Interior Conference Semi-Finals: Game 6: Vernon (3-2) @ Westside (6-5)Tonight is Game 6 of the Interior Conference Semi-Finals between the Westside Warriors and the defending National Champion Vernon Vipers. The Vipers have won two straight including last night's 7-1 victory on home ice giving Vernon a chance to end the Warriors season tonight. You can listen to tonights game live with Todd Miller on 107.5 Kiss FM starting at 6:45pm
Here's a look at the Vipers-Warriors Playoff Schedule:
(Interior Conference Semi-Finals)
#1 Vernon Vipers vs. #4 Westside Warriors
Game 1: Tuesday, March 8th @ Vernon (Vernon won 3-2)
Game 2: Wednesday, March 9th @ Vernon (Westside won 5-2)
Game 3: Friday, March 11th @ Westside (Westside won 4-2)
Game 4: Saturday, March 12th @ Westside (Vernon won 5-2)
Game 5: Monday, March 14th @ Vernon (Vernon won 7-1)
Game 6: Tuesday, March 15th @ Westside
Game 7: Wednesday, March 16th @ Vernon
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers: (Playoffs)
Games Played: 5
Wins: 3
Losses: 2
Home Record: 2-1
Road Record: 1-1
Streak: Two game winning streak
Goals For: 19
Goals Against: 14
Returning Players:
Bryce Kakoske (90)
David Robinson (90)
Blake Voth (91)
Steve Weinstein (90)
Adam Thompson (90)
Dylan Walchuk (92)
Patrick McGillis (91)
Departing & traded players from last years team:
Connor Jones (90)
Mike Collins (90)
Braden Pimm (89)
Cory Kane (90)
Jonathan Milhouse (89)
Kellen Jones (90)
Rob Short (89)
Cole Ikkala (90)
Dan Nycholat (89)
Kevin Kraus (89)
Curtis Gedig (91)
Garrett Noonan (91)
Sahir Gill (92)
Darrin Robak (91)
Graeme Gordon (89)
Vernon’s Home record vs. Westside this series:
2-1
Vernon’s Road record vs. Westside this series:
1-1
Vernon’s Powerplay vs. Westside this series:
6-26
Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Westside this series:
Patrick McGillis (3-3-6)
Colton Sparrow (3-2-5)
Dylan Walchuk (2-2-4)
Adam Thompson (2-2-4)
Aaron Hadley (1-3-4)
Bryce Kakoske (1-3-4)
Brett Corkey (0-3-3)
Malcolm Lyles (2-1-3)
David Robinson (1-2-3)
Marcus Basara (1-2-3)
Trevor Fitzgerald (0-2-2)
Darren Nowick (1-1-2)
Dane Muench (1-0-1)
Kyle Murphy (0-1-1)
Max Mowat (0-1-1)
John Knisley (0-1-1)
Mike Zalewski (1-0-1)
Kirby Halcrow (2-1 Record)
Blake Voth (1-1 Record)
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:
-A win tonight and the Vipers will face the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in the Interior Conference Finals
-The Vipers need to play a full 60 minutes
-Vernon has to jump on the Warriors early and often, sending them a message this isnt going to be easy
-Vernon has to start off from where they left off in Game 5 and thats finish their checks, get the puck in deep and forecheck down low, wear down the Warriors defence
-The last year Vernon lost in the Interior Conference Semi-Finals was in seven games to the eventual BCHL Champion Penticton Vees back in 1007-08
-Bryce Kakoske faces his former team in these playoffs
-Kirby Halcrow is 4-5 in his career vs. Westside during the regular season & playoffs
-The Vipers need to play physical and get the forecheck going down low, the Vipers are a much better club when they get the defence turned around and work the cycle
-Vernon is 0-2 in these playoffs when giving up the games first goal
-Blake Voth is 4-0-1-1 in his career vs. Westside during the regular season and 1-1 vs. the Warriors during these playoffs
-Kirby Halcrow has to be just as good as he was in Game 4 & Game 5 for the Vipers, Vernon needs some big saves when needed
-Getting off to a good start and a strong finish is key for Vernon
-The Vipers are 3-0 in these playoffs when scoring first
-Experience and leadership is key for any team come playoff time, the Vipers seven returning players from last years RBC Cup team will have to lead the way and use their experience and leadership through these playoffs
-Vernon has to once again play shutdown hockey and shutdown the Warriors offensive players
-The Vipers cant let Westside to get under their skin and stick to their game plan
-Vernon has the 9th ranked powerplay in these playoffs
-The Vipers have the 11th ranked penalty kill in the playoffs
Here’s a look at the previous Playoff meetings between these two teams:
2006-07 Vernon defeated Westside 4 games to 2
The Vernon Lakers changed their name to the Vernon Vipers to start the 1995-96 season. Here’s a look at the Vipers all-time playoff record
Playoff Series Played: 44
Playoff Series Won: 34
Playoff Series Lost: 10
For more stats & former Vernon Junior Hockey Team rosters & lineups please visit Paul’s Vernon Junior Hockey History website,
http://members.shaw.ca/vernonfranchise/index.html
Let's take a look at the Westside Warriors: (Playoffs)
Games Played: 12
Wins: 6
Losses: 6
Home Record: 4-2
Road Record: 2-4
Streak: Two game losing streak
Goals For: 41
Goals Against: 39
Returning Players:
Alex Grieve (90)
Grayson Downing (92)
Tyler Brickler (91)
Kyle Singleton (90)
Quinn Gould (90)
Dru Morrison (92)
Tyler Krause (91)
Max French (92)
Matthew Maher (90)
Izaak Berglund (91)
Peter MacIntosh (91)
Departing & traded players from last years team:
Trevor Bailey (89)
Cam Reid (91)
Brendan Ellis (89)
Cole Wilson (90)
Colton Sissons (93)
Joel Woznikoski (89)
Spencer Humphries (92)
Patrick Bartoshyk (90)
Michael Quinn (90)
Kevin Jebson (89)
Cam Gorchynski (92)
Westside’s Home record vs. Vernon this series:
1-1
Westside’s Road record vs. Vernon this series:
1-2
Westside’s Powerplay vs. Vernon this series:
5-19
Westside’s scoring leaders vs. Vernon this series:
Tyler Brickler (2-4-6)
Alex Grieve (3-2-5)
Tyler Krause (3-1-4)
Quinn Gould (3-1-4)
Travis Blanleil (0-3-3)
Matthew Maher (2-1-3)
Tyler French (1-2-3)
Kyle Singleton (0-2-2)
Tom Kroshus (0-1-1)
Peter MacIntosh (0-1-1)
Brett Mckinnon (0-1-1)
Stefan Nicholishen (0-1-1)
Kevin Boyle (2-3 Record)
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:
-Tonight is a must win with the Warriors season on the line
-The Warriors have to get off to a good start and need a full 60 minute effort
-Westside is 6-0 when scoring the games first goal in the playoffs
-The Warriors need to play physical and try and get under the skin of the Vipers
-Westside has to try and contain the Vipers speed and forecheck
-The Warriors are playing their 9th game in thirteen nights tonight
-Westside has given up 39 goals wich leads the league
-The Warriors are 0-6 when giving up the games first goal in these playoffs
-Goaltending will be key for both teams
-Kevin Boyle is (2-5-1) vs. Vernon during the regular season & playoffs
-Westside has to come out hitting and keep the game simple, and get the crowd into the game early
-Westside has the 10th ranked powerplay in these playoffs
-The Warriors have the 7th best peanlty kill in these playoffs
Let’s take a look back the the series:
Interior Conference Semi-Finals: Game 1: Tuesday, March 8th @ Vernon: Vernon wins 3-2
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
No Scoring
PERIOD 2
Vernon Vipers at 2:00 - Marcus Basara from Brett Corkey
Vernon Vipers at 17:01 (PP) - Dane Muench from Patrick McGillis and Dylan Walchuk
PERIOD 3
Vernon Vipers at 6:02 - Colton Sparrow from Aaron Hadley and Trevor Fitzgerald
Westside Warriors at 7:17 - Tyler Krause from Tom Kroshus and Peter MacIntosh
Westside Warriors at 12:10 - Matthew Maher from Travis Blanleil Here's a look at both teams playoff rosters & stats:
Vernon outshoots Westside 39-20. Blake Voth made 18 saves in the win, while Kevin Boyle made 36 saves in the loss.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=932335&link=bchl
Interior Conference Semi-Finals: Game 2: Wednesday, March 9th @ Vernon: Westside wins 5-2
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
Westside Warriors at 11:13 - Tyler Krause from Tyler French and Travis Blanleil
Vernon Vipers at 14:01 - Dylan Walchuk from Bryce Kakoske and Patrick McGillis
Westside Warriors at 16:03 (PP) - Quinn Gould from Tyler Brickler and Matthew Maher
PERIOD 2
Westside Warriors at 0:33 - Alex Grieve from Tyler Krause and Travis Blanleil
Vernon Vipers at 4:55 (PP) - Malcolm Lyles from David Robinson
PERIOD 3
Westside Warriors at 0:59 - Tyler Brickler from Quinn Gould
Westside Warriors at 19:12 (EN) - Tyler Krause (unassisted)
Vernon outshot Westside 40-24. Kevin Boyle made 38 saves in the win, while Blake Voth made 5 saves in the loss.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=932339&link=bchl
Interior Conference Semi-Finals: Game 3: Friday, March 11th @ Westside: Westside wins 4-2
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
Westside Warriors at 2:42 - Tyler Brickler from Tyler French
PERIOD 2
Westside Warriors at 1:24 (SH) - Alex Grieve from Kyle Singleton
Vernon Vipers at 8:19 - Colton Sparrow from Aaron Hadley and Adam Thompson
Vernon Vipers at 16:06 - Adam Thompson from Colton Sparrow
PERIOD 3
Westside Warriors at 17:03 (PP) - Quinn Gould from Kyle Singleton and Tyler Brickler
Westside Warriors at 19:09 (EN) - Alex Grieve (unassisted)
Vernon outshot Westside 41-23. Kevin Boyle made 39 saves in the win, while Kirby Halcrow made 20 saves in the loss.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=932345&link=bchl
Interior Conference Semi-Finals Game 4 @ Westside: Vernon wins 5-2
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
Vernon Vipers at 2:15 - Colton Sparrow from Brett Corkey and Trevor Fitzgerald
PERIOD 2
Vernon Vipers at 2:14 - Aaron Hadley from Colton Sparrow and Brett Corkey
Vernon Vipers at 9:00 - Patrick McGillis from Kirby Halcrow
Westside Warriors at 9:49 (PP) - Quinn Gould from Alex Grieve and Tyler Brickler
Vernon Vipers at 17:38 - Malcolm Lyles from Patrick McGillis and Aaron Hadley
PERIOD 3
Westside Warriors at 7:57 (PP) - Matthew Maher from Tyler Brickler and Alex Grieve
Vernon Vipers at 10:24 (PP) - Bryce Kakoske from Kyle Murphy and David Robinson
Vernon outshot Westside 35-22. Kirby Halcrow made 20 saves in the win, while Kevin Boyle made 30 saves in the loss.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=932348&link=bchl
Interior Conference Semi-Finals Game 5 @ Vernon: Vernon wins 7-1
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
No Scoring
PERIOD 2
Vernon Vipers at 8:30 - David Robinson from Adam Thompson and Bryce Kakoske
Vernon Vipers at 13:10 - Michael Zalewski from Darren Nowick and John Knisley
Vernon Vipers at 14:23 (PP) - Patrick McGillis from Marcus Basara and Dylan Walchuk
Vernon Vipers at 17:50 - Darren Nowick from Max Mowat
PERIOD 3
Vernon Vipers at 1:53 - Patrick McGillis (unassisted)
Vernon Vipers at 7:15 (PP) - Adam Thompson from Bryce Kakoske
Vernon Vipers at 11:19 (PP) - Dylan Walchuk from Malcolm Lyles and Marcus Basara
Westside Warriors at 19:02 (PP) - Tyler French from Brett Mckinnon and Stefan Nicholishen
Vernon outshot Westside 35-19. Kirby Halcrow made 18 saves for the win, while Kevin Boyle made 16 saves in the loss after leaving in the 2nd period due to an injury.
http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=1413&leagueID=2393&gameID=932353&link=bchl
Vernon:
Patrick McGillis (3-3-6)
Colton Sparrow (3-2-5)
Aaron Hadley (1-3-4)
Bryce Kakoske (1-3-4)
Dylan Walchuk (2-2-4)
Adam Thompson (2-2-4)
Brett Corkey (0-3-3)
Malcolm Lyles (2-1-3)
David Robinson (1-2-3)
Marcus Basara (1-2-3)
Trevor Fitzgerald (0-2-2)
Darren Nowick (1-1-2)
Dane Muench (1-0-1)
Kyle Murphy (0-1-1)
Max Mowat (0-1-1)
John Knisley (0-1-1)
Michael Zalewski (1-0-1)
Steven Weinstein (0-0-0)
Ryan Renz (0-0-0)
Zach McPhee (0-0-0)
Philip Patenaude (0-0-0)
Kirby Halcrow (2-1 Record, 1.94 GAA)
Blake Voth (1-1, 3.74 GAA Record)
Westside:
Alex Grieve (9-6-16)
Kyle Singleton (3-8-11)
Tyler Brickler (3-7-10)
Grayson Downing (2-7-9)
Tyler Krause (5-3-8)
Shawn Hochhausen (2-4-6)
Tom Kroshus (0-6-6)
Travis Blanleil (0-5-5)
Quinn Gould (4-1-5)
Tyler French (2-2-4)
Brett Mckinnon (2-2-4)
Matt Cronin (0-3-3)
Izaak Berglund (0-3-3)
Michael King (1-2-3))
Matthew Maher (2-1-3)
Max French (2-0-2)
Dru Morrison (2-0-2)
Peter MacIntosh (0-2-2)
Brayden Sherbinin (1-0-1)
Stefan Nicholishen (0-1-1)
Brett Mulcahy (0-0-0)
Kevin Boyle (6-6 Record, 1 Shutout, 3.00 GAA)
Cole Holowenko (0-0 Record, 7.83 GAA)
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