Former Viper "AP" Suppin Named AJHL/Eagles Top Rookie:

The Alberta Junior Hockey League presented its league awards for the 2020-21

season. This season, the league recognized one player from each team in each of its five categories. From the Canmore Eagles former Vernon Vipers forward Isaac Suppin was named Top Rookie.

Here is the press release from the AJHL website,

AJHL | League News Archives

Suppin split last season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Canmore Eagles & BCHL West Kelowna Warriors. Suppin played in only 2 games with the Eagles & 7 games with the Warriors. The Eagles signed Suppin June 4th 2020 traded Suppin to the West Kelowna Warriors February 24th 2021.

Suppin attended the Vernon Vipers spring camp & training camp in 2019. Suppin played in one exhibition game with the Vernon Vipers in 2019 before being cut/released. Suppin was an affiliated player with the Vernon Vipers for two seasons. Suppin went pointless in 9 games with the 2018-19 Vernon Vipers and had one goal in 4 games with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. The AJHL Canmore Eagles signed Suppin June 4th 2020. 

Isaac Suppin's Player Profile;

Isaac Suppin - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Nanaimo Clippers Sign Hewitt:

Nanaimo Clippers sign Jacob Hewitt | Nanaimo Clippers

Brice Commits To Kings:

Kings commit to goaltender Zak Brice | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Harbinson Promises That BCHL Level Of Play Will Be Very High Again:

Vees coach promises that BCHL level of play will be "very high again" | The Province

Hanvold Commits To Silverbacks:

Defenceman Hanvold Commits to Backs | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Alberni Valley-Stratford Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Cole Melady | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

BCHL Announces 2021-22 Schedule:

BCHL announces 2021-22 regular-season schedule | BCHL League Site

Warrener Commits To Trail:

COMMITMENT – SMOKE EATERS BOLSTER DEFENCE WITH WARRENER | Trail Smoke Eaters

Langley-Powell River Trade:

Rivermen acquire Wessels in trade with Powell River | Langley Rivermen

Merritt-West Kelowna Trade:

Trade: Cents Add Curran From Warriors | Merritt Centennials

Penticton Vees Announce Coaching Staff For 2021-22 Season:

NEWS: Vees Announce 2021/22 Coaching Staff | Penticton Vees

Spruce Kings Name Karapita New Trainer:

Spruce Kings Hire Mitchell Karapita As New Trainer | Prince George Spruce Kings

Smoke Eaters Sign Michaelis:

COMMITMENT – SMOKE EATERS ADD UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-OMAHA COMMIT FOR 2021 | Trail Smoke Eaters

BCHL Announces Details For 2021 Showcase:

BCHL announces details for 2021 Showcase | BCHL League Site

Centennials Name Rowe New Trainer:

Cents Add Rowe As Head Trainer | Merritt Centennials

Cowichan-Pickering Trade:

Capitals acquire 2003 born UCONN commit Owen Simpson | Cowichan Capitals

Alberni Valley-Waterloo Trade:

Bulldogs Bolster Defence with Addition of Greaves | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Johnson Joins Trail Smoke Eaters:

COMMITMENT – SMOKE EATERS ADD LAKE SUPERIOR COMMITTED FORWARD FOR 2021/22 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Rush Place Ex Vernon Viper 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 - June 2

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 26 games this season, Coughlin collected (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).

Coughlin was suppose to start the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones. 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 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 with three teams last year. The ECHL Maine Mariners, Norfolk Admirals and 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

Help Former Vipers Defenceman Jordan & His Wife Fight Breast Cancer:

On November 18th 2019 former Vernon Vipers defenceman Steve Jordan's wife (Breanne Jordan) was diagnosed with breast cancer. One of Steve & Breanne's best friends started a gofundme page in April 2021 to help raise money for the Jordans family.

Here is the gofundme page,

Fundraiser for Steve Jordan by Ange Martini : Help Bree Jordan Fight Breast Cancer (gofundme.com)

Jordan played two seasons in Merritt with the Centennials before being traded to Vernon in the summer of 2001. Jordan played one season in Vernon with the 2001-02 Vernon Vipers before being traded to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in August 2002 for Andrew Lord. In 56 games with the Vipers, Jordan collected (3-goals-7-assists-10-points). Jordan played four years at Suny-Geneseo University before retiring from hockey in 2007.

Steve Jordan's Player Profile:

Steve Jordan - Elite Prospects

Ex Vipers Goaltender Herbst Commits To Ohio State University:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Reilly Herbst has committed to Ohio

State University.

Here is the tweet on the Omaha Lancers twitter account,

Omaha Lancers on Twitter: "| ℭ𝔬𝔪𝔪𝔦𝔱𝔱𝔢𝔡 | ⚔️ ➡️ 🌰 https://t.co/12W74BABBH" / Twitter

Herbst finished his first season with the United States Hockey League Omaha Lancers. In 8 games last season, Herbst went 3-2 with a 3.60 GAA

The Lancers are Herbst's third team last season. Herbst started the 2020-21 season with the North American Hockey League Lone Star Brahmas. The Brahmas signed Herbst in early January 2021. Herbst never played a game with the Brahmas was released January 6th 2021. The United States Hockey League Dubuque Fighting Saints signed Herbst in January 2021. Herbst went 3-0 with a 3.33 GAA before being traded to the United States Hockey League Omaha Lancers February 2nd 2021.

Herbst was drafted 62nd overall in Round 3 of the North American Hockey League Entry Draft by the Jamestown Rebels.

Herbst started the 2019-20 season with the United States Hockey League Chicago Steel before being acquired by the Vernon Vipers October 10th 2019. No official details were released on the trade. In 34 games with the Vipers, Herbst went 20-10 with 1 shutout and a 2.91 GAA

Reilly Herbst's Player Profile:

Reilly Herbst - Elite Prospects

Solar Bears Release Ex Vernon Viper Andrusiak:

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

Andrusiak. 

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - June 5

Andrusiak was in his first season with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears. The Solar Bears signed Andrusiak January 22nd 2021. In 22 games this season, Andrusiak collected (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 Vernon Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015. In 15 games with the Vipers, Andrusiak collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points). Andrusiak was released November 5th 2015.

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Zack Andrusiak - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers New Partnership With Vernon Minor Hockey:

The Vernon Vipers announced on Monday a new partnership with Vernon Minor hockey.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

New Partnership With GVMHA | Vernon Vipers

Everblades Suspend & Remove Former Viper Sanford From Roster:

The ECHL Florida Everblades have suspended and removed former Vernon Vipers forward Cole

 Sanford from the teams roster.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - June 1

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

Sanford played the past four years 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. Sanford went pointless in 8 games with the Vipers before joining the Western Hockey League Medicine Hat Tigers for the 2012-13 season.

Cole Sanford's Player Profile:

Cole Sanford - Elite Prospects

Rush Activate Vipers Alumni Coughlin From Reserve:

The ECHL Rapid City Rush have activated former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Johnny Coughlin from reserve. Coughlin was placed on reserve May 22nd 2021.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 29

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 26 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. 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 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 with three teams last year. 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 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

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Rivermen Name Bakken New Administrative Officer:

Rivermen add Trish Bakken as the new Administrative Officer | Langley Rivermen

D'Agostino Commits To Kings:

Kings commit to forward Mark D’Agostino for 2021-22 BCHL season | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Former Spruce Kings Captain Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis:

Former BCHL captain and referee diagnosed with multiple sclerosis - Sports - Castanet.net

Statement Regarding Coquitlam Express Twitter Account:

Statment regarding a Twitter Account | Coquitlam Express

Nanaimo-Toronto Trade:

Clippers Acquire Klim Georgiev | Nanaimo Clippers

Surrey-Powell River Trade:

Surrey Trades Brandon Santa Juana and Hayden Tuba to Powell River | Surrey Eagles

Silverbacks Year End Awards:

Silverbacks 2020-21 Award Winners | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Barnett:

Victoria Grizzlies land 2022 NHL draft prospect Eli Barnett | Victoria Grizzlies

Clippers Sign Itagaki:

Clippers Sign Max Itagaki | Nanaimo Clippers

Powell River-Ottawa Trade:

Kings acquire forward Kaleb Nelson from CCHL | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Spruce Kings Year End Awads:

Prince George Spruce Kings 2020-21 Player Awards | Prince George Spruce Kings

Cranbrook Bucks Announce Rookie Camp Dates:

Bucks Announce Rookie Camp Dates | Cranbrook Bucks

Salmon Arm-Powell River Trade:

Backs Acquire Forward Santa Juana from Kings | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

BCHL Announces Partnership With Eligibility Wizard Inc:

BCHL announces partnership with Eligibility Wizard Inc. | BCHL League Site

Powell River-Virden Trade:

Kings trade for forward Hunter Andrew | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Pieces Of Civic Arena Reclaimed For New Vernon Park:

The new city centre park under construction on the land where the Vernon Civic Arena once stood from 1938-2018 will see pieces from the Civic Arena incorporated into the new city centre park. The Vernon Civic Arena was home to Junior hockey in Vernon from 1961-2001 before being demolished in 2018.

Here is the full story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Pieces of Civic Arena reclaimed for new Vernon park – Vernon Morning Star

NHL Bloodlines: With Former Vipers Tryout Garrett Valk:

The BC Hockey League has been featuring players who's fathers played in the

NHL. This feature is on former Vernon Vipers defenceman Garrett Valk.

Here is the feature from the BCHL website,

NHL Bloodlines: Garrett Valk | BCHL League Site

Valk played last year with the Trail Smoke Eaters. In 17 games, Valk collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Valk attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2017 was later released/cut before joining the Chilliwack Chiefs for the 2017-18 season. The Chiefs traded Valk to Trail November 13th 2020.

Garrett Valk's Player Profile:

Garrett Valk - Elite Prospects

Eagles Sign Ex Vipers Forward Gill:

The EC GRAND Immo VSV Eagles have signed former Vernon

Vipers forward Sahir Gill.

Here is the story from the www.5min.at website,

Top new addition: Canadian Sahir Gill becomes an "eagle" in Villach - 5 minutes - News & News

The EC GRAND Immo VSV Eagles are an ice hockey team from Villach, Carinthia, Austria that play in the Erste Bank Hockey League.

Gill played the past two seasons in Germany with the Augsburger Panther. The Panther are a professional ice hockey team from Ausburg, Bavaria, Germany that play in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga League.

Gill played three seasons at Boston University before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Wheeling Nailers in 2013. Gill played five seasons in the ECHL & American Hockey League with the Hamilton Bulldogs, Wheeling Nailers, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins & Rochester Americans from 2013-2018 before going to Germany in 2018 and signing with the Augsburger Panther.

Gill attended the Montreal Canadians training camp in 2014 and the Pittsburgh Penguins training camp in 2016. Gill made his NHL pre-season debut September 28th 2016 went pointless in the Penguins 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Penguins assigned Gill to the American Hockey League Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins where he would finish the 2016-17 season.

Gill played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2008-2010. Gill left the Vipers in July 2009 for the United States Hockey League Chicago Steel. Gill played 26 games with the Steel, before returning to Vernon in mid January 2010 where he would finish the remainder of the season with the Vipers. In 71 games with the Vipers, Gill collected (21-goals-30-assists-42-points).

Sahir Gill's Player Profile:

Sahir Gill - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers Season Tickets Promo Video:

Vernon Vipers season tickets officially went on sale on June 15th 2021!

Here is a season ticket promo video from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

2021-22 Season Ticket Commercial - YouTube

Rapid City Rush Place Former Vernon Viper Coughlin On Reserve:

The ECHL Rapid City Rush have placed former Vernon Vipers

defenceman on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 22

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 26 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. 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

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Merritt Centennials Name Chyzowski New Head Coach/GM:

Cents Name Dave Chyzowski Head Coach and GM | Merritt Centennials

Smoke Eaters Sign Lagerback:

COMMITMENT – Smoke Eaters add Arizona State Commit for 2021/22 BCHL Season | Trail Smoke Eaters

Cochrane Signs Extension With Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

Backs Extend Asst. Coach Cochrane | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Penticton Vees Year End Awards:

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

Littler Signs Extension With Wild:

WILD INK GM BLISS LITTLER TO TEN YEAR DEAL | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Cowichan-Winnipeg Trade:

Capitals acquire 2002 Duncan born goalie Will Gurski from Winnipeg | Cowichan Capitals

Clippers Name Murray New Goaltending Coach:

Goaltending Coach/Consultant Appointed | Nanaimo Clippers

Spruce Kings Year End Awards:

Prince George Spruce Kings 2020-21 Player Awards | Prince George Spruce Kings

Cafarelli Commits To Wild:

ANTHONY CAFARELLI IS WENATCHEE BOUND | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Grizzlies Plot Course For Normal 2021-22 Season:

Grizzlies, BCHL plot course for normal 2021-22 season | Victoria Grizzlies

Coquitlam Express Year End Awards:

2021 POD Season Award Winner | Coquitlam Express

Tulsa Oilers Activate Ex Vernon Viper McNicholas From Reserve:

The ECHL Tulsa Oilers have activated former Vernon Vipers forward Michael

McNicholas from reserve. McNicholas was placed on reserve May 8th 2021.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 14

McNicholas is in his first season with the ECHL Tulsa Oilers. The Oilers are McNicholas's third team this season. In 24 games this season, McNicholas has (3-goals-6-assists-9-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 past two seasons with the Mariners before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Utah Grizzlies December 1st 2020. McNicholas had one goal in two games with the Grizzlies before being released December 29th 2020. The ECHL Indy Fuel signed McNicholas January 13th 2021. This was McNicholas's second stint with the Fuel was traded to the ECHL Tulsa Oilers April 5th 2021.

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

Here are the highlight's from Game 7,

2014-03-22 Penticton Vees Vs Vernon Vipers - Fred Page Cup - Interior Finals - Game 7 - YouTube

Michael McNicholas's Player Profile:

Michael McNicholas - Elite Prospects

BCHL Announces Details For 2021 Showcase:

The BC Hockey League announced June 11th 2021 details for the 2021 Showcase.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL announces details for 2021 Showcase | BCHL League Site

Kansas City Mavericks Place Former Viper Shortridge On Reserve:

The ECHL Kansas City Mavericks have placed former Vernon Vipers goaltender

Andrew Shortridge on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - June 4

Shortridge is in his first season with the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks has split this season between the Mavericks & the American Hockey League Stockton Heat. In 14 games this season with the Mavericks, Shortridge is 7-5-1 with one shutout and a 2.93 GAA & in 3 games with the Heat, Shortridge is 1-0-1 with a 1.58 GAA

Shortridge become a free agent this year after the San Jose Sharks didn't offer the former Vernon Vipers goaltender 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 Mavericks December 5th 2020.

Shortridge split last year between the American Hockey League San Jose Barracuda and the ECHL Allen Americans. 

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

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 7

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

BCHL Board Of Governors Approve Several Initiatives At 2021 AGM:

The BC Hockey League held it's annual General Meeting May 19th & 20th.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL Board of Governors approve several initiatives at 2021 AGM | BCHL League Site

Rush Activate Vipers Alumni Coughlin From Reserve:

The ECHL Rapid City Rush have activated former Vernon Vipers

defenceman Johnny Coughlin from reserve. Coughlin was placed on reserve on May 3rd 2021.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 12

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 26 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. 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 and 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

Everblades Place Ex Viper 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 28

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

Vernon Vipers To Open 2021-22 BC Hockey League Season On Road:

The Vernon Vipers released their 2021-22 schedule on June 7th 2021. The Vipers will play six of their first seven games on the road.

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Vernon Vipers to open 2021-22 BC Hockey League season on road – Vernon Morning Star

Icemen Place Former Viper Martin On Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have placed former Vernon Vipers forward Craig

Martin on injured reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - May 14

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

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Langley Rivermen Name Koshman New Associate Coach/Assistant GM:

Rivermen hire Thomas Koshman as Associate Coach and Assistant GM | Langley Rivermen

Coquitlam-Prince George Trade:

Multiplayer Trade with Prince George Spruce Kings | Coquitlam Express

Bucks Year End Awards:

Bucks Announce Inaugural Season Team Awards | Cranbrook Bucks

Clippers Name Martin Head Vancouver Scout:

Scouting Appointment | Nanaimo Clippers

Rubin Commits To Warriors:

NEWS: TYLER RUBIN COMMITS TO THE WARRIORS | West Kelowna Warriors

Fader Commits To Langley:

Rivermen add Dylan Fader as a 2021-22 Commit | Langley Rivermen

Alberni Valley-Whitecourt Trade:

Bulldogs Add Leyer | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Coquitlam-Grande Prairie Trade:

Express land Curtis Hammond | Coquitlam Express

Nanaimo-Prince George Trade:

Clippers Acquire Austin Spiridakis | Nanaimo Clippers

Cranbrook Bucks Release Pryce To Brockville Braves:

Bucks Release Pryce to Brockville Braves | Cranbrook Bucks

Nanaimo Clippers Name Burgmann New Advanced Scout:

Burgmann Added as Advanced Scout | Nanaimo Clippers

Prince George-Powell River Trade:

Kings acquire defenceman Zach Gabruch | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Merritt Centennials Year End Awards:

Centennials Awards 2020-21 | Merritt Centennials

West Kelowna-Nanaimo Trade:

Nanaimo Clippers Acquire Skyler Cameron | Nanaimo Clippers

Kim Commits To Rivermen:

Owen Kim commits to the Rivermen for the 2021-22 season | Langley Rivermen

Bulldogs Hand Out Hardware:

Bulldogs Hand Out Hardware | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Former Vernon Laker Salmond Wins Gold Medal:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Scott Salmond won

Gold on Sunday at the World Hockey Championships after a 3-2 overtime victory over Finland.

Here is the press release from Sportsnet,

Canada beats Finland to claim gold at world hockey championship - Sportsnet.ca

Salmond is Team Canada's senior vice-president. Salmond has been involved with Team Canada from 2001-2021.

Salmond played parts of two years in Vernon (1988-1990) before being traded to the Kelowna Spartans during the 1989-90 season. In 52 games with the Vernon Lakers, Salmond collected (7-goals-26-assists-33-points). 

Scott Salmond's Player/Coaching Profile:

Scott Salmond - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers 2021-22 Schedule:

The Vernon Vipers released their 2021-22 regular season schedule on June 7th 2021. The Vipers will play a full 54 game regular season with the season opening October 8th in Penticton.

Here is the Vernon Vipers full 2021-22 schedule from the BCHL website,

| BCHL League Site

BCHL Announces 2021-22 Regular-Season Schedule:

The BC Hockey League released it's 2021-22 regular season schedule June 7th 2021.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL announces 2021-22 regular-season schedule | BCHL League Site

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

BCHL Releases 2021-22 Reg. Season Sched. | Vernon Vipers

Former Vipers Captain Brandt Wins $2,500 Scholarship:

Former Vernon Vipers captain Riley Brandt is one of ten former BCHL players

winning a $2,500 scholarship from the Vancouver Canucks Alumni.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL and Canucks Alumni name 10 scholarship recipients | BCHL League Site

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Former Vernon Vipers captain earns Canucks bursary – Vernon Morning Star

Brandt played three seasons at Royal Military College (2017-2020) before committing to Grant MacEwan University for the 2020-21 season.

Brandt played three seasons in Vernon (2014-2017). In 140 games with the Vipers, Brandt collected (38-goals-33-assists-71-points). Brandt was captain of the Vipers in his final season of Junior hockey.

Riley Brandt's Player Profile:

Riley Brandt - Elite Prospects

Rush Place Ex 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 - May 3

Coughlin is in his first season with the ECHL Rapid City Rush. The Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021. In 26 games this season, Coughlin has (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).

Coughlin was suppose to start the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Cincinnat 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

BCHL Adds "New Recruits" Page To League Website:

The BC Hockey League has added a new feature to the league's website this year. Listed under "Prospects" on the league website, is a new feature called "New Recruits" Here you can scroll through each team and see who your team has recruited/committed players for the 2021-22 season.

Here is the link from the BCHL website,

New Recruits | BCHL League Site