Here is the press release from the BCHL website,
Saturday, June 10, 2023
BCHL Updates Frequently Asked Questions Document Regarding Status As Independent League:
Friday, June 9, 2023
Blog Hits 2.4 Million Viewers:
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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Brooks Bandits Sign Former Viper Compton:
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Vernon Vipers defenceman Dylan Compton.
Here is the press release from the Brooks Bandits website,
Northeastern commit Dylan Compton signs with Bandits | Brooks Bandits
Compton played one season in Vernon with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers. In 40 games, Compton collected (4-goals-14-assists-18-points. Compton committed to the Vipers June 27th 2022 for the 2022-23 season.
Compton has committed to Northeastern University for the 2023-24 season.
Dylan Compton's Player Profile:
BCHL News & Trades:
BCHL News & Trades:
Cummings Commits To Cowichan Capitals:
Capitals commit to 2005 born forward Brock Cummings for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals
Russo Commits To Clippers:
Clippers add new recruit Cam Russo | Nanaimo Clippers
Harbinson Becomes BCHL All-Time Playoff Series Wins Leader:
Penticton Vees’ coach makes BCHL history - Penticton Western News
Spruce Kings Extecd Contracts To General Manager & Head Coach:
Spruce Kings extend contracts to GM Mike Hawes and HC Alex Evin | Prince George Spruce Kings
Trail Smoke Eaters Sign Four Players After Successful ID Camp:
Roster News – Smoke Eaters Sign Four Players After Successful ID Camp in Trail | Trail Smoke Eaters
Silverbacks Fans Enjoy Centennial Cup In Portage:
Romano Commits To Capitals:
Capitals commit to 2004 born defenceman Eddie Romano for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals
Rizzo Commits To Chilliwack Chiefs:
Chiefs Sign Zach Rizzo for 2023/24 Season - Chilliwack Chiefs
City Turns Out To Celebrate Vees BCHL Championship:
City turns out to celebrate Vees | Sports | pentictonherald.ca
Reilly Commits To Trail:
Commitment – Smoke Eaters Add Princeton Commit, Reilly To Blueline | Trail Smoke Eaters
Cosantino Commits To Nanaimo Clippers:
Ben Costantino new recruit for 2023-2024 | Nanaimo Clippers
O'Donnell Commits To Capitals:
Capitals commit to import scorer Ronan O’Donnell for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals
Odyniec Commits To Coquitlam Express:
Joseph Odyniec Commits to the Express for the 2023-2024 season | Coquitlam Express
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Crusaders Sign Former Viper Merner:
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signed former Vernon Vipers forward Ethan Merner.
Here is the press release from the Sherwood Park Crusaders website,
Ethan Merner Signs for 2023/2024 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders
Merner played one season in Vernon with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers. In 38 games, Merner collected (3-goals-7-assists-10-points).
Merner has committed to Merrimack College for the 2024-25 season.
Ethan Merner's Player Profile:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Larkin Commits To Vernon Vipers:
Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,
Larkin Commits To Vernon | Vernon Vipers
Nick Larkin's Player Profile:
Pinguine Sign Vipers Alumni Tufto:
The Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) Krefeld Pinguine have
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signed former Vernon Vipers forward Odeen Tufto.
Monday, June 5, 2023
Ex Viper Finlay Runner-Up For ECHL Rookie Of The Year:
Former Vernon Vipers forward Liam Finlay was one of five
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Sunday, June 4, 2023
The BCHL Misinformation Campaign Has Begun:
Here is the press release from thejuniorhockeynews.com,
An Advisers Life – The BCHL Misinformation Campaign Has Begun (thejuniorhockeynews.com)
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Icemen Activate Former Viper Martin From Reserve:
The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have activated former Vernon Vipers forward
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Craig Martin from reserve.
Friday, June 2, 2023
Letter To The Editor: Ferner Fan
Long time season ticket holder Derek F. Allen sent a letter into yesterday's Vernon Morning Star letter to the editor regarding the Vernon Vipers coaching staff.
Here is the letter to the editor from the Morning Star,
Ferner Fan
June 1 2023
So the Vernon Vipers playing season has come to an end.
I must say I feel very sorry for the young players. Each one of them got to Junior A status because they had the talent as a player. So why did we have such a lackluster season, ending in sixth place out of nine in the Interior Division?
There were games where they played with absolute dtermination and thewinning score proved that.
However, upon reflection I can only suggest we need a coaching staff that can train these young players to able to play team hockey. So far they have failed to do this.
My wife and I have had season tickets for close to 25 years and we will continue being season ticket holders in hopes that one season (soon we hope) the Vipers will improve and become real contenders in the league as they were before.
