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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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty two years ago today (October 2nd 2004) Vernon Vipers forward Matt Watkins scored his second goal of the game at 3:15 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 5-4 overtime victory over the visiting Surrey Eagles in front of 2257 fans at the Vernon Multiplex.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Surrey Eagles @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, October 02, 2004 | BCHL League Site

Matt Watkins Player Profile:

Matt Watkins - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Ex Viper Kanat Makes Wilderness Debut:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Oliver Kanat made his

Minnesota Wilderness debut over the weekend at the North American Hockey League Showcase. Kanat and the Wilderness lost 3-0 to the  St. Cloud Norsemen on September 26th 2026.            

Source: https://www.wildernesshockey.com

Wilderness Offense Shut Down in Showcase Finale | MINNESOTA WILDERNESS

Kanat spent the 2025-26 season with the Vernon Vipers.

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 was called up to the United States Hockey League Chicago Steel August 27th 2026 but never played a game before returning to Minnesota.

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

Oliver Kanat's Player Profile:

Oliver Kanat - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fifteen years ago today (October 1st 2011) Vernon Vipers forward Adam

Tambellini scored at 1:46 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 5-4 overtime victory over the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 1,437 fans at Wesbild Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Prince George Spruce Kings @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, October 01, 2011 | BCHL League Site

The Vipers were down 4-1 with 2:27 remaining in the 3rd period, scored three goals in the final 2:27 to force overtime.

Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings Highlights,

Vipers Epic Comeback

Adam Tambellini's Player Profile:

Adam Tambellini - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty years ago today (October 1st 2006) Vernon Vipers forward Andrew Coburn scored his second goal of the game at 1:28 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 5-4 overtime victory over the visiting Cowichan Capitals in front of 1,634 fans at the Vernon Multiplex.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Cowichan Valley Capitals @ Vernon Vipers Sunday, October 01, 2006 | BCHL League Site

Andrew Coburn's Player Profile:

Andrew Coburn - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Former Vipers Defenceman Leary Commits To Connecticut College:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Shawn Leary has committed to

Connecticut College.

Source: BCHL X

BCHL on X: "Congrats to Vernon Vipers D Shawn Leary on his commitment to Connecticut College! 📸 @LisaMPhotos https://t.co/xMvhXGLK6r" / X

Leary split the 2025-26 season with the Surrey Eagles & Vernon Vipers. 

The Surrey Eagles traded Leary to the Vernon Vipers February 10th 2026 for Taylor Curtis and a Player Development Fee. In 14 games with the Vernon Vipers, Leary collected (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).

Shawn Leary's Player Profile:

Shawn Leary - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty one years ago today (September 30th 2005) Vernon Vipers defenceman Andy Zulyniak recorded four assists in a 8-3 victory over the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 2,931 fans at the Vernon Multi-Plex.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers Friday, September 30, 2005 | BCHL League Site

Andy Zulyniak's Player Profile:

Andy Zulyniak - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Trockis Named 1st Star Of The Week:

Vernon Vipers forward Toms Trockis named 1st Star of the Week.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: www.bchl.ca

Trockis, Vecvanags, Sieradzkis named Lordco Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site

Toms Trockis's Player Profile:

Toms Trockis - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Announcer Passes Away:

Former announcer Paul Burke has passed away.

Source: www.castant.net

Well-known Vernon radio personality has died at age 79 - Castanet.net

Vernon Vipers 2026-27 Home Opener/Player Intro:

The Vernon Vipers remembered the past and introduced the future along with a new logo/jerseys in the teams home opener Saturday vs West Kelowna.

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

2026-27 Vipers Home Opener/Player Intro

Tulsa Oilers Trade Ex Viper McNelly To Swamp Rabbits:

The ECHL Tulsa Oilers have traded former Vernon Vipers defenceman

 Cade McNelly to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.

