Wednesday, November 30, 2016

BCHL Card Deadline Approaching:

The BCHL card deadline is Thursday, December 1st 2016.

I haven't heard of any rule changes from last year's rules-regulations to the card deadline. So here is a look at the rules and regulations from last year's card deadline day.

This was posted on Brian Wiebe's BCHL Blog last season:

BCHL December 1st Roster Deadline:

Monday, November 30, 2015

The December 1st Hockey Canada roster deadline arrives tomorrow and it's one that's seen BCHL teams be relatively busy.

BCHL teams started with 35 cards on June 1st, on October 1st that was reduced to 30. At that point, teams with 22 players signed were left with only eight cards to sign any players acquired.

As of December 1st, the number is cut to 25 cards or less, which includes carded players plus available unused cards. The norm is for teams to end up with a 22 player roster and 3 cards, but occasionally teams will go with less than 22 players and then have more cards available for use leading up to the January 10th roster deadline.

For example, if a team has 28 cards remaining of the 35 they started with on June 1st, (including the 22 players on their roster) and it reduces to 25 tomorrow night, it makes sense to trade now, rather than after December 1st. The idea being that the team uses cards 23 through 28 instead of losing them. This is assuming the team wants to make some changes.

Vipers Pocket Four Points:

This is in todays Morning Star Newspaper:

Vipers pocket four points

Nov 30, 2016

Power winger Steven Jandric is having an all-star sophomore season with the Vernon Vipers.

The 19-year-old Prince George product compiled 2+1 as the Vipers dispatched the Langley Rivermen 4-1 before 615 B.C. Hockey League fans Sunday afternoon at George Preston Arena.

Jandric leads the Snakes with 15 goals and 23 points in 29 games. The Alaska-Fairbanks Nanook commit supplied seven goals and 22 points as a rookie last season.

“He’s just playing between the dots,” said Viper head coach Mark Ferner. “He’s got seven goals in his last six games. It works like that sometimes. He’s moving his feet more.”

Jandric was chosen second star behind Viper newcomer Darion Hanson (32 saves) and Langley net detective Chad Cromar (31 stops).

Jandric put Vernon up 3-1 at 12:08 of the second period, the assist going to linemate Jimmy Lambert. Jandric added an empty-netter with 91 seconds to play.

The Vipers looked to their skyscraper defencemen for early second-period offence, getting goals from Cameron Trott and Cooper Watson 44 seconds apart. Trott scored his fourth of the year 36 seconds into the frame with fellow newbie Luke Gringas drawing the assist.

Jandric and Brett Stapley set up Watson for his first BCHL goal.

Ryan Barrow replied for the Rivermen 75 seconds into the third period.

Viper rookie d-man Sol Seibel took on 6-foot-6, 245-pound forward Michael McLaren in the game’s only scrap, with 20 seconds remaining.

Vernon improved to 14-12-3, good for second place in the Interior Division. The Penticton Vees, 3-2 overtime winners over the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs before 2,815 fans Saturday night, are first at 23-4.

Langley dipped to 10-13-3-2, alone in fourth place in the Mainland Division.

The Vipers shut down the injury-riddled Coquitlam Express 6-0 in front of 614 fans Saturday night at the Poirier Sports & Leisure Centre.

Hanson recorded 18 saves for his first BCHL shutout. He stopped all 14 shots he faced in the third period of the Vipers’ 4-1 loss Friday night in Wenatchee, in his Viper debut.

Hanson, who has already committed to NCAA Union Dutchmen for next year, spent last season in the North American Hockey League, playing in 34 games with the Aston (suburb of Philadelphia) Rebels, where he was named an East Division All-Star and a member of the First Rookie Team. A native of East Bethel, Minn., Hanson is 6-foot-3, 181 pounds.

“He’s kind of like Ty Taylor except he’s two years older,” said Ferner. He’s calm and he makes hard saves look easy. He’s going to help Ty as well as us.”

Michael Ufberg opened the scoring with a slap shot from the left point with six players parked in front that found its way through goalie Reid Cooper, at 8:55. Lambert assisted on Ufberg’s 4th.

Stapley added his fourth after a nice pass from Jandric three minutes later. Gingras finished a 2-on-1 just 34 seconds later, unassisted.

D-man Shane Kelly got into the action with a point shot to make it 4-0 with seven minutes gone in the second period. Gingras converted in the final minute of the stanza, from Christian Cakebread and Lambert.

Jandric connected on a sweet 3-on 2 rush to complete the offence at six minutes of the final period, assisted by Gingras and Austin Adamson.

Gingras, 18, of Langley, amassed six goals and 13 points in 109 WHL games with the Saskatoon Blades before being released. He rang up 22 goals and 43 points in just 44 games with the Valley West Hawks of the B.C. Major Midget League.

“He’s physical and he can shoot it,” said Ferner, of the 6-foot, 210-pound Gingras, chosen in Round 4 of the WHL Bantam Draft. “He’s a straight-line guy.”

Vernon hosts the West Kelowna Warriors Friday at Kal Tire Place on Teddy Bear Toss Night. The Warriors were ambushed 11-2 by Wenatchee Saturday night.

SNAKE BITES: Viper grad Connor Jones scored at 3:55 of overtime as ghe Bridgeport Sound Tigers clipped the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3-2 in AHL play. Former NHLer Steve Bernier drew the assist. Jones took first star before 3,366 home fans at Webster Bank Arena. Ex-Merritt Centennials Casey Pierro-Zabotel, a Penguin draft, plays for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton...Vernon’s Cole Sanford set up Josh Nicholls at 1:26 of overtime as the host Colorado Eagles shaded the Rapid City Rush 3-2 in ECHL action before 5,003 at the Budweiser Events Centre in Loveland. Sanford has 7-8-15. Vernon-born Ryan Harrison has 4-9-13 with the Eagles.

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

2016 Vernon Vipers Teddy Bear Toss Promo Video:

This is posted on the Hockeytube.net website:

2016 Vipers Teddy Bear Toss Promo

Posted by HockeyTube on Nov 25th, 2016

Vipers Teddy Bear Toss Promo 2016 – It’s a tradition around rinks everywhere in North America and the Vernon Vipers have been doing the annual Teddy Bear Toss game for over a decade. And for many players scoring the TBT goal is always a memorable one! This year’s promo video for the game includes the past eight years of goals that launched many a stuffed animal!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlcjhZEvNEQ

Redwings Sign Viper Alumni Bayda:

The AAA Rosetown Redwings have signed former Vernon Vipers forward
Ryan Bayda. The Redwings are a mens Senior B hockey team in Rosetown, Saskatchewan.

Bayda retired this spring from professional hockey after playing last season with the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) Straubing Tigers. The Tigers are a professional men's ice hockey team, based in Straubing, Germany, which plays in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga. After just one season with the Tigers Bayda collected (13-goals-13-assists-26-points) in 44 games last season.

After playing three years at the University of North Dakota Bayda played the following eight seasons splitting between the American Hockey League & NHL with five different teams (Lowell, Manitoba, Albany, Wilkes-Barrie & Carolina). Since the 2010-11 season Bayda has played the past six seasons in Germany with three different teams (Nurnberg, Augsburger & Staubing).

Bayda played one season in Vernon (1998-99) playing in 45 games with the Vipers collecting (24-goals-58-assists-82-points). Bayda was drafted 80th overall in Round 3 of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Carolina Huricanes. Bayda played parts of five seasons with the Huricanes before signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bayda never played a game with the Penguins played the 2009-10 season with the Penguins farm club the AHL Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins.