It can be done. We won three Fred Page Cups and Two Royal Bank Cups when Mark Ferner was the coach.
I'm sorry but I don't think the present coaching staff will be the ones to bring the Vipers back to a winning group of young hockey players.
Possibly our current owners could make an effort to bring back winning hockey to Vernon by finding and convincing Ferner to return as the head coach of the Vernon Vipers.
Derek F. Allen
Thursday, June 1, 2023
BCHL Announces Roster Rules And Important Dates For 2023-24
Here is the press release from the BCHL website,
BCHL announces roster rules and important dates for 2023-24 | BCHL League Site
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
2023 BCHL Annual General Meeting Recap:
Here is the press release from the BCHL website,
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rochester Americans Sign Vipers Alumni Jandric:
The American Hockey League Rochester Americans have
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signed former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Shots Fired Over BCHL’s Bow:
Here is the story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,
An Advisers Life – Shots Fired Over BCHL’s Bow (thejuniorhockeynews.com)
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Former Vernon Laker Lindsay On The Panthers Run To The Stanley Cup Final:
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playoff run, Matthew Tkachuk and more.
Here is the interview from the Donnie & Dhali YouTube page,
Bill Lindsay on the Panthers run to the Stanley Cup Final and more - YouTube
Lindsay has spent the past sixteen seasons as the Florida Panthers radio color commentator, radio color analyst and television analyst.
Lindsay was drafted 103rd overall in Round 5 at the 1991 NHL Draft by the Quebec Nordiques. Lindsay played thirteen seasons in the NHL with Quebec, Florida, Calgary, San Jose, Montreal and Atlanta before retiring from professional hockey in 2007.
Lindsay played one season in Vernon with the 1988-89 Vernon Lakers.
The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.
Bill Lindsay's Player Profile:
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Newfoundland Growlers Activate Former Viper Skirving From Reserve:
The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have activated former Vernon Vipers
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forward Todd Skirving from reserve.
Friday, May 26, 2023
Hockey Canada Sends Letter To Members To Explain Rules Now That BCHL Is On Its Own:
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Iowa Heartlanders Release Former Viper Goaltender Hanson:
The ECHL Iowa Heartlanders have released former Vernon Vipers
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goaltender Darion Hanson.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
SJHL Keeping Close Eye On BCHL’s Split From Hockey Canada:
Here is the story from CKOM 650am,
SJHL keeping close eye on BCHL’s split from Hockey Canada | 650 CKOM
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Jacksonville Icemen Place Ex Vernon Viper Forward Martin On Reserve:
The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have placed former Vernon Vipers forward
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Craig Martin on reserve.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Terriers Break Vernon Lakers/Centennial Cup Record:
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scoring twelve goals in a 12-2 victory over the Kam River Fighting Walleye May 13th 2023. The Centennial Cup record for most goals scored in one game was 11 held by the Vernon Lakers & six other teams (Orillia Travelways, New Westminster Royals, Olds Grizzlys, Melfort Mustangs, Brockville Braves & Brooks Bandits (twice). The Vernon Lakers scored eleven goals in a 11-5 win over the Nipawin Hawks at the 1990 Centennial Cup.
Here is the press release from the Portage Terriers website,
Terriers Set Centennial Cup Record | Portage Terriers
Here is the Centennial Cup Guide & Record Book,
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Questions Or Concerns For Hockey Participants & Families Regarding BCHL Leaving Hockey Canada:
Here is the press release from BC Hockey,
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Growlers Place Ex Viper Skirving On Reserve:
The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have placed former Vernon Vipers
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forward Todd Skirving on reserve.
Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,
Friday, May 19, 2023
BCHL Faces Complications With Divorce From Hockey Canada:
Here is the story from the Abbotsford News,
BCHL Faces Complications With Divorce From Hockey Canada | Abbotsford News (abbynews.com)
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Americans Activate Former Vernon Viper Finlay From Reserve:
The ECHL Allen Americans have activated former Vernon Vipers
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forward Liam Finlay from reserve.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Bridgeport Islanders Assign Ex Viper Lambert To ECHL:
The American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders have
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assigned former Vernon Vipers forward Jimmy Lambert to the ECHL Worcester Railers.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Hockey Canada's Response To BCHL Going Rogue: Meh
Here is the story from the Province,
Hockey Canada's response to BCHL going rogue: Meh | The Province
Monday, May 15, 2023
Vipers Alumni Jandric Named To NCHC 2022-23 All-Conference Team:
Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric was named the
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National Collegiate Hockey Conference's All-Conference team.
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Chris Hebb On The BCHL Departing Hockey Canada:
Here is the interview from the Donnie & Dhali YouTube page,