Vernon (5-6-0-0) @ Merritt (2-9-0-0) 7pm
Tonight is the second of six regular season meetings vs the Merritt Centennials. The Vipers lead the season series 1-0
Last Game:
Saturday, October 12th Vernon defeated Chilliwack 4-1
Saturday, October 12th Nanaimo defeated Merritt 4-3
Next Game:
Friday, October 18th Vernon @ Penticton
Saturday, October 19th Merritt @ West Kelowna
Vernon's record & stats vs the Centennials since 2002
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 71-27-11-4 vs Merritt
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Merritt 411-291
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 36-10-2-5 at home vs Merritt
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 29-14-6-3 in Merritt
The Vipers are 7-1-2-0 in their last ten games vs Merritt
The Vipers are 3-5-2-0 vs Merritt in their last ten games in Merritt
The Vipers are 7-1-2-0 vs Merritt in their last ten games in Vernon
Vernon's last win at home vs Merritt was a 5-2 victory on Friday, October 11th 2019
Merritt's last win at Kal Tire Place was a 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday, January 5th 2019
Vernon's last regular season win at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena was a 5-2 victory on Saturday, September 8th 2018
Merritt's last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 4-3 overtime victory on Saturday, February 23rd 2019
Here's a look at this years regular season series vs Merritt
October 11th Merritt @ Vernon: Vipers won 5-2
October 16th Vernon @ Merritt:
December 6th Merritt @ Vernon:
December 8th Vernon @ Merritt:
February 4th Vernon @ Merritt:
February 17th Merritt @ Vernon:
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:
The 5-6-0-0 Defending Interior Division Champion Vernon Vipers make there first of three regular season visits to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, are coming off a 4-1 victory Saturday over the visiting Chilliwack Chiefs. The Vipers have lost seven of there last ten games in Merritt. Tonight's the first game of a two game road trip. The Snakes enter this evening, have won back to back games for the first time this season. These two teams wont meet again until December 6th in Vernon.
Vernon Vipers Roster:
Connor Marritt (4-3-7) & Matt Kowalski (4-2-6) share the team lead in goals with four each, while Connor Marritt (4-3-7) leads the team lead in points with seven
Jackson Caller played three games with the 2014-15 Merritt Centennials
Jackson Caller played three games with the 2014-15 Merritt Centennials
Vernon Vipers 2019-20 regular season stats:
Games Played: 11
Wins: 5
Losses: 6
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 3-3-0-0
Road Record: 2-3-0-0
Overtime Record: 0-0
Shootout Record: 1-0
Record vs Interior Division: 3-3-0-0
Record vs Island & Mainland Divisions: 2-3-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 4-1-0-0
When the opponents score first: 1-5-0-0
Leading after the 1st period: 0-0-0-0
Tied after the 1st period: 5-0-0-0
Trailing after the 1st period: 0-5-0-0
Leading after the 2nd period: 3-0-0-0
Tied after the 2nd period: 2-0-0-0
Trailing after the 2nd period: 0-6-0-0
Out shooting opponents: 5-4-0-0
Out shot by opponents: 0-2-0-0
One goal games: 1-2-0-0
Goals for: 23
Goals against: 28
Standings: 5th Place (Interior Division)
Win-loss Streak: Two game winning streak
Longest winning streak: Two game
Longest losing streak: Four games
Vipers record in September: 3-3-0-0
Vipers record in October: 2-3-0-0
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 Merritt this year:
1-0-0-0
Vernon's road record vs Merritt this year:
0-0-0-0
Vernon's scoring leaders vs Merritt this year:
Matt Kowalski (1-1-2)
Connor Marritt (1-1-2)
Brett Fudger (0-2-2)
Brendan Kim (0-2-2)
Ryan Shostak (2-0-2)
Landon Fuller (0-1-1)
Connor Sleeth (0-1-1)
Keigo Hachisuka (1-0-1)
Cameron MacDonald (0-1-1)
Elan Bar-Lev-Wise (0-1-1)
Reilly Herbst (1-0 Record)
Let's take a look at the Merritt Centennials:
The 2-9-0-0 Merritt Centennials are coming off a 4-3 loss to the visiting Nanaimo Clippers Saturday night. This is the second meeting vs the Vipers within the past six days. Merritt lost 5-2 in Vernon on Friday. The Centennials play four of there next five games at home. The Cents have lost four straight and six of there last seven games.
Merritt Centennials Roster:
Josh Kagan (7-4-11) leads the team lead in goals with seven & in points with eleven
Doug Scott played six games with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers was traded to Merritt October 12th 2019
Merritt Centennials Blog,
http://q101.ca/sports
Merritt Centennials 2018-19 regular season stats:
Games Played: 11
Wins: 2
Losses: 9
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 2-5-0-0
Road Record: 0-4-0-0
Goals for: 23
Goals against: 49
Standings: 7th Place (Interior Division)
Merritt Centennials Returning Players:
Ben Ward (01)
Rylan Van Unen (99)
Tkac Daniel (00)
Payton Matsui (00)
Josh Kagan (00)
Brett Roloson (00)
Talan Zakall (02)
Joey Berkopec (99)
Merritt Centennials departed and traded players from last years team:
Nicholas Wicks (98)
Christian Sabin (98)
Mathieu Gosselin (99)
Matthew Kopperud (99)
Nick Granowicz (98)
Frazer Dodd (99)
Brendan Schneider (98)
Bradley Cocca (99)
Vincent Guy (00)
Mattias Dal Monte (00)
Michael Van Unen (99)
Jayden Fetter (99)
Jackson Munro (00)
Brady Ziemer (00)
Austin Roden (98)
Vincent Duplessis (99)
Merritt's home record vs Vernon this year:
0-0-0-0
Merritt's road record vs Vernon this year:
0-1-0-0
Merritt Centennials scoring leaders vs Vernon this year:
Troy Quinn (0-1-1)
Josh Van Unen (0-1-1)
Rylan Van Unen (1-0-1)
Thomas Manty (1-0-1)
Payton Matsui (0-1-1)
Ryan Winter (0-1 Record)
This is posted on the Centennials website:
ReplyDeleteCents Announce Coaching Changes
October 16, 2019
The Merritt Centennials announced today that they are parting ways with Head Coach and General Manager Barry Wolff.
The Centennials Board of Directors elected by a majority vote to terminate Head Coach Barry Wolff and promote Assistant Coach Derek-Sweet Coulter to Interim Head Coach.
President Neil Menard says that the Centennials had to address some of the unrest within the team.
“It comes down to some philosophical differences. It wasn’t solely the wins and losses, you expect that early on in a season. The Board has taken action to address some of the issues brought to them from others close to the team.”
The move will be effective immediately, and Derek Sweet-Coulter will assume Interim Head Coach and General Manager duties as of today. He says the move isn’t how he envisioned, but is excited for the future.
“I want to thank Barry for everything he did for me and bringing me here, he will always be a mentor and friend to me. Obviously this isn’t the way you want to receive a job but the business side of the game is out of our control. I am excited to lead this group into the future developing young adults who will be great leaders that have a positive impact on the community of Merritt.”
Coach Sweet-Coulter and the Cents will begin their new chapter tonight against the Vernon Vipers at the NVMA at 7pm.