Ryan Bayda's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=10253

This was posted on the Redwings twitter account:

AAA Redwings ‏@RedwingsAAA  Jul 30 2016

Due to holiday Monday we have decided to announce the next three #wings @glenthe3rd @11Jbomber and @thies89 have a safe and fun weekend.

Monday, November 28, 2016

Vipers-Rivermen Highlight's:

Here are the game highlight's from the George
Preston Arena Sunday in Langley. Steven Jandric scored twice as the Vipers went on to defeat the Langley Rivermen 4-1. The Vipers won the season series 2-0.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urjkd5CR4Qw

BCHL News & Trades:

I found these press releases off team websites, twitter accounts, blogs or online. All Vipers news-trades are posted on this blog as soon as released-announced.

BCHL News & Trades:

Smoke Eaters Name Clare Director Of Hockey Operations:

Trail Smoke Eaters assistant coach, Craig Clare, has been named “Director of Hockey Operations”  by Rich Murphy, new owner of the Smokie franchise.  “I am very excited to take on this new role with the team and am looking forward to working with our coaches, volunteers, fans, and corporate sponsors to make our team one of the best in the BCHL.”  “My goal is to work with the entire community to ensure the longevity of the team.” Craig began his coaching career with the Smoke Eaters in 2013 and for two weeks of that season he and assistant coach Barry Zanier took over the reigns of Co-Coach/GM when the Smokie board searched for a new head coach.  He has been with the team for the last 4 years. Clare played for the Smokies in 1997/98, and 1998/99 and in 112 games had 50 goals and 37 assists for a total of 87 points.  As a 20 year old he was traded to the Victoria Salsa and in 51 games scored 17 goals and 24 assists for 41 points.  Craig stated, “the trade was mutually agreed to as the Smokies were rebuilding and it gave Craig a chance to play on a playoff contender in his last season in the BCHL.”  “It was difficult to leave the Smokies as they were a great organization to play for.” Craig earned a scholarship to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in 2000/01 and played with the team for three years.  In his tenure with SAIT he scored 48 goals and 50 assists for a total of 98 points in 70 games. Craig earned a degree in Business Administration and has been working with Fortis BC, in Trail, for the last 13 years. Owner, Rich Murphy, is excited to have Craig on board and felt it was imperative to have a local presence for the very important role of Director of Hockey Operations.  In addition, the present board members of the Trail Smoke Eaters are as excited as Mr. Murphy to have Craig on board.  Over the last four years Craig has juggled his time between Fortis and the Smoke Eaters and his hard work and dedication to the team and Fortis was unparallelled. Craig will officially take over the reigns of the team on November 11.   The present board will work with Craig to make the transition as smooth as possible. On behalf of the present board members we wish Craig the best of luck in his new position as Director of Hockey Operations.

Silverbacks TV:

Salmon Arm Silverback’s Head Coach Brandon West recaps October and takes a look at the team’s schedule this November. He also talks about the new playoff structure the league approved for the 2016-17 season with additional comments from the Silverback’s President and GM Troy Mick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUT5i4oUZaw

Wild Give Littler Contract Extension:

The Wenatchee Wild, proud members of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), are proud to announce they have signed Head Coach / GM Bliss Littler to a contract extension that will keep him in Wenatchee through the 2020-21 season. For Littler, the extension is satisfying on multiple levels. On the personal side, he proclaims, “My family truly loves living here in the Wenatchee Valley.” He adds, “The quality of life is very high, and it’s a great place to raise a family.” Asked how it feels to have the organization demonstrate this level of commitment, he states, “Humbled is the one word that comes to mind. The confidence that David and Lisa White have shown in me and my staff is very humbling. I have worked for some of the best owners in junior hockey over the last 25 years. The Whites have demonstrated they are truly special people and owners.” He’s excited to continue the pursuit of a shared mission. “The goal that David and I share has not changed, and that’s to become the best junior organization on and off the ice regardless of league in North America.” The winningest coach in junior hockey, Littler considers himself fortunate to be surrounded by good people. “I’m thankful to work with coaches Tom Rudrud, Chris Clark, and Michael Zucker, as well a great staff that makes coming to work every day a pleasure.” He acknowledges the players who’ve been a part of the process as well. “Thank you to the past players as well as the talented group we have this year. Without good players and good people, it’s hard to have success. Without success, coaches do not get extensions. I’m very grateful for having lots of good players over the years.” Team owner and President David White is confident he has the right leadership in place to help guide the Wild franchise to great heights on and off the ice. “I am very excited to be able to extend Bliss’s contract, and look forward to many more great things to come.”

Eagles Sign Huitema:

The Surrey Eagles Hockey Club has announced that defenceman Trent Huitema has been added to the active roster. The 6-foot-7, 210-pound Huitema appeared in 46 games for the Eagles last season, amassing 7 assists and 48 penalty minutes. The 18-year-old Huitema is a native of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and should provide some defensive stability to the team’s back end. He is now the tallest player on the team, surpassing the 6-foot-6 Tyler Cooper – another defenceman that he played alongside in 2015-16. “We’re happy to have Trent back in the fold,” said Eagles Head Coach and General Manager Blaine Neufeld. “He has proven himself to be an effective defender in this league. Defence is an area that every BCHL team constantly tries to improve, and we’re very excited to make this addition today.” Assistant coach and defensive specialist Riley Sweeney also noted the importance of adding some internal competition amongst the defensive group. Huitema will travel with the team to Langley for their game at George Preston Arena on Friday night, and will be in the lineup.

Trail-West Kelowna Trade:

The Trail Smoke Eaters have added  180 lb. 5′ 11″ Mitchell Barker to to their roster.  Mitchell was acquired from the West Kelowna Warriors for future considerations.  “Mitch brings experience and character to our team”, commented Assistant Coach/GM, Curtis Toneff.  “He will also add depth, an area we were maybe lacking.”  “He’s a player that can kill penalties and play centre or wing, and we’re glad to have been the chosen destination for Mitch.” Mitch hails from Kamploops BC and in 12 games with West Kelowna this season had 2 goals and 4 assists.  Prior to moving to West Kelowna this year Mitch played two seasons with the Victoria Grizzlies. In order too make room for Mitch the Smokies released California native Jack Sitzman.  In his first season with the Smokies Sitzman played in 12 games and had 2 goals and 2 assists. The Trail Smoke Eaters welcome Mitchell to the team and the community and thank Jack for his contributions to the team and wish him all the best in his future.

Vees TV:

The Penticton Vees took another two games in the last week – first against the Merritt Centennials on Friday, and then against the West Kelowna Warriors on Saturday. Those wins came 4-2 against the Centennials and 6-3 against the Warriors in a game that saw three Vees goals in just 44 seconds. That puts the team at 13 wins and two losses for the season so far, keeping the team firmly in their place at the top of the BCHL, and putting the team at number five in Canada. That comes after a shutout in on the home sheet, which head coach Fred Harbinson said caused the team to work on its goal scoring, leading to some points coming from the defence. Get the coach's take on the last weekend and the upcoming game against the Surrey Eagles on this week's edition of Vees' View with Coach Harbinson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=121&v=gxksg5r8hHY

Prince George-Omaha Trade:

The Prince George Spruce Kings are pleased to announce the acquisition of 19 year old forward Keegan Ward from the Omaha Lancers of United States Hockey League (USHL) in exchange for future considerations. The 6’2” 200 pound Ward is from Galesburg Michigan. Last season in the USHL Ward tallied 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 points plus 121 penalty minutes in 34 games played. In three seasons in the USHL Ward has 3 goals and 4 assists for 7 points plus 311 penalty minutes in 95 games played. Keegan is committed to attend Northern Michigan University on an NCAA Division 1 scholarship starting in the 2017/2018 season. “We are excited to add Keegan to our organization. He is a great young man, a good team mate and will add some energy to our forward group. Keegan plays an honest game and will come in here and provide a physical element to our team while being a good contributor in both ends of the rink” said Spruce Kings General Manager Mike Hawes.

Thank You Smoke Eaters Fans:

The junior hockey game played at the Cominco Arena on Sunday, October 30 between the Trail Smoke Eaters and Victoria Grizzlies marked and end of an era.  It was the last game the junior Smoke Eaters played as a community based team.  The Trail Smoke Eater Hockey Club Society formed in 1991 had operated the hockey club for 25 years.  In 1995 the team moved from the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey to the BCHL.  Dwindling fans, rising operating costs and mounting debt forced the officers of the club to look for an alternative to the operation of the club.  That alternative was the sale of its assets to a private owner.  Fortunately, the board found a buyer that is community minded and not interested so much in the bottom line but in the longevity of the hockey team. At this time the present society board members would like to thank all those individuals who supported the team over the last 25 years.  They would like to thank the fans, the volunteers, the corporate sponsors and past board members for their contribution to the team.  Let’s not forget that first executive that purchased the Bellingham franchise to move us into the Junior A ranks as part of the BCHL. Moving forward the society still has a 10 % interest in the team and will operate to fund raise for the Smoke Eaters.  They will still be operating the 50/50 at Smoke Eater home games, and various other functions throughout the year.  The new name will be the Trail Hockey Club Society. The present board members would like to stress that community support for the team should not waiver.  It is imperative for fans to keep coming to the games, corporate sponsors to keep up their financial support and volunteers to keep up their dedicated and tireless work for the team.  The new owners, Rich & Annie Murphy, Minnesota natives are all for the community and that is why they were so interested in our team, our history and our City.   Let’s show them that never ending “Home of Champions” support that we are famous for.

West Kelowna-Grand Prairie Trade:

The West Kelowna Warriors have traded goaltender Xavier Burghardt (’97) to the Grand Prairie Storm of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) in exchange for future considerations. Burghardt, 19, was acquired by the Warriors from the Kindersley Klippers (SJHL) in mid-September and made eight appearances with the club earning two wins, six losses, a 3.49 GAA and posting a .897 SV%. The Medicine Hat, Alberta native is no stranger to the AJHL, playing last season with the Drumheller Dragons. The move was made out of necessity with last week’s signing of 20-year old goaltender Trevor Martin. “With acquiring Trevor Martin, we had to move a goaltender,” commented Warriors general manager and head coach Rylan Ferster, “Xavier wants an opportunity to be number one goalie and this will give him the chance. We wish him all the best with his new team.” The Warriors would like to thank Xavier for his time and contributions with the Warriors and wish him all the best with the Storm.

Vees TV:

Despite a 4-1 loss in Wenatchee on Saturday, the Penticton Vees took four out of six points in three games last week. That keeps the team at the top of the league, at 15 wins to three losses heading into a new month. Vees head coach Fred Harbinson talks about the games last week and some new forward power added to the roster on this week's edition of Vees' View with Coach Harbinson. That forward power comes from Matt Gosiewski from the Minnesota Magicians of the North American Hockey League, who got his first chance to play with the team in Saturday's game against the Wenatchee Wild. That was followed by the newest addition to the team, Duncan Campbell, who has yet to play a game with the team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcojGWFJVwI

Silverbacks Head Coach West Relieved Of Duties:

Silverbacks President/General Manager Troy Mick announced today the club has relieved Head Coach Brandon West of his duties. “I would like to thank Brandon for his hard work and dedication to the franchise,” said Mick. “This was a very difficult decision to make. Brandon is a good coach and character person, and we wish him the best of luck in the future.” West was into his 5th year with the Silverbacks and 3rd as Head Coach. As head coach he recorded 91 wins – 83 losses – 20 overtime losses and 8 ties and a first round playoff appearance last year. Silverbacks Assistant Coaches Darrell Hay & Brooks Christensen will run the bench on an interim basis until a new Head Coach can be found.

Surrey-La Ronge Trade:

The Surrey Eagles Hockey Club has announced the acquisition of forward Michael Sauer (’96) from the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the SJHL for future considerations. A native of Bemidji, Minnesota, Sauer had played the previous two seasons in the Alberta Junior Hockey League with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons and Calgary Mustangs. Last season with Calgary he posted 17 points in 18 games. According to Eagles head coach and general manager Blaine Neufeld, Sauer is a terrific playmaker that will add even more depth to the team’s scoring ability. At 5-foot-11, 170 pounds he can hold his own physically, and should transition well to the BCHL game. “I’m more of a playmaker,” said Sauer in an interview with SurreyEagles.ca. “I can bring some grit if the coach needs me to, but I see myself as more of a skill guy. I love to create plays.” There is some familiarity with the team, as captain Paul McAvoy was Sauer’s teammate for a year while they were growing up. “I played with Paul in Cleveland, in midget. We’re pretty good buddies. Hopefully some of that chemistry can carry over.” Sauer will look to inject his skill into the lineup when he suits up for his first game with the team on Thursday night against Prince George at South Surrey Arena. “I’m really looking forward to my first game. I’ve been itching to play!”

Saskatoon Blades Trade Tychonick To Calgary:

The Saskatoon Blades have traded the rights to 2000 born defenseman, Jonathan Tychonick, to the Calgary Hitmen in exchange for a 2017 3rd round pick, and a conditional 1st round pick. Tychonick was selected 12th overall by the Blades in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft, but opted to go the NCAA route. Tychonick made his junior hockey debut this season with the Pentiction Vees of the BCHL, and has 7 points in 14 games. He has already committed to the University of North Dakota for the 2018-19 season, and playing in the WHL would nullify that option. “At this time getting a guaranteed third-round pick for Jonathan was in the best interest of our club. We feel he belongs in the WHL one day, and if he is, his hometown team with a great organization like the Hitmen would give us the best odds of that happening,” explained Blades GM Colin Priestner. “If he signs with them at any juncture we will also get a first round pick back and that would be the best case scenario for all parties involved – he and his family, the Hitmen, the Blades and the WHL.” The Saskatoon Blades would like to wish Jonny the best of luck in his career moving forward, wherever that may be.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Vernon 4 Langley 1

Scoring

1st Period:

No scoring

2nd Period:

0:36 VER Cameron Trott (4) ASST: Luke Gingras (2)
1:20 VER Cooper Watson (1) ASST: Steven Jandric (8), Brett Stapley (15)
12:08 VER Steven Jandric (14) ASST: Jimmy Lambert (13)

3rd Period:

18:45 LAN Ryan Barrow (16) ASST: Cameron Ginnetti (26) (PP)
19:11 VER Steven Jandric (15) ASST: None (EN)

Vernon outshot Langley 36-30 Darion Hanson made 29 saves in the win, while Chad Cromar made 32 saves in the loss.

