Tonight is Game 2 of the Doyle Cup as the defending back to back Royal Bank Cup Champion Vernon Vipers try to take a 2-0 lead in the series after a 3-1 victory in Game 1 last night over the AJHL Champion Spruce Grove Saints. You can listen to tonight's game live on 107.5 Kiss FM with Todd Miller and Don Klepp starting with the pre game show at 6:45 PM
Here's a look at the Vipers-Saints Doyle Cup Playoff Schedule:
Below is the Schedule: (depending on the outcome of the first 2 games of the series)
SWEEP FIRST TWO GAMES:
Game 1 April 15, Spruce Grove @ Vernon (Vernon wins 3-1)
Game 2 April 16, Spruce Grove @ Vernon
Game 3 April 19, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
Game 4 April 20, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
Game 5 April 22, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
Game 6 April 23, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
Game 7 April 24, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
SPLIT FIRST TWO GAMES:
Game 1 April 15, Spruce Grove @ Vernon (Vernon wins 3-1)
Game 2 April 16, Spruce Grove @ Vernon
Game 3 April 17, Spruce Grove @ Vernon
Game 4 April 20, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
Game 5 April 21, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
Game 6 April 23, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
Game 7 April 24, Vernon @ Spruce Grove
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers: (Playoffs)
Games Played: 17
Wins: 13
Losses: 4
Home Record: 6-3
Road Record: 7-1
Streak: Nine game winning streak
Last Ten Games: 8-2
Goals For: 56
Goals Against: 44
1st Round: Bye
Interior Conference Semi-Finals: Defeated Westside in six games
Interior Conference Finals: Defeated Salmon Arm in six games
Fred Page Cup-BCHL Finals: Defeated Powell River in four games
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)
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:
-A win tonight by the Vipers and this will be the last home game of the playoffs-season. A win by the Saints and the Vipers final home game of the season-playoffs will be tomorrow night
-The Vipers need to play just as hard and compete and come up with a full 60 minutes just like in Game 1
-Vernon has the 12th best powerplay in the playoffs
-The Vipers have the 6th best penalty kill during the post season
-Vernon needs to get lots of pucks and traffic on Vincenzo Marozzi who played well in Game 1
-Kirby Halcrow (12-3 Record, 2.34 GAA) is ranked 4th amongst playoff goaltenders
-Dylan Walchuk (10-5-15) & Patrick McGillis (5-9-14) are both in the playoffs top twenty scoring leaders
-The Vipers are playing with alot of confidence riding a nine game winning streak, but cant get too high and keep the game simple
-Vernon is 2-4 in these playoffs when giving up the games first goal
-The Vipers are 11-0 in these playoffs when scoring first
-Getting off to another good start and scoring first will be key
-The Vipers need to use home ice advantage and try and head to Spruce Grove up 2-0 in the series
Here's a look at the Vipers playoff roster-stats:
Vernon:
Dylan Walchuk (11-5-16)
Patrick McGillis (5-9-14)
Marcus Basara (5-7-12)
David Robinson (5-6-11)
Michael Zalewski (5-5-10)
Darren Nowick (3-7-10)
Bryce Kakoske (4-5-9)
Malcolm Lyles (4-4-8)
Trevor Fitzgerald (3-4-7)
John Knisley (3-3-6)
Adam Thompson (1-5-6)
Aaron Hadley (2-3-5)
Colton Sparrow (2-3-5)
Steven Weinstein (0-5-5)
Brett Corkey (0-4-4)
Kyle Murphy (2-1-3)
Ryan Renz (0-3-3)
Dane Muench (1-1-2)
Max Mowat (0-1-1)
Zach McPhee (0-0-0)
Philip Patenaude (0-0-0)
Kirby Halcrow (12-3 Record, 1 Shutout, 2.34 GAA)
