Ex Viper Goaltender Shortridge Finishes Season Off Strong With Heat:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender finished off the 2021-22 season with strong

numbers with the American Hockey League Stockton Heat. Shortridge made 35 saves with the Heat in a 2-1 overtime loss to Manitoba April 29th 2021 in the final game of the season. Shortridge went 1-0-1 in three games posting a 1.58 GAA with Stockton this season. Shortridge stopped 79 of 83 shots in those three games. The Heat assigned Shortridge May 1st 2021 to the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks after the Heat's season ended.

Here is the press release from the Stockton Heat website,

StocktonHeat.com | Heat Fall in Overtime in Season Finale

Shortridge is in his first season with the American Hockey League Stockton Heat & ECHL Kansas City Mavericks. In 13 games this season with Kansas City, Shortridge is 7-4-1 with one shutout and a 2.74 GAA

Shortridge become a free agent this year after the San Jose Sharks didn't offer him a qualifying contract in October 2020. The American Hockey League Stockton Heat signed Shortridge to a two-way AHL/ECHL contract December 5th 2020. The Heat assigned Shortridge to the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks December 5th 2020.

Shortridge played last year in the American Hockey League & ECHL with the AHL San Jose Barracuda & ECHL Allen Americans. In 14 games with the Barracuda, Shortridge went 3-7 with a 3.71 GAA In 10 games with the Americans, Shortridge went 4-4-1 with a 2.81 GAA

Shortridge played three seasons at Quinnipiac University before signing his first professional contract with the San Jose Sharks April 3rd 2019 and an amateur contract with the American Hockey League San Jose Barracuda April 3rd 2019.

Shortridge played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 44 games with the Vipers, Shortridge went 19-25 with two shutouts and a 3.15 GAA

Andrew Shortridge's Player Profile:

Andrew Shortridge - Elite Prospects

Fargo Force Select Duerr 159th Overall At USHL Draft:

The United States Hockey League Fargo Force have selected Vernon Vipers

defenceman Sam Duerr 159th overall in Round 10 in Phase 2 of the USHL Draft. 

Here is the press release from the Fargo Force website,

2021 USHL Draft Phase II Recap (fargoforce.com)

Duerr played his first season in Vernon last season. In 16 games with the Vipers last season, Duerr collected (1-goal-3-assists-4-points). Duerr will be returning to Vernon for the 2021-22 season. Duerr has committed to the University of Maine for the 2022-23 season.

Sam Duerr's Player Profile:

Samuel Duerr - Elite Prospects

 

International Hockey Management Signs Vipers Alumni Shiplo:

International Hockey Management has signed former Vernon Vipers defenceman

Luke Shiplo.

Here is the press release from the International Hockey Management's website,

IHM Welcomes Canadian Defenseman Luke Shiplo - International Hockey Management (intlhockeymgmt.com)

Shiplo started the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. Shiplo was in his second season in Jacksonville was released December 17th 2020. Shiplo had one goal in one game this season.

Shiplo started the 2019-20 season with the ECHL Wichita Thunder before being traded to Jacksonville December 9th 2019.

Shiplo played four years at Quinnipiac University before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Wichita Thunder July 17th 2019.

Shiplo played one season in Vernon with the 2014-15 Vernon Vipers. In 50 games with the Vipers, Shiplo collected (5-goals-39-assists-44-points).

Luke Shiplo's Player Profile:

Luke Shiplo - Elite Prospects

Lumberjacks Select Ashton 224th Overall At USHL Draft:

The United States Hockey League Muskegon Lumberjacks have selected

Vernon Vipers defenceman Luke Ashton 224th overall in Round 15 in Phase 2 of the United States Hockey League draft.

Here is the press release from the Muskegon Lumberjacks website,

Lumberjacks Make Splash Trade, Complete 2021 USHL Draft (muskegonlumberjacks.com)

Ashton played last season with the Burnaby Winter Prep Club U18 team. 

