Thursday, May 17, 2012

Corkey Great Choice For Captain:

I just wanted to congratulate Vernon Vipers defenceman Brett Corkey on being named the clubs 16th captain in Vipers history.  Corkey one of still five Vipers returning for a third season was Assiatant Captain last year will bring that leadership and experience to the Vipers on and off the ice.

Corkey who played most of the second half of last season injured hopefully will be 100% healthy heading into training camp.  It goes to show you how much Brett wants to lead and guide this team into a playoff contender and turn around this Vipers hockey team that missed the BCHL playoffs for the first time in ten years returns for a third season.  Corkey who could have easily left for Colgate University wanted to stay and play his final year of junior hockey in Vernon. 

Brett will be looked apon to lead by example on and off the ice, lead in the dressing room and teach the young rookies coming in what it takes to be a Vernon Viper.  Corkey is one of six defenceman returning to the Vipers this coming season (Ryan Renz, Marc Hetnik, Geoff Crisfield, Max Mowat and Turner Lawson) this meaning there is only room for newcomer Michael Statchuk (committed for this season).

All the best to Brett Corkey & the Vipers this coming season!! 

Here is a look at the returning players from last years team

Brett Corkey "92"
Adam Tambellini "94"
Aaron Hadley "93"
Colton Sparrow "93"
Jedd Soleway "94"
Ryan Renz "93"
Marc Hetnik "92"
Brendan Persley "93"
Geoff Crisfield "93"
Max Mowat "93"
Riley Hunt "95"
Turner Lawson "94"
Danny Todosychuk "94"

Here is a look at all previous Viper captains from over the years

Vernon Vipers Previous Captains:

2012-13 Brett Corkey
2011-12 Patrick McGillis
2010-11 David Robinson
2009-10 Kevin Kraus
2008-09 Chris Crowell
2007-08 Chris Crowell
2006-07 Mike Ullrich
2005-06 Andy Zulyniak
2004-05 Mark Nelson
2003-04 Jake Wilkens
2002-03 Chad Murray
2001-02 Jason Williamson
2000-01 Jason Williamson
1999-00 Kori Davison
1998-99 Lennie Rampone
1997-98 Adam Stewart
1996-97 Vic Sharma
1995-96 Jeff Cheeseman

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