On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Seven years ago today (September 21st 2019) Vernon Vipers Goaltender Max

Palaga stopped all 20 shots for the win/shutout in a 3-0 victory over the visiting Powell River Kings in front of 1623 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Powell River Kings @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, September 21, 2019 | BCHL League Site

Max Palaga's Player Profile:

Max Palaga - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters highlights from September 19th 2026 in front of 1,201 fans at the Cominco Arena.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube 

Vernon at Trail (9-19-2026) - YouTube

Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks highlights from September 18th 2026 from Rogers Rink.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

Vernon at Salmon Arm (9-18-2026)

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Bulldogs Name Martens New Broadcaster:

Bulldogs Announce New Play-By-Play Broadcaster | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Spruce Grove Saints Sign Hamel:

NEWS: Saints Add Jacob Hamel (’08) To Roster for 2026-27 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Rabbath Returns To Alberni Valley Bulldogs:

Bulldogs Welcome Back Defenceman Wassim Rabbath | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Eagles Sign Lucas:

Williams Lake Mustang forward signs with Surrey Eagles for BCHL 2026-27 season | Williams Lake Tribune

Sherwood Park-Powell River Trade:

Powell River Kings Announce Major Trade Acquisition | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club

Blackfalds-Alberni Valley Trade:

Bulldogs Trade Goaltender Ivan Kastelan to Blackfalds | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Capitals Name Arnold New Broadcaster:

Capitals announce Nicholas Arnold as play-by-play broadcaster for 2026-27 | Cowichan Capitals

Victoria Grizzlies Name Warnick Captain:

Victoria Grizzlies Name Owen Warnick Captain for the 26-27 Season | Victoria Grizzlies Jr Hockey Club

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Kitchener:

Bulldogs Sign Goaltender Dayton Kitchener | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Capitals Name Firkus Captain:

Capitals announce Slade Firkus and the 2026-27 leadership group ahead of the new season | Cowichan Capitals

Prince George-Blackfalds Trade:

Spruce Kings add veteran defenceman in BCHL trade | CKPG Today

Bulldogs Sign Kudrna:

Brady Kudrna 2006 Forward Signs To Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Game Recap: Vernon Vipers 4 Trail Smoke Eaters 0

The 1-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers defeated the 0-2-0-0 Trail Smoke Eaters 4-0 in front of 1,201 fans at the Cominco Arena.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday, September 19, 2026 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

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Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters:

0-1-0-0 Vernon Vipers @ 0-1-0-0 Trail Smoke Eaters 7pm

Tonight is the first of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 Regular Season: (League website only goes back as far as

2003-04 season)

Games Played: 136

Wins: 91

Losses: 36

Ties: 1

Overtime Wins: 13

Overtime Losses: 7

Shootout Wins: 3

Shootout Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 13-7

Shootout Record: 3-1

Home Record: 51-12-6-0-0

Road Record: 40-24-1-1-1

The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-1-0 in their last ten regular season games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters

The Vernon Vipers are 2-7-0-1 in their last ten regular season games in Trail

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Vernon Vipers Collision Of The Week - Martin Cerny

This weeks CSN Franks Collision of the Week is

from Vernon Vipers defenceman Martin Cerny on Trail Smoke Eaters forward Max Schaller in a 6-0 preseason victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters September 12th 2026.

Source: Vernon Vipers YouTube

COTW - Martin Cerny (9-12-26)

Rothman Gives Salmon Arm 2-0 Lead:

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Jared Rothman gives the Silverbacks a 2-0

lead at 10:36 of the 1st period. Salmon Arm opens the 2026-27 regular season with a 4-1 victory.

Source: BCHL X

BCHL on X: "WHAT A SHOT 👀 🎙️ @Stewart7Zach #BCHL | @SASilverbacks https://t.co/NeGgaafWnW" / X

Jared Rothman's Player Profile:

Jared Rothman - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Recap: Regular Season Opener - Salmon Arm Silverbacks 4 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 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 Silverbacks won 4-1 at Rogers Rink. (No attendance announced)

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Samuel DiBlasi 

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Noah Mavin

1st Period: Both teams were pretty even early before the hometown Silverbacks took over the edge in play. I thought both teams went back and fourth early and often for about the first five or so minutes then it was all Silverbacks until late in the period, when the Vipers come on strong late and played well in the final five or six minutes. The Apes come very close to opening the scoring less then three minutes in after Cohen Hoening rang a shot off the crossbar. The Silverbacks were the better team for most of the period, had more puck possession, more zone time, more shots on goal, played with a ton of speed, moved the puck well, have a very good transition game. The S'Backs capitalized on some Vernon mistakes, played well at both ends of the rink. The Snakes got off to a good start, had some early jump, played well in the first five minutes and the final five to six minutes. The Vipers struggled defensively, had trouble coming out of their own end, poor passes, struggled offensively. It was 2-0 Salmon Arm after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 11-5 Silverbacks.

