Image credit: Vernon Morning Star
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Lis leaves lasting hockey legacy in Vernon | Vernon Morning Star
Lis owned the Vernon Lakers from 1986-1992 was also president and general manager.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Lis Leaves Lasting Hockey Legacy In Vernon:
Monday, March 23, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Mark Nelson scores at 5:57 of the fourth overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime victory over the Penticton Vees in front of 1,933 fans at the Penticton Memorial Arena in Game 4 of the 1st round of the playoffs, winning the best of seven playoff series 4-0.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | BCHL League Site
Marl Nelson's Player Profile:
Former Vernon Lakers Owner Lis Passes Away:
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Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Lis owned the Vernon Lakers from 1986-1992 was also the teams president and general manager.
Under ownership Lis and the Lakers went 219-109-8-6 during the regular season went to four straight Centennial Cups from 1989-1991 winning two Centennial Cups in 1990 & 1991
The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Dick Suspended:
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penalty/game misconduct and an Illegal Check to the Head.
Source: www.bchl.ca
Connor Dick's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers-Brooks Bandits Highlights:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Brooks Bandits YouTube
Iowa Heartlanders Place Ex Viper Coughlin On 3 Day Injured Reserve:
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Liam Coughlin 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: www.echl.com
Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders. In 33 games, Coughlin has (4-goals-9-assists-13-points).
Coughlin started the 2025-26 season with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen, his second season in Jacksonville. The Iowa Heartlanders claimed Coughlin off waivers from the Jacksonville Icemen November 27th 2025.
Coughlin played the 2023-24 season with the Iowa Heartlanders, is in his sixth season in the ECHL.
Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.
Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.
Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Game Recap - Brooks Bandits 4 Vernon Vipers 2
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Brooks Bandits Saturday, March 21, 2026 | BCHL League Site
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Hussa Suspended:
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games after his major penalty and game misconduct for charging in Blackfalds 6-3 win over Vernon March 20th 2026.
Source: www.bchl.ca
Danny Hussa's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers-Blackfalds Bulldogs Highlights:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Blackfalds Bulldogs YouTube
Blackfalds Bulldogs vs Vernon Vipers | Mar 20, 2026 - YouTube
Here is the Blackfalds Bulldogs Post-Game show.
Source: Blackfalds Bulldogs YouTube
Mar 20, 2026 Post Game Show | AC Brady Bakke & Olivér Király
Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Brooks Bandits:
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Tonight is the third of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Brooks Bandits.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Brooks Bandits since 2024 (The Brooks Bandits franchise joined the
BCHL in February 2024)
Games Played: 6
Wins: 0
Losses: 6
Overtime Wins: 0
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 0-0
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 0-3-0-0
Road Record: 0-3-0-0
The Vernon Vipers last regular season win at home vs the Brooks Bandits (The Vipers have never beat Brooks at home)
The Brooks Bandits last regular season win in Vernon was a 7-4 victory on Wednesday, December 10th 2025
The Vernon Vipers last regular season win in Brooks (The Vipers have never won a game in Brooks)
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Friday, March 20, 2026
Vernon Vipers Eliminated From Playoff Contentions:
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
League Standings:
British Columbia Hockey League Team Stats 2025-26 Regular Season | BCHL League Site
Previous Vernon junior hockey teams who didn't make the playoffs.
1977-78 Vernon Vikings 10-56-0 record
1980-81 Vernon Lakers 8-48-0 record
1981-82 Vernon Lakers 10-36-1 record
2000-01 Vernon Vipers 24-26-10 record
2011-12 Vernon Vipers 30-29-1 record
2012-13 Vernon Vipers 21-34-1 record
2024-25 Vernon Vipers 15-33-6-0 record
2025-26 Vernon Vipers 14-29-7-0 record
Game Recap - Blackfalds Bulldogs 6 Vernon Vipers 3
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Blackfalds Bulldogs Friday, March 20, 2026 | BCHL League Site
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com
Vernon Vipers With Must Win Tonight:
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Vernon Vipers face first of 5 straight must-win contests | Vernon Morning Star
Source: www.castanet.net
Vernon Vipers must win five in a row to make the playoffs - Castanet.net
Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Blackfalds Bulldogs:
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Tonight is the fourth and final regular season meeting 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: 7
Wins: 3
Losses: 3
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 1-0
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 2-2-0-0
Road Record: 2-1-0-0
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
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Thursday, March 19, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Junior Hockey History:
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scored at 4:07 of double overtime in Game 6 of the BCJHL league finals giving the Vernon Essos a 5-4 double overtime victory over the Victoria Cougars in front of 5,219 fans at the Victoria Memorial Arena. The Essos won the best of 7 playoff series in 6 games winning the league championship for the first time in franchise history.
Source: Vernon News
Source: www.vernonjrahockey.ca
Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com
Vernon Essos ruled BC Junior Hockey 50 years ago | Vernon Morning Star
The Vernon Essos were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Essos were around from 1967-1973 before changing their name to the Vernon Vikings in 1973.
Jack Marsh's Player Profile:
Bison Activate Former Vernon Viper MacDonald From 3 Day Injured Reserve:
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forward Ayden MacDonald from 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).
From https://echl.com/
MacDonald is in his first season with the ECHL Bloomington Bison. The Bison signed MacDonald October 3rd 2025. In 41 games, MacDonald has (8-goals-6-assists-14-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.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Former Vipers Tryout Saskiw Named KIJHL Star Of The Week:
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three Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Stars of the Week.
Image credit: KIJHL
Source: https://www.kijhl.ca/
Saskiw is in his first season with the KIJHL Merritt Centennials. In 25 games, Saskiw went 13-9-2 with a 3.33 GAA Saskiw and the Centennials lost in 6 games to the Revelstoke Grizzlies in the 1st round of the playoffs.
Saskiw attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2004 was released after playing in 1 preseason game, attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2025 was released after playing in 1 preseason game.
John Glen Removed From Ownership?
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ownership? When the 2025-26 season started Tom & John Glen were listed as Owners & Governors on the teams website. John has recently been removed from the team website.
Source: www.vernonvipers.com
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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made 26 saves for the win/shutout in a 2-0 victory in Game 1 of 2nd round of the playoffs vs the Trail Smoke Eaters in front of 2,136 fans at Kal Tire Place. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 playoff series 4-1.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Trail Smoke Eaters @ Vernon Vipers Friday, March 17, 2017 | BCHL League Site
Darion Hanson's Player Profile:
Darion Hanson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Former Vernon Laker Ramsay Becomes Winningest Head Coach In Thunder History:
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Head Coach in Wichita Thunder history with his 200th victory in a 5-1 win over Kansas City November 29th 2025.
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: Wichita Thunder Instagram
Ramsay is in his seventh season as Head Coach/GM with the ECHL Wichita Thunder. Ramsay was named the ECHL Coach of the Year in 2021.
Ramsay played sixteen seasons of professional hockey before retiring in 2005. Ramsay has spent twenty seven seasons coaching in the ACHL, UHL, IHL, CHL, AHL & ECHL with four different teams (Muskegon, Tulsa, Grand Rapids and Wichita).
Ramsay played one season in Vernon with the 1989-90 Vernon Lakers. In 53 games with the Lakers, Ramsay collected (11-goals-11-assists-22-points). Ramsay was captain of the 1989-90 Vernon Lakers that hosted and won the 1990 Centennial Cup.
The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1996.
Monday, March 16, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Gordon made 25 saves for back to back shutouts over the Quesnel Millionaires in Game 6 of the 2nd round of the playoffs in front of 1,086 fans at the Quesnel Twin Arena. With the win, Vernon wins the best of 7 playoff series 4-2.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Quesnel Millionaires Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | BCHL League Site
Graeme Gordon's Player Profile:
Graeme Gordon - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Missing Championship Banners:
1970 & 1972 Mowat Cup Champions
1970 & 1972 League Champions
1970, 1972 & 1976 Ron Boileau Memorial Trophy (League's regular season best record)
2019 Ryan Hatfield Trophy (Interior Division Playoff Champions)
Sunday, March 15, 2026
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Gordon made 26 saves in the win for the shutout in a 4-0 victory in Game 5 of the 2nd round of the playoffs over the Quesnel Millionaires in front of 1,615 fans at Wesbild Centre. Vernon would eventually win the best of 7 series 4-2.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Quesnel Millionaires @ Vernon Vipers Monday, March 15, 2010 | BCHL League Site
Graeme Gordon's Player Profile:
Graeme Gordon - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Vernon Junior Hockey History,
Ravensburg Towerstars Sign Vipers Alumni Tufto:
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forward Odeen Tufto.
The Ravensburg Towerstars are a professional ice hockey team based in Ravensburg, Germany.
Source: https://insidetherink.com/
Tufto started the 2025-26 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets, his second season with the Komets. Tufto was placed on team suspension December 18th 2025, later returned to the team before being traded to ECHL Adirondack Thunder January 1st 2026. Tufto didn't report to the Thunder. Tufto was in his fifth season in the ECHL and the Thunder were his fifth team.
Tufto played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2017-2021 before signing his first professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning March 31st 2021. The Lightning assigned Tufto to the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch after his college season ended in 2021. Tufto has never played a game with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Game Recap - Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3 Vernon Vipers 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 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 since 1988 but have every program and 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 Silverbacks won 3-1 in front of 2,791 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Lane Maarhuis
Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Daniel Dirracolo
1st Period: The visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks were by far the better of the two teams and jumped on the hometown Vipers early and often. The S'Backs carried the better of the play, controlled the play, had more puck possession and a lot of play in the offensive zone. The Apes had several good looks/opportunities. Lane Maarhuis gave up a couple of big rebounds but also made a couple of big saves keeping the Snakes in the period. Vernon didn't look sharp, didn't have a good opening period. The Vipers struggled and needed almost eight minutes to record a shot on goal. The Vipers didn't have the puck on their stick often, saw a lot of play in their own end. The Snakes didn't play well defensively, gave up a lot of odd man rushes and opportunities. After 20 minutes of play, it was 2-0 Silverbacks. Shots were 15-6 Salmon Arm.
2nd Period: The Snakes responded with a big push back and were the better team in the middle frame. Vernon carried and controlled a lot of the 2nd period, had loads of time in the offensive zone, but didn't create or generate a ton of chances. The Vipers were able to get pucks to the net but not a lot of traffic in front. Daniel Dirracolo was seeing everything, stopped all twelve Vernon shots. The Gorillas didn't look anywhere close to the same team we saw in the 1st period as SA was back on their heels, saw a lot more time in their own end, didn't get a lot of time with the puck or get a lot of time in the offensive zone. Landon Mackie & Anthony Nolan dropped the gloves in a fight after Nolan laid out a big hit on a Salmon Arm player along the end boards. Salmon Arm's bench was very upset with no call on Nolan's hit. It was 3-0 Salmon Arm after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 12-6 Vernon.
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Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Highlights:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube
Game Preview: Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers:
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Tonight is the seventh and final regular season meeting 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: 158
Wins: 78
Losses: 58
Overtime Losses: 16
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 1
Tie: 4
Overtime Record: 15-16
Shootout Record: 1-1
Home Record: 42-28-7-1-1
Road Record: 36-31-9-0-3
Vernon Vipers 2020-21 Pod Season Record/Stats vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (All games were played in Vernon)
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Kubantsev's Overtime Winner:
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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:
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