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://tulsaoilers.com/

Tulsa Oilers | OILERS ACQUIRE FORWARD CAIDEN GAULT

Source: https://swamprabbits.com/

Greenville Swamp Rabbits | McNELLY ACQUIRED IN A TRADE WITH TULSA

McNelly spent the 2025-26 season with the ECHL Tulsa Oilers, his second season with the Oilers. In 41 games, McNelly collected (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).

Cade McNelly's Player Profile:

Cade McNelly - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors highlights from the Vipers home opener September 26th 2026 in front of 2,206 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Vernon vs West Kelowna [9-26-2026]

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Eight years ago today (September 28th 2018) Vernon Vipers goaltender Aidan

Porter stopped all 34 shots for the win/shutout in a 2-0 victory over the visiting Wenatchee Wild in front of 2,089 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Wenatchee Wild @ Vernon Vipers Friday, September 28, 2018 | BCHL League Site

Aidan Porter's Player Profile:

Aidan Porter - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers Pre-Game Speech:

Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Matt Cooke & former Vipers captains Chris Crowell & Kevin Kraus give a pre-game speech before Saturday's home opener vs West Kelowna.

Source: Vernon Vipers X

Vernon Vipers on X: "BTS: Coach Cooke & Past Captains Chris Crowell and Kevin Kraus get the boys fired up ahead of last night’s home opener 🔥 #newerasamevenom #vernonvipers #inspirational https://t.co/gP24K0QPlo" / X

On This Day In Vernon Lakers History:

Forty three years ago today (September 27th 1983) The Vernon Daily News released an article that the Vernon Lakers fired Head Coach Chuck Tapp after just three games.

Source: Vernon Daily News

1983-09-27VDN.pdf

Source: www.vernonjrahockey.ca

VernonJrAHockey.CA

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

George Returns To Alberni Valley Bulldogs:

Defenceman Ryan George Returns To Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Express Roster Continues To Take Shape:

Express Set to Open 2026-27 Season as Roster Continues to Take Shape | Coquitlam Express

BCHL Announces Staff Additions For 2026-27 Season:

BCHL announces staff additions for 2026-27 | BCHL League Site

Sherwood Park-Alberni Valley Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Maxime Ly Playing Rights For Sam Leonard | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Oilers Name Hikida Captain:

Oilers name 2026-2027 BCHL leadership group ahead of the season | Okotoks Oilers

Clippers Hope New Season Sees Continued Momentum After Trip To BCHL Finals:

Clippers hope new season sees continued momentum after trip to BCHL Finals | NanaimoNewsNOW | Nanaimo news, sports, weather, real estate, classifieds and more

Bulldogs Sign Litterick:

Bulldogs Sign Forward Kieran Litterick | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Warnick Ready To Lead Grizzlies Into New BCHL Season:

Captain Warnick ready to lead Grizzlies into new BCHL season - Victoria Times Colonist

Brooks Bandits Sign Spurgeon:

Bandits Sign Zachary Spurgeon for 2026-27 Season | Brooks Bandits

Meet The 2026-27 Cranbrook Bucks:

Meet the 2026-27 Cranbrook Bucks | Cranbrook Bucks

Crusaders Name Millar New Associate Coach/Director Of Skill Development:

Sherwood Park Crusaders Name Britney Millar Associate Coach & Director of Skill Development | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Name Magner Captain:

Bulldogs Name Magner Captain, Announce Leadership Team | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Game Recap: Vipers Home Opender: Vernon Vipers 7 West Kelowna Warriors 3

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 7-3 in front of 2,206 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Samuel DiBlasi

West Kelowna Warriors: Ethan Swayer 

1st Period: The visiting Warriors jumped on the Vipers early. Veteran forward Kelsen Podworny opened the scoring, giving the Warriors a 1-0 lead at 0:52 West Kelowna was the better team early, had lots of jump and early pressure/zone time, carried and controlled the play for the first couple of minutes. The hometown Vipers responded with a quick turn around and were the better team for the remainder of the opening frame. The Snakes carried and controlled the remainder of the period, had a good transition game, were moving the puck well, getting lots of zone time, getting pucks to the net and capitalizing on their chances. Vernon's PK was very good, scored twice on the penalty kill. It was 3-1 Vernon after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 13-5 Vipers.