2nd Period: I thought the Gorillas got off to a quick start, jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and were the better team in the first half. SA was really moving the puck, had some early pressure, were on the attack early and often. The S'Backs had more puck possession early, were generating chances. The Vipers seemed to settle down and played a little better in the second half. Vernon would finally start to get some pucks to the net and generate some offence. Noah Mavin made a couple of large saves, keeping the Backs in the hockey game. It was 3-1 Silverbacks after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 14-11 Vernon.

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Vernon Vipers 2026-27 Roster:

The BCHL released regular season rosters on September 17th 2026. Here is your Vernon Vipers 2026-27 regular season roster.

Source: www.bchl.ca

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

Game Preview: Regular Season Opener: Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

0-0-0-0 Vernon Vipers @ 0-0-0-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7pm

Tonight is the first 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: 159

Wins: 78

Losses: 59

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: 36-31-9-0-3

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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Vernon Vipers Roster Moves:

According to the BCHL website the Vernon Vipers have released forwards Thomas Duhamel 07, Moritz Ruegsegger 08 & goaltender Leandro Djuric 07 The Vernon Vipers have added forward Ben Trebicky 09, defenceman Aaron Zulinick 08 & goaltender Kason Kobelka 07

Source: www.bchl.ca

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

Duhamel was returning from last season, attended training camp and played in 2 exhibition games.

Thomas Duhamel's Player Profile:

Thomas Duhamel - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ruegsegger signed with the Vernon Vipers August 28th 2026 for the 2026-27 season, attended training camp, played in 1 exhibition game.

Moritz Ruegsegger's Player Profile:

Moritz Rüegsegger - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Djuric signed with the Vernon Vipers June 20th 2026 for the 2026-27 season. Djuric was at training camp, played in 2 exhibition games.

Leandro Djuric's Player Profile:

Leandro Djuric - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Trebicky spent the 2025-26 season with the Ontario Junior Hockey League Burlington Cougars. 

Ben Trebicky's Player Profile:

Benjamin Trebicky - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Zulinick split the 2025-26 season with Vernon Vipers & Western Hockey League Portland Winterhawks.

Aaron Zulinick's Player Profile:

Aaron Zulinick - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Kobelka spent the 2025-26 season with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Melfort Mustangs. Kobelka attended the Trail Smoke Eaters training camp, played in all 3 exhibition games.

Kason Kobelka's Player Profile:

Kason Kobelka - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Galnor Commits To Utica University:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Jakub Galnor has committed to Utica University

for the 2026-27 season.

Source: www.nahl.com

Oklahoma Forward Galnor makes NCAA Commitment | North American Hockey League | NAHL

Galnor spent the 2025-26 season with the North American Hockey League Oklahoma Warriors. In 56 games, Galnor collected (19-goals-32-assists-51-points).

Galnor split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & North American Hockey League Anchorage Wolverines. Galnor committed to the Vernon Vipers February 21st 2024 for the 2024-25 season. Galnor was no longer listed on the teams roster in January 2025. In 24 games with the Vernon Vipers, Galnor collected (4-goals-4-assists-8-points).

Jakub Galnor's Player Profile:

Jakub Galnor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More 

Powell River Kings Trade Ex Viper Tryout Bridgewater To Sherwood Park:

The Powell River Kings traded former Vernon Vipers defenceman

Casey Bridgewater to the Sherwood Park Crusaders.

Source: www.powellriverkings.com

Powell River Kings Announce Major Trade Acquisition | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club

Bridgewater split the 2025-26 season with the Powell River Kings & Ontario Junior Hockey League Trenton Golden Hawks.

The North American Hockey League Odessa Jackalopes selected Bridgewater 108th overall in Round 4  of the 2026 NAHL Entry Draft.

Bridgewater attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2025 also played in 3 preseason games before being released September 16th 2025. In 3 preseason games, Bridgewater collected (1-goal-1-assist-2-points).

Casey Bridgewater's Player Profile:

Casey Bridgewater - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Rebels Name Vipers Alumni Kisio New Head Coach:

The Western Hockey League Red Deer Rebels have named

 former Vernon Vipers forward Brent Kisio new Head Coach.

Source: https://chl.ca

Brent Kisio named Rebels Head Coach - Red Deer Rebels

Kisio spent the past three seasons as Assistant Coach with the American Hockey League Henderson Silver Knights.

Kisio spent sixteen seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2007-2023 as an Assistant Coach & Head Coach with the Calgary Hitmen & Lethbridge Hurricanes. 

Kisio also coached the 2016 Under-17 Hockey Challenge and the 2017 Canada National Men's Summer Under-18 team that won the 2017 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Cup in 2017. Kisio was an Assistant Coach with Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships & an Assistant Coach with Team WHL, that competed against Russia at the 2018 CIBC Canada Russia Series & Head Coach of Canada's National Under-18 Canadian Team in 2021 & Assistant Coach with Team Canada at the 2022-23 World Junior Hockey Championships.

Kisio played four seasons at the University of Nebraska before retiring from hockey in 2007. In 2007 the Western Hockey League Calgary Hitmen named Kisio Assistant Coach.

Kisio played one season in Vernon with the 2002-03 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers acquired Kisio in August 2002 in a trade with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Fort McMurray Oil Barrons. In 59 games with the Vipers, Kisio collected (20-goals-46-assists-66-points).

Brent Kisio's Player/Coaching Profile:

Brent Kisio - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Cleaves Has Game To Match Great Name:

One player who caught the eye at the Montreal Canadiens’

development camp was former Vernon Vipers defenceman Cooper Cleaves.

Source: https://montrealgazette.com/

Cowan: Canadiens prospect Cooper Cleaves has game to match great name - Montreal Gazette

Cleaves attended the Montreal Canadiens Development Camp in July. 

Cleaves spent the 2025-26 season at Dartmouth College. Cleaves & Dartmouth College won the ECAC Hockey Championship in March. In 30 games, Cleaves collected (4-goals-6-assists-10-points).

Cleaves was selected in the third round, 93rd overall by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft.

Cleaves split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers and the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers.

Cleaves played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and the 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Cleaves started the 2023-24 season with the Vernon Vipers, played in 6 games before returning to his high school team for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. Cleaves committed to the Vernon Vipers January 17th 2024 for the 2024-25 season, left the team in December 2024 for the United States Hockey League Green Bay Gamblers. In 35 games with the Vipers, Cleaves collected (3-goals-13-assists-16-points).

Cooper Cleaves Player Profile:

Cooper Cleaves - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Lakers History:

Forty six years ago today (September 15th 1980) Vernon Lakers General Manager Hank Aarsen was suspended two months after pulling the team off the ice due to protest in an exhibition game vs the Penticton Knights.

Source: Vernon Daily News

1980-09-16VDN.pdf

Source: www.vernonjrahockey.ca

VernonJrAHockey.CA

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Brouillard Returning To Bulldogs:

Goaltender Derik Brouillard Returns To Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Grizzlies Name Berry Special Guest Coach For Training Camp:

Brad Berry Joins Grizzlies as Guest Coach for Training Camp | Victoria Grizzlies Jr Hockey Club

Clippers Sign Ross For 2026-27 Season:

Clippers Sign Forward Matthew Ross | Nanaimo Clippers

Sherwood Park-Powell River Trade:

KINGS ACQUIRE NCAA COMMIT RYAN TSERLIN FROM SHERWOOD PARK | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Berg For 2026-27 Season:

Bulldogs Sign 2006 Defenceman Devin Berg | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Spruce Kings Announce Main Camp:

Spruce Kings Announce 2026 Main Camp | Prince George Spruce Kings

Capitals Sign Blue For 2026-27 Season:

Capitals sign 2007-born forward Mack Blue | Cowichan Capitals

Training Camp Opens As New Look Grizzlies Prepare For 2026-27 Season:

Training Camp Opens as New-Look Grizzlies Prepare for 2026–27 Season | Victoria Grizzlies Jr Hockey Club

Bulldogs Sign Nadeau For 2026-27 Season:

Bulldogs Sign 2008 Defenceman Chase Nadeau | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Okotoks Oilers Name Hailwood New Associate Coach:

Oilers announce Brody Hailwood as new Associate Head Coach | Okotoks Oilers

Korea University Canadian Tour More Then Wins & Loses:

Korea University’s Canadian tour about more than wins and losses | BCHL League Site

Bulldogs Sign Adamyan For 2026-27 Season:

Bulldogs Sign 2006 Forward Arman Adamyan | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Vernon Vipers Roster Moves:

According to the BCHL website the Vernon Vipers have released forwards Henry Colbert 08, Massimo Santa Maria 09 & goaltender Lane Maarhuis 06

Source: www.bchl.ca

Vernon Vipers Roster 2026 Exhibition | BCHL League Site

The Vipers signed Colbert February 24 2026 for the 2026-27 season. Colbert didn't attend training camp, was added to the preseason roster September 8th 2026. Colbert played in 2 exhibition games.

Henry Colbert's Player Profile:

Henry Colbert - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Santa Maria attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, played 2 exhibition games.

Massimo Santa Maria's Player Profile:

Massimo Santa Maria - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Maarhuis was returning from last season, attended training camp, played in 2 exhibition games.

Lane Maarhuis's Player Profile:

Lane Maarhuis - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fourteen years ago today (September 14th 2012) Vernon Vipers goaltender

Austin Smith stopped all 20 Salmon Arm shots for the win/shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 1,128 fans at the Shaw Cenre.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm SilverBacks Friday, September 14, 2012 | BCHL League Site

Austin Smith's Player Profile:

Austin Smith - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Former Vipers Defenceman Gudridge Commits To Gustavus Adolphus College:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Jordan Gudridge has committed to

 Gustavus Adolphus College for the 2026-27 season.

Source: https://watertownshamrocks.com/

Jordan Gudridge Chooses Gustavus Adolphus - Watertown Shamrocks

Source: https://nahl.com/

Watertown Captain Gudridge makes NCAA Commitment | North American Hockey League | NAHL

Gudridge spent the 2025-26 season with the North American Hockey League Watertown Shamrocks. Gudridge was captain of the Shamrocks. In 52 games, Gudridge collected (7-goals-26-assists-33-points).

Gudridge played parts of one season with the 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. Gudridge started the 2024-25 season with the Sherwood Park Crusaders. The Vernon Vipers traded Carson McGinley to the Sherwood Park Crusaders November 14th 2024 for Jordan Gudridge. In 13 games with the Vernon Vipers, Gudridge collected (1-goal-4-assists-5-points).

Jordan Gudridge's Player Profile:

Jordan Gudridge - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Super Fan Talks Team With Trio Of Alumni:

Vernon Vipers super fan Jamey Brew recently met former Vernon Vipers David Robinson, Kevin Kraus and Bryce Kakoske.

Image Credit: Vernon Morning Star

Source: www.vernonmorningstar.com

Vernon Vipers super fan talks team with trio of alumni | Vernon Morning Star

Yokohama Grits Sign Ex Vipers Captain Tanaka-Campbell:

The Yokohama Grits have signed former Vernon Vipers forward/captain JoJo

Tanaka-Campbell.

The Yokohama Grits are a professional hockey team based in Yokohama, Japan.

Source: www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca

Cowichan forwards ink first pro hockey deals | Chemainus Valley Courier

Tanaka-Campbell spent the past four seasons (2022-2026) at Yale University.

Tanaka-Campbell played three seasons in Vernon from 2019-2022. Tanaka-Campbell committed to the Vernon Vipers June 7th 2019 for the 2019-20 season. In 123 games with the Vernon Vipers, Tanaka-Campbell collected (22-goals-50-assists-72-points).

JoJo Tanaka-Campbell's Player Profile:

Jojo Tanaka-Campbell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Recap - Preseason - Vernon Vipers 6 Trail Smoke Eaters 0

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-Trail Smoke Eaters game as the Vipers won 6-0 in front of a very small crowd at Kal Tire Place. (No attendance was announced)

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Sammy DiBlasi

Trail Smoke Eaters: Kason Kobelka

1st Period: Both teams were pretty evenly matched as it was pretty even for most of the period. I thought the Vipers had a slight edge in play and had a few more scoring chances. Vernon generated several quality opportunities, were skating hard, moving the puck well, played well. The Snakes come close to opening the scoring after a shot off the post. The visiting Smoke Eaters also played well, had some looks/chances. Both goaltenders were forced to make a couple of big stops. It was 0-0 after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 11-11.

