Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks highlights from March 7th 2026 in front of 1,526 fans at Western Financial Place.

Image credit: Cranbrook Bucks

Source: Cranbrook Bucks YouTube

Cranbrook Bucks vs Vernon Vipers - March 7th, 2026

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty years ago today (March 11th 2006) Vernon Vipers forward Aaron Volpatti

scores at 8:18 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 4-3 overtime victory in Game 4 of the 1st round of the playoffs over the Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 643 fans at the Prince George Coliseum. Vernon would take a 3-1 series lead and eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-1.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday, March 11, 2006 | BCHL League Site

Aaron Volpatti's Player Profile:

Aaron Volpatti - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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Atlanta Gladiators Place Former Vipers AP Scardina On 3 Day Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Atlanta Gladiators have placed former Vernon Vipers

forward/affiliated player Ethan Scardina on 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 50 games, Scardina has (3-goals-5-assists-8-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.

Ethan Scardina's Player Profile:

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks highlights from March 6th 2026 in front of 1,434 fans at Western Financial Place.

Image credit: Cranbrook Bucks

Source: Cranbrook Bucks YouTube

Cranbrook Bucks vs Vernon Vipers - March 6th, 2026

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty years ago today (March 10th 2006) Vernon Vipers forward/captain Mike

Ullrich scores at 6:44 of double overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 4-3 double overtime victory in Game 3 of the 1st round of the playoffs over the Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 701 fans at the Prince George Coliseum. With the win, Vernon would take a 2-1 series lead and eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-1.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Prince George Spruce Kings Friday, March 10, 2006 | BCHL League Site

Mike Ullrich's Player Profile:

Mike Ullrich - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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Utah Grizzlies Trade Vipers Alumni Felton To Cincinnati:

The ECHL Utah Grizzlies have traded  former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Christian Felton to the Cincinnati Cyclones.

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.utahgrizzlies.com


Source: https://cycloneshockey.com


Felton has split the 2025-26 season with the ECHL Utah Grizzlies & American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks. The Grizzlies signed Felton September 16th 2025. In 30 games with Utah, Felton had (3-goals-6-assists-9-points). In 8 games with Abbotsford, Felton had (0-goals-0-assists-0-points).

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).

Christian Felton's Player Profile:

Monday, March 9, 2026

Ludwig Commits To Air Force Academy:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Garin Ludwig has committed to Air

Force Academy for the 2026-27 season.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers X

Vernon Vipers on X: "Congratulations to Garin Ludwig on committing to @AF_HKY #TimeToStrike #BCHL https://t.co/JnhXzlU8Dr" / X

Garin Ludwig's Player Profile:

Garin Ludwig - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Hershey Bears Sign Ex Vipers Goaltender Taylor:

The American Hockey League Hershey Bears have signed former Vernon Vipers goaltender
 Ty Taylor to a professional tryout contract.

Source: https://abcnews4.com/


Taylor was currently playing with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays, his first season with the Stingrays. In 11 games this season, Taylor was 6-3 with a 2.83 GAA

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).

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.

Ty Taylor's Player Profile:

Sunday, March 8, 2026

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Express Sign Knorr For Remainder Of Season:

Express Add Forward Lucas Knorr | Coquitlam Express

Smith Commits To Prince George Spruce Kings For 2026-27 Season:

Spruce Kings Commit to Noah Smith for 2026-2027 | Prince George Spruce Kings

Smoke Eaters Sign Kriech For 2026-27 Season:

Trail Smoke Eaters Announce Signing of Forward Tristan Kriech | Trail Smoke Eaters

Extending The Pipeline - Jeff Niehaus

Extending the Pipeline: Jeff Niehaus | Okotoks Oilers

BCHL Announces Futures Series Camps In Toronto & Prague:

BCHL announces Futures Series camps in Toronto and Prague | BCHL League Site

Crusaders Sign Smolnikar:

Crusaders Sign Defenseman Tit Smolnikar | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Forge Sports Group Acquires Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

Forge Sports Group Acquires the Salmon Arm Silverbacks | Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Wolf Commits To Spruce Kings For 2026-27 Season:

Spruce Kings Commit to Marco Wolf for 2026-2027 | Prince George Spruce Kings

Coquitlam Express Sign Carlyle For Remainder Of Season:

Express Add Defenceman Bryson Carlyle Back to D Core | Coquitlam Express

Extending The Pipeline: Nate Porter

Extending the Pipeline: Nate Porter | Okotoks Oilers

Powell River Kings Seek Next Ownership Group:

CARRYING THE CROWN: POWELL RIVER KINGS SEEK NEXT OWNERSHIP GROUP | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club

Clippers Sign Swanson For 2026-27 Season:

Hibbing/Chisholm standout Tate Swanson signs with BCHL's Nanaimo Clippers - WDIO.com

Vernon Vipers Sign Shirley:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 17 year old defenceman Keegan Shirley for the 2026-27 season.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers X