BCHL Boxscore-Game summary,

http://bchl.ca/game-summary?game_id=7453

BCHL Game report,

https://lscluster.hockeytech.com/game_reports/official-game-report.php?client_code=bchl&game_id=7453

BCHL Text boxscore,

https://lscluster.hockeytech.com/game_reports/text-game-report.php?client_code=bchl&game_id=7453

Game Preview: Vernon @ Langley:

Vernon (13-12-2-0) @ Langley (10-12-3-2) 2pm

Today is the second and final regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Langley Rivermen. The Vipers lead the season series 1-0

Last Game:

Saturday, November 26th Vernon defeated Coquitlam 6-0
Saturday, November 26th Langley defeated Surrey 7-5

Next Game:

Friday, December 2nd West Kelowna @ Vernon
Friday, December 2nd Langley @ Coquitlam

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 13-7-1-4 vs Langley

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon has outscored Langley 89-73

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 6-4-0-1 at home vs Langley

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 6-3-1-3 in Langley

Vernon's last regular season win in Langley was a 7-4 victory on Saturday, December 12th 2015

Langley's last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 2-1 overtime victory on Friday, February 7th 2014

Vernon's last regular season win at home vs Langley was a 5-2 victory on Wednesday, November 16th 2016

Langley's last regular season win in Vernon was a 2-0 victory on Friday, February 12th 2016



Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 13-12-3-0 Vernon Vipers make their first and only regular season visit to the George Preston Arena are coming off a 6-0 victory in Coquitlam Saturday. This is the second and final meeting of the season after the Vipers defeated Langley 5-2 November 16th in Vernon. Today is the third and final game of a three game road trip. The Vipers have lost five of their last seven games away from home. Vernon has won three of their last five and lost six of their last ten games. The Vipers sit 3rd in the Interior Division are tied in points with 2nd Place Trail but just a single point up on 4th Place Merritt. Vipers captain Riley Brandt returns to the lineup after serving his ten game suspension.

Vernon Vipers Roster:

http://bchl.ca/roster?team=21

Steven Jandric (13-7-20) leads the team lead in goals with thirteen, while Jagger Williamson (5-15-20) leads the team lead in points with twenty.

Vernon Vipers 2016-17 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 28
Wins: 13
Losses: 12
Ties: 0
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 3
Home Record: 7-3-1-0
Road Record: 6-9-2-0
Overtime Record: 1-3
Record vs Interior Division: 6-5-1-0
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 7-7-2-0
When the Vipers score first: 11-5-1-0
When the opponents score first: 2-7-2-0
Leading after the 1st period: 8-2-1-0
Tied after the 1st period: 3-5-2-0
Trailing after the 1st period: 2-5-0-0
Leading after the 2nd period: 10-1-2-0
Tied after the 2nd period: 2-1-1-0
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-9-0-0
Out shooting opponents: 10-5-2-0
Out shot by opponents: 3-5-1-0
One goal games: 5-1-3-0
Goals for: 82
Goals against: 89
Standings: 3rd Place
Win-loss streak: One game winning streak
Longest winning streak: Three game winning streak
Longest losing streak: Three game losing streak (Twice)

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Brett Stapley (99)
Christian Cakebread (97)
Nicholas Rasovic (96)
Hunter Zandee (96)
Jagger Williamson (98)
Jimmy Lambert (97)
Riley Brandt (96)

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Charley Michalowski (96)
Odeen Tufto (97)
Mitchell Oliver (97)
Colton McCarthy (96)
Callum Volpe (98)
Liam Finlay (97)
Darren Rizzolo (98)
Joe Sacco (96)
Ben Butcher (95)
Brendan Barry (97)
Latrell Charleson (95)
Bo Pellah (95)
Mac Ferner (95)
Andrew Shortridge (95)

Vernon's home record vs Langley this year:

1-0-0-0

Vernon's road record vs Langley this year:

0-0-0-0

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Langley this year:

Jesse Lansdell (1-1-2)
Michael Ufberg (1-0-1)
Cooper Watson (0-1-1)
Sol Seibel (0-1-1)
Brett Stapley (0-1-1)
Keith Anderson (0-1-1)
Ryan Brushett (0-1-1)
Austin Adamson (1-0-1)
Christian Cakebread (1-0-1)
Hunter Zandee (0-1-1)
Niko Karamanis (0-1-1)
Steven Jandric (1-0-1)

Ty Taylor (1-0 Record)

Vernon has the leagues 7th best powerplay

The Vipers have the leagues 6th best penalty kill


Let's take a look at the Langley Rivermen:

The 10-12-3-2 Langley Rivermen are coming off a 7-5 win over the visiting Surrey Eagles. Today is the fourth and final game of a four game home stand. The Rivermen haven't lost in three straight home games. Langley comes into this afternoon's game haven't lost in three straight have won three of their last five and have won six of their last ten games. Langley sits 4th in the Mainland Division are one point up on 5th Place Surrey and six points back of 3rd Place Prince George.

Langley Rivermen Roster:

http://bchl.ca/roster?team=17

Nicholas Ponak (16-4-20) leads the team in goals with sixteen, while Ryan Barrow (15-20-35) leads the team in points with thirty five.

Chris Shaw was an assistant coach with the 2011-12 Vernon Vipers

Langley Rivermen 2016-17 regular season stats:

Games Played: 27
Wins: 10
Losses: 12
Ties: 2
Overtime Losses: 3
Home Record: 7-4-1-2
Road Record: 3-8-2-0
Goals for: 103
Goals against: 101
Standings: 4th Place Mainland Division
Streak: Two game winning streak

Langley Rivermen Returning Players:

Ryan Barrow (97)
Max Kaufman (96)
Alec Capstick (99)
Cameron Ginnetti (98)
John Schuldt (97)
Bo Didur (97)

Langley Rivermen departed and traded players from last years team:

Jason O'Neill (97)
Adam Sinclair (97)
Zac Masson (96)
Chase Zieky (96)
Trevor Ayre (98)
Justin Szeto (97)
Mitch Newsome (97)
Dominic Franco (96)
Justin Fregona (97)
Braydon Barker (96)
Donovan Shambeau (95)
Torrin White (95)
Matthew Graham (95)
Dominic Masellis (97)
Zachary Bleuler (97)
Troy Ring (97)
William Campion (95)
Jordan Schneider (95)
Nickolas Trenciansky (96)

Langley's home record vs Vernon this year:

0-0-0-0

Langley's road record vs Vernon this year:

0-1-0-0

Langley Rivermen scoring leaders vs Vernon this year:

Cameron Ginnetti (0-1-1)
Gavin Payne (0-1-1)
Zac Masson (0-1-1)
Ryan Barrow (0-1-1)
John Schuldt (1-0-1)
Andrew Dumaresque (1-0-1)

Braedon Fleming (0-1 Record)

Langley has the leagues 8th best powerplay:

The Rivermen have the leagues 14th best penalty kill

Wild Down Vipers:

This is in todays Morning Star Newspaper:

Wild down Vipers

by Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star

Nov 27, 2016

The Wenatchee Wild erupted for four goals in a six-minute span midway through the second period to beat the Vernon Vipers 4-1 in B.C. Hockey League action Friday night in Washington state.

The Vipers played in Coquitlam Saturday, and wrap up their three-game weekend road swing this afternoon in Langley.

“Those six minutes were the difference,” said Vipers head coach Mark Ferner.

With newly acquired defenceman Cameron Trott in the penalty box for hooking, Wenatchee opened the scoring on the powerplay.

After the goal, Vipers’ d-man Connor Clouston was whistled for a four-minute spearing infraction, then, 34 seconds later, Shane Kelly was called for cross-checking.

The Wild scored twice with the two-man advantage, and added a shorthanded marker at 15:35.

Steven Jandric scored his team-leading 12th in the third period for the Vipers to spoil Garrett Nieto’s shutout bid.

League goal-scoring leader Charlie Combs had two for the Wild, giving him 29 on the year.

Ty Taylor made 33 saves for the Vipers through the first two periods. Newly acquired Darion Hanson made his Vernon debut in the third, stopping all 14 shots he faced. The Wild outshot Vernon 47-25.

The Vipers made more roster moves Friday, dealing forward Keith Anderson to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs for future considerations, and signing former Western Hockey League forward Luke Gingras from the Saskatoon Blades.

