Saturday, February 21, 2009

Vernon @ Penticton: (Game Preview)

Vernon (41-13-1-3) @ Penticton (35-17-0-7)

Tonight will be the 8th & final regular season meeting between these two hockey clubs as the Vipers hold the season series at 6-1. This is the second meeting between these two teams this week, as Vernon defeated Penticton 2-1 in Overtime Tuesday night in Vernon. The Vipers are coming off a 4-3 loss last night in Westside, but with the Silverbacks loss in Penticton, have clinched the Interior Division and are now 8-2-0 in there last 10 games. Vernon has won 10 out of there last 12 games. Penticton is coming off a 6-0 victory over Salmon Arm at home last night. Penticton has been playing its best hockey of the season over the last month or so, going 7-2-0-1 in there last 10 games. The Vees are tied for 3rd place with Westside. Make sure and check out Ryan Pinder’s Penticton Vees blog, http://pentictonvees.podbean.com/ for all the latest info and stats on the Vees and the BCHL. Pinder gives a good insight with game previews and interviews. You can listen to Todd Miller and tonights broadcast live on 107.5 Kiss FM starting with the pre-game at 6:45pm

Here's a look at the season series:

October 5th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 6-2

Tonight 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.

http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=573441

November 22nd @ Penticton: Vernon wins 4-3 in Overtime

The 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.

http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=573575

November 29th @ Penticton: Vernon wins 3-1

Curtis 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.

http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=573594

December 5th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 5-4

Tonights 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.

http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=573611

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.

http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=573706

January 24th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 4-2

Ryan Viselli opens the scoring as the Vees get on the scoreboard first, but not before Sahir Gill ties things up 1-1 in the 1st period. Adam Zamec gives Penticton the 2-1 lead early into the 2nd period, before the Vipers rally with three straight goals to defeat the Vees 4-2. Chris Crowell, Connor Jones & Mike Collins with an empty netter rounded out Vernons scoring. Jordan White took the loss making 27 saves. Andrew Hammond gets the win, making 22 saves.

http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=573746

February 17th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 2-1 in Overtime

After a scoreless 1st period Ryan Johansen opened the scoring just 15 seconds into the 2nd period putting Penticton up 1-0. Mike Collins tied the game on the powerplay as both teams headed into the 3rd deadlocked at 1-1. No scoring in the final frame as both teams had some good chances. Rob Short would score the Overtime winner on a wrap around play, wich gave the Vipers there fourth straight win. Andrew Hammond played very well making 22 saves getting his 26th win of the season. Jordan White also played well, making 28 saves taking the loss.

http://www.bchl.bc.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=573814

Key Players To Watch:

Vernon:

Connor Jones 58 pts
Braden Pimm 54 pts
Kellen Jones 50 pts
Mike Collins 49 pts
Chris Crowell 42 pts
Cory Kane 40 pts
Cameron Brodie 24 pts
Andrew Hammond 26-12-1 record with a 2.30 GAA
Graeme Gordon 14-5 record-2.92 GAA

Penticton:

Curtis McKenzie 61 pts
Denver Manderson 57 pts (Injured)
Garrett Milan 56 pts
Travis Ouellette 53 pts
Ryan Viselli 52 pts
Max Grassi 51 pts
Zack Joespher 50 pts
Brodie Reid 37 pts
Devon Krogh 33 pts

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