Blake Voth (1-1, 3.74 GAA Record)
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 regular season record
Games Played: 960
Wins: 619
Losses: 245
Ties: 15
Overtime Losses: 84
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 Spruce Grove Saints: (Playoffs)
Games Played: 14
Wins: 12
Losses: 2
Home Record: 7-0
Road Record: 5-2
Streak: One game losing streak
Last Ten Games: 9-1
Goals For: 47
Goals Against: 24
1st Round: Defeated Lloydminster in four games
2nd Round: Defeated Fort McMurray in four games
Enerflex Cup Finals: Defeated Camrose in five games
Returning Players:
Scott Allen
Josh Koper
David Glen
Josh Keizer
Bryce Van Brabant
Tim Nolte
Brett Switzer
Jesse Slobodian
Vincenzo Marozzi
Departing & traded players from last years team:
Joshua Lazowski
Nate Fleming
Adam Henderson
Jordan Draper
Kodie Curran
Dillon Simpson
Ryan Kerr
Brett Cameron
Liam Darragh
Carson Cooper
Malcolm Tomlinson
Shaun Rolling
Wes McLeod
Rory Connop
Tyler Hart
Travis Rolheiser
Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:
-The Saints need to be better in most area's of their game plan
-Spruce Grove needs to be more physical and try and slow down-contain the more quicker Vipers team
-Scott Allen (7-3-10) Josh Koper (6-4-10) & Tim Nolte (4-6-10) are all in the top twenty in AJHL playoff scoring
-Vincenzo Marozzi (12-2 Record) is the AJHL's top ranked playoff goaltender
-The Saints need to get more traffic and pucks towards Kirby Halcrow
-Spruce Grove has the 5th ranked powerplay in the playoffs
-The Saints have the 5th best penalty kill during these playoffs
-Spruce Grove needs to get off to a good start and try and take the crowd out of the game early
-Goaltending will be key for both teams
-The Saints are 9-0 when scoring first in these playoffs
-Spruce Grove is 3-2 when giving up the games first goal in the playoffs
-The Saints are going to have to try and limit Vernon's scoring chances and try and create alot more chance of their own
-For the second straight Doyle Cup, Brett Switzer will be facing off against his former team
-Specialty teams will be key for both teams
Here's a look at the Saints playoff roster-stats:
Spruce Grove:
Scott Allen (7-3-10)
Josh Koper (6-4-10)
Tim Nolte (4-6-10)
Mat Knoll (0-10-10)
Josh Keizer (6-2-8)
Felix-Antoine Poulin (3-5-8)
Corey Chorneyko (1-7-8)
Dustin Fostvelt (3-4-7)
Nicholas Bourgeois (3-3-6)
Michael Claffey (3-3-6)
David Glen (2-4-6)
Dylan Richard (2-3-5)
Bryce Van Brabant (2-3-5)
Sammy Spurrell (1-4-5)
Jesse Slobodian (0-3-3)
Brett Switzer (0-3-3)
Brent Henke (2-0-2)
Matthew Benning (0-1-1)
Brian Sommers (0-1-1)
Kristopher Dalton (0-0-0)
Brendan McCalpin (0-0-0)
David Dotan (0-0-0)
Vincenzo Marozzi (12-2 Record, 2 Shutouts, 1.46 GAA)
Joel Miller (0-0 Record)
For more info and stat’s visit the Saints website,
http://www.sgsaints.com/
Here's a look at the series between the two teams:
Doyle Cup Game 1 @ Vernon: Vernon wins 3-1
SCORING SUMMARY
PERIOD 1
No Scoring
PERIOD 2
Vernon Vipers (BCHL) at 6:06 - Marcus Basara from Darren Nowick and Michael Zalewski
Vernon Vipers (BCHL) at 17:10 - Darren Nowick from Michael Zalewski
PERIOD 3
Vernon Vipers (BCHL) at 6:31 (PP) - Dylan Walchuk from Dane Muench
Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) at 7:44 - Dustin Fostvelt (unassisted)
Vernon outshot Spruce Grove 37-26. Kirby Halcrow made 25 saves for the win, while Vincenzo Marozzi made 34 saves in the loss.
http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/hockey_boxscores.cfm?clientID=2668&leagueID=6616&gameID=938998&link=DoyleCup
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