Gingras made his Viper debut Friday.

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Vernon 6 Coquitlam 0

Scoring

1st Period:

No scoring

2nd Period:

8:55 VER Michael Ufberg (4) ASST: Jimmy Lambert (11)
12:03 VER Brett Stapley (4) ASST: Steven Jandric (6), Austin Adamson (3)
12:37 VER Luke Gingras (1) ASST: None
13:12 VER Shane Kelly (3) ASST: Brett Stapley (14), Steven Jandric (7)
19:08 VER Luke Gingras (2) ASST: Christian Cakebread (9), Jimmy Lambert (12)

3rd Period:

6:00 VER Steven Jandric (13) ASST: Luke Gingras (1), Austin Adamson (4)

Vernon outshot Coquitlam 43-18 Darion Hanson made 18 saves in the win, while Reid Cooper made 37 saves in the loss.

BCHL Boxscore-Game summary,

http://bchl.ca/game-summary?game_id=7445

Vernon-Alberni Valley Trade:

This was posted on the Morning Star website:

Vernon Vipers continue roster moves

by Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star

Nov 26, 2016

The Vipers have traded 19 yr old forward Keith Anderson to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs for future considerations.

Keith Anderson's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=200027

Game Preview: Vernon @ Coquitlam:

Vernon (12-12-3-0) @ Coquitlam (6-20-0-2) 7pm

Tonight is the second and final regular season meetings this season between the Coquitam

Express & Vernon Vipers. The Vipers lead the season series 1-0

Last Game:

Friday, November 25th Wenatchee defeated Vernon 4-1
Friday, November 25th Prince George defeated Coquitlam 8-0

Next Game:

Sunday, November 27th Vernon @ Langley
Wednesday, November 30th Coquitlam @ Chilliwack

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 9-4-0-1 vs Coquitlam

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon has outscored Coquitlam 51-45

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 7-0-0-1 at home vs Coquitlam

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 2-4-0-0 in Coquitlam

Vernon's last regular season win in Coquitlam was a 7-5 victory on Sunday, November 18th 2012

Coquitlam's last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 5-1 victory on Wednesday, December 2nd 2015

Vernon's last regular season win at home vs Coquitlam was a 4-1 victory on Friday, September 16th 2016

Coquitlam's last regular season win in Vernon was a 4-3 overtime victory on Friday, September 18th 2015. This was the Express first win in Vernon since before the 2003-04 regular season. (Due to stats only going as far back as the 2003-04 regular season)


Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 12-12-3-0 Vernon Vipers make their first and only regular season visit to the George Preston Arena. This is just the seventh time the Vipers have played in Coquitlam since 2003 where they are 2-4-0-0. Vernon's last regular season win in Coquitlam was a 7-5 victory on Sunday, November 18th 2012. The Vipers are coming off a 4-1 loss Friday in Wenatchee are playing their second game of a current three game road trip. Vernon has lost five of their last six & seven of their last nine road games. Tonight is the second and final meeting of the regular season between the Vipers & Express. The Vipers lead the season series 1-0. The Vipers have lost three of their last five games and lost six of their last ten. Vernon sits 3rd in the Interior Division are tied in points with 2nd Place Trail. The Vipers are a single point up on 4th place Merritt and two points back of 2nd Place Trail. Viper captain Riley Brandt is serving his tenth and final game of a ten game suspension.

Vernon Vipers Roster:

http://bchl.ca/roster?team=21

Steven Jandric (12-5-17) leads the team lead in goals with twelve, while Jagger Williamson (5-15-20) leads the team lead in points with twenty.

Nicholas Rasovic played parts of two seasons with the Coquitlam Express (2013-2015) playing in 64 games before signing with the Vipers December 1st 2014.

Vernon Vipers 2016-17 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 27
Wins: 12
Losses: 12
Ties: 0
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 3
Home Record: 7-3-1-0
Road Record: 5-9-2-0
Overtime Record: 1-3
Record vs Interior Division: 6-5-1-0
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 6-7-2-0
When the Vipers score first: 10-5-1-0
When the opponents score first: 2-7-2-0
Leading after the 1st period: 8-2-1-0
Tied after the 1st period: 2-5-2-0
Trailing after the 1st period: 2-5-0-0
Leading after the 2nd period: 9-1-2-0
Tied after the 2nd period: 2-1-1-0
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-9-0-0
Out shooting opponents: 9-5-2-0
Out shot by opponents: 3-5-1-0
One goal games: 5-1-3-0
Goals for: 76
Goals against: 89
Standings: 3rd Place
Win-loss streak: One game losing streak
Longest winning streak: Three game winning streak
Longest losing streak: Three game losing streak (Twice)

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Brett Stapley (99)
Christian Cakebread (97)
Nicholas Rasovic (96)
Hunter Zandee (96)
Jagger Williamson (98)
Jimmy Lambert (97)
Riley Brandt (96)

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Charley Michalowski (96)
Odeen Tufto (97)
Mitchell Oliver (97)
Colton McCarthy (96)
Callum Volpe (98)
Liam Finlay (97)
Darren Rizzolo (98)
Joe Sacco (96)
Ben Butcher (95)
Brendan Barry (97)
Latrell Charleson (95)
Bo Pellah (95)
Mac Ferner (95)
Andrew Shortridge (95)

Vernon's Home Record vs Coquitlam this year:

1-0-0-0

Vernon's Road record vs Coquitlam this year:

0-0-0-0

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Coquitlam this year:

Chris Jandric (0-2-2)
Riley Brandt (1-1-2)
Michael Ufberg (0-1-1)
Jagger Williamson (0-1-1)
Christian Cakebread (0-1-1)
Jimmy Lambert (0-1-1)
Steven Jandric (1-0-1)

Vernon has the leagues 7th best powerplay

The Vipers have the leagues 8th best penalty kill

Let's take a look at the Coquitlam Express:

The 6-20-0-2 Coquitlam Express are coming off a 8-0 loss in Prince George last night are now winless in their last twelve games. The Express have lost five straight at home, have just three wins on home ice this season. Coquitlam's last win was a 5-4 victory over the visiting Wenatchee Wild October 21st. The Express have given up a league high 135 goals this season, are also the lowest scoring team, having scored 59 goals this season. Coquitlam sits last in the Mainland Division are nine points back of 5th Place Langley. The Express lost 4-1 in Vernon September 16th are 4-2 vs Vernon at home since 2003.

Coquitlam Express Roster:

http://bchl.ca/roster?team=9

Luca Leone (8-15-23) leads the team in goals with eight, while Owen Stout (6-17-23) share the team lead in points with twenty three each.