Vernon Vipers on X: "The Next Chapter in Vipers History. The Vipers have recruited 2008-born defenceman Keegan Shirley (Kanata, ON). 6’4”, 190 lbs | Left shot Developed with Shawnigan Lake School U18 Prep. #TimeToStrike https://t.co/9ROjSxnm5M" / X

Keegan Shirley's Player Profile:

Keegan Shirley - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Game Recap - Cranbrook Bucks 4 Vernon Vipers 1

The 18-26-4-1 Cranbrook Bucks defeated the 13-27-7-0 Vernon Vipers 4-1 in front of 1,526 fans at the Western Financial Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/14059

Game Report,

https://lscluster.hockeytech.com/game_reports/official-game-report.php?client_code=bchl&game_id=14059&lang_id=1

Text Box Score,


https://lscluster.hockeytech.com/game_reports/text-game-report.php?client_code=bchl&game_id=14059&lang_id=1

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks:

13-26-7-0 Vernon Vipers @ 17-26-4-1 Cranbrook Bucks 6pm

Tonight is the seventh and final regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Cranbrook Bucks.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Cranbrook Bucks since the 2020-21 Season: (The Bucks were an expansion team for the 2020-21 season)

Games Played: 28
Wins: 13
Losses: 13
Ties: 0
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 0-0
Shootout Record: 2-1
Home Record: 8-7-0-1-0
Road Record: 5-6-0-0-0

Vernon Junior Hockey History:

1961-1962 Vernon Jr Canadians
1962-1967 Vernon Blades
1967-1973 Vernon Essos
1973-1978 Vernon Vikings
1979-1980 No team
1980-1995 Vernon Lakers
1995-Present Vernon Vipers

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Game Recap - Cranbrook Bucks 4 Vernon Vipers 0

The 17-26-4-1 Cranbrook Bucks defeated the 13-26-7-0 Vernon Vipers 4-0 in front of 1,434 fans at the Western Financial Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks Friday, March 06, 2026 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

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Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty one years ago today (March 6th 2005) Vernon Vipers forward/captain

Mark Nelson scored at 1:13 of overtime giving the Vernon Vipers a 4-3 overtime victory over the Williams Lake Timberwolves in front of 2,156 fans at the Vernon Multiplex.

Scoreboard-Game Summary,

Williams Lake TimberWolves @ Vernon Vipers Sunday, March 06, 2005 | BCHL League Site

Mark Nelson's Player Profile:

Mark Nelson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks:

13-25-7-0 Vernon Vipers @ 16-26-4-

1
 Cranbrook Bucks 6pm

Tonight is the sixth of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Cranbrook Bucks.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Cranbrook Bucks since the 2020-21 Season: (The

Bucks were an expansion team for the 2020-21 season)

Games Played: 28
Wins: 13
Losses: 13
Ties: 0
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 0-0
Shootout Record: 2-1
Home Record: 8-7-0-1-0
Road Record: 5-6-0-0-0

Vernon Junior Hockey History:

1961-1962 Vernon Jr Canadians
1962-1967 Vernon Blades
1967-1973 Vernon Essos
1973-1978 Vernon Vikings
1979-1980 No team
1980-1995 Vernon Lakers
1995-Present Vernon Vipers

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Bloomington Bison Place Ex Viper MacDonald On 3 Day Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Bloomington Bison have placed former Vernon Vipers

forward Ayden MacDonald 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).

From https://echl.com/


MacDonald is in his first season with the ECHL Bloomington Bison. The Bison signed MacDonald October 3rd 2025. In 36 games, MacDonald has (7-goals-5-assists-12-points).

MacDonald spent the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL Maine Mariners, ECHL Allen Americans & Rapaces de Gap (a French ice hockey team that is based in Gap).

The Bison are MacDonald's sixth team since 2022. MacDonald played five years at Brock University from 2017-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits January 4th 2022.

MacDonald committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2014-15 season. The Vipers traded MacDonald & Jake Emilio to the Victoria Grizzlies October 8th 2014 for Brandon Egli, Mitch Meek and future considerations. MacDonald went pointless in 5 games with the Vipers. MacDonald played parts of four years in the BCHL with Surrey, Vernon, Victoria and Cowichan from 2013-2017. 

Ayden MacDonald's Player Profile:

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty one years ago today (March 5th 2005) Vernon Vipers forward/captain

Mark Nelson scored at 1:00 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 2,843 fans at the Vernon Multiplex.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Prince George Spruce Kings @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, March 05, 2005 | BCHL League Site

Mark Nelson's Player Profile:

Mark Nelson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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Maro Named Honourable Mention For 3 Stars Of The Week:

Vernon Vipers forward Christian Maro was named Honourable mention

for the 3 Stars of the Week.