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Game Preview: Preseason - Trail Smoke Eaters @ Vernon Vipers:

1-1-0-0 Trail Smoke Eaters @ 0-3-0-0 Vernon Vipers 6pm

Tonight is the first of eight preseason/regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 Regular Season: (League website only goes back as far as

2003-04 season)

Games Played: 136

Wins: 91

Losses: 36

Ties: 1

Overtime Wins: 13

Overtime Losses: 7

Shootout Wins: 3

Shootout Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 13-7

Shootout Record: 3-1

Home Record: 51-12-6-0-0

Road Record: 40-24-1-1-1

The Vernon Vipers are 1-8-1-0 in their last ten regular season games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters

The Vernon Vipers are 2-7-0-1 in their last ten regular season games in Trail

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Game Recap - Preseason - Salmon Arm Silverbacks 5 Vernon Vipers 2

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 Silverbacks won 5-2 in front of a very small crowd at Kal Tire Place. (No attendance was announced) 

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Lane Maarhuis

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Noah Mavin

1st Period: The visiting Silverbacks got the early jump on the Snakes and would open the scoring less then two minutes into the hockey game. The Gorillas got off to a good start and were the better team early. The Vipers would quickly re-group and eventually take over the edge in play and were the better team for most of the remainder of the opening frame. Vernon would carrier the better of the play, had the puck on their stick more, had more zone time and sustained pressure but unable to find the back of the net. The Vipers were up in shots 8-3 at on point. Salmon Arm would come on strong late and end the period on a strong note. The Silverbacks didn't have a whole lot of puck possession, seemed to be chasing the puck and the play, saw a lot of the period in their own end. SA had some early pressure and zone time early and towards the end of the period, otherwise the Vipers were the better of the two teams. It was 1-1 after 20 minutes of play. Shots were 8-3 Vernon.

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Game Preview: Preseason - Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers

2-0-0-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ 0-2-0-0 Vernon Vipers 7pm

Tonight is the second of nine preseason/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: 159

Wins: 78

Losses: 59

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: 36-31-9-0-3

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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Vernon Vipers Roster Moves:

According to the BCHL website the Vernon Vipers have released forwards David Conteras 08, Luke Assi o8, Gianni Bosa 08, Pierce Spencer 09 & defencemen Max Alexander 08, Karel Studnicky 08 & Ty Raap 09

Source: www.bchl.ca

Vernon Vipers Roster 2026 Exhibition | BCHL League Site

Conteras attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, played in two exhibition games.

David Conteras's Player Profile:

David Contreras - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

The Vernon Vipers signed Assi February 22 2026 for the 2026-27 season. Assi attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, played in two exhibition games.

Luke Assi's Player Profile:

Luke Assi - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

The Vernon Vipers signed Bossa March 29 2026 for the 2026-27 season. Bossa attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, played in two exhibition games.

Gianni Bosa's Player Profile:

Gianni Bosa - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Spencer attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, played in one exhibition game.

Pierce Sepncer's Player Profile:

Pierce Spencer - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

The Vernon Vipers signed Alexander April 19 2026 for the 2026-27 season. Alexander attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, played in two exhibition games.

Max Alexander's Player Profile:

Max Alexander - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Studnicky attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, played in two exhibition games.

Karel Studnicky's Player Profile:

Karel Studnický - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Raap attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, played in two exhibition games.

Ty Raap's Player Profile:

Ty Raap - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Lessons Learned In Warriors Pre-Season Opener vs Vipers:

The West Kelowna Warriors opened the preseason Monday afternoon with a 5-2 victory over the Vernon Vipers.

Source: www.castanet.net

Lessons learned in West Kelowna Warriors pre-season opener - Castanet.net

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Smith Returning To Alberni Valley:

Bulldogs Welcome Back Forward Leim Smith | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Spruce Kings Open Training Camp September 4th

Spruce Kings set for start of training camp Sept. 4 - Prince George Citizen

Clippers Announce Ownership Transition:

Nanaimo Clippers Announce Ownership Transition, Welcome Roman Tkachenko and Oleg Tverdovsky | Nanaimo Clippers

Trail=Okotoks Trade:

Oilers acquire defenceman Cohen Carter from the Trail Smoke Eaters | Okotoks Oilers

Powell River Kings Sign Singh For 2026-27 Season:

KINGS SIGN FORWARD SHIVA SINGH | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club

Magner Returning To Bulldogs:

Bulldogs Welcome Back Defenceman Grady Magner | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Crusaders Name Kohn Director Of Player Development:

Dustin Kohn joins the Crusaders as Director of Player Development | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Nanaimo Clippers Training Camp Schedule:

Clippers Announce 2026 Training Camp Schedule | Nanaimo Clippers

Warriors Name Blackburn New General Manager:

West Kelowna Warriors promote Liam Blackburn to general manager - Castanet.net

Alberni Valley Signs Semenov For 2026-27 Season:

Gleb Semenov 2007 Forward Signed to Bulldogs | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Kings Sign Landriault For 2026-27 Season:

Kings Sign Forward Nathan Landriault | Powell River Kings Junior Hockey Club

The Finals - All Access Documentary - Episode 3

VIDEO: THE FINALS – Episode 3 | BCHL League Site