Penticton @ Vernon: (Game Preview)

Penticton (27-14-0-6) @ Vernon (33-11-1-3)

Tonight will be the 6th meeting between these two hockey clubs as the Vipers hold the season series at 4-1. Both teams are coming off huge victory’s last night. Penticton picked up a 3-2 OT win over Westside, while Vernon defeated Salmon Arm 4-2. Just two weeks ago in Penticton, the Vee’s handed the Vipers a 5-1 spanking recording there first victory over Vernon this season. The Vee’s have been one of the hotter teams in the BCHL going 8-1-0-1 in their last 10 games. Always a very entertaining game between these two old rivals.

Here's a look at the season series:

October 5th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 6-2Tonight was the first meeting between these two teams since last years Game 7 Playoff Game. Penticton didn’t look very good as the Vipers handelled the Vees easily winning 6-2. Brent Vandenberg & Anthony Perdicaro each recorded two pts for Penticton in the loss. Bryce Kakoske with 3 pts, Braden Pimm & Adam Thompson each collected 2 pts each in the Vipers 6-2 win. Andrew Hammond picked up the win in goal.

November 22nd @ Penticton: Vernon wins 4-3 in OvertimeThe Vipers made there first ever visit to the brand new South Okanagan Events Centre, coming home with a big 4-3 OT victory. Kellen Jones scored just 10 seconds into Overtime giving Vernon the win. This was a very entertaining hockey game. Ryan Viselli & Denver Manderson collected 2 pts each, as Jordan White looked very shaky taking the loss for the Vees in goal. Connor & Kellen Jones each picked up 2 pts, as Andrew Hammond played well getting the win between the pipes.

November 29th @ Penticton: Vernon wins 3-1Curtis McKenzie scored the lone Vees goal in a 3-1 loss to Vernon. This was the second meeting between these two teams within a week. Cory Kane, Rob Short, & Captain Chris Crowell scored for Vernon, Andrew Hammond made 23 saves getting the win, looking very sharpe between the pipes.

December 5th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 5-4Tonights game was the 3rd meeting within two weeks for these two teams as the rivalry goes on. Vernon was down 4-3 heading into the 3rd period but goals from John Digness and Rob Short helped the Vipers defeat the Vees 5-4. Brodie Reid, Zack Jojespher, Logan Johnston, & Garrett Milan scored for the Vees. Kevin Kraus, Sahir Gill, and Rob Short paced the Vipers with 2 pts each. Andrew Hammond picked up the win, Sean Bonar took the loss.

January 10th @ Penticton: Penticton wins 5-1

Vernon looked very good in the 1st period outshooting Penticton 15-0 but couldn’t solve veteran Joradn White to made some key saves. The Vees come out hard in the 2nd period, but it would be the Vipers who would open the scoring on a goal from Sahir Gill. The Vees would rally getting two goals from, Denver Manderson & Curtis McKenzie. The Vipers would get into penalty trouble come the 3rd as the Vees would score twice on the PP putting away Vernon 5-1. Brodie Reid with two and Ryan Viselli scored in the 3rd. Denver Manderson was by far the best player tonight picking up 1 goal & 3 assists in the victory. Andrew Hammond took the loss, while Jordan White picked up the win.

Key Players To Watch:

Vernon:

Braden Pimm

Mike Collins

Connor Jones

Kellen Jones

Chris Crowell

Cory Kane

Andrew Hammond

Graeme Gordon

Penticton:

Denver Manderson

Curtis McKenzie

Garrett Milan

Ryan Viselli

Zack Joespher

Travis Ouellette

Devon Krogh

Brodie Reid

Max Grassi