25 Years Ago Today......

Twenty five years ago today the Vernon Multiplex (now Kal Tire Place) opened it's doors on Friday, October 12th 2001. 

The Vernon Vipers started the 2001-02 regular season playing it's first ten games on the road before returning home to open the new arena. Vernon Vipers forward Chad Clower scored the games first goal in the new arena, while Vernon Vipers forward Mark Nelson scored the overtime winner as the Vernon Vipers defeated the expansion Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3-2 in overtime in front of a capacity crowd of 3,506. 

On March 7th 2008 the Vernon Multiplex changed names to the Wesbild Centre before changing names to Kal Tire Place in June 2013.

Game Preview: BCHL Showcase - Surrey Eagles vs Vernon Vipers:

1-7-0-0 Surrey Eagles @ 6-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers 4:45pm

Tonight is the first and only regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Surrey Eagles. 

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: 36

Wins: 22

Losses: 11

Overtime Wins: 5

Overtime Losses: 3

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 0

Tie: 0

Overtime Record: 5-3

Shootout Record: 1-0

Home Record: 8-5-2-0-0

Road Record: 13-5-0-0-0

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the Surrey Eagles. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twelve years ago today (October 11th 2014) Vernon Vipers forward Thomas

Aldworth scored at 0:00 of overtime, in a 5-4 overtime victory over the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs in front of 1,537 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Chilliwack Chiefs @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, October 11, 2014 | BCHL League Site

Thomas Aldworth's Player Profile:

Thomas Aldworth - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Bieksa Suspended:

Vernon Vipers forward Cole Bieksa has been suspended one game for

receiving a major penalty and a game misconduct for Boarding.

Source: www.bchl.ca

Discipline | BCHL League Site

Cole Bieksa's Player Profile:

Cole Bieksa - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors highlights from October 9th 2026 in front of 1,902 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Vernon vs West Kelowna 10-9-2026

Vernon Vipers Name Pankey Captain:

The Vernon Vipers announced their leadership group/captain for the 2026-27 season before Friday's game vs West Kelowna.

Source: Vernon Vipers X

Vernon Vipers on X: "Wearing the letters. Leading the way. #newerasamevenom #vernonvipers #leadership https://t.co/Jp2XPC1oYW" / X

Source: www.vernonvipers.com

Vipers Name Brayden Pankey Captain, Announce 2026–2027 Leadership Group | Vernon Vipers

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Seventeen years ago today (October 10th 2009) Vernon Vipers forwards/twins Connor & Kellen Jones combined for twelve points, while Black Voth stopped all sixteen shots in a 14-0 victory over the visiting Cowichan Capitals in front of 1,802 fans at Wesbild Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Cowichan Valley Capitals @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, October 10, 2009 | BCHL League Site

Connor Jones Player Profile:

Connor Jones - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Kellen Jones Player Profile:

Kellen Jones - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Blake Voth's Player Profile:

Blake Voth - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Oscar Bjork's Overtime Winner:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Oscar Bjork scored at 1:33 of overtime,

giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the West Kelowna Warriors.

Source: BCHL X

BCHL on X: "Oscar Björk with an absolute SNIPE to lift the Vipers past the Warriors🎯 🎙️ @GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/0d9XjWEG3o" / X

Oscar Bjork's Player Profile:

Oscar Björk - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Recap: Vernon Vipers 3 West Kelowna Warriors 2 Overtime

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 3-2 in overtime in front of 1,902 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Samuel DiBlasi

West Kelowna Warriors: Ethan Sawyer

Before tonight's game, the Vipers announced their leadership group, naming defenceman Brayden Pankey captain for the 2026-27 season.

1st Period: The Vipers were the better team for most of the opening frame. The Vipers looked to open the scoring three minutes into the 1st period but the goal was waived off after video review due to goaltender interference. Vernon carried and controlled a lot of the play, had more puck possession, more zone time and several opportunities. The visiting West Kelowna Warriors played ok at times but struggled offensively. The Warriors didn't have the puck on their stick often, didn't get a whole lot of looks at the net or generate a ton of opportunities, needed eighteen and a half minutes to get their first shot on goal. Ethan Sawyer was good in goal, keeping the Tribe in the game. It was 0-0 after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 12-3 Vernon.