2nd Period: The Warriors were the better team for most of the middle frame. The Tribe carried and controlled a lot of the period, had an edge in play. West Kelowna looked to have a step up on Vernon, were just a tad quicker, had more puck possession, more zone time, more shots on goal, more opportunities and just played better. WK had several quality looks/chances but Samuel DiBlasi was very good in goal for the Snakes. The Vipers couldn't seem to get much going this period. The Snakes looked a little sluggish, weren't as sharp, just didn't look as good or play as good as the 1st period. Vernon struggled a bit in their own end, and offensively, didn't get nearly as many shots on goal or opportunities. The Vipers did have a couple of good shifts here and there but overall just weren't as sharp this period. It was 4-2 Vipers after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 14-6 West Kelowna.

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Game Preview: Vipers Home Opener - West Kelowna Warriors @ Vernon Vipers:

2-1-0-0 West Kelowna Warriors @ 2-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers 6pm

Tonight is the first 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:114

Wins: 53

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: 30-20-4-0-2

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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Game Recap: Vernon Vipers 5 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 5-1 in front of 874 fans at Rogers Rink.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Kason Kobelka

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Noah Mavin

1st Period: The hometown Silverbacks jumped on the Vernon Vipers early and often as it was all Salmon Arm in the first half of the opening frame. The Gorillas had a ton of jump/energy come flying out of the gates with a ton of speed, a strong/aggressive forecheck, were hard in on pucks and winning all the early battles. SA was getting pucks to the net and generating some offence. Shots were 9-1 Silverbacks at the midway point. The visiting Vipers didn't get off to a great start, were back on their heels, were chasing the puck and the S'Backs most of the first ten minutes. The Snakes struggled offensively, had trouble getting into the o zone, saw a lot of action early in their own end. Former Trail Smoke Eaters goaltender Kason Kobelka made his Vipers debut tonight, was forced to make a couple of bi stops in the first half, keeping the game scoreless. Boy oh boy did the tables turn in the second half as it was all Vernon as the Vipers pushed back and played a heck of a finish to end the period. In and around the halfway mark, Toms Trockis was denied on a breakaway, before Alexander Eklof was stopped on a penalty shot. Shortly after Cohen Hoening come within inches of giving the Apes the lead but hit the crossbar. The Snakes quickly turned the game around in the second half and were the better team in the second half. Vernon was skating, moving the puck, getting lots of zone time/pressure and started to rack up shots on goal. It was now Salmon Arm who was spending a lot of time in their own end, were the ones now chasing the puck. Both goaltenders played well. It was 1-0 Vernon after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 14-13 Silverbacks.

2nd Period: Tommy Karmiris gave the Snakes a 2-0 lead at 0:21 on the first shot of the period. The Vipers had some early jump and were the better team in the opening few minutes, but the Backs had the edge in play in the first half but Vernon's goaltender and defence played very well, taking away time and space and limiting the Silverbacks opportunities. SA had a little more puck possession and were getting pucks to the net but weren't dominating the play. The Vipers were the better team in the second half, didn't get a whole lot of shots on net but overall were the better team in the second half. The Vipers did a lot of the little things right. It was 3-0 Vernon after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 15-6 Salmon Arm.

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Carter No Longer Listed On Vernon Vipers Roster:

19 year old goaltender Jack Carter is no longer listed on the Vernon

Vipers roster.

Source: www.bchl.ca

Vernon Vipers Roster 2026-27 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Jack Carter's Player Profile:

Jack Carter - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Seventeen years ago today (September 25th 2009) Vernon Vipers goaltender

Graeme Gordon stopped all 29 shots for the win/shutout in a 2-0 victory over the visiting Quesnel Millionaires in front of 1914 fans at Wesbild Centre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Quesnel Millionaires @ Vernon Vipers Friday, September 25, 2009 | BCHL League Site

Graeme Gordon's Player Profile:

Graeme Gordon - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA