source: https://www.brooksbandits.net/
Source: https://www.fnp.de
Bussmann split the 2025-26 season with the Brooks Bandits, Iserlohner EC U20 & Vernon Vipers. Bussmann and the Bandits won back to back BCHL Championships in 5 games over the Nanaimo Clippers.
Bussmann started the 2025-26 season playing in Germany with Iserlohner EC U20 before signing with the Vernon Vipers November 14th 2025. The Vipers traded Bussmann to the Brooks Bandits Januray 1st 2026 for forward Connor Paronuzzi. Paronuzzi didn't report to Vernon and signed with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Steinbach Pistons. In 13 games with the Vipers, Bussmann collected (2-goals-5-assists-7-points).
Vernon Vipers 2026-27 Roster:
Source: www.eliteprospects.com
Monday, August 31, 2026
Tulsa Oilers Name Former Vernon Laker Ramsay New Associate Coach:
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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).
Source: https://tulsaoilers.com/
This is Ramsay's second stint with the Tulsa Oilers. Ramsay was Head Coach of the Oilers from 2009-2015.
Ramsay spent the past seven seasons as Head Coach/GM with the ECHL Wichita Thunder, was the winningest Head Coach in Wichita Thunder history with his 200th victory in a 5-1 win over Kansas City November 29th 2025. Ramsay was named the ECHL Coach of the Year in 2021.
Ramsay played sixteen seasons of professional hockey before retiring in 2005. Ramsay has spent twenty seven seasons coaching in the ACHL, UHL, IHL, CHL, AHL & ECHL with four different teams (Muskegon, Tulsa, Grand Rapids and Wichita).
Ramsay played one season in Vernon with the 1989-90 Vernon Lakers. In 53 games with the Lakers, Ramsay collected (11-goals-11-assists-22-points). Ramsay was captain of the 1989-90 Vernon Lakers that hosted and won the 1990 Centennial Cup.
The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team 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 1996.
Giants Add Bieksa & Former Viper Charko To Training Camp Roster:
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Vernon Vipers forward Cole Bieksa & former Vernon Vipers forward Samuel Charko to there training camp roster.
Source: https://chl.ca/
Giants Announce 2026 Main Camp Rosters - Vancouver Giants
Bieksa split the 2025-26 season with the Coquitlam Express & Vernon Vipers. In 22 games with the Vernon Vipers, Bieksa collected (2-goals-1-assist-3-points).
The Coquitlam Express traded Cole Bieksa to the Vernon Vipers January 6th 2026 for a Player Development Fee.
Cole Bieksa's Player Profile:
Cole Bieksa - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Charko split the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers & Vancouver Giants.
The Vernon Vipers added Charko to their roster September 18th 2025 after spending the previous two seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Seattle Thunderbirds. Charko left the Vipers and was added to the Vancouver Giants roster January 16th 2026. In 31 games with the Vernon Vipers, Charko collected (10-goals-8-assists-18-points).
Samuel Charko's Player Profile:
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Former Viper Blanck Ties NAHL Playoff Record:
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North American Hockey League playoffs tied a NAHL playoff record in May 2026.
Source: https://www.wildernesshockey.com/
Blanck spent the 2025-26 season with the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness. Blanck & the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness lost in the Robertson Cup Final to the Maryland Black Bears.
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 12 playoff games, Blanck has 12-goals-11-assists-23-points).
Blanck had previously committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season, has committed to the University of Wisconsin 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).
Unterland Cavaliers Sign Former Viper Ardanaz:
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defenceman Nick Ardanaz.
Hockey Unterland Cavaliers are an Italian professional ice hockey team based in Neumarkt/Egna. The club is currently a member of the Alps Hockey League.
Source: https://en.sportnews.bz/
Ardanaz spent the 2025-26 season at Northern Michigan University. In 31 games, Ardanaz collected (0-goals-1-assists-1-point).
Ardanaz committed to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the 2022-23 season, transferred to Northern Michigan University for the 2024-25 season.
Ardanaz attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2017 & 2018. Ardanaz played three games with the Vipers as an affiliated player during the 2018-19 season. Ardanaz committed to the Vernon Vipers June 8th 2018. Ardanaz never joined the Vipers, committed to the West Kelowna Warriors May 11th 2019.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Chicago Steel Call Up Ex Viper Kanat From Minnesota:
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former Vernon Vipers goaltender Oliver Kanat from the North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness.
Source: Minnesota Wilderness Instagram
The Minnesota Wilderness selected Oliver Kanat 31st overall in Round 1 of the 2026 NAHL Entry Draft.
The Chicago Steel selected Oliver Kanat 139th overall in Round 9 of the 2026 USHL Draft.
