Saturday, September 28, 2019

Game Preview: Cowichan @ Vernon:

Cowichan (6-2-0-0) @ Vernon (3-2-0-0) 6pm

Tonight is the first of two regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Cowichan Capitals. The Capitals won last years season series 2-0

Last Game:

Saturday, September 21st Vernon defeated Powell River 3-0
Friday, September 27th Cowichan defeated Salmon Arm 4-1

Next Game:

Friday, October 4th BCHL Showcase Vernon at Penticton
Sunday, September 29th Cowichan at Surrey

Vernon's record & stats vs the Capitals since 2003

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 22-9-1-0 vs Cowichan

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon has outscored Cowichan 118-85

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 11-2-1-0 at home vs Cowichan

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 9-6-0-0 in Cowichan

Vernon's last win at home vs Cowichan was a 2-0 victory on Saturday, January 13th 2018

Cowichan's last win in Vernon was a 3-1 victory on Friday, December 14th 2018

Vernon's last win in Cowichan was a 4-0 victory on Saturday, February 17th 2018

Cowichan's last win at home vs Vernon was a 4-1 victory on Saturday, January 26th 2019

Here's a look at last year's season series vs Cowichan

December 14th Cowichan @ Vernon: Capitals won 3-1
January 26th Vernon @ Cowichan: Capitals won 4-1

Here's a look at this year's season series vs Cowichan:

September 28th Cowichan @ Vernon:
November 2nd Vernon @ Cowichan:


Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 3-2-0-0 Defending Interior Division Champion Vernon Vipers are coming off a 3-0 victory last Saturday over the visiting Powell River Kings. Tonight's the third and final home game of a three game home stand, before the Snakes hit the road for a three game road trip, starting next weekend in Penticton. Tonight is the third straight game Vernon has faced a team from the Island Division. After tonight the Vipers play sixteen of there next nineteen games away from home. The Vipers & Capitals met twice last season, with the Capitals winning both regular season games over Vernon. Vernon sits 4th in the Interior Division are a single point up on Trail but five points back of Wenatchee.

Vernon Vipers Roster:


Cameron MacDonald (3-1-4) leads the team lead in goals with three, while MacDonald & Connor Marritt (2-2-4) share the team lead in points with four each

Doug Scott Played last season with the Cowichan Capitals

Vernon Vipers 2019-20 regular season stats:

Games Played: 5
Wins: 3
Losses: 2
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 1-1-0-0
Road Record: 2-1-0-0
Overtime Record: 0-0
Shootout Record: 1-0
Record vs Interior Division: 2-1-0-0
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 1-1-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 2-1-0-0
When the opponents score first: 1-1-0-0
Leading after the 1st period: 0-0-0-0
Tied after the 1st period: 3-0-0-0
Trailing after the 1st period: 0-2-0-0
Leading after the 2nd period: 1-0-0-0
Tied after the 2nd period: 2-0-0-0
Trailing after the 2nd period: 0-2-0-0
Out shooting opponents: 3-2-0-0
Out shot by opponents: 0-0-0-0
One goal games: 1-1-0-0
Goals for: 12
Goals against: 11
Standings: 4th Place (Interior Division) 
Win-loss Streak: One game winning streak
Longest winning streak: One game
Longest losing streak: One game

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Matt Kowalski (99)
Ben Helgeson (00)
Ben Sanderson (00)
Logan Cash (00)
Elan Bar-Lev-Wise (01)
Landon Fuller (99)
Brendan Kim (00)
Trey Taylor (02)
Max Palaga (00)

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Jagger Williamson (98)
Jesse Lansdell (98)
Tyler Ho (00)
Josh Latta (98)
Teddy Wooding (99)
Nicholas Cherkowski (00)
Lane Zablocki (98)
Coleton Bilodeau (00)
Michael Young (98)
Will Dow-Kenny (00)
Jack Judson (00)
Carver Watson (98)
Aidan Porter (99)
Bradley Cooper (99)

Vernon's home record vs Cowichan last year:

0-1-0-0

Vernon's road record vs Cowichan last year:

0-1-0-0

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Cowichan last year:

Michael Young (1-0-1)
Ben Helgeson (0-1-1)
Teddy Wooding (0-1-1)
Brendan Kim (1-0-1)
Lane Zablocki (0-1-1)
Elan Bar-Lev-Wise (0-1-1)

Aidan Porter (0-1 Record)
Bradley Cooper (-01 Record)


Let's take a look at the Cowichan Capitals:

The 6-2-0-0 Cowichan Capitals make there first and only regular season visit to Kal Tire Place, are coming off a 4-1 victory Friday in Salmon Arm, handing the Silverbacks there first loss of the 2019-20 regular season. Last year the Capitals won in Vernon 3-1 December 14th. These two teams will meet for a second and final time this regular season, November 2nd in Cowichan. Tonight's the second game of a four game road trip after going 2-1 on a three game home stand. The Capitals have played five of there first eight games on home ice. Last year Cowichan finished 5th in the Island Division, won only five games on the road before upsetting the Interior Division Pennant winning Penticton Vees in six games of the opening round of the BCHL playoffs. Cowichan sits atop the Island Division are two points up on Powell River.

Cowichan Capitals Roster:


Dan McIntyre (5-2-7) leads the team in goals with five, while Olivier Gauthier (4-4-8), Luc Wilson (4-4-8) & Tyrell Boucher (0-8-8) share the team lead in points with eight each

Capitals head coach/gm Mike Vandekamp coached three seasons in Vernon (2001-2004)

Cowichan Capitals 2019-20 regular season stats:

Games Played: 8
Wins: 6
Losses: 2
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 4-1-0-0
Road Record: 2-1-0-0
Goals for: 28
Goals against: 22
Standings: 1st Place (Island Division)

Cowichan Capitals Returning Players:

Olivier Gauthier (99)
Dan McIntyre (00)
Crus Cote (99)
Brady Lynn (99)
Cole Broadhurst (00)
Luc Wilson (01)
Dimitri Mikrogiannakis (99)

Cowichan Capitals departed and traded players from last years team:

Paul Selleck (98)
Jordan Robert (98)
Niko Esposito-Selivanoc (98)
Kolton Cousins (01)
Lach Hadley (00)
Adam Conquest (00)
Preston Broadziak (99)
Keegan Craik (01)
Vincent Millette (98)
Peter Tabor (99)
Boo Grist (99)
David Melaragni (98)
Doug Scott (00)
Spencer Hora (99)
Timber Lewis (01)
Matthew Waite (99)
Pierce Diamond (98)
Jack Grant (99)

Cowichan's home record vs Vernon last year:

1-0-0-0

Cowichan's road record vs Vernon last year:

1-0-0-0

Cowichan Capitals scoring leaders vs Vernon last year:

Olivier Gauthier (2-0-2)
Niko Esposito-Selivanov (0-2-2)
David Melaragni (0-2-2)
Cruz Cote (0-2-2)
Paul Selleck (0-1-1)
Jordan Robert (0-1-1)
Luc Wilson (1-0-1)
Brady Lynn (1-0-1)
Dan McIntyre (1-0-1)
Boo Grist (0-1-1)
Doug Scott (0-1-1)
Kolton Cousins (0-1-1)
Cole Broadhurst (1-0-1)
Dan McIntyre (0-1-1)
Preston Brodziak (1-0-1)
Vincent Millette (0-1-1)

Pierce Diamond (1-0 Record)
Jack Grant (1-0 Record)

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I was at tonight"s game. Cowichan played with alot better structure in there playmaking as a team. Yes, Mike vandekamps team played better as a team. They were patience with the puck, there defence was more solid and there offence was better in there plays that they made. Vernon on the other hand was playing like a team of individuals not as a team. There defence and offence showed this quite clearly. Too be honest I as a fan was very bored in watching our team play. If it doesn't get any better than this then we have to make some trades or change something because with all the practice time the vipers had before this game. I certainly as a fan was very disappointed at such a poor performance, and as a team you should feel ashamed. Not to worry YOU CAN DO BETTER. YES VIPERS NOT TO WORRY , YOU CAN DO BETTER.