MGM Applewood Final Jagger Williamson vs Connor Jones
Here are the highlight's from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
MGM Applewood Final Jagger Williamson vs Connor Jones
Here are the highlight's from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Here is the press release from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks website,
Get Your Fan Cutout Today! | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)
Here is the press release from Vernonmatters.ca,
Vernon Vipers’ Hockey on 107.5 Beach Radio! | Vernon Matters
Here is the press release from the Quinnipiac Bobcats website,
Tufto Awarded ECAC Hockey Player of the Year - Quinnipiac University Athletics (gobobcats.com)
Tufto is in his fourth season at Quinnipiac University and first season as Bobcats captain. In 29 games this season, Tufto has (8-goals-39-assists-47-points).
Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with three different teams (Fargo, Tri-City and Sioux City) before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.
Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:
Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,
Vernon Vipers 2020-21 roster,
Vernon Vipers Roster 2020-21 Pod Season | BCHL League Site
Cavan committed to the Vernon Vipers June 3rd 2020 didn't play any pre-season games at the Okanagan Cup. Cavan was listed on the Vernon Vipers reserve roster during the exhibition games.
Liam Cavan's Player Profile:
In Round 2 Colton McCarthy vs Darren Nowick
Here are the highlight's from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Here is the full story from mygrandeprairienow.com,
Grande Prairie Storm not leaving AJHL - My Grande Prairie Now
Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,
Here is the story from Castanet.net,
Here is the press release from the ECHL website,
McNicholas is in his first season with the Fuel. The Fuel is McNicholas's third team this season (Maine, Utah & Indy). The Fuel signed McNicholas January 13th 2021. In 21 games this year, McNicholas has (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).
McNicholas was suppose to start the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Maine Mariners after re-signing with the team July 6th 2020. The Mariners suspended the 2020-21 season under the league's policy for COVID-19. The Mariners are set to return to play for the 2021-22 season.
McNicholas spent the previous two seasons with the ECHL Maine Mariners, before signing with the Utah Grizzlies December 1st 2020. McNicholas had one goal in two games with the Grizzlies before being released December 29th 2020.
McNicholas played four years at the University of New Hampshire before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Indy Fuel March 6th 2018.
McNicholas played one season in Vernon (2013-14) The Vipers traded Aaron Hadley to the Nanaimo Clippers January 10th 2013 for future considerations (Michael McNicholas & Jordan Klimek). In 56 games with the Vipers, McNicholas collected (23-goals-46-assists-69-points).
McNicholas scored one of the biggest goals in recent Vernon Vipers history. McNicholas scored the overtime winning goal in Game 7 of the Interior division finals March 22nd 2014 vs the Penticton Vees.
Here is Michael McNicholas's overtime winning goal,
Michael McNicholas Game 7 OT Winner Vipers vs Penticton Vees - YouTube
Michael McNicholas's Player Profile:
Here is the interview with Jason Tatartic from the Rod Pederson show on YouTube,
Jason Tatartic From The Estevan Bruins Reacts To BCHL's Breakup And SJHL Cancellation! - YouTube
In Round 2 Aaron Hadley vs Connor Jones
Here are the highlight's from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Here is the tweet from the AJHL twitter account,
Here is the press release from the ECHL website,
Andrusiak is in his first season with the Solar Bears. The Solar Bears signed Andrusiak January 22nd 2021. In 20 games this season, Andrusiak has (1-goal-3-assists-4-points).
Andrusiak was suppose to start the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads. The Steelheads re-signed Andrusiak September 10th 2020. The Steelheads announced December 7th 2020 the team has suspended the 2020-21 season under the league's policy for COVID-19. The Steelheads will prepare to return in October for the 2021-22 season.
Andrusiak played five seasons in the Western Hockey League with Tri-Cities, Seattle, Prince Albert & Everett before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads August 8th 2019.
Andrusiak played with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. Andrusiak started the 2015-16 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans was released before signing with the Vipers October 1st 2015. Andrusiak had two assists in 15 games with the Vipers before being released November 5th 2015.
Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:
In Round 2 Matt Kowalski vs Jesse Lansdell
Here are the highlight's from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Here is the story from the Kelowna Rockets website,
Mallette ready for shortened season with youthful lineup – Kelowna Rockets
The Western Hockey League was granted approval to play March 2nd 2021.
Here is the press release from the Western Hockey League website,
Western Hockey League granted approval to host Hub Centers in Kamloops & Kelowna – WHL Network
Mallette and the Rockets open the 2020-21 season October 26th 2021 vs the Victoria Royals.
Mallette is entering his first full season as Head Coach of the Kelowna Rockets. Mallette a Rockets Alumni (1996-1999) spent the past five seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Rockets, was the teams Interim Head Coach last year before being named Head Coach March 2nd 2020.
Mallette was selected 62nd overall in Round 3 at the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. Mallette played ten years in the ECHL, UHL, CHL & IHL with Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Asheville, Elmira, Colorado, Youngstown, Laredo & Flint before getting into coaching. Mallette spent three seasons in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League from 2010-2013 as an Assistant Coach & Head Coach with the North Okanagan Knights.
Mallette spent one season in Vernon (2013-14) as an Associate Coach with the Vernon Vipers. Mallette left the Vipers after one season, was named Assistant Coach of the Kelowna Rockets July 4th 2014.
Kris Mallette's Player Profile:
Here is the story from the Vancouver Province,
BCHL rumoured to be unhappy with national Junior A body | The Province
Here is the tweet from Rod Pederson's twitter account,
Here is the press release from the Quinnipiac Bobcats website,
Three Named to All-ECAC Hockey First Team - Quinnipiac University Athletics (gobobcats.com)
Tufto is in his fourth season at Quinnipiac University and first season as Bobcats captain. In 28 games this year, Tufto has (7-goals-38-assists-45-points).
Tufto played one season in Vernon (2015-16) In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with three different teams (Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City) before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.
Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:
Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,
Here is the press release from the ECHL website,
Martin is in his second season with the Icemen. In 23 games this season, Martin has (6-goals-3-assists-9-points).
Martin started the 2019-20 season with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder before being traded to Jacksonville November 26th 2019.
Martin played four years at Quinnipiac University before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds was released before signing with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019.
Martin played parts of two years in Vernon (2012-2014) was traded to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs along with future considerations October 1st 2013 for Jared Wilson. In 46 games with the Vipers, Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points).
Craig Martin's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers 2020-21 Season Schedule:
All games will be played at Kal Tire Place in Vernon, BC
April:
April 2nd Salmon Arm vs Vernon 7pm
April 4th Vernon vs West Kelowna 4pm
April 7th Vernon vs Salmon Arm 1pm
April 9th Vernon vs West Kelowna 1pm
April 10th Salmon Arm vs Vernon 6pm
April 12th West Kelowna vs Vernon 1pm
April 14th Vernon vs Salmon Arm 1pm
April 16th Vernon vs West Kelowna 7pm
April 17th Salmon Arm vs Vernon 6pm
April 19th West Kelowna vs Vernon 7:30pm
April 20th Vernon vs Salmon Arm 7:30pm
April 23rd Vernon vs West Kelowna 7pm
April 24th Salmon Arm vs Vernon 6pm
April 26th West Kelowna vs Vernon 7:30pm
April 28th Vernon vs Salmon Arm 7:30pm
April 30th Vernon vs West Kelowna 7pm
May:
May 1st Salmon Arm vs Vernon 6pm
May 3rd West Kelowna vs Vernon 7:30pm
May 7th Salmon Arm vs Vernon 7pm
May 9th Vernon vs West Kelowna 4pm
In Round 2 Jagger Williamson vs Jimmy Lambert
Here are the highlight's from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Here is the press release from the BCHL website,
BCHL announces schedule for 2020-21 season | BCHL League Site
Here is the interview from Youtube,
Spittin' Chiclets 310: FULL EPISODE Featuring Allan Walsh and Glen Metropolit - YouTube
Metropolit retired from professional hockey in 2017. Metropolit last played professional hockey with the HCB Foxes. Metropolit left the team for family reasons during the 2016-17 season.
The HCB Foxes or also known as Hockey Club Bolzano-Bozen Foxes is an Italian ice hockey team located in the city of Bolzano, South Tyrol, that plays in the Austrian Hockey League.
Metropolit was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame in November 2019.
Metropolit was never drafted played eight seasons in the NHL with seven different teams (Washington, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia & Montreal) One season in the ECHL with Nashville, three seasons in the IHL with (Quebec, Atlanta & Grand Rapids), seven seasons overseas playing with five different teams (EV Zug, HC Lugano, SC Bern, Adler Mannheim & HC Bolzano) in three different leagues (NLA, DEL & EBEL). Metropolit was also captain for Team Canada at the 2014 Spengler Cup.
Metropolit played one season in Vernon (1994-95) with the Vernon Lakers. In 60 games with the Lakers, Metropolit lead the team in scoring with (43-goals-74-assists-117-points).
Glen Metropolit's Player Profile:
Here is the press release from the ECHL website,
McNicholas is in his first season with the Fuel. The Fuel is McNicholas's third team this season (Maine, Utah & Indy). The Fuel signed McNicholas January 13th 2021. In 21 games this year, McNicholas has (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).
McNicholas was suppose to start the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Maine Mariners after re-signing with the team July 6th 2020. The Mariners suspended the 2020-21 season under the league's policy for COVID-19. The Mariners are set to return to play for the 2021-22 season.
McNicholas spent the previous two seasons with the ECHL Maine Mariners, before signing with the ECHL Utah Grizzlies December 1st 2020. McNicholas had one goal in two games with the Grizzlies, before being released December 29th 2020.
McNicholas played four years at the University of New Hampshire before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Indy Fuel March 6th 2018.
McNicholas played one season in Vernon (2013-14) The Vipers traded Aaron Hadley to the Nanaimo Clippers January 10th 2013 for future considerations (Michael McNicholas & Jorden Klimek). In 56 games with the Vipers, McNicholas collected (23-goals-46-assists-69-points).
McNicholas scored one of the biggest goals in recent Vernon Vipers history. McNicholas scored the overtime winning goal in Game 7 of the Interior division finals March 22nd 2014 vs the Penticton Vees.
Here is Michael McNicholas's overtime winning goal,
Michael McNicholas Game 7 OT Winner Vipers vs Penticton Vees - YouTube
Michael McNicholas's Player Profile:
Here is the press release from oursportscentral.com,
Norsemen Name Hong, Kim, and Skinner Assistant Captains ÃÂ - OurSports Central
Kim is in his first season with the Norsemen. In 23 games this year, Kim has (5-goals-15-assists-20-points).
Kim started the 2020-21 season with the Surrey Eagles, didn't play any exhibition games due to injury. Kim joined the Norsemen in mid January.
Kim played last year with the Vernon Vipers & Surrey Eagles. Kim played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2018-2020) was traded to the Surrey Eagles November 28th 2019 for future considerations. In 71 games with the Vipers, Kim collected (6-goals-14-assists-20-points).
Brendan Kim's Player Profile:
Here is the press release from the Quinnipiac Bobcats website,
Tufto is in his fourth season at Quinnipiac University and his first season as Bobcats captain. In 28 games this year, Tufto has (7-goals-38-assists-45-points).
Tufto played one season in Vernon (2015-16) In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with three different teams (Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City) before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.
Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:
Here is the press release from the Vasterviks IK website,
Ny anfallare klar för VIK - Västerviks IK (vikhockey.se)
Vasterviks IK is a professional hockey team from Vastervik, Sweden that plays in the Swedish Ice Hockey League.
Connor will join his twin brother and former Vernon Vipers forward Kellen Jones who plays for Vasterviks IK.
Jones played last year with HC Thurgau, a professional hockey team from Weinfelden, Switzerland.
Jones played four years at Quinnipiac University before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Oklahoma City Barons April 3rd 2014.
Jones signed a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL contract with the New York Islanders February 22nd 2017. Jones made his NHL debut with the Islanders April 2nd 2017 in a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Jones played one game with the Islanders before being sent down to the American Hockey League April 4th 2017.
Jones played four years in Vernon (2006-2010) In 163 games with the Vipers, Jones collected (80-goals-118-assists-198-points). Jones is listed 6th on Vernon Junior hockey's all-time points list with 198 points & is tied for 6th on Vernon Junior hockey's all-time goals list with 80 goals & is listed 7th on Vernon Junior hockey's all-time assists list with 118 points.
Connor Jones Player Profile:
Here is the tweet from Zach Urban's twitter account,
Zach Urban on Twitter: "Thank you ❤️ 🏒. New Chapter https://t.co/7H0OKQMCMY" / Twitter
Urban played last year with three different teams (Macon Mayhem, Kalamazoo Wings & South Carolina Stingrays).
Urban played two years at the University of Northern Michigan signed his first professional contract with the Southern Professional Hockey League Macon Mayhem in 2017. Urban played the previous three seasons in two different leagues with four different teams.
Urban played one game as an "AP" with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers. Urban was an affiliated player with the Vipers that season. Urban went on to play the following season with the Penticton Vees.
Zach Urban's Player Profile:
Here is the press release from the SJHL website,
DIRECTWEST COMMITMENT: SCOTT TO RIT | Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL)
Scott is in his second season with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Humboldt Broncos and first season as Broncos captain. The Merritt Centennials traded Scott to Humboldt November 29th 2019. In 6 games this year, Scott has (4-goals-6-assists-10-points).
The Alberta Junior Hockey League Grande Prairie Storm traded Scott to Vernon September 3rd 2019 for Ryan MacLean. Scott had one goal in six games with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers was traded to the Merritt Centennials October 12th 2019 for future considerations.
Doug Scott's Player Profile:
Here is the story from the Norra Skane newspaper,
Norra Skåne | Loppatto ut – Logan in (nsk.se)
Mick started the 2020-21 season with Surahammars IF, a professional hockey team from Surahammar, Sweden. In 11 games this season, Mick had (4-goals-2-assists-6-points).
Mick played last year with Amals Sportklubb, a professional hockey team based in Sweden.
Mick played parts of two seasons at Quinnipiac University before playing one season at the University of Lethbridge.
Mick played two years in Vernon (2012-2014) before being traded to the Merritt Centennials May 29th 2014 as part of the future considerations from a trade January 3rd 2014. The Vipers traded Jason Bird & future considerations (Logan Mick) to Merritt January 3rd 2014 for Dylan Chanter. In 102 games with the Vipers, Mick collected (11-goals-12-assists-23-points).
Logan is the son of Vernon Lakers/Vernon Vipers alumni Troy Mick.
Logan Mick's Player Profile:
Here is the press release from the Rapid City Rush website,
RUSH ADD JOHNNY COUGHLIN AHEAD OF FINALE WITH TULSA (rapidcityrush.com)
Coughlin was suppose to start the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones after re-signing with the team August 12th 2020. The Cyclones announced they opt out of the 2020-21 season as part of the ECHL's COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension policy. The Cyclones plan to return to play for the 2021-22 season. Coughlin had two goals in 9 games with the Cyclones last year.
Coughlin started the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets after signing a professional contract with the team January 27th 2021. Coughlin was added to the Komets training camp roster January 29th 2021 but never played a game before being released February 10th 2021.
Coughlin played last year with the ECHL Maine Mariners, Norfolk Admirals and Cincinnati Cyclones. Coughlin started the 2019-20 season with the Mariners was traded to Norfolk October 16th 2019 before being traded to Cincinnati February 20th 2020.
Coughlin played four years at the College of Holly Cross before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Maine Mariners March 15th 2019.
Coughlin played one season in Vernon (2014-15) In 55 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (3-goals-15-assists-18-points).
Johnny Coughlin's Player Profile: