Cincinnati Cyclones Add Ex Vipers D-Man Coughlin To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced the Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by

each of its member teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. The ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones have 20 players listed on their Season-Ending Roster. One of those twenty players is former Vernon Vipers defenceman Johnny Coughlin.

Here is the press release from the Cincinnati Cyclones website,

Cyclones Announce Season Ending Roster - Cincinnati Cyclones (cycloneshockey.com)

Coughlin spent the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets & Rapid City Rush. Coughlin finished the 2020-21 season with the Rush. In 26 games, 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, this allowing Coughlin to sign with another team but would have their rights reverted back to their original team for the 2021-22 season. The Cyclones play 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, was later released February 10th 2021. The ECHL Rapid City Rush signed Coughlin February 13th 2021.

Coughlin spent the 2019-20 season playing in the ECHL with three different teams (Maine Mariners, Norfolk Admirals and Cincinnati Cyclones).

Coughlin played four years at the College of Holy Cross from 2015-2019 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

Vernon Vipers Open Fall Junior Prep Camp:

The Vernon Vipers open their Fall Junior Prep Camp today. The Camp goes from August 30th-September 2nd 2021.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Fall Jr. Prep Camp | Vernon Vipers

Mariners Add Former Vernon Viper McNicholas To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each of its member

teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. The ECHL Maine Mariners have 14 players listed on their Season-Ending Roster. One of the fourteen players is former Vernon Vipers forward Michael McNicholas.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL announces Season-Ending Rosters

McNicholas played last year in the ECHL with three different teams. (Utah Grizzlies, Tulsa Oilers & Indy Fuel).

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 leagues policy for COVID-19 this allowing McNicholas to sign with another club but would have their rights reverted back to their original team for the 2021-22 season. The Mariners are set to return to play for the 2021-22 season. 

McNicholas played the previous two seasons in the ECHL with the Maine 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 would finish the 2020-21 season with the Oilers. In 24 games last season with the Tulsa Oilers, McNicholas collected (3-goals-6-assists-9-points). 

McNicholas played four years at the University of New Hampshire from 2014-2018 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

Kamloops Blazers Name Former Vipers Head Coach/GM Holick New Associate Coach:

The Western Hockey League Kamloops Blazers have named former Vernon

Vipers Head Coach/GM Mark Holick new Associate Coach.

Here is the press release from the Kamloops Blazers website,

MARK HOLICK INTRODUCED AS ASSOCIATE COACH – Kamloops Blazers (blazerhockey.com)

Here is the full story from Kamloops this week,

Toledo helps wedding MC Holick in matchmaking process with Kamloops Blazers | Kamloops This Week

Holick has spent the past three seasons as Head Coach of the Yale Hockey Academy Prep school U18 team. 

Holick played parts of four seasons in the Western Hockey League with Saskatoon & New Westminster & coached in the Western Hockey League for seven seasons with Kootenay & Prince George. Holick retired from professional hockey in 1994 after playing his final year of professional hockey in the CHL with the Dallas Freeze. Holick got into coaching in 1994 joining the Penticton Panthers during the 1994-95 season as an Assistant Coach. Holick has been coaching the past twenty six seasons coaching with nine different teams. 

Holick was Head Coach/GM of the 2006-07 Vernon Vipers. Holick left the Vipers in 2007 a week before training camp started. Holick left the Vipers for the Western Hockey League Kootenay Ice. 

Mark Holick's Player Profile:

Mark Holick - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Langley-Victoria Trade:

Rivermen acquire Tanner Attew in a trade with the Grizzlies | Langley Rivermen

BCHL Next Generation: Coquitlam Express

BCHL Next Generation: Coquitlam Express | BCHL League Site

Sorensen Commits To Centennials:

New Recruit: Anton Sorensen | Merritt Centennials

Trail-Fort McMurray Trade:

TRADE – SMOKE EATERS ADD EVAN FRADETTE FROM FORT MCMURRAY | Trail Smoke Eaters

Express Announce Massive Minor Hockey Partnership:

Coquitlam Express Announce Massive Minor Hockey Partnership! | Coquitlam Express

Emerson Returns To Wild:

Wenatchee Wild welcome back Quinn Emerson | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

West Kelowna-Danbury Trade:

NEWS: WARRIORS ACQUIRE FORWARD ALEXI VAN HOUTTE-CACHERO | West Kelowna Warriors

Express Sign Montgomery-Parsons:

Express sign Montgomery-Parsons from camp | Coquitlam Express

BCHL Next Generation: Chilliwack Chiefs

BCHL Next Generation: Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL League Site

Vernon Vipers Name Jutt New Athletic Therapist/Trainer:

The Vernon Vipers have named Yasmine Jutt new Athletic Therapist/Trainer.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Jutt Named Athletic Therapist/Trainer | Vernon Vipers

Growlers Add Former Viper Skirving To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced the Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each

 of its member teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have 6 players listed on their Season-Ending Roster. One of those six players is former Vernon Vipers forward Todd Skirving.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL announces Season-Ending Rosters

Skirving didn't play hockey last season as the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers decided to opt out of the 2020-21 season under the ECHL's COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy. Skirving spent last season as an Assistant Coach with the BCHL's expansion Cranbrook Bucks. Skirving and the Bucks went 3-16-0-1 during the 2020-21 Pod season. Skirving will return to Newfoundland this year for his third season with the Growlers.

Skirving spent four years at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) from 2013-2017 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears August 3rd 2017. Skirving spent the 2017-18 season with three different teams (Orlando, Utah & Atlanta) before signing with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers October 16th 2018.

Skirving was recruited and committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2010-11 season. The Vipers traded Skirving & future considerations to the Prince George Spruce Kings January 10th 2011 for Ryan Renz. In 34 games with the Vipers, Skirving collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).

Todd Skirving's Player Profile:

Todd Skirving - Elite Prospects

Rockets Name Former Vernon Lakers/Vernon Vipers MacNevin New Assistant Coach:

The Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets have named former

Vernon Lakers/Vernon Vipers defenceman Josh MacNevin new Assistant Coach.

Here is the press release from the Kelowna Rockets website,

Rockets hire Josh MacNevin as assistant coach – Kelowna Rockets

MacNevin has spent the past six seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Western Hockey League Lethbridge Hurricanes.

MacNevin played four seasons at Providence College from 1996-2000 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Albany River Rats. MacNevin played parts of three seasons in the ECHL, AHL & WCHL from 2000-2002 before playing professional hockey in Italy. From 2002-2013 MacNevin played with nine different teams in seven different leagues retired from professional hockey in 2013. MacNevin got into coaching in 2013 was an Assistant Coach in 2013-14 at the University of Lethbridge. MacNevin was selected 101 overall in Round 4 at the 1996 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils. 

MacNevin played two seasons in Vernon (1994-1996). MacNevin played with the 1994-95 Vernon Lakers and the 1995-96 Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Lakers changed names to the Vernon Vipers in the summer of 1995. In 107 games with the Vernon Lakers & Vernon Vipers, MacNevin collected (15-goals-63-assists-78-points).

Josh MacNevin's Player Profile:

Josh MacNevin - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers Team Medic Lost Home To Wildfire, But Still Battling The Flames:

Vernon Vipers team medic Thomas Matthews is battling fires despite losing his own home.

Here is the tweet from the Vernon Vipers twitter account,

VernonVipers on Twitter: "Our team medic, Thomas Matthews, is battling fires despite losing his own home. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help the couple. https://t.co/XGJRIHgAS5" / Twitter

Here is the full story from Castanet,

Firefighter lost home to White Rock Lake wildfire, but is still battling the flames - Vernon News - Castanet.net

Idaho Steelheads Add Ex Vipers Andrusiak & Fowlie To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each of its member

teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. The ECHL Idaho Steelheads have 20 players listed on their Season-Ending Roster. Two of those 20 players are former Vernon Vipers forwards Zach Andrusiak & Cody Fowlie.

Here is the press release from the Idaho Steelheads website,

Steelheads Announce 2020-21 Season-Ending Roster (idahosteelheads.com)

Andrusiak was suppose to play last season with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads. The Steelheads opt out of the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 allowing Andrusiak to sign with another club but would have their rights reverted back to the players original team for the 2021-22 season. 

Andrusiak played last season with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears after signing with the team January 22nd 2021 before being released June 5th 2021. In 22 games last season with the Solar Bears, Andrusiak collected (1-goal-3-assists-4-points).

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. Andrusiak was released November 5th 2015. In 15 games with the Vipers, Andrusiak collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Zack Andrusiak - Elite Prospects

The ECHL Idaho Steelheads signed Cody Fowlie September 3rd 2020. Fowlie never played with the Steelheads as the team opt out of the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19. Fowlie has played the past two seasons in Romania with the ASC Brasov Wolves. Fowlie recently signed with the Ferencvarosi TC for the 2021-22 season. Ferencvarosi TC is a professional Hungarian ice hockey team.

Fowlie played five seasons at the University of Regina before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen February 15th 2018. Fowlie played two years in Jacksonville before heading to Romania in 2019 to play with the ASC Wolves.

Fowlie played parts of three seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Everett Silvertips before being released in 2012. The Vernon Vipers signed Fowlie October 16th 2012. Fowlie played in three games with the Vipers before being signed by the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets October 22nd 2012. Fowlie finished his junior hockey career with the Rockets. 

Cody Fowlie's Player Profile:

Cody Fowlie - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Cowichan-Surrey Trade:

TRADE: Capitals acquire OHLer Campbell and Schovanek from Eagles | Cowichan Capitals

Clippers Sign Black:

Clippers sign 20-year-old goalie, Cooper Black | Nanaimo Clippers

Nephew Of NHL Veteran Respects Vees Tradition:

Grayson Arnott, nephew of NHL veteran, respects tradition | Sports | pentictonherald.ca

Powell River-Surrey Trade:

Kings acquire Vermont commit Karter McNarland | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

South Okanagan Events Centre Waiting For Direction On Requiring Vaccination Proof:

South Okanagan Events Centre waiting for further direction on requiring vaccination proof - Penticton News - Castanet.net

Nanaimo-Maine Trade:

Clippers Acquire Andrew Noel | Nanaimo Clippers

Ward Commits To Merritt Centennials:

New Recruit: Sam Ward | Merritt Centennials

Penticton-Buffalo Trade:

NEWS: Vees Acquire Forward Spencer Smith From Buffalo Jr. Sabres | Penticton Vees

Pulver Commits To Eagles:

Goaltender Eli Pulver Commits To Surrey For 2021-22 | Surrey Eagles

Clippers Add Burke To Roster:

Clippers Add Joshua Burke to Roster | Nanaimo Clippers

Cowichan-Surrey-Powell River Trade:

Eagles Acquire Jacob Bonkowski & Primo Self In Multi-Team Blockbuster | Surrey Eagles

BCHL Next Generation: Alberni Valley Bulldogs

BCHL Next Generation: Alberni Valley Bulldogs | BCHL League Site

Vernon Vipers Announce Pre-Season Schedule:

The Vernon Vipers announced their 2021 exhibition schedule on August 16th 2021.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Morning Star,

Vernon Vipers announce pre-season schedule – Vernon Morning Star

BCHL Announces Plans To Celebrate 60th Anniversary:

The BC Hockey League announced August 18th 2021 the league is set to celebrate its 60th season this fall. Teams will wear retro jerseys, while an outdoor game will be played in Penticton.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL announces plans to celebrate 60th Anniversary | BCHL League Site

Icemen Add Vipers Alumni Martin To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced the Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each of its

member teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2020-21. The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have 20 players listed on their season-ending roster. One of those twenty players is former Vernon Vipers forward Craig Martin.

Here is the press release from the Jacksonville Icemen website,

Icemen Announce 2020-21 Season-Ending Roster (jacksonvilleicemen.com)

Martin has played the past two seasons with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. In 32 games last season, Martin collected (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 from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin never played a game with the Thunderbirds was released before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2012-2013. 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). Martin played for three teams in the BCHL with Vernon Alberni Valley & Trail.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

Craig Martin - Elite Prospects

Billets Needed:

The Vernon Vipers are looking for a few more billet families for the 2021-22 season.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Billets Needed | Vernon Vipers

BCHL Announces 2021 Preseason Schedule:

The BC Hockey League announced the 2021 exhibition schedule August 16th 2021.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL announces 2021 preseason schedule | BCHL League Site

Vernon Vipers Lose Fan: John Herold Orton 1945-2021

Vernon Vipers fan John Harold Orton has passed away at the age of 76 years old.

Here is John Harold Orton's obituary from the Vernon Morning Star,

John Harold Orton – Vernon Morning Star

Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Trying To Retain Homegrown Talent:

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League is trying to keep local kids in

Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan kids get drawn to other leagues, like former Vernon Vipers forward Jimmy Lambert.

Here is the full story from CTV news,

Sask. junior hockey league trying to retain homegrown talent | CTV News

Lambert will be entering his fourth season at the University of Michigan this coming season.

Lambert attended the Calgary Flames development camp in 2018 and the New York Islanders development camp in 2019.

Lambert played three seasons in Vernon from 2015-2018. In 156 games with the Vipers, Lambert collected (57-goals-85-assists-142-points).

Jimmy Lambert's Player Profile:

Jimmy Lambert - Elite Prospects

Former Vipers Associate Coach Mallette Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With Rockets:

The Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets have given former Vernon

Vipers Associate Coach Kris Mallette a multi-year extension.

Here is the press release from the Kelowna Rockets website,

Rockets extend head coach Kris Mallette – Kelowna Rockets

Mallette will be entering his second season as Head Coach of the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets. 

Mallette is a Rockets Alumni (1996-1999) will be entering his seventh season with the Rockets. Mallette spent six seasons as an Assistant Coach from 2014-2020 before being named Head Coach March 2nd 2020.

Mallette played ten seasons in the ECHL, UHL, CHL & IHL with Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Ashville, Elmira, Colorado, Youngstown, Laredo & Flint from 2000-2009 before retiring from professional hockeyin 2009. Mallette spent three seasons in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League from 2010-2013 as an Assistant Coach & Head Coach of the North Okanagan Knights. 

Mallette spent one season in Vernon as an Associate Coach with the 2013-14 Vernon Vipers. Mallette left the Vipers after the 2013-14 season, returning to Kelowna in 2014. Mallette was named Assistant Coach of the Kelowna Rockets July 4th 2014.

Kris Mallette's Player/Coaching Profile,

Kris Mallette - Elite Prospects

Ex Vipers Defenceman Dow-Kenny Commits To Skidmore College:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Will Dow-Kenny has committed to Skidmore

College for the 2021-22 season.

Here is the tweet from the BC Hockey League Twitter account,

BCHL on Twitter: "Congrats to Langley Rivermen D Will Dow-Kenny on his commitment to Skidmore College! #ModernHockey @ShawInfo 📸 @garrettjames22 https://t.co/J82wijtXEO" / Twitter

Dow-Kenny was suppose to play last season with the Langley Rivermen but due to the team opting out of the 2020-21 pod season, due to COVID-19 Dow-Kenny was loaned to the Coquitlam Express for the 2020-21 season. In 20 games last year with the Express, Dow-Kenny collected (3-goals-8-assists-11-points).

Dow-Kenny attended the Vernon Vipers Spring Camp & Training Camp in 2017, played in two exhibition games in 2017 before being cut/released. Dow-Kenny played two games as an affiliated player with the 2017-18 Vernon Vipers also committed to the Vernon Vipers April 14th 2018.

The Vipers traded Dow-Kenny to the Chilliwack Chiefs August 7th 2018 for Carver Watson. Dow-Kenny played in 34 games with the 2018-19 Chilliwack Chiefs. The Chiefs traded Dow-Kenny back to the Vipers January 10th 2019 for Mitch Andres. Dow-Kenny finished the 2018-19 season with the Vipers, playing in 13 games the remainder of the season. The Vipers traded Dow-Kenny, Coleton Bilodeau, Tyler Ho & future considerations to the CCHL Kanata Lasers June 26th 2019 for Connor Sleeth. Dow-Kenny never played a game with the Lasers was traded to the Langley Rivermen July 10th 2019. Dow-Kenny played the 2019-20 season with the Langley Rivermen.

In 15 games with the Vipers, Dow-Kenny collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Will Dow-Kenny's Player Profile:

Will Dow-Kenny - Elite Prospects

Everblades Add Former Viper Sanford To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL announced their protected list as submitted by each of its member teams.

This is the first of a several-step process in which ECHL teams use to reserve the rights to ECHL contracted players for the 2021-22 season. The ECHL Florida Everblades have twenty five players on their protected list, one of those twenty five players is former Vernon Vipers forward Cole Sanford.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL announces Protected Lists

Sanford played his first season last year with the ECHL Florida Everblades. Sanford was suspended and removed from the teams roster June 1st 2021. In 19 games last 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

Former Vernon Viper Ho Named Recipient Of Shaw Scholarship Program:

The BC Hockey League announced former Vernon Vipers forward Tyler Ho as

one of five winners of the Shaw BCHL Scholarship Program for the 2020-21 season.

Here is the press release from the Penticton Vees website,

NEWS: Tyler Ho Named Recipient Of Shaw Scholarship Program | Penticton Vees

Ho played the past two seasons in the BCHL with the Penticton Vees. In 19 games during the pod season last year, Ho collected (7-goals-6-assists-13-points).

Ho started the 2018-19 season with the Western Hockey League Saskatoon Blades. Ho went pointless in four games with the 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 has committed to Lakehead University for the 2021-22 season.

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 & 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

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Nanaimo-Toronto Trade:

Clippers Deal for Ethan Mistry | Nanaimo Clippers

Beckner Commits To Salmon Arm:

05′ Forward Beckner Commits to Backs | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Johnson Drafted 5th Overall By Blue Jackets:

Johnson drafted 5th overall by Blue Jackets | BCHL League Site

Penticton-Calgary Trade:

NEWS: Vees Acquire Wisconsin Commit Brett Moravec From AJHL | Penticton Vees

Wild Name Rudrud New Associate Head Coach:

The Wenatchee Wild will be welcoming back a familiar face for the 2021-22 season in Tom Rudrud. | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Capitals Looking For Assistant Coach:

Career Opportunity: Assistant Coach | Cowichan Capitals

Victoria-Oakville-Carlton Trade:

Victoria Grizzlies land big blue-liner Declan Ride in three-team deal | Victoria Grizzlies

Kanter Leaves Silverbacks:

Kanter Steps Down as Broadcaster | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Wilson Commits To Surrey Eagles:

Former Junior Eagle Trent Wilson Commits To Eagles For 2021-22 | Surrey Eagles

Long Time Vees Lawyer Passes Away:

NEWS: Long Time Lawyer Steve Gjukich Passes Away | Penticton Vees

Nanaimo-Victoria Trade:

Clippers Acquire Matteo Turrin from The Grizzlies | Nanaimo Clippers

Spruce Kings Add Schives To Roster:

Spruce Kings Add Schives For 2021-22 Season | Prince George Spruce Kings

Lemay Drafted In Fourth Round By Washington Capitals:

Silverbacks defenceman Lemay selected by Capitals in fourth round of draft | BCHL League Site

Muller Commits To Chilliwack Chiefs:

Chiefs Commit to Chad Muller - Chilliwack Chiefs

Grizzlies Sign Kelsey:

Grizzlies Sign Goaltender, Kyle Kelsey From Abbotsford Camp | Victoria Grizzlies

Vipers Alumni Ufberg & Porter Recognized On The 2020-21 ECAC Men's All-Academic Team:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Michael Ufberg & former Vernon Vipers

goaltender Aidan Porter were recognized on the 2020-21 ECAC Men's All-Academic Team.

Here is the press release from the Princeton Tigers website,

Men's Ice Hockey Garners ECAC & AHCA Academic Honors - Princeton University Athletics (goprincetontigers.com)

Ufberg will be entering his fourth season at Princeton University come the 2021-22 season. Due to COVID-19 the Tigers season was cancelled last year.

Ufberg played two seasons in Vernon (2016-2018). In 115 games with the Vipers, Ufberg collected (13-goals-80-assists-93-points).

Michael Ufberg's Player Profile:

Michael Ufberg - Elite Prospects

Porter will be entering his third season at Princeton University come the 2021-22 season. Due to COVID-19 the Tigers season was cancelled last year.

Porter played one season in Vernon with the 2018-19 Vernon Vipers. In 40 games with the Vipers, Porter went 19-17-2 with 4 shutouts and a 2.59 GAA

Aidan Porter's Player Profile:

Aidan Porter - Elite Prospects

Reading Royals Add Ex Viper Voltin To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL announced their protected list as submitted by each of its member

teams. This is the first of a several-step process in which ECHL teams use to reserve the rights to ECHL contracted players for the 2021-22 season. The ECHL Reading Royals have twenty two players on their protected list, one player being former Vernon Vipers forward Luke Voltin. 

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL announces Protected Lists

Voltin never played a single game with the Royals last season. Voltin played four seasons at Northern Michigan University from 2016-2020 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Reading Royals August 31st 2020. According to Voltin's player profile, he didn't play hockey last season.

Voltin played one season in Vernon with the 2014-15 Vernon Vipers. Voltin asked for a trade in the summer of 2015. The Vipers traded Voltin to the Langley Rivermen August 27th 2015 for future considerations. In 44 games with the Vipers, Voltin collected (10-goals-16-assists-26-points). Voltin played in the BCHL with Vernon, Penticton & Langley.

Luke Voltin's Player Profile:

Luke Voltin - Elite Prospects

Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Part Ways With Ex Vipers Defenceman Genoway:

The KHL Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg have parted ways with former

Vernon Vipers defenceman Chay Genoway.

Here is the press release from the Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg website,

news. Site of HC Avtomobilist (hc-avto.ru)

Genoway has spent the previous two seasons playing in the KHL with Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg & Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod. In 58 games last year, Genoway collected (3-goals-22-assists-25-points).

After five years at the University of North Dakota (2006-2011) Genoway spent the next three seasons in the American Hockey League with the Houston Areos and Hershey Bears. The Minnesota Wild signed Genoway to an entry-level contract on April 12th 2011. Genoway made his NHL debut with the Wild April 7th 2012. Genoway had one assist and was named 2nd star in a 4-1 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes. Genoway has played the past seven years between the KHL & SHL. Genoway won the Spengler Cup with Canada in 2016 also played for Canada at the Karjala Cup in 2017 and played for Canada's Olympic mens hockey team in 2018.

Genoway played one season in Vernon with the 2005-06 Vernon Vipers. In 56 games with the Vipers, Genoway collected (17-goals-32-assists-49-points).

Chay Genoway's Player Profile:

Chay Genoway - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers Alumni Tambellini Extends Contract With Rogle BK:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Tambellini has extended his contract

with Rogle BK.

Here is the press release and video interview from the Rogle BK website,

"It's been a good place for me this year" - Rögle BK (roglebk.se)

Tambellini has spent the previous two seasons in Sweden playing with BK Rogle & Modo Hockey. Tambellini will be entering his second season with BK Rogle or also known as Rogle Bandyklubb a Swedish professional ice hockey team from Angelholm, Sweden. In 37 games last season Tambellini collected (15-goals-13-assists-28-points).

In his first season at the University of North Dakota, Tambellini left the University in January 2014 for the Western Hockey League. Tambellini joined the Calgary Hitmen January 8th 2014 after his playing rights were traded from the Portland Winterhawks to Calgary. Tambellini played parts of two seasons with the Hitmen before signing his first professional contract with the New York Rangers March 10th 2015 American Hockey Hartford Wolf Pack. Tambellini played three seasons with Hartford before signing a professional contract with the Ottawa Senators July 25th 2018. Tambellini never played a single game with the Senators played the 2018-19 season with the American Hockey League Bellville Senators before becoming a free agent. Tambellini landed a try out with the American Hockey League Stockton Heat in 2019 was released before going to Sweden in 2019. Tambellini won the 2020 Spengler Cup with Team Canada. 

Tambellini was drafted 64th overall in the 3rd round by the New York Rangers at the 2013 NHL Draft. Tambellini attended the 2014 New York Rangers Prospect Development Camp.

Adam Tambellini is the son of former NHLer Steve Tambellini who played with the New York Islanders, Colorado, New Jersey, Calgary & Vancouver, winning two Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders. Steve Tambellini was also the Assistant GM of the Vancouver Canucks, GM of the Edmonton Oilers and is currently a scout with the Anaheim Ducks.

Tambellini played a season and a half in Vernon (2011-2013) The Vipers traded Tambellini & future considerations to the Surrey Eagles January 10th 2013 for Mason Blacklock & future considerations. In 91 games with the Vipers, Tambellini collected (49-goals-46-assists-95-points). 

Tambellini scored the overtime winning goal October 1st 2011 in one of the Vernon Vipers biggest comebacks in recent Vernon Vipers history. The visiting Prince George Spruce Kings were leading 4-1 in the 3rd period with 2:27 remaining. The Vipers scored three goals in the final 2:27 to tie the game and force overtime. Tambellini scored the overtime winning goal at 1:46 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 5-4 overtime victory.

Here is the Vernon Vipers 3rd period comeback,

Vipers Epic Comeback - YouTube

Adam Tambellni's Player Profile:

Adam Tambellini - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers Lose Fan: Douglas Fletcher 1929-2020

Vernon Vipers fan Douglas Fletcher has passed away at the age of 91 years old.

Here is Douglas Fletcher's obituary from the Vernon Morning Star,

Douglas Fletcher – Vernon Morning Star

The Wife Of Former Vernon Laker Ewen Wants To Help Partners Of Struggling Players:

Kelli Ewen the wife of former Vernon Lakers forward Todd Ewen battled the NHL in a

lawsuit back in 2019. After settling in May Ewen wants to become an advocate for wives and partners of other NHL players.

Here is the story from TSN.ca,

Her fight with NHL over, Kelli Ewen wants to help partners of struggling players - TSN.ca

Todd Ewen passed away in 2015 at the age of 49. Ewen played eleven seasons in the NHL from 1986-1997 with four different teams (St. Louis, Montreal, San Jose & Anaheim) winning the Stanley Cup with Montreal in 1993. Ewen retired from hockey with the San Jose Sharks in 1997. Ewen played with former Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Mark Ferner as the two played together with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks from 1993-1995. Ewen was drafted in Round 8 168th over by the Edmonton Oilers at the 1984 NHL Draft.

Ewen played one season in Vernon with the 1982-83 Vernon Lakers. In 42 games with the Lakers, Ewen collected (14-goals-10-assists-24-points).

Todd Ewen's Player Profile:

Todd Ewen - Elite Prospects

Cyclones Add Ex Vipers Defenceman Coughlin To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL announced their protected list as submitted by each of its

member teams. This is the first of a several-step process in which ECHL teams use to reserve the rights to ECHL contracted players for the 2021-22 season. The ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones have twenty one players on their protected list, one being former Vernon Vipers defenceman Johnny Coughlin. 

Here is the press release from the Cincinnati Cyclones website,

Cyclones Announce 2021 Protected List - Cincinnati Cyclones (cycloneshockey.com)

Coughlin spent the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets & Rapid City Rush. In 26 games with the Rush, 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, this allowing Coughlin to sign with another club but would have their rights reverted back to their original team for the 2021-22 season. 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 single game before being released February 10th 2021.

Coughlin spent the 2019-20 season playing with three different ECHL teams. (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