Eddie Gregory's Coquitlam Express Blog:

http://expressvoice.blogspot.ca/

Coquitlam Express 2016-17 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 28
Wins: 6
Losses: 20
Ties: 2
Overtime Losses: 0
Home Record: 3-8-0-0
Road Record: 3-12-0-2
Goals for: 59
Goals against: 135
Standings: 6th Place (Mainland Division)
Win-loss Streak: Winless in twelve games

Coquitlam Express Returning Players:

Blake Heyward (98)
Alex Ambrosio (97)
Keegan Jones (97)
Luca Leone (96)
Owen Stout (97)
Cameron Bertsch (96)
Jake Brien (97)

Coquitlam Express departed & traded players from last years team:

Jackson Cressey (96)
Mathew Michie (95)
Mitch Newsome (97)
Troy Robillard (98)
Colton Kerfoot (96)
Jonathan Irving (97)
Jack Suroweic (96)
Austin Mcllmurray (96)
Noah Turanski (98)
Michael Murulla (96)
Erik Udahl (96)
Daniell Lange (95)
Ryan Coghlan (95)
Taylor Green (95)
Nicholas Coltura (95)
Charlie Barrow (96)
Jivan Sidhu (95)
Jarrell Pinchuk (97)
Tyger Howat (95)
Fenton Lawson (96)

Coquitlam's Home record vs Vernon this year:

0-0-0-0

Coquitlam's Road record vs Vernon this year:

0-1-0-0

Coquitlam's scoring leaders vs Vernon this year:

Blake Hayward (0-1-1)
Luca Leone (1-0-1)
Owen Stout (0-1-1)

Reid Cooper (0-1 Record)

Coquitlam has the leagues 17th best powerplay

The Express have the leagues 16th best penalty kill

Friday, November 25, 2016

Wenatchee 4 Vernon 1

Scoring

1st Period:

No scoring

2nd Period:

9:39 WEN Charlie Combs (28) ASST: Tyler Rockwell (11), Brendan Harris (38) (PP)

11:16 WEN Troy Conzo (10) ASST: Alex Bates (17), Slava Demin (12) (PP)
11:57 WEN AJ Vanderbeck (17) ASST: Slava Demin (13), Alex Bates (18) (PP)
15:35 WEN Charlie Combs (29) ASST: None (SH)

3rd Period:

12:54 VER Steven Jandric (12) ASST: Brett Stapley (13) (PP)

Wenatchee outshot Vernon 47-25 Garrett Nieto made 24 saves in the win, while Ty Taylor made 29 saves in the loss. The Wild lead the season series 2-0

BCHL Boxscore-Game summary,

http://bchl.ca/game-summary?game_id=7444

Vipers Add Gingras To Roster:

The Vernon Vipers have added-signed 18 year old forward Luke Gingras. 19 year old forward Keith Anderson is no longer listed on the Vipers roster.

Gingras is listed on the Vipers roster-lineup. Gingras is listed at 6'0 174 lbs from Langley, BC has spent the past two and a half seasons with the Western Hockey League Saskatoon Blades. The Blades released Gingras in mid November. In 15 games this season with the Blades Gingras collected (2-goals-1-assist-3-points).

This was posted on Gregg Drinnans Blog:

Saturday, November 19, 2016

The Saskatoon Blades have released F Luke Gingras, 18, while signing F Dryden Michaud, 18, and adding him to their roster. . . . Gingras, from Langley, B.C., was a fourth-round pick in the 2013 bantam draft. He had two goals and an assist in 15 games this season. He was in his third WHL season. In 109 games, he put up 13 points, six of them goals.

Luke Gingras's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=247480

Here is a story on Gingras playing for the Saskatoon Blades in his hometown of Langley, BC back in mid October,

http://thestarphoenix.com/storyline/saskatoon-blades-luke-gingras-gets-set-to-play-in-front-of-home-crowd-in-bc

Here are a few fights from Gingras,

Luke Gingras vs Kade Jensen Feb 19, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo72nkH0sec

Tyler Robertson vs Luke Gingras Oct 29, 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ochp6-68a1E

Luke Gingras vs Macoy Erkamps Mar 2, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zyGO_jUAkI

Luke Gingras vs Marsel Ibragimov Oct 18, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dspU_yUu4_U

Game Preview: Vernon @ Wenatchee:

Vernon (12-11-3-0) @ Wenatchee (19-5-1-0) 7pm

Tonight is the second of three regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Wenatchee Wild. The Wild lead the season series 1-0

Last Game:

Sunday, November 20th Vernon defeated Cowichan 2-1
Wednesday, November 23rd Wenatchee defeated Chilliwack 5-3

Next Game:

Saturday, November 26th Vernon @ Coquitlam
Saturday, November 26th West Kelowna @ Wenatchee

Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 1-3-0-0 vs Wenatchee

Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 0-1-0-0 at home vs Wenatchee

Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 1-0-0-0 in Wenatchee

The Vipers are 0-2-0-0 vs Wenatchee at the BCHL Showcase

Since the 2015-16 regular season Wenatchee has outscored Vernon 19-9

The Vipers have yet to defeat Wenatchee at home

The Wilds last regular season win in Vernon was a 8-1 victory on Friday, February 26 2016

The Wild have yet to defeat Vernon at home

The Vipers last regular season win in Wenatchee was a 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday, November 14th 2015

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 12-11-3-0 Vernon Vipers make their first and only regular season visit to the Town Toyota Centre are coming off a 2-1 victory over the visiting Cowichan Capitals Sunday afternoon. The last time the Vipers were in Wenatchee, Vernon come away with a 3-2 overtime win November 14th 2015. Tonight is the first of a three game road trip where the Vipers have lost four of their last five games away from home. Tonight is the second of three regular season meetings between the Wild and Vipers after Wenatchee defeated Vernon 6-3 September 24th in Chilliwack at the BCHL Showcase. Since the last time these two teams met the Vipers have gone 8-10-3-0. These two teams will meet for a final time this season February 10th in Vernon. The Vipers have won three of their last five games but have lost six of their last ten games. Vernon sits 3rd in the Interior Division are tied in points with 2nd Place Trail. The Vipers are a single point up on 4th place Merritt but seventeen points back of Division leading Penticton. Viper captain Riley Brandt is serving his ninth game of a ten game suspension.

Vernon Vipers Roster:

http://bchl.ca/roster?team=21

Steven Jandric (11-5-16) leads the team lead in goals with eleven, while Jagger Williamson (5-15-20) leads the team lead in points with twenty.

Vernon Vipers 2016-17 Regular Season Stats:

Games Played: 26
Wins: 12
Losses: 11
Ties: 0
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 3
Home Record: 7-3-1-0
Road Record: 5-8-2-0
Overtime Record: 1-3
Record vs Interior Division: 6-5-1-0
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 6-6-2-0
When the Vipers score first: 10-5-1-0
When the opponents score first: 2-6-2-0
Leading after the 1st period: 8-2-1-0
Tied after the 1st period: 2-4-2-0
Trailing after the 1st period: 2-5-0-0
Leading after the 2nd period: 9-1-2-0
Tied after the 2nd period: 2-1-1-0
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-8-0-0
Out shooting opponents: 9-5-2-0
Out shot by opponents: 3-4-1-0
One goal games: 5-1-3-0
Goals for: 75
Goals against: 85
Standings: 3rd Place
Win-loss streak: One game winning streak
Longest winning streak: Three game winning streak
Longest losing streak: Three game losing streak (Twice)

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Brett Stapley (99)
Christian Cakebread (97)
Nicholas Rasovic (96)
Hunter Zandee (96)
Jagger Williamson (98)
Jimmy Lambert (97)
Riley Brandt (96)

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Charley Michalowski (96)
Odeen Tufto (97)
Mitchell Oliver (97)
Colton McCarthy (96)
Callum Volpe (98)
Liam Finlay (97)
Darren Rizzolo (98)
Joe Sacco (96)
Ben Butcher (95)
Brendan Barry (97)
Latrell Charleson (95)
Bo Pellah (95)
Mac Ferner (95)
Andrew Shortridge (95)

Vernon's home record vs Wenatchee this year:

0-0-0-0

Vernon's road record vs Wenatchee this year:

0-1-0-0 (One game played in Chilliwack-BCHL Showcase) 

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Wenatchee this year:

Chris Jandric (0-2-2)
Shane Kelly (1-0-1)
Christian Cakebread (1-0-1)
Niko Karamanis (0-1-1)
Jimmy Lambert (0-1-1)
Steven Jandric (1-0-1)

Vernon has the leagues 4th best powerplay

The Vipers have the leagues 7th best penalty kill


Let's take a look at the Wenatchee Wild:

The 19-5-1-0 Wenatchee Wild are coming off a 5-2 win over the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs Wednesday. Tonight is the second game of a current five game home stand. The Wild are an impressive 10-0 on home ice. The Wild come into tonight's game riding a two game winning streak, have lost three of their last five, have won seven of their last ten games. Wenatchee sits 1st in the Mainland Division are tied in points with the 2nd Place Chilliwack Chiefs. Since the last time the Vipers & Wild met back in September the Wild have gone 16-5-0-0. Brendan Harris leads the lead in scoring with fourty seven points, while Charlie Combs leads the league in goals with twenty seven.

Wenatchee Wild Roster:

http://bchl.ca/roster?team=35

Charlie Combs (27-15-42) leads the team lead in goals with twenty seven, while Brendan Harris (11-34-45) leads the team lead in points with fourty five.

Wenatchee Wild 2016-17 regular season stats:

Games Played: 25
Wins: 19
Losses: 5
Ties: 0
Overtime Losses: 1
Home Record: 11-0-0-0
Road Record: 8-5-1-0
Goals for: 131
Goals against: 72
Standings: 1st Place (Mainland Division)
Streak: Two game winning streak

Wenatchee Wild Returning Players:

Matthew Baker (97)
Dakota Raabe (97)
Troy Conzo (97)
Charlie Combs (96)
Colin Burston (97)
Brendan Harris (96)
Tyler Rockwell (96)
Austin Chavez (96)
Alex Bates (97)
Logan Miliken (97)
Garrett Nieto (98)

Wenatchee Wild departed and traded players from last years team:

Blake Christianson (95)
August Von Ungern (97)
Brandon Puricelli (98)
Joseph Drabin (95)
Daniel Nachbaur (95)
Kyle Stephan (95)
Mike Coyne (95)
Joshua Chamberlain (97)
Hunter Alden (98)
Aaron Murray (96)
Bryan Yoon (98)
Chase Perry (96)

Wenatchee's home record vs Vernon this year:

1-0-0-0 (One game played in Chilliwack-BCHL Showcase) 


Wenatchee's road record vs Vernon this year:

0-0-0-0

Wenatchee Wild scoring leaders vs Vernon this year:

Matthew Baker (1-2-3)
Dakota Raabe (1-2-3)
Colin Burston (2-0-2)
Slava Demin (1-1-2)
Charlie Combs (1-1-2)
Jasper Weatherby (0-1-1)
Troy Conzo (0-1-1)
Brendan Harris (0-1-1)
Alex Bates (0-1-1)

Anthony Yamnitsky (1-0 Record)

Wenatchee has the leagues 7th best powerplay:

The Wild have the leagues 2nd best penalty kill

Vernon Viper Alumni-College Hockey On TSN:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Marc Hetnik (2011-2013) Mike Iovanna (2013-14) & the Massachusetts Minutemen take on former Vernon Vipers forward Liam Coughlin (2013-2015) and the Vermont Catamounts at 8am on TSN 2

Former Vernon Vipers forwards Logan Mick (2012-2014) Craig Martin (2012-2014) Thomas Aldworth (2014-15) former Vernon Vipers defenceman Luke Shiplo (2014-15) former Vernon Vipers goaltender Andrew Shortridge (2015-16) & the Quinnipiac Bobcats take on the St. Lawrence Saints at 11:30am on TSN 5



Vipers Swing Deals:

This is in todays Morning Star Newspaper:

Vipers swing deals

by  Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star

Nov 25, 2016

The Vernon Vipers have made a few roster moves as they prepare for a weekend road swing in Wenatchee, Coquitlam and Langley.

The Snakes traded defenceman Carter Stephenson to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in exchange for defenceman Cameron Trott and future considerations.

“It’s never easy to make a trade like that,” said Vipers head coach and general manager Mark Ferner. “Carter was a very highly touted, very good player, very good on the powerplay and a very good person.

Trott, 19, six-foot-two, 205 pounds, is in his second season in the BCHL, tallying six goals and 24 assists last season in 56 games. This season Trott has three goals and three assists in 19 games.

The product of Anmore, B.C. was part of the 2015 World Junior A Challenge Selection Camp, as well as on the NHL preliminary watch list.

Trott was expected to join the Vipers on the ice Thursday.

Stephenson, 18, a six-foot-1, 195 pound West Vancouver product, was in his first full season with the Snakes after spending time last season as an affiliate player.

He had five goals and eight assists in 13 games with the Vipers. He also served as an affiliated player with the Silverbacks last season, part of the reason the Gorillas were interested in his services.

“We weighed the pros and cons, especially in dealing with a team about 40 minutes down the road,” said Ferner. “But we had the chance to add a player that’s a year older, was ranked by Central Scouting, same type of player and a bit bigger.”

Vernon has also released goaltender Cole Demers, 17, and added goaltender Darion Hanson, 19, from Youngstown of the USHL.

Hanson, who has already committed to NCAA school Union for next year, spent last season in the North American Hockey League, playing in 34 games with the Aston (suburb of Philadelphia) Rebels, where he was named an East Division All-Star and a member of the First Rookie Team.

Hanson appeared in 34 games for the Rebels posting a 2.57 goals against average and a save percentage of .914.

Those numbers are similar to ones put up in 2014-15 by Andrew Shortridge, the Vipers’ MVP last season. Shortridge had a goals against average of 2.57 and a .913 save percentage in 33 games in the NAHL.

“We had two very good young goalies in Cole and Ty (Taylor) and they’ve both been very good for us,” said Ferner. “I tried hard to recruit Darion in the summer but he was a high pick in the USHL. I talked to Union about him. He’s a big guy, an all-rookie player in the NAHL last year and that’s a very good league for goaltending.

“It’s not that we didn’t like our goaltending. We had a chance to bring in an older guy. Cole has some personal things he would like to get worked out. We wish him well.”

The Vipers play in Wenatchee Friday, Coquitlam Saturday and finish off the trip Sunday afternoon in Langley.

Vernon Vipers goalie Ty Taylor is one of 60 players (the only Viper), including six goalies, invited to attend the Canada West hockey team’s evaluation camp in Leduc, Alta. Dec. 5-8, ahead of the World Junior A Challenge.

The Challenge will run Dec. 11-17 in Bonnyville, Alta.

Taylor, 17, a native of Richmond, has appeared in 17 games with the Vipers this season. He has a record of 9-6, a goals against average of 3.08 and a .901 save percentage.

A total of 25 B.C. Hockey League players were invited to the camp.

Players invited come from five Junior A leagues in Western Canada.

Coquitlam Express head coach Barry Wolff will be the head coach of Canada West.

Thursday, November 24, 2016

Stapley & Taylor Recieve Honourable Mention For Player Of The Week:

Brett Stapley & Ty Taylor recieve honourable mention for Player of the Week.

This is posted on the BCHL website:

Kawaguchi claims BCHL POW

November 21, 2016

Chilliwack Chiefs forward Jordan Kawaguchi has been named the BCHL Player of the Week for the week ending November 20, the league announced Monday.

Kawaguchi became the Chiefs all-time leader in goals as he racked up six goals and three helpers as the Chiefs went 4-0 for the week. The Abbotsford, B.C. native opened with two goals and an assist in a 7-3 win over Wenatchee where he was 2nd Star and followed that with a 1st Star nod after two more goals and a helper in a 6-2 win over Cowichan Valley. Kawaguchi had a goal and a helper in a 4-0 win in Coquitlam and wrapped his week with the game-winning goal in a 4-1 win over Nanaimo.

