Monday, January 31, 2022

Mack Commits To Vernon Vipers:

19 year old forward Revy Mack has committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2022-23 season.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Mack Commits To Vipers | Vernon Vipers

Revy Mack's Player Profile:

Revelin Mack - Elite Prospects

Ex Viper Kane Named To China's Olympic Team:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Cory Kane has been named to Team

China's Olympic men's hockey team for the 2022 Olympics.

Here is the press release from the Hockey News,

China Announces 2022 Men's Olympic Roster - The Hockey News

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

4 BCHL alumni named to China’s Olympic hockey roster | BCHL League Site

Kane is in his fifth season with the KHL Kunlun Red Star. In 40 games this season, Kane has (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).

Kane played four seasons at Ferris State University from 2010-2014 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Providence Bruins April 7th 2014. Kane spent three seasons in the American Hockey League & ECHL from 2014-2016 before going to the Czech Republic in 2016.

Kane played two seasons in Vernon from 2008-2010. In 119 games with the Vipers, Kane collected (42-goals-55-assists-97-points).

Cory Kane's Player Profile:

Cory Kane - Elite Prospects

Former Vernon Viper Shortridge Nominated For ECHL Goaltender Of The Week:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Andrew Shortridge has been nominated for the

ECHL Goaltender of the Week.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

Tulsa's Mannella named Warrior Hockey/ECHL Goaltender of the Week

Shortridge is in his second season with the ECHL Kansas City Mavericks & the American Hockey League Stockton Heat. Shortridge has split this season between the Mavericks & Heat. Shortridge is 0-1 with the Heat this season posting a 4.00 GAA and 5-5 with the Mavericks posting a 2.89 GAA

Shortridge split last season between the Mavericks & Heat after signing a two-way AHL/ECHL contract with the American Hockey League Stockton Heat December 5th 2020.

Shortridge played three seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2016-2019 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 never played a game with the San Jose Sharks, split the 2019-20 season with the ECHL Allen Americans and American Hockey League San Jose Barracuda. 

Shortridge played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 44 games with the Vipers, Shortridge went 19-25 with 2 shutouts and a 3.15 GAA

Andrew Shortridge's Player Profile:

Andrew Shortridge - Elite Prospects

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Adam Tambellini Highlight-Tribute Video:

The Vernon Vipers are excited to hear former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Tambellini has been named to the Canadian Men's Olympic team.

Here is Adam Tambellini's tribute/highlight video from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Congrats Adam Tambellini - YouTube

Vipers Alumni Tambellini Named To Canada's Olympic Team:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Adam Tambellini has been named to Team

Canada's Olympic men's hockey team for the 2022 Olympics.

Here is the press release from Hockey Canada,

Men’s hockey team named for 2022 Olympic Winter Games (hockeycanada.ca)

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

3 BCHL alumni named to Canadian Olympic hockey roster | BCHL League Site

Tambellini won the 2019 Spengler Cup with Canada in 2019. Tambellini is in his second season with BK Rogle or also known as Rogle Bandyklubb a Swedish professional ice hockey team from Angelhol, Sweden. In 33 games this season, Tambellini has (18-goals-17-assists-35-points).

Tambellini played parts of one season at the University of North Dakota before leaving 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 the Calgary Hitmen. Tambellini played parts of two seasons in Calgary with the Hitmen before signing his first professional contract with the New York Rangers March 10th 2015. 

Tambellini was drafted 64th overall by the New York Rangers at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Tambellini never played a single game with the Rangers.

Tambellini spent four seasons in the American Hockey League from 2015-2019 before going to Sweden in 2019. 

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

Adam Tambellini played parts of two seasons in Vernon between 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 history. The visiting Prince George Spruce Kings were leading 4-1 with 2:27 remaining in the 3rd period. The Vipers scored three goals in the final 2:27 to tie the game and force overtime. Tambellini scored the overtime winning goal, giving the Vipers a 5-4 overtime win.

Here is the Vernon Vipers 3rd period comeback,

Vipers Epic Comeback - YouTube

Adam Tambellini's Player Profile:

Adam Tambellini - Elite Prospects

Minnesota Wild Recall Vipers Alumni Hammond From American Hockey League:

The Minnesota Wild have recalled former Vernon Vipers goaltender

Andrew Hammond from the American Hockey League Iowa Wild.

Here is the press release from the Minnesota Wild website,

Minnesota Wild Recalls Goaltender Andrew Hammond from Iowa (nhl.com)

Hammond is in his second season with the Iowa Wild/Minnesoa Wild after re-signing with the Minnesota Wild July 26th 2021. In 9 games with the Iowa Wild this season, Hammond is 6-1-3 with 3 shutouts and a 2.09 GAA

Hammond spent last season on the Minnesota Wild's taxi squad. The Wild is Hammond's seventh team since 2017. Hammond hasn't played a game in the NHL since the 2017-18 season where he split the season between the Colorado Avalanche and American Hockey League Bellville Senators and San Antonio Rampage.

This is Hammond's second stint with the Minnesota Wild after signing as a free agent with the Wild in 2018. Hammond spent the 2018-19 season with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild.

Hammond played four seasons at Bowling Green University from 2009-2013 before signing his first professional contract with the Ottawa Senators March 20th 2013.

Hammond made his NHL debut February 27th 2014 vs the Detroit Red Wings. Hammond recorded his first NHL victory February 18th 2015 making 42 saves in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Hammond is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 21 wins in his first 27 career NHL games.

Hammond played parts of two seasons in Vernon between 2007-2009 after coming over in a trade with the Surrey Eagles during the 2007-08 season. In 52 games with the Vipers, Hammond went 33-15-1 with 6 shutouts. 

Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:

Andrew Hammond - Elite Prospects

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Vernon 2 Prince George 1 Overtime

The Vernon Vipers improve to 13-14-3-3 after a 2-1 overtime victory over the 19-9-3-4 Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 766 fans at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena. The Vipers have won a season high six straight games. Prince George outshot Vernon 30-20

Boxscore-Game Summary,

| BCHL League Site

Game Report,

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Text Box Score,

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Game Preview: Vernon @ Prince George:

Vernon (12-14-3-3) @ Prince George (19-9-2-4) 7pm

Tonight is the sixth of nine regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Prince George Spruce Kings. The Vipers lead the regular season series 3-2

Vernon's record & stats vs the Spruce Kings since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 47-25-2-4-1 vs Prince George

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Prince George 294-218

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 19-9-2-4 at home vs. Prince George

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 20-13-0-1-1 in Prince George

The Vipers are 9-1-0-1 in their last ten games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 6-3-1-0 in their last ten home games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 8-1-0-1 in their last ten games in Prince George

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Prince George was a 2-1 victory on Saturday, December 18th 2021

The Spruce Kings last regular season win in Vernon was a 3-1 victory on Friday, November 26th 2021

The Vipers last regular season win in Prince George was a 3-2 shootout victory on Friday, January 28th 2022

The Spruce Kings last regular season win at home vs. Vernon was a 3-2 shootout victory on Friday, November 12th 2021

Here's a look at the season series vs Prince George

November 10th Prince George at Vernon: Vipers won 4-3
November 12th Vernon at Prince George: Spruce Kings won 3-2 shootout
November 26th Prince George at Vernon: Spruce Kings won 3-1
December 18th Prince George at Vernon: Vipers won 2-1
January 28th Vernon at Prince George: Vipers won 3-2 shootout
January 29th Vernon @ Prince George
February 21st Prince George at Vernon
March 2nd Prince George at Vernon
March 11th Vernon at Prince George
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 12-14-3-3 Vernon Vipers make their third of four regular season visits to the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, are coming off a 3-2 shootout win in Prince George last night. The Vipers are 1-1 in PG this season, will play once more in PG on March 11th. Tonight's the third game of a seven game road trip. After losing ten straight games on the road, Vernon has won back to back road games. Tonight is the sixth meeting between Vernon & Prince George with the Vipers leading the regular season series 3-2. The Snakes have won five straight games for the first time this season, have won six of their last ten games. Vernon sits 7th in the Interior Conference.

Vernon Vipers Roster:


Vernon Vipers Scoring Leaders:

Luke Buss (11-13-24)
Cameron MacDonald (10-14-24)

Max Borovinskiy played last season and this season with Prince George before being traded to Vernon November 29th 2021

Vernon Vipers Record/Stats:

Games Played: 32
Wins: 12
Losses: 14
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 3
Overtime Record: 2-3
Shootout Record: 3-3
Home Record: 8-7-1-0
Road Record: 4-7-2-3
When the Vipers score first: 8-8
When the opponents score first: 4-12
Leading after the 1st period: 5-3
Tied after the 1st period: 5-6
Trailing after the 1st period: 2-11
Leading after the 2nd period: 6-3
Tied after the 2nd period: 4-4
Trailing after the 2nd period: 2-13
Out shooting opponents: 5-9
Out shot by opponents: 6-10
One goal games: 7-7
Goals for: 86
Goals against: 102
Win-loss Streak: Five game winning streak
Longest winning streak: Five games
Longest losing streak: Six games (Twice)
Standings: 7th Place Interior Conference

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Jack Glen 01
JoJo Tanaka-Campbell 01
Cameron MacDonald 02
Ryan Shostak 01
Griffen Barr 02
Nicholas Kent 01
Luke Pakulak 03
Roan Clarke 03
Ayden Third 02
Liam Cavan 02 
Zach Tonelli 02 
Reagan Milburn 03 

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Tyler Carpendale 00
Hunter Donohoe 00
Kjell Kjemhus 01
Desmond Johnson 02
Logan Lorenz 02 
Nicholas Remissong 02
Sam Duerr 02
Ethan Mercer 02 
Trey Taylor 02
Seth Bafaro 00
James Porter, Jr 00

Vernon's home record vs Prince George this season:

2-1-0-0

Vernon's road record vs Prince George this season:

1-0-0-1

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Prince George this season:

Matthew Culling (2-3-5)
Ryan Shostak (2-1-3)
Griffen Barr (1-1-2)
Zach Tonelli (1-1-2)
Luke Buss (2-0-2)
Nicholas Kent (0-2-2)
Cameron MacDonald (0-2-2)
Jack Glen (0-2-2)
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell (0-2-2)
JoJo Tanaka-Campebell (0-2-2)
Luke Lavery (0-2-2)
Max Borovinskiy (1-0-1)
Luke Pakulak (1-0-1)
Ayden Third (0-1-1)

Roan Clarke (2-1 Record)
Ethan David (1-1 Record)
Let's take a look at the Prince George Spruce Kings:

The 19-9-2-4 Prince George Spruce Kings are coming off a 3-2 shootout loss Friday to the visiting Vernon Vipers. The Vipers snapped the Spruce Kings three game home winning streak. Tonight's the second game of a two game home stand. The Spruce Kings start a four game road trip Wednesday in Merritt. PG has lost three of their last five games but won six of their past ten games. Prince George sits 3rd in the Interior Conference.

Prince George Spruce Kings Roster:


Prince George Spruce Kings Scoring Leaders:

John Herrington (17-23-40)

Prince George Spruce Kings Record/Stats:

Games Played: 34
Wins: 19
Losses: 9
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Losses: 4
Home Record: 11-4-1-1
Road Record: 8-5-1-3
Goals for: 115
Goals against: 79
Standings: 3rd Place Interior Conference

Prince George Spruce Kings Returning Players:

Rowan Miller 01
Kilian McGregor-Bennett 03
Kolton Cousins 01
Nick Rheaume 02
John Herrington 02
Simon Labelle 02
Josh Wright 01
Colton Cameron 02
Amran Bhabra 03
Connor Elliot 03
Ben Lefranc 03
Jordan Fairlie 02
Aaron Trotter 01

Prince George Spruce Kings departed and traded players from last years team:

Max Brovinskiy 04
Corey Cunningham 01
Rowan Miller 01
Linden Makow 04
Hunor Torzsok 00
Christian Buono 00
Carter Cochrane 02
Andrew Seaman 00
Mason Waite 00
Tanner Main 00
Zach Gabruch 01
Kobe Grant 02

Prince George's home record vs Vernon this season:

1-0-0-1

Prince George's road record vs Vernon this season:

1-2-0-0

Prince George's scoring leaders vs Vernon this season:

Rowan Miller (4-1-5)
Nick Rheaume (2-2-4)
John Herrington (2-2-4)
Kilian McGregor-Bennett (1-2-3)
Dylan Schives (0-3-3)
Amran Bhabra (0-3-3)
Kolton Cousins (1-2-3)
Simon Labelle (1-1-2)
Ty Gagno (0-2-2)
Josh Wright (0-1-1)
Luc Laylin (0-1-1)

Aaron Trotter (2-2 Record)
Jordan Fairlie (0-1 Record)

Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings Highlight's:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings game highlight's from the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena in Prince George January 28th 2022.

Here are the highlight's from the Prince George Spruce Kings YouTube page,

Spruce Kings vs. Vipers | BCHL Highlights | Jan 28, 2022 - YouTube

Friday, January 28, 2022

Vernon 3 Prince George 2 Shootout

The Vernon Vipers improve to 12-14-3-3 after a 3-2 shootout victory over the 19-9-2-4 Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 1000 fans at the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena. With the win, the Vipers have won five straight for the first time this season. Prince George outshoots Vernon 28-23

Boxscore-Game Summary,

| BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report (hockeytech.com)

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Spruce Kings To Honour The 1990's vs Vernon:

The Prince George Spruce Kings will celebrate their 50th anniversary tonight vs the Vernon Vipers. The Spruce Kings will honour the 1990's decade with alumni from the 1990's and the team will be wearing the jersey's they use to wear in the 90's. 

Here is the press release from the Prince George Spruce Kings website,

1990’s Night At The RMCA Is Just One Night Away, Details Released | Prince George Spruce Kings

Here is the story from the Prince George Citizen,

Push to form Spruce Kings alumni group gathers steam - Prince George Citizen

Game Preview: "90's Night" Vernon @ Prince George:

Vernon (11-14-3-3) @ Prince George (19-9-2-3) 7pm

Tonight is the fifth of nine regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Prince George Spruce Kings. The Vipers & Spruce Kings regular season series is tied 2-2

Vernon's record & stats vs the Spruce Kings since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 46-25-2-4-1 vs Prince George

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Prince George 291-216

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 19-9-2-4 at home vs. Prince George

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 19-13-0-1-1 in Prince George

The Vipers are 8-1-1-1 in their last ten games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 6-3-1-0 in their last ten home games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 7-2-0-1 in their last ten games in Prince George

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Prince George was a 2-1 victory on Saturday, December 18th 2021

The Spruce Kings last regular season win in Vernon was a 3-1 victory on Friday, November 26th 2021

The Vipers last regular season win in Prince George was a 2-1 shootout victory on Wednesday, November 13th 2019

The Spruce Kings last regular season win at home vs. Vernon was a 3-2 shootout victory on Friday, November 12th 2021

Here's a look at the season series vs Prince George

November 10th Prince George at Vernon: Vipers won 4-3
November 12th Vernon at Prince George: Spruce Kings won 3-2 shootout
November 26th Prince George at Vernon: Spruce Kings won 3-1
December 18th Prince George at Vernon: Vipers won 2-1
January 28th Vernon at Prince George
January 29th Vernon @ Prince George
February 21st Prince George at Vernon
March 2nd Prince George at Vernon
March 11th Vernon at Prince George

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 11-14-3-3 Vernon Vipers make their second of four regular season visits to the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, are coming off a 4-3 shootout win Tuesday in Merritt. Tonight's the fifth regular season meeting vs the Spruce Kings. The last time these two teams met, the Vipers won 2-1 at home December 18th. The last time the Vipers were in Prince George, the Spruce Kings won 3-2 in a shootout November 12th. Tonight's the Vipers second game of a seven game road trip. Vernon snapped it's ten game road losing streak with the win Tuesday in Merritt. The Snakes have one win in their last eleven road games. Vernon has won four straight for the first time this season, have won five of their last seven games are 5-5 in their last ten games. Vernon sits 8th in the Interior Conference.

Vernon Vipers Roster:


Vernon Vipers Scoring Leaders:

Luke Buss (11-13-24)
Cameron MacDonald (10-14-24)

Max Borovinskiy played last season and this season with Prince George before being traded to Vernon November 29th 2021

Vernon Vipers Record/Stats:

Games Played: 31
Wins: 11
Losses: 14
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Wins: 2
Shootout Losses: 3
Overtime Record: 2-3
Shootout Record: 2-3
Home Record: 8-7-1-0
Road Record: 3-7-2-3
When the Vipers score first: 8-8
When the opponents score first: 3-12
Leading after the 1st period: 5-3
Tied after the 1st period: 5-6
Trailing after the 1st period: 1-11
Leading after the 2nd period: 5-3
Tied after the 2nd period: 4-4
Trailing after the 2nd period: 2-13
Out shooting opponents: 5-9
Out shot by opponents: 5-10
One goal games: 6-7
Goals for: 83
Goals against: 100
Win-loss Streak: Four game winning streak
Longest winning streak: Four games 
Longest losing streak: Six games (Twice)
Standings: 8th Place Interior Conference

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Jack Glen 01
JoJo Tanaka-Campbell 01
Cameron MacDonald 02
Ryan Shostak 01
Griffen Barr 02
Nicholas Kent 01
Luke Pakulak 03
Roan Clarke 03
Ayden Third 02
Liam Cavan 02 
Zach Tonelli 02 
Reagan Milburn 03 

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Tyler Carpendale 00
Hunter Donohoe 00
Kjell Kjemhus 01
Desmond Johnson 02
Logan Lorenz 02 
Nicholas Remissong 02
Sam Duerr 02
Ethan Mercer 02 
Trey Taylor 02
Seth Bafaro 00
James Porter, Jr 00

Vernon's home record vs Prince George this season:

2-1-0-0

Vernon's road record vs Prince George this season:

0-0-0-1

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Prince George this season:

Matthew Culling (1-3-4)
Ryan Shostak (2-1-3)
Griffen Barr (1-1-2)
Zach Tonelli (1-1-2)
Luke Buss (2-0-2)
Nicholas Kent (0-2-2)
Cameron MacDonald (0-2-2)
Jack Glen (0-2-2)
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell (0-1-1)
JoJo Tanaka-Campebell (0-1-1)
Max Borovinskiy (1-0-1)
Luke Lavery (0-1-1)

Roan Clarke (1-1 Record)
Ethan David (1-1 Record)

Let's take a look at the Prince George Spruce Kings:

The 19-9-2-3 Prince George Spruce Kings are coming off a 2-1 victory Sunday in Trail. The Spruce Kings will celebrate their 50th anniversayr by honouring the 1990's tonight with several alumni and wearing one of the teams original jerseys from the 90's. The Spruce Kings played three straight in Trail, went 1-2 vs the Smoke Eaters. Tonight's the first game of a two game home stand, both vs the Vernon Vipers. These two teams will meet again February 21st in Vernon. The Spruce Kings will hit the road for a four game road trip after back to back home games vs the Snakes. The Spruce Kings have won five of their past six home games, are 11-4-1-0 at home this season. The Spruce Kings have won three of their past five games and won six of their past ten games. Prince George sits 3rd in the Interior Conference.

Prince George Spruce Kings Roster:


Prince George Spruce Kings Scoring Leaders:

John Herrington (17-22-39)

Prince George Spruce Kings Record/Stats:

Games Played: 33
Wins: 19
Losses: 9
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Losses: 3
Home Record: 11-4-1-0
Road Record: 8-5-1-3
Goals for: 113
Goals against: 76
Standings: 3rd Place Interior Conference

Prince George Spruce Kings Returning Players:