(Game Preview) Langley @ Vernon:

Langley (30-18-1-3) @ Vernon (42-6-0-2)

Last Game Played:

Friday January 29th Vernon defeated Powell River 5-2
Friday January 29th Salmon Arm defeated Langley 5-4 in Overtime

Tonight is the second meeting of the season between the defending Royal Bank Cup Champion Vernon Vipers & the Langley Chiefs. The Vipers are on a one game winning streak, while the Chiefs are riding a single game losing streak.

Let’s take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The Vipers currently sit #1 overall in the league as the BCHL’s best team & #2 overall in Canada with a record of 42-6-0-2 just a single point up on the 2nd place Penticton Vees. Vernon has scored 250 goals and given up the least amount of goals with just 96. Vernon is 20-4-0-1 at home & is 22-2-0-1 on the road. The Vipers are 8-2-0-0 in their last 10 games. The Vipers have three players in the leagues top 20 in scoring. Mike Collins (25-42-67), Connor Jones (30-35-65) & Braden Pimm (22-37-59). Blake Voth leads the league as the BCHL’s top goaltender. Voth has a record of 13-1 with 3 shutouts and a GAA of 1.54

Players To Watch:

Mike Collins (25-42-67)
Connor Jones (30-35-65)
Braden Pimm (22-37-59)
Jonathan Milhouse (19-31-50)
Dylan Walchuk (19-27-46)
Kellen Jones (9-34-43)
Cory Kane (20-22-42)
Bryce Kakoske (12-25-37)
Rob Short (16-21-37)
Cole Ikkala (18-18-36)
Dan Nycholat (4-31-35)
Kevin Kraus (4-19-23)
Curtis Gedig (11-8-19)
Sahir Gill (0-2-2)
Graeme Gordon (29-7 Record-1 Shutout 2.03 GAA)
Blake Voth (13-1 Record-3 Shutouts-1.54 GAA)

The Vipers need to jump on a Chiefs team that is playing their third game in three nights.

Vernon needs to use their speed and skill to their advantage.

Goaltending & specialty teams will be key tonight.

The Vipers need to stay away from the after the whistle pushing and shoving. Harvey Smyl is well known to have a very feisty and physical hockey team that likes to get under the skin of their opponents.

Vernon cant afford to take a loss tonight with the Penticton Vees just a single point back who are playing the Quesnel Millionaires tonight.

Let’s take a look at the Langley Chiefs:

The Chiefs currently sit in 3rd place in the Coastal Conference with a record of 30-18-1-3 just a single point back of the Powell River Kings. The Chiefs have scored 203 goals but have had troubles keeping the puck out of the net, giving up 177 goals. Lamgley is 18-10-1-0 on home ice & 12-8-0-3 on the road. The Chiefs are 7-2-0-1 in their last 10 games. Langley has two players in the leagues top 20 in scoring, Colton Beck (36-43-79) & Brandon Thompson (16-39-55)

Harvey Smyl and the Langley Chiefs wont forget the 6-2 loss to the Vipers in langley back in November, so you can bet the boys will be looking for some revenge tonight.
Langley is on a six game road trip, tonight is currently the third game in three nights. The Chiefs come up with a 4-1 win over Trail Thursday night, but fell 5-4 in Overtime up in Salmon Arm last night.

The Chiefs need to play rough and physical against a much smaller Vernon hockey club.

Langley’s last visit to Vernon was two years ago back on September 21st as the Vipers skated away with a 5-4 victory. Last season the Vipers played the Chiefs once with the game played in Langley.

The Chiefs are playing their best hockey of the season as of late. January 17th Alberni Valley stopped Langleys 12 game winning streak. Since that loss the Chiefs are 3-2.

Players To Watch:

Colton Beck (36-43-79)
Brandon Thompson (16-39-55)
Mac Roy (25-25-50)
Trevor Gerling (11-33-44)
Josh Myers (24-16-40)
Tim Daly (10-24-34)
Mark Friesen (13-3 Record 2.92 GAA

Heres a look at the season series between these two teams:

Saturday November 21st @ Langley: Vernon wins 6-2

SCORING SUMMARY

PERIOD 1

Vernon Vipers at 12:28 (PP) - Kellen Jones from Dan Nycholat
Langley Chiefs at 18:45 - Mac Roy from Colton Beck and Brandon Thompson
Vernon Vipers at 19:41 - Cole Ikkala from Kevin Kraus

PERIOD 2

Vernon Vipers at 5:06 - Cory Kane from Kellen Jones and Connor Jones
Vernon Vipers at 15:13 - Connor Jones from Kellen Jones and Cory Kane
Vernon Vipers at 17:30 - Connor Jones from Kellen Jones and Cory Kane

PERIOD 3

Vernon Vipers at 1:31 - Mike Collins from Braden Pimm and Kevin Kraus
Langley Chiefs at 7:19 (PP) - Mac Roy from Tim Daly and Kevin Tuohy

Vernon outshot Langley 40-25. Blake Voth made 23 saves for the win, while Andrew Walsh made 34 saves taking the loss.

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxScores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=712734

Here's a look at both team's rosters:

Vernon:

Mike Collins
Braden Pimm
Cory Kane
Dylan Walchuk
Jonathan Milhouse
Cole Ikkala
Kevin Kraus
Connor Jones
Dan Nycholat
Curtis Gedig
Adam Thompson
David Robinson
Steven Weinstein
Kellen Jones
Rob Short
Sahir Gill
Bryce Kakoske
Garrett Noonan
Patrick McGillis
Darrin Robak
Blake Voth
Graeme Gordon

Langley:

Colton Beck
Brandon Thompson
Mac Roy
Trevor Gerling
Josh Myers
Tim Daly
Dennis Robertson
Jordan Sims
Brad Goss
Colten Hayes
Kevin Tuohy
Brad McBride
Brad Bakken
Ryan Bakken
Ryan Hankin
Joe Walter
Matt Cronin
Tyler Miller
Mitch Pacey
Kody Dhaliwal
Max Fiedler
Mark Friesen
Wyatt Galley