The 5-foot-9, 181-pound forward now has 20 goals and 21 assists on the season. His goal Saturday in Coquitlam moved him past former Chilliwack captain Doug Ast into top spot all-time in goalscoring.

Honourable mentions this week:

Chilliwack Chiefs F Tommy Lee: 3G, 6A, 1st Star, 2nd Star

Vernon Vipers G Ty Taylor: 2W, 82 saves/88 shots, .932 sv%, 1.99 GAA

Vernon Vipers D Brett Stapley: 2G, 2A, two 2nd Stars, GWG

Penticton Vees D James Miller: 1G, 3A

Merritt Centennials F Henry Cleghorn: 3G, two GWGs, 1st Star, FortisBC Energy Player of the Game

Prince George Spruce Kings F Jamie Huber: 3G, 1A, 1st Star, GWG

Vipers Slip Past Capitals:

This was in Wednesday's Morning Star Newspaper:

Vipers slip past Capitals

Morning Star Staff

November 23 2016

Two first-period goals were enough as the Vernon Vipers beat the Cowichan Valley Capitals 2-1 in B.C. Hockey League action Sunday afternoon before 1,576 fans at Kal Tire Place.

All of the scoring took place in a 6:14 span in the opening period.

Goals from Steven Jandric (team-leading 11th) and Brett Stapley (third) for the Vipers were sandwiched around a wraparound effort from Rhett Kingston (ninth) for the Capitals.

"It was a huge win" said Jandric. "We played hard throughout the whole game. Mark's (head coach Ferner) motto is 'win the game 1-0' and we got two. It was a good effort all around."

Vernon goalie Ty Taylor made back-to-back saves on Kingston and Max Newton with four minutes remaining, then stopped Kingston in the dying seconds off a face-off in Vernon territory, to preserve the two points.

Vernon hits the road for three games in three days this weekend, starting Friday in Wenatchee against the Wild. The Vipers take on Coquitlam Saturday and visit Langley Sunday.

SNAKE BITES: Former Vipers goalie Andrew Hammond was waived by the NHL's Ottawa Senators. Hammond won the RBC Cup with Vernon in 2009.

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Vipers Move Demers & Stephenson:

This is posted on the Vipers website:

Vipers Move Demers & Stephenson

November 23, 2016

by Vernon Vipers

Recent News

VERNON. B.C.  NOVEMBER 23, 2016

The Vernon Vipers have made a few roster moves as they prepare for a weekend road swing in Wenatchee, Coquitlam and Langley.

The Snakes have traded Defenceman Carter Stephenson to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in exchange for Defenceman Cameron Trott and future considerations. Nineteen year old Trott is in his second season in the BCHL tallying 6 goals and 24 assists last season in 56 games.  This season Trott has 3 goals and 3 assists in 19 games. The product of Anmore BC was part of the 2015 World Jr A Challenge Selection Camp as well as on the NHL preliminary watch list.

The 6’2 205 pound Trott is expected to join the Vipers on the ice Thursday. Stephenson was in his first full season with the Snakes after spending time last season as an AP.

Vernon would also like to announce they have released Goaltender Cole Demers and have  added 19 year old Goaltender Darion Hanson from Youngstown of the USHL. Hanson who has already committed to Union for next season spent last season in the North American Hockey League where he was named an East Division All-Star and a member of the First Rookie Team.  He appeared in 34 games for the Aston Rebels posting a 2.28 goals against average and a save percentage of .914.

The Vipers would like to wish Carter and Cole all the best while welcoming Cameron and Darion to the hockey club.

Next home action for Vernon is December 2nd when they host the West Kelowna Warriors on Teddy Bear Toss Night sponsored by 1075 Kiss Fm and presented by Match Eatery.

For tickets or more information please contact the Viper Office at 250-542-6022.

Carter Stephenson's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=247455

Cole Demer's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=245574

Cameron Trott's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?statsleague=Czech&player=202488&team=&year=&status=&leagueid=&season=

Darion Hanson's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=288916

This is posted on the Silverbacks website:

November 23, 2016

Silverbacks Trade For Stephenson

by sasilverbacks

Recent News

SALMON ARM, BC NOVEMBER 23rd, 2016

Silverbacks President/General Manager Troy Mick announced today the club has traded 97 D-Man Cameron Trott and future considerations to the Vernon Vipers BCHL for 98 D-Man Carter Stephenson.

Carter is from West Vancouver, BC and is 6’1 195 lb right shot mobile D-Man. He has 5 goals 8 assists for 13 points so far in his rookie year. He had 6 goals 22 assists last year with the North West Giants of the BCMML and played 2 games as an AP last year with the Backs.

Carter is somebody we have had our eye on for sometime and excited for him to join our program. He now joins his former teammates from the North West Giants of the BCMML Josh Latta & Justin Wilson on the Backs roster.

“On behalf of the Silverbacks organization we would like to thank Cam for the last year and a half that he has spent with us and welcome our newest player Carter to the Silverbacks family” Stated Mick

The Backs travel this weekend to Merritt & PG for a 2 game road trip.

Raiders Trade Ex Viper Andrusiak To Seattle:

The Western Hockey League Prince Albert Raiders have traded former Vernon Vipers forward Zach Andrusiak to the Seattle Thunderbirds.

Andrusiak was in his first season with the Raiders after signing with Prince Albert September 13th 2016. The Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015 after being released from the WHL Tri-City Americans. Andrusiak played in 11 games picking up two assists before being released November 5th 2015. Andrusiak signed with the KIJHL North Okanagan Knights before being traded to the Kamloops Storm November 12th 2015.

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=247479

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Raiders Acquire Leth From Seattle

October 20, 2016

cavin leth  news

Prince Albert, SK – The Prince Albert Raiders added experience to their forward group on Thursday night.

The Raiders acquired overage forward Cavin Leth and a seventh round pick in the WHL Bantam Draft in exchange for 1998-born winger Zack Andrusiak and a third-round pick in the 2018 WHL Bantam Draft.

Leth, listed at 6’0” and 192 lbs, is from Taber, AB. He has played in five games this season, picking up three assists and eight penalty minutes. The 20-year-old has played in 199 regular season games in the WHL, contributing 21 goals, 22 assists and 166 penalty minutes. He was acquired by the Thunderbirds prior to last season’s trade deadline. He was originally drafted by the Broncos in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft.

Andrusiak, who hails from Yorkton, checked in at 5’11” and 177 lbs. He signed with the Raiders prior to the beginning of the season. In eight games this season, Andrusiak has a goal and an assist.

The Raiders hit the road this weekend for a three-game road trip through Alberta, beginning in Edmonton against the Oil Kings on Friday Night in the new Rogers Place. On Saturday, the Raiders are in Red Deer to take on the Rebels. Both games start at 7 p.m. The road trip ends in Calgary on Sunday as the Raiders tangle with the Hitmen. Game time is 4 p.m.

The Raiders return to the Art Hauser Centre on Friday, October 28 against the Spokane Chiefs. For tickets, visit the Raider Office, call 306-764-5348 or click here.

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Clouston Scraps Leitch:

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Clouston Scraps Leitch

Posted by HockeyTube on Nov 17th, 2016

Clouston Scraps Leitch – During a BCHL game November 16th 2016 between the Vernon Vipers and the Langley Rivermen, a pair of big boys decided to drop the gloves and get at ‘er! Viper blueliner Connor Clouston answered the bell against Langley captain Cooper Leitch who threw some pretty big bombs but no major connections.

Both players are 6’3″ and weight in over 205 lbs…with Leitch taking a 10 pound advantage into the scrap. You don’t see many scraps in the BCHL anymore but the fans enjoyed this heavyweight tilt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS1cuXml5aI