Friday, October 18, 2013

Game Preview: Vernon @ Powell River:

Vernon (7-4-1-2) @ Powell River (10-1-0-1) 7:30pm start

Tonight is the first of two meetings between the Vipers and Kings.  Powell River won the season series last year going 2-0-0-0  You can listen to tonight's game live with Graham Turnbull starting with the pre-game show at 7:15pm on 107.5 Kiss FM

Last Game:

Tuesday, October 15th Vernon defeated Trail 6-3
Sunday, October 13th Powell River defeated Trail 3-2

Next Game:

Saturday, October 19th Vernon @ Nanaimo
Sunday, October 20th Cowichan Valley @ Powell River

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 9-7-0-1 vs. Powell River

Since the 2003-04 regular season both teams are even with 51 goals each

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 7-1-0-0 at home vs. Powell River

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 2-8-0-0 in Powell River

Vernon's last win in Powell River was a 6-4 win back on Friday, October 19th 2007

Powell River's last win at home vs Vernon was a 3-0 victory back on Friday, November 16th 2012

Vernon's last win at home vs Powell River was a 3-2 victory back on Friday, January 21st 2011

Powell River's last win in Vernon was a 6-0 victory back on Saturday, January 12th 2013

The Vipers went 0-2-0-0 vs Powell River last season

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



Lets take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The Vernon Vipers make their first and only appearance of the regular season to the Hap Parker Arena.  Tonight is the first game of a four game road trip.  The Vipers come into tonight's contest sitting in 2nd place in the Interior Division just two points back of Penticton & West Kelowna (both tied for 1st place) The Vipers come into tonight's game riding a four game winning streak and have won six of their last eight games.  Vernon's last win in Powell River was six years ago, a 6-4 victory back on October 19th 2007.  Since 2003-04 the Vipers have just two wins in Powell River.  Mason Blacklock is second in league scoring with twenty two points. 

Mason Blacklock (14-8-22) leads the Vipers in goals with fourteen and in points with twenty two

Vernon Vipers 203-14 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 14
Wins:  7
Losses: 4
Ties: 1
Overtime Losses: 2
Home Record:  3-1-1-2
Road Record: 4-3-0-0
Goals For: 48
Goals Against: 46
Streak: Four game winning streak
Standings: 2nd Place

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Jason Bird (93)
Mason Blacklock (94)
Dexter Dancs (95)
TJ Dumonceaux (94)
Logan Mick (96)
Brendan Persley (93)
Ryan Renz (93)
Colton Sparrow (93)
Michael Statchuk (94)
Austin Smith (93)
Danny Todosychuk (94)

Vernon Vipers Departing & traded players from last years team:

Liam Board (93)
Brett Corkey (92)
Bryce Eviston (94)
Craig Martin (95)
Andrew Tegeler (92)
Mitch McAllister (94)
Marc Hetnik (92)
Michael Roberts (95)
Braeden Russell (93)
Geoff Crisfield (93)

Vernon’s Home record vs. Powell River last season:

0-2-0-0 (One game played at BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack)

Vernon’s Road record vs. Powell River last season:

0-1-0-0

Vernon’s Powerplay vs. Powell River last season:

0-7

Vernon’s scoring leaders vs. Powell River last season:

Aaron Hadley (1-1-2)
Brett Corkey (0-1-1)
Adam Tambellini (1-0-1)
Mitch Van Teeling (1-0-1)
Ryan Renz (0-1-1)

Austin Smith (0-3 Record)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Vernon has the leagues 13th best powerplay

-The Vipers have the BCHL's 8th best penalty kill





Lets take a look at the Powell River Kings:

The Powell River Kings return home tonight after a four game road trip where they went 3-0-0-1 The Kings have won nine of their last ten games and sit atop the BCHL standings first overall.  Tonight is the first game of a ten game home stand for Powell River who has lost just once on home ice.  The Kings are second in the league with goals for and goals against.  Powell River has won five straight at home over Vernon since the 2007-08 season.

Kurt Keats (6-15-21) leads the Kings in goals with six and in points with twenty one

For more on tonight's game and the Powell River Kings please visit Alex Rawnsley's Kings of the Castle blog,

http://kingsofthecastle.wordpress.com/

Powell River Kings 2013-14 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 12
Wins: 10
Losses: 1
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 1
Home Record: 6-1-0-0
Road Record: 4-0-0-1
Goals For: 51
Goals Against:  28
Streak: One game winning streak
Standings: 1st Place Overall

Powell River Kings Returning Players:

Drew Dorantes (94)
Jarryd Leung (94)
JJ Coleshaw (94)
Stephen Hiff (94)
Brian Rideout (94)
Luke Nogard (94)
Matt Scarth (93)
Jordan Burns (95)
Luke Ripley (94)
Jonah Imoo (94)

Powell River Kings Departing & traded players from last years team:

Evan Richardson (94)
J.P. Villeneuve (93)
Matthew Dupont (93)
Jordan benton (92)
James Neil (95)
Teegan Waugh (92)
Matt Joyaux (94)
Noah Henry (94)
Landon Robin (94)
Brandon Smith (92)
Jordan Paddock (93)
Braeden Ostepchuk (93)

Powell River's Home record vs. Vernon last season:

1-0-0-0

Powell River's Road record vs. Vernon last season:

2-0-0-0 (One game played at BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack)

Powell River's Powerplay vs. Vernon last season:

4-10

Powell River's scoring leaders vs. Vernon last season:

Evan Richardson (1-5-6)
James Neil (2-3-4)
Jordan Benton (1-3-4)
Jordan Burns (1-2-3)
Drew Dorantes (2-1-3)
Matthew Dupont (1-2-3)
Brian Rideout (0-2-2)
Noah Henry (1-1-2)
J.P. Villeneuve (2-0-2)
Luke Nogard (1-0-1)
Matt Scarth (1-0-1)
Jarryd Leung (1-0-1)
JJ Coleshaw (0-1-1)
Luke Ripley (0-1-1)
Stephen Hiff (0-1-1)
Landon Robin (0-1-1)

Jonah Imoo (3-0 Record-2 Shutouts)

Key’s and Notes to tonight’s game:

-Powell River has the BCHL's best powerplay

-The Kings have the league's 4th best penalty kill

Here's a look at both teams rosters:

Vernon Vipers:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/stats_1team.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&teamid=224096

Powell River Kings:

http://www.bchl.ca/leagues/stats_1team.cfm?leagueID=2393&clientID=1413&teamid=224079

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