Ashton has committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2021-22 season.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Luke Ashton Commits To Snakes | Vernon Vipers

Luke Ashton's Player Profile:

Luke Ashton - Elite Prospects

Solar Bears Place Former Vernon Viper Andrusiak On Reserve:

The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears have placed former Vernon Vipers forward Zach

Andrusiak on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 2

Andrusiak is in his first season with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears. The Solar Bears signed Andrusiak January 22nd 2021. In 22 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. This would have been Andrusiak's second season in Idaho after re-signing with the team 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 started the 2015-16 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans before being released. The Vernon Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015. In 15 games with the Vipers, Andrusiak collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points) was released November 5th 2015.

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Zack Andrusiak - Elite Prospects

Youngstown Phantoms Select Taylor 31st Overall At USHL Draft:

The United States Hockey League Youngstown Phantoms have selected

Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor 31st overall in Round 3 in Phase 2 of the United States Hockey League Draft.

Here is the press release from the Youngstown Phantoms website,

Phantoms Complete Draft Phase I and II (youngstownphantoms.com)

Here is a tweet from the Youngstown Phantoms twitter account,

Youngstown Phantoms on Twitter: "Welcome to the Phamily Trey Taylor!! https://t.co/n8tyAjPKd5" / Twitter

Taylor has played the past three seasons in Vernon (2018-2021) In 20 games last season, Taylor collected (1-goal-8-assists-9-points). Taylor will be returning to the Vipers for the 2021-22 season. In 125 games with the Vipers, Taylor has (8-goals-32-assists-40-points). Taylor has committed to Clarkson University for the 2022-23 season.

Trey Taylor's Player Profile:

Trey Taylor - Elite Prospects

Everblades Place Ex Viper Forward Sanford On Reserve:

The ECHL Florida Everblades have placed former Vernon Vipers forward Cole

Sanford on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 5

Sanford is in his first season with the ECHL Florida Everblades. In 19 games this season, Sanford has (3-goals-6-assists-9-points).

Sanford played the past four seasons at the University of Alberta before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Florida Everblades February 1st 2021.

Sanford played four seasons in the Western Hockey League with Medicine Hat & Regina from 2012-2016 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Colorado Eagles in 2016. Sanford played in 19 games with the Eagles before committing to the University of Alberta in 2016.

Sanford was an affiliated player with the 2011-12 Vernon Vipers. In 8 games with the Vipers, Sanford went pointless before joining the Western Hockey League Medicine Hat Tigers for the 2012-13 season.

Cole Sanford's Player Profile:

Cole Sanford - Elite Prospects

Rush Place Former Vipers Defenceman Coughlin On Reserve:

The ECHL Rapid City Rush have placed former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Johnny Coughlin on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 30

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 24 games this season, Coughlin has (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).

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 for 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 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 never played a game before being released February 10th 2021.

Coughlin played last season with the ECHL Maine Mariners, Norfolk Admirals & Cincinnati Cyclones.

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 with the 2014-15 Vernon Vipers. In 55 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (3-goals-15-assists-18-points).

Johnny Coughlin's Player Profile:

Johnny Coughlin - Elite Prospects

Best Plays/Highlight's From The Vernon Pod:

Here are some of the best plays/highlight's from the 2021 Vernon Pod.

Here are the highlight's from the BCHL YouTube page,

BCHL Plays of the Pod 2020 21: Vernon - YouTube

Former Vernon Viper Gare Celebrates German Title:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Lanny Gare won his second German hockey league championship.

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star website,

Vernon player celebrates German hockey title – Vernon Morning Star

Gare is in his sixth season with the Ver Selb Wolves. 

After four seasons at the University of New Hampshire Gare played three seasons in the UHL, American Hockey League & ECHL before playing in Denmark & now Germany. 

Gare played two seasons in Vernon (1997-1999). In 117 games with the Vipers, Gare collected (67-goals-107-assists-174-points).

Gare and the 1998-99 Vernon Vipers were selected into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame in July 2016. Gare's father played two seasons in Vernon (1970-1972) with the Vernon Essos & was Head Coach for three seasons (1986-1989) with the Vernon Lakers.

Gare is 11th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time point's list with 174 points & 12th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time assist's list with 107 assists & 16th on Vernon junior hockey's all-time goals list with 67 goals. 

Lanny Gare's Player Profile:

Lanny Gare - Elite Prospects

Americans Place Former Viper Forward Maser On Reserve:

The ECHL Allen Americans have placed former Vernon Vipers forward

Josh Maser on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 17

Maser is in his first season with the ECHL Allen Americans. In 22 games this season, Maser has (1-goal-1-assist-2-points).

Maser has also played 6 games this season with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild. 

Maser played the past four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Prince George Cougars before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild July 22nd 2020 was reassigned to the Americans at the start of the 2021-22 season.

Maser attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in August 2016 before leaving camp for the Western Hockey League Prince Albert Raiders training camp. The Raiders traded Maser to Prince George October 18th 2016.

Josh Maser's Player Profile:

Josh Maser - Elite Prospects

Penticton Vees Name Former Viper Ho Unsung Hero:

The Penticton Vees have named former Vernon Vipers forward Tyler Ho Unsung

Hero at the teams annual awards banquet. 

Here is the press release from the Penticton Vees website,

NEWS: Vees Hand Out Annual Team Awards For 2021 Season | Penticton Vees

Ho played the past two seasons with the Penticton Vees. In 19 games this Pod season, Ho collected (7-goals-6-assists-13-points). Ho has committed to Lakehead University for the 2021-22 season.

Ho started the 2018-19 season with the Western Hockey League Saskatoon Blades before being released. The Penticton Vees acquired Ho's Junior A playing rights from the Central Canada Hockey League Kanata Lasers October 23rd 2019.

Ho played parts of two seasons in the Western Hockey League (2016-2018) with the Vancouver Giants before signing with the Vernon Vipers November 30th 2018. In 30 games with the Vipers, Ho collected (3-goals-9-assists-12-points). The Vipers traded Tyler Ho, Will Dow-Kenny, Coleton Bilodeau and future considerations June 26th 2019 to the Central Canada Hockey League Kanata Lasers for Connor Sleeth.

Tyler Ho's Player Profile:

Tyler Ho - Elite Prospects

Solar Bears Activate Ex Vipers Forward Andrusiak From Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears have activated former Vernon Vipers forward Zach

Andrusiak from injured reserve. Andrusiak was placed on injured reserve April 9th 2021.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 30

Andrusiak is in his first season with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears. The Solar Bears signed Andrusiak January 22nd 2021. In 22 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. This would have been Andrusiak's second season in Idaho after re-signing with the team 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 started the 2015-16 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans before being released. The Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015. In 15 games with the Vipers, Andrusiak collected (-0-goals-2-assists-2-points) was released November 5th 2015.

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Zack Andrusiak - Elite Prospects

Indy Fuel Trade Ex Viper McNicholas To Tulsa Oilers:

The ECHL Indy Fuel have traded former Vernon Vipers forward Michael

McNicholas to the Tulsa Oilers.

Here is the press release from the Indy Fuel website,

Fuel complete trade with Tulsa for Brent Gates (indyfuelhockey.com)

Here is the press release from the Tulsa Oilers website,

OILERS ACQUIRE MICHAEL MCNICHOLAS IN EXCHANGE FOR BRENT GATES | Tulsa Oilers

McNicholas will be joining his fourth team this season (Maine Mariners, Utah Grizzlies, Indy Fuel & Tulsa Oilers). The Fuel signed McNicholas January 13th 2021. In 25 games this season with the Indy Fuel, McNicholas collected (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 played 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 with the 2013-14 Vernon Vipers. 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 Game 7 overtime winning goal,

Michael McNicholas Game 7 OT Winner Vipers vs Penticton Vees - YouTube

Michael McNicholas's Player Profile:

Michael McNicholas - Elite Prospects

Porter Jr Named Vernon Pod Top Goaltender:

The BC Hockey League has announced it's winners from each of the five Pods.

The coaches and broadcasters from the three teams in the Vernon Pod have determined the winners.

Top goaltender went to Vernon Vipers goaltender James Porter Jr

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

2020-21 Vernon Pod Award Winners | BCHL League Site

James Porter Jr's Player Profile:

James Porter Jr. - Elite Prospects

Rush Activate Ex Vernon Viper Coughlin From Reserve:

The ECHL Rapid City Rush have activated former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Johnny Coughlin from reserve. Coughlin was placed on reserve April 2nd 2021.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 3

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 22 games this season, Coughlin has (2-goals-2-assists-4-points).

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 for 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 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 never played a game before being released February 10th 2021.

Coughlin played last year with the ECHL Maine Mariners, Norfolk Admirals & Cincinnati Cyclones.

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 with the 2014-15 Vernon Vipers. In 55 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (3-goals-15-assists-18-points).

Johnny Coughlin's Player Profile:

Johnny Coughlin - Elite Prospects

Kent Commits To Meryhurst University:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Nicholas Kent has committed to Meryhurst

University for the 2022-23 season.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Nick Kent Commits to Meryhurst Univ. | Vernon Vipers

Nicholas Kent's Player Profile:

Nicholas Kent - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers Thrilled With Pod Win:

The Vernon Vipers & Head Coach/GM Jason McKee were very happy with the Pod season this year.

Here is the full story from the Vernon Morning Star website,

Vernon Vipers thrilled with pod win – Vernon Morning Star

Heat Assign Vipers Alumni Shortridge To Kansas City Mavericks:

The American Hockey League Stockton Heat have assigned former Vernon Vipers

goaltender Andrew Shortridge to the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 1

Shortridge is in his first season with the American Hockey League Stockton Heat & ECHL Kansas City Mavericks. In 3 games with the Heat, Shortridge is 1-0-1 with a 1.58 GAA and in 11 games this season with the Mavericks, Shortridge is 5-4-1 with a 2.89 GAA

Shortridge become a free agent this year after the San Jose Sharks didn't offer Shortridge a qualifying contract in October 2020. The American Hockey League Stockton Heat signed Shortridge to a two-way AHL/ECHL contract December 5th 2020. The Heat assigned Shortridge to the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks December 5th 2020.

Shortridge played last year with in the American Hockey League & ECHL with the American Hockey League San Jose Barracuda & ECHL Allen Americans. In 14 games with the Barracuda, Shortridge went 3-7 with a 3.71 GAA In 10 games with the Americans, Shortridge went 4-4-1 with a 2.81 GAA

Shortridge played three seasons at Quinnipiac University before signing his first professional contract with the San Jose Sharks April 3rd 2019 and an amateur contract with the American Hockey League San Jose Barracuda April 3rd 2019.

Shortridge played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 44 games with the Vipers, Shortridge went 19-25 with two shutouts and a 3.15 GAA

Andrew Shortridge's Player Profile:

Andrew Shortridge - Elite Prospects

Jacksonville Icemen Activate Ex Vipers Forward Martin From Reserve:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have activated former Vernon Vipers forward Craig

Martin from reserve. Martin was placed on reserve April 1st 2021.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 10

Martin is in his second season with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. In 32 games this season, Martin has (7-goals-3-assists-10-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 seasons in Vernon (2012-2014). The Vipers traded Martin & future considerations to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 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:

Craig Martin - Elite Prospects

Orlando Solar Bears Place Vipers Alumni On Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears have placed former Vernon Vipers forward Zach

Andrusiak on Injured Reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 9

Andrusiak is in his first season with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears. The Solar Bears signed Andrusiak January 22nd 2021. In 22 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. This would have been Andrusiak's second season with the Steelheads after re-signing with the team 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 started the 2015-16 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans before being released. The Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015. Andrusiak played in 15 games with the Vipers before being released November 5th 2015. 

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Zack Andrusiak - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Milburn Commits To Chiefs:

Chiefs Commit to Brady Milburn - Chilliwack Chiefs

Express Name Shaw New Head Coach/Assistant GM:

Express hire Brandon Shaw as new Head Coach & Assistant GM | Coquitlam Express

Jacobs Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

Capitals Commitment: Forward David Jacobs | Cowichan Capitals

Messineo Commits To Chilliwack Chiefs:

Chiefs Commit to St. Sebastian's Captain Thomas Messineo - Chilliwack Chiefs

Flemming Commits To Merritt Centennials:

New Recruit: Joe Fleming | Merritt Centennials

Get Vaccinated, Receive A Free Express Ticket:

Get vaccinated, receive a free ticket voucher! | Coquitlam Express

Brault Commits To Capitals:

Capitals Commitment: Defenceman Zachary Brault | Cowichan Capitals

Centennials Announce Coaching Change:

Centennials Announce Coaching Change For Next Season | Merritt Centennials

Savage Commits To Chilliwack Chiefs:

Chiefs Commit to 03 Goaltender Savage - Chilliwack Chiefs

Express Name Wagner New Associate Coach & Director Of Scouting:

Express hire Jeff Wagner as Associate Coach & Director of Scouting | Coquitlam Express

Ratzlaff Commits To Capitals:

Capitals Commitment: Forward Maguire Ratzlaff | Cowichan Capitals

Dawson Commits To Trail Smoke Eaters:

COMMITMENT – Smoke Eaters Add OHA Captain Ridge Dawson For 2021/22 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Coquitlam Express Name Bergeron New Athletic Therapist & Assistant Equipment Manager:

Express hire Gaëlle Bergeron as Athletic Therapist & Asst. Equipment Manager | Coquitlam Express

Marciano Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

Capitals Commitment: Defenceman Nick Marciano | Cowichan Capitals

Former Vernon Viking Holland Named To Canadian Olympic Management Team:

Former Vernon Vikings goaltender Ken Holland has been named a

member of the Canadian men's Olympic management team.

Here is the press release from the Edmonton Sun,

Oilers GM Ken Holland chosen to Hockey Canada Olympic management team | Edmonton Sun

Holland is in his second year as General Manager & President of Hockey Operations of the Edmonton Oilers. Holland spent the previous thirty three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.

Holland played one season in Vernon with the 1973-74 Vernon Vikings.

Holland was drafted 188th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 12 of the 1975 NHL Draft. Holland never played a game with the Maple Leafs, played one game with the 1980-81 Hartford Whalers and three games with the 1983-84 Detroit Red Wings before retiring in 1985. 

Ken Holland's Player/Management Profile:

Ken Holland - Elite Prospects

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Thank City Of Vernon & Vipers:

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks thanked the City of Vernon, Kal Tire Place & the Vernon Vipers oragnization for hosting the 2021 Pod Season.

Here is the press release from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks website,

Thank You Vernon | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Rapid City Rush Place Vipers Alumni On Reserve:

The ECHL Rapid City Rush have placed former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Johnny Coughlin on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 2

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 22 games this season, Coughlin has (2-goals-2-assists-4-points).

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 for 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 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 Maine Mariners before being traded to Norfolk October 16th 2019 and then 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 with the 2014-15 Vernon Vipers. In 55 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (3-goals-15-assists-18-points).

Johnny Coughlin's Player Profile:

Johnny Coughlin - Elite Prospects

Iowa Wild Recall Former Viper Maser From Americans:

The American Hockey League Iowa Wild have recalled former Vernon

Vipers forward Josh Maser from the ECHL Allen Americans.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - March 1

Maser is in his first season with the Wild & Americans. In 6 games with the Wild, Maser has (1-goal-0-assists-1-point) & in 22 games with the Americans, Maser has (1-goal-1-assist-2-points).

Maser played the past four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Prince George Cougars before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild July 22nd 2020.

Maser attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in August 2016 before leaving camp for the Western Hockey League Prince Albert Raiders training camp. The Raiders traded Maser to the Prince George Cougars October 18th 2016.

Josh Maser's Player Profile:

Josh Maser - Elite Prospects

Icemen Place Vipers Alumni Martin On Reserve:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have placed former Vernon Vipers forward Craig

Martin on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 1

Martin is in his second season with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. In 32 games this season, Martin has (7-goals-3-assists-10-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 seasons in Vernon (2012-2014). The Vipers traded Martin and future considerations to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 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:

Craig Martin - Elite Prospects