Kanat spent the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers. Kanat attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, later signed with the team September 14th 2025. In 27 games with the Vernon Vipers, Kanat went 6-13 with a 3.51 GAA
BCHL News & Trades:
Powell River Kings Sign Heron For 2026-27 Season:
Kings Sing Forward Ayden Heron | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club
Bandits Name Charleson Ontario Scout:
Former Bandit Pierce Charleson Joins Hockey Operations Staff as Scout | Brooks Bandits
BCHL & VJHL Announce Partnership Extension & Management Agreement:
BCHL and VIJHL announce partnership extension and management agreement | BCHL League Site
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Rutkis For 2026-27 Season:
Ricards Rutkis 2008 Forward Signed to Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Capitals Sign Lacelle For 2026-27 Season:
Capitals sign 2007-born forward Kristian Lacelle | Cowichan Capitals
The Finals - All Access Documentary - Episode 1
VIDEO: THE FINALS – Episode 1 | BCHL League Site
Warriors Name Head New Head Coach/Assistant GM:
WARRIORS PROMOTE WYATT HEAD TO HEAD COACH/AGM | West Kelowna Warriors
Smoke Eaters New Assistant Coach Brings Winning Experience:
Trail Smoke Eaters new assistant brings winning experience | Trail Times
Bulldogs Sign Meunier For 2026-27 Season:
Andrea Meunier 2008 Forward Signed To Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Nanaimo Clippers Sign Wilson For 2026-27 Season:
Clippers Sign St. Lawrence Commit Logan Wilson | Nanaimo Clippers
Kings Sign Kovary For 2026-27 Season:
Kings Sign Forward Cam Kovary | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club
From Player To AGM: Former Warrior Continues To Work His Way Up The Ranks
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Levasseuer For 2026-27 Season:
Bulldogs Sign 2007 Forward Alex Levasseur | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Friday, August 28, 2026
Vernon Vipers Sign Ruegsegger:
Image Credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: www.vernonvipers.com
VERNON VIPERS SIGN FORWARD MORITZ RÃœEGSEGGER | Vernon Vipers
Moritz Ruegsegger's Player Profile:
On This Day In BCJHL History:
Source: Vernon Daily News
Source: www.vernonjrahockey.ca
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Former Viper Cleaves Scores During Intrasquad Scrimmage At Canadiens Development Camp:
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goal during an intrasquad scrimmage at the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp in July.
Source: https://www.nhl.com/
Cleaves spent the 2025-26 season at Dartmouth College. Cleaves & Dartmouth College won the ECAC Hockey Championship in March. In 30 games, Cleaves collected (4-goals-6-assists-10-points).
Cleaves was selected in the third round, 93rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.
Cleaves split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers and the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers.
Cleaves played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and the 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Cleaves started the 2023-24 season with the Vernon Vipers, played in 6 games before returning to his high school team for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Cleaves committed to the Vernon Vipers January 17th 2024 for the 2024-25 season, left the team in December 2024 for the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers. In 35 games with the Vipers, Cleaves collected (3-goals-13-assists-16-points).
Vernon Vipers Showcase Schedule:
Source: www.bchl.ca
BCHL announces 2026 Showcase event in Nisku, Alberta | BCHL League Site
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Vernon Vipers Sign Ellis:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: www.vernonvipers.com
VERNON VIPERS SIGN DEFENCEMAN COLE ELLIS | Vernon Vipers
Cole Ellis's Player Profile:
Powell River Kings Name Ex Viper Fraser Director Of Hockey Operations:
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forward Curtis Fraser Director of Hockey Operations.Source: https://www.powellriverkings.com/
Fraser spent the 2025-26 season as Scout with the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. Fraser & the Silvertips lost to the Kitchener Rangers in the Memorial Cup Final.
Curtis Fraser's Player Profile:
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.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Former Viper Busch Was ‘Definitely A Leader’ At Florida Panthers Development Camp:
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Source: https://www.nhl.com/
Busch spent the past two seasons with the Everett Silvertips. In 12 games last season, Busch collected (13-goals-5-assists-18-points).
Busch has committed to Penn State University for the 2026-27 season.
Busch split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips.
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).
Monday, August 24, 2026
Vernon Vipers Sign Skadauskas:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: www.vernonvipers.com
VERNON VIPERS SIGN FORWARD MYKOLAS SKADAUSKAS | Vernon Vipers
Mykolas Skadauskas's Player Profile:
BCHL News & Trades:
Bandits Name Labrie New General Manager:
The Board of Directors Name Wayne Labrie as General Manager | Brooks Bandits
Capitals Re-Sign Keith:
Capitals re-sign GM and Head Coach Cam Keith to multi-year extension | Cowichan Capitals
Kings To Retire Long's #22
Kings to Retire Jack Long’s #22 | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club
BCHL Announces Victoria As Host Of 2027 All-Star Weekend:
BCHL announces Victoria Grizzlies as host of 2027 All-Star Weekend | BCHL League Site
Clippers Sign Magnusson For 2026-27 Season:
Clippers Sign Swedish Defenceman Otto Magnusson | Nanaimo Clippers
Brooks Bandits Name Wilinson New Assistant Coach:
BROOKS BANDITS ANNOUNCE RYAN WILKINSON AS NEW ASSISTANT COACH | Brooks Bandits
Cowichan Capitals Sign Messier For 2026-27 Season:
The Capitals sign 2007-born forward Raphaël Messier | Cowichan Capitals
Bulldogs Sign O'Dell For 2026-27 Season:
Trevor O’Dell 2006 Defenceman Signed to Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Bandits Extend Head Coach Mason:
Bandits Extend Head Coach Dakota Mason | Brooks Bandits
Current & Former BCHL Players Participate In NHL Development Camps:
73 current and former BCHL players participate in 2026 NHL Development Camps | BCHL League Site
Powell River Kings Sign McGlynn For 2026-27 Season:
Kings Sign Forward Teague McGlynn | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club
Nanaimo Clippers Sign Giger For 2026-27 Season:
Nanaimo Clippers Sign Swiss Forward Lenny Giger | Nanaimo Clippers
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