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giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 1,348 fans at Rogers Rink.
Source: BCHL X
Dimitrii Kubantsev's Player Profile:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Kubantsev's Overtime Winner:
giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 1,348 fans at Rogers Rink.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 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 6.4 million viewers. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing 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 some programs and ticket stubs going back to 1988 and have every program and every ticket stub from every game since 1990. I worked with the Vipers as colour commentator for a couple of home games during the 2002-03 season and in 2011 I helped create and design the Vipers website that I was in charge of running for five seasons.
I was at tonight's Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks game as the Vipers won 3-2 in front of 1,348 fans at Rogers Rink.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Lame Maarhuis
Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Daniel Dirracolo
1st Period: Both teams were fairly even for most of the opening period with the hometown Silverbacks having a slight edge in play. The Vipers had a couple of quality chances early while the Gorillas had a handful of opportunities later on and on a power play. Lane Maarhuis gave up some pretty big rebounds but also made some large saves on the PK. It was 1-1 after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 15-9 Salmon Arm.
2nd Period: The Apes were by far the better of the two teams and controlled most of the middle frame. Salmon Arm played with a ton of jump/energy, were moving the puck, had a good transition game, carried the majority of the play, had a ton of good looks/quality chances, hit the post once, outskated and outworked the Snakes. Vernon looked sluggish, struggled at both ends of the rink, couldn't seem to get much of anything going. The visiting Vipers needed six and a half minutes to record their first shot of the period, were back on their heels, saw a lot of play in their own end, were chasing the Silverbacks for most of the period. Oliver Czaja tied the game late as the Snakes seemed to gain some life/momentum and played much better for the remainder of the period. It was 2-2 after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 12-6 Silverbacks.
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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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made 25 saves in the win for the shutout in a 5-0 victory in Game 5 of the 1st round of the BCHL playoffs over the Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 2,065 fans at the Vernon Multiplex. With the win, Vernon would win the best of seven series 4-1 and advance to the next round vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Prince George Spruce Kings @ Vernon Vipers Monday, March 13, 2006 | BCHL League Site
Jon Olthuis's Player Profile:
Jon Olthuis - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks:
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Tonight is the sixth 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: 157
Wins: 77
Losses: 58
Overtime Wins: 14
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 1
Tie: 4
Overtime Record: 14-16
Shootout Record: 1-1
Home Record: 42-28-7-1-1
Road Record: 35-31-9-0-3
Vernon Vipers 2020-21 Pod Season Record/Stats vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (All games were played in Vernon)
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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Tulsa Oilers Activate Ex Vernon Viper McNelly From 14 Day Injured Reserve:
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Vipers defenceman Cade McNelly from the 14 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).
Souce: https://echl.com/
McNelly is in his second season with the ECHL Tulsa Oilers. In 37 games, McNelly has (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).
McNelly played one season at SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) during the 2022-23 season before the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets signed McNelly to a tryout agreement August 28th 2023. McNelly never played a game with the Komets, was released October 18th 2023. The Oilers added McNelly to their training camp roster October 7th 2024 before suspending McNelly October 15th 2024. The Oilers signed McNelly December 19th 2024 upon visa approval.
McNelly attended the Los Angeles Kings 2021 training camp.
McNelly played parts of five seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2017-22 with the Seattle Thunderbirds and Vancouver Giants.
McNelly played parts of one season in Vernon with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed McNelly January 10th 2022. In 19 games with the Vipers, McNelly collected (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).
Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Fighting For Final Playoff Spot:
Image credit: FloHockey
The Vernon Vipers have 7 regular season games remaining.
March 13th Vernon @ Salmon Arm
March 14th Salmon Arm @ Vernon
March 20th Vernon @ Blackfalds
March 21st Vernon @ Brooks
March 25th Brooks @ Vernon
March 27th Trail @ Vernon
March 28th Vernon @ Trail
The Cranbrook Bucks have 5 regular season games remaining.
March 13th Cranbrook @ Spruce Grove
March 14th Cranbrook @ Sherwood Park
March 21st Sherwood Park @ Cranbrook
March 27th Cranbrook @ Blackfalds
March 28th Cranbrook @ Spruce Grove
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:
Image credit: Cranbrook Bucks
Source: Cranbrook Bucks YouTube
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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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,
Atlanta Gladiators Place Former Vipers AP Scardina On 3 Day Injured Reserve:
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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.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:
Image credit: Cranbrook Bucks
Source: Cranbrook Bucks YouTube
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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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,
Utah Grizzlies Trade Vipers Alumni Felton To Cincinnati:
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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
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).
Monday, March 9, 2026
Ludwig Commits To Air Force Academy:
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Force Academy for the 2026-27 season.
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Vernon Vipers X
Garin Ludwig's Player Profile:
Hershey Bears Sign Ex Vipers Goaltender Taylor:
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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.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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:
Clippers Sign Swanson For 2026-27 Season:
Hibbing/Chisholm standout Tate Swanson signs with BCHL's Nanaimo Clippers - WDIO.com
Vernon Vipers Sign Shirley:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Vernon Vipers X
Keegan Shirley's Player Profile:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Game Recap - Cranbrook Bucks 4 Vernon Vipers 1
Boxscore-Game Summary,
https://bchl.ca/stats/game-center/14059
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks:
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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
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
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks Friday, March 06, 2026 | BCHL League Site
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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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,
Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks:
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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)
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:
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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.
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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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,
Maro Named Honourable Mention For 3 Stars Of The Week:
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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:
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
McMillan Named 1st Star Of The Month:
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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:
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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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,
Built On Consistency: 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:
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