2nd Period: The Snakes were the better team to start. Josh Denes with his first BCHL goal on the man advantage opens the scoring at 2:49 before Cole Bieksa was given a five minute major/game misconduct for boarding, which resulted in a scrum before everyone gets involved. Van Martin drops the gloves with Carter Rebman. The Warriors did get a couple of looks on the man advantage but mustered only three shots on goal as Vernon killed off the major. Mason Kim was awarded a shorthanded penalty shot, hit the post. About three minutes later West Kelowna goes back to the PP and capitalizes. After all said and done I thought the Vipers were the better team, even with the Warriors on the power play for seven minutes in the second half of the period. The Snakes hit two goal posts. How good was Vernon's PK? It was 1-1 after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 9-7 West Kelowna.

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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Seventeen years ago today (October 9th 2009) Vernon Vipers forward Rob Short scored at 2:30 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 2-1 overtime victory over the Penticton Vees in front of 2,102 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees Friday, October 09, 2009 | BCHL League Site

Rob Short's Player Profile:

Rob Short - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Game Preview: West Kelowna Warriors @ Vernon Vipers:

5-2-0-0 West Kelowna Warriors @ 5-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers 7pm

Tonight is the second 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: 115

Wins: 54

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: 31-20-4-0-2

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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Special Announcement:

A special announcement will be made at Friday's Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors game.

Source: Vernon Vipers X

Vernon Vipers on X: "You won't want to miss this! A special announcement will be made tomorrow night's game when we host the @bchlwarriors If you haven't already, get your tickets here: https://t.co/PVva7jXe0I #newerasamevenom #vernonvipers #specialannouncement https://t.co/a9PyTrGUKj" / X

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty two years ago today (October 8th 2004) Vernon Vipers goaltender Mark Sibbald stopped all nineteen shots in the win/shutout in a 2-0 victory over the Langley Hornets in front of 1050 fans at the Langley Civic Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Langley Hornets Friday, October 08, 2004 | BCHL League Site

Mark Sibbald's Player Profile:

Mark Sibbald - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Former Vipers Signing Bosa Records 6 Points In Win Over Heat:

Former Vernon Vipers recruit/forward Gianni Bosa recorded six points (4

goals & 2 assists) October 3rd as the Enderby Icemen defeated the Chase Heat 12-1.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Enderby Icemen @ Chase Heat Saturday, October 03, 2026 | Western International Junior Hockey League

Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com,

Enderby Icemen burn Chase Heat | Vernon Morning Star

The Enderby Icemen signed Bosa September 9th 2026. The Vernon Vipers signed Bosa March 29th 2026 for the 2026-27 season. Bosa attended the Vipers training camp, was released after two exhibition games.

Gianni Bosa's Player Profile:

Gianni Bosa - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Sarts Suspended:

Blackfalds Bulldogs defenceman Krisjanis Sarts has been suspended

three games for leaving the bench October 4th 2026 vs the Vernon Vipers to engage in an altercation.

Source: www.bchl.ca

Discipline | BCHL League Site

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Blackfalds Bulldogs @ Vernon Vipers Sunday, October 04, 2026 | BCHL League Site

Krisjanis Sarts Player Profile:

Krisjanis Sarts - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty three years ago today (October 7th 2003) Vernon Vipers forward Dallas

Costanzo scored at 2:43 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters in front of 700 fans at the Cominco Arena.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters Tuesday, October 07, 2003 | BCHL League Site

Dallas Costanzo's Player Profile:

Dallas Costanzo - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Florida Everblades Re-Sign Vipers Alumni Lansdell:

The ECHL Florida Everblades have re-signed former Vernon Vipers forward

Jesse Lansdell.

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

Florida Everblades | FLORIDA AGREES TO TERMS WITH FORWARD JESSE LANSDELL

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 spent the 2025-26 season with the ECHL Florida Everblades, his third season with the Everblades. In 69 games, 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

Vernon Vipers-Blackfalds Bulldogs Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Blackfalds Bulldogs highlights from October 4th 2026 in front of 1,623 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Vernon vs Blackfalds 10-4-2026

Source: Blackfalds Bulldogs YouTube

HIGHLIGHTS | Blackfalds Bulldogs @ Vernon Vipers | October 4th, 2026

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fourteen years ago today (October 6th 2012) Vernon Vipers forward Colton

Sparrow scored at 4:11 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 2-1 overtime victory over the visiting West Kelowna Warriors in front of 1,526 fans at Wesbild Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

West Kelowna Warriors @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, October 06, 2012 | BCHL League Site

Colton Sparrow's Player Profile:

Colton Sparrow - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers Spring Hockey Tryouts Coming Soon:

The Vernon Vipers are looking for players to compete in the British Columbia Spring Hockey League.

Source: www.vernonvipers.com

BCSHL Tryouts | Vernon Vipers

Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks highlights from October 3rd 2026 in front of 1,920 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Vernon vs Salmon Arm 10-3-2026

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fifteen years ago today (October 5th 2011) Vernon Vipers goaltender Danny

Todosychuk stopped all 25 shots for the win/shutout in a 2-0 victory over the Westside Warriors in front of 1,334 fans at Wesbild Centre.

Boxsvore-Game Summary,

Westside Warriors @ Vernon Vipers Wednesday, October 05, 2011 | BCHL League Site

Danny Todosychuk's Player Profile:

Danny Todosychuk - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Sea Devils Name Former Vipers Coach Vandekamp New Head Coach:

The Pacific Coast Hockey Academy U15 team have named former Vernon

Vipers Head Coach/GM Mike Vandekamp new Head Coach.

Source: https://lakecowichangazette.com/

Former Capitals coach lands with PCHA | Lake Cowichan Gazette

Source: https://www.pcha.ca

Press Releases | Pacific Coast Hockey Academy

Vandekamp spent the 2025-26 season as Head Coach/GM of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Victoria Cougars.

Vandekamp played three years of Junior hockey in Fort St. John and Prince George from 1990-1993 before getting into coaching in 1995. Vandekamp made his coaching debut with the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League Fort St. John Huskies in 1995. Vandekamp has coached in the RMJHL, BCHL, AJHL, VIJHL & WHL for the past thirty seasons with ten teams (Fort St. John, Fernie, Merritt, Vernon, Nanaimo, Powell River, Prince George, Grande Prairie, Cowichan & Victoria).

Vandekamp was Head Coach/GM of the Vernon Vipers from 2001-2005 before leaving for the Western Hockey League's Prince George Cougars in 2005.

Mike Vandekamp's Coaching Profile:

Mike Vandekamp - Head Coach, Pacific Coast Academy U15 Prep (CSSHL U15) - Elite Prospects

Game Recap: Vernon Vipers 4 Blackfalds Bulldogs 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-Blackfalds Bulldogs game as the Vipers won 4-1 in front of 1,623 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Samuel DiBlasi

Blackfalds Bulldogs: Oliver Kiraly

1st Period: The Vipers were the better team, carried and controlled the better of the play, had more puck possession, more zone time, more pucks to the net & more opportunities. Toms Trockis would open the scoring 2:37 into the hockey game but other wise Vernon couldn't capitalize on their chances. The visiting Bulldogs had a couple of good shifts but other wise saw a lot of time in their own end, were chasing the puck/Vipers, forced to defend a lot, struggled to keep the puck on their stick, struggled to get any sustained pressure and didn't get a whole lot of scoring chances. Oliver Kiraly made a couple of big stops, or the Snakes could have been up by a couple of goals. It was 1-0 Vernon after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 12-9 Vipers.

2nd Period: Both teams were pretty even in the first half but again the Snakes were still the better team. The play was a lot more back and fourth but the Vipers were able to do a lot more with the play when having puck possession. Vernon generated a lot more offence/opportunities, while the Dawgs struggled offensively, couldn't generate or create a ton of chances when having puck possession. The hometown Vipers caught a huge break just before the halfway mark, when it looked like the Bulldogs tied the game, but the goal was quickly waived off and blown down on a Blackfalds penalty. The Vipers would quickly make the Bulldogs pay, scored with the man advantage and making it 2-0. This was a big turning point in the hockey game. The Snakes weren't very sharp, made some mistakes and got a little sloppy at times, letting Blackfalds to hang in the hockey game. Vernon's power play struggled or the Vipers could have blown this game open. A lengthy delay towards the end of the period with a video review and then both officials talking to both benches, took close to ten or so minutes. Afterwards the final five minutes seemed to drag on with lots of stoppages and whistles, really dragged things out. It was 2-0 Vipers after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 14-4 Vernon.

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Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Hype Video:

Saturday night's Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks hype video.

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Vipers vs Silverbacks Hype Video

Game Preview: Blackfalds Bulldogs @ Vernon Vipers:

2-4-0-0 Blackfalds Bulldogs @ 4-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers 2pm

Today is the first of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Blackfalds Bulldogs.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Blackfalds Bulldogs since 2024 (The Blackfalds Bulldogs franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)

Games Played: 8

Wins: 3

Losses: 4

Overtime Wins: 1

Overtime Losses: 0

Shootout Wins: 0

Shootout Losses: 0

Overtime Record: 1-0

Shootout Record: 0-0

Home Record: 2-2-0-0

Road Record: 2-2-0-0

The Vernon Vipers last regular season win at home vs the Blackfalds Bulldogs was a 5-4 overtime victory on Saturday, December 20th 2025

The Blackfalds Bulldogs last regular season win in Vernon was a 4-1 victory on Friday, February 20th 2026

The Vernon Vipers last regular season win in Blackfalds was a 3-2 victory on Saturday, February 7th 2026

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Vernon Vipers-Blackfalds Bulldogs Promo Video:

The Vernon Vipers host the visiting Blackfalds Bulldogs in the first of four regular season meetings Sunday, October 4th 2026 at 2pm.

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Vernon vs Blackfalds 10-4-2026

Game Recap: Vernon Vipers 4 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 4-1 in front of 1,920 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Kason Kobelka

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Noah Mavin

1st Period: This was a very evenly matched period as both teams went back and fourth with not a whole lot of scoring chances at either ends of the rink. The Silverbacks had several odd man rushes but couldn't convert on their chances. Both goaltenders played well. It was 1-0 Vernon after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 8-8.

2nd Period: The visiting Silverbacks come out with a lot of jump and were the better team early. SA with an aggressive forecheck, were moving their feet, winning the battles had loads of early pressure in the offensive zone. The Gorillas looked good early and looked to tie the hockey game but Jack Toogoods goal was waived off due to a high stick. The Snakes catch a huge break and still lead 1-0. The Vipers looked a little slow to start the period, couldn't seem to get much going, had trouble moving the puck up ice and out of their zone. A big turning point in the game was shortly after Salmon Arm's goal was waived off, the hometown Vipers with their second power play goal, took a 2-0 lead. Instead of the game tied, the Apes were down down two goals. This give Vernon a boost as the Vipers were the better team in the second half. The Snakes carried and controlled the better of the play, had lots of zone time, were getting pucks to the net but also capitalizing on some of their opportunities. Silverbacks starting goaltender was pulled after giving up four goals on twenty seven shots in favor of Mikkel Christensen. It was 4-0 Vipers after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 19-9 Vernon.

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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Sixteen years ago today (October 3rd 2010) Vernon Vipers forward David

Robinson scored his second goal of the game at 4:36 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 4-3 overtime victory over the Merritt Centennials in front of 568 fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Merritt Centennials Sunday, October 03, 2010 | BCHL League Site

David Robinson's Player Profile:

David Robinson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Game Preview: Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers:

3-2-0-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks @  3-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers 6pm

Tonight is the third 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: 161

Wins: 79

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: 37-32-9-0-3

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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