Image credit: BCHL

Source: www.bchl.ca

Geike, Zahara, Mackie named NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site

Christian Maro's Player Profile:

Christian Maro - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

McMillan Named 1st Star Of The Month:

Vernon Vipers forward/captain Deagan McMillan has been named the

BCHL 1st Star of the Month.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: www.bchl.ca

McMillan, Fitzpatrick, Good named FortisBC 3 Stars of the Month | BCHL League Site

Deagan McMillan's Player Profile:

Deagan McMillan - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fourteen years ago today (March 4th 2012) Vernon Vipers forward Ben Gamache

recorded five points (1 goal & 4 assists) in a 7-3 victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 2,098 fans at Wesbild Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Prince George Spruce Kings @ Vernon Vipers Sunday, March 04, 2012 | BCHL League Site

Ben Gamache's Player Profile:

Ben Gamache - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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Built On Consistency: Pankey Joins Leadership Group

Vernon Vipers defenceman Braden Pankey joins leadership group.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: www.vernonvipers.com

Built on Consistency: Pankey Joins Leadership Group | Vernon Vipers

Braden Pankey's Player Profile:

Brayden Pankey - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Former Vipers McKee/Evers & The Penticton Vees Set New CHL Expansion Wins Record:

Former Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Jason McKee & former Vernon

Vipers affiliated player/forward Ryden Evers & the Western Hockey League Penticton Vees have passed the 2003/04 Everett Silvertips for the most wins by an expansion team in WHL history after a 7-3 victory over the Regina Pats February 21st. The Penticton Vees set the new Canadian Hockey League (CHL) expansion wins record after a 3-2 shootout win in Prince Albert February 27th. The Vees passed the 1982-1983 Longueuil Chevaliers of the QMJHL to break the record.

Source: www.pentictonwesternnews.com


Source: www.pentictonwesternnews.com


Source: www.pentictonwesternnews.com


McKee is in his second season as assistant coach with the Penticton Vees.

McKee played two seasons at Michigan Tech University from 1997-1999 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Richmond Renegades in 2000. McKee retired from professional hockey in 2005 before getting his first coaching job with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Spruce Grove Saints in 2006.

McKee spent parts of five seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2019-2024. McKee was named Head Coach/GM May 7th 2019 mutually parted ways with the Vernon Vipers March 16th 2024.

Jason McKee's Player/Coaching Profile:

Jason McKee - Stats, Contract, Salary & More


Evers is in his second season with the Penticton Vees. The Western Hockey League Penticton Vees signed Evers July 4th 2025. Evers had previously committed to the University of Nebraska-Omaha for the 2025-26 season.


Evers played two seasons with the Surrey Eagles. The Eagles traded Evers to Sherwood Park August 2nd 2024. The Sherwood Park Crusaders traded Evers to Penticton August 3rd 2024.

Evers was an affiliated player with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers. Evers was added to the Vipers reserve roster in late October/early November 2021. Evers made his Vipers debut March 23rd 2022 in a 10-3 victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters. Evers played 1 game with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers.

Ryden Evers Player Profile:

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Eleven years ago today (March 3rd 2015) Vernon Vipers forward Anthony Latina

scored at 3:00 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 1 of the opening round of the playoffs over the visiting Merritt Centennials in front of 1,261 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Merritt Centennials @ Vernon Vipers Tuesday, March 03, 2015 | BCHL League Site

Anthony Latina's overtime winning goal.

GoPro Highlight Goal - Latina OT Winner

Anthony Latina's Player Profile:

Anthony Latina - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

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Vernon Vipers Sign Milinkovich:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 18 year old forward Eli Milinkovich for the 2026-27 season.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers X

Vernon Vipers on X: "The Next Chapter in Vipers History. The Vipers have recruited 2007-born forward Eli Milinkovich (Minneapolis, MN). 6’1”, 185 lbs | Right shot Developed at Breck School. #TimeToStrike https://t.co/if5DPWq7m4" / X

Eli Milinkovich's Player Profile:

Eli Milinkovich - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Monday, March 2, 2026

Hytec Weekly Wrap Up With Matt Cooke:

Graham Turnbull talks with Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Matt Cooke after Saturday's 5-3 victory over the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Hytec Weekly Wrap-Up (3-1-2026)

Crusaders Name Former Viper Jones Assistant Coach:

College of the Holly Cross Crusaders has named former Vernon Vipers forward
 Kellen Jones assistant coach.

Source: https://goholycross.com/


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 played three seasons in Vernon from 2007-2010. In 154 games with the Vipers, Jones collected (39-goals-134-assists-173-points).

Kellen Jones Player Profile:

Sunday, March 1, 2026

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Thirteen years ago today (March 1st 2013) Vernon Vipers forward Brendan Persley

scored at 4:23 of double overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 5-4 double overtime victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 1,122 fans at the Prince George Coliseum.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Prince George Spruce Kings Friday, March 01, 2013 | BCHL League Site

Brendan Persley's Player Profile:

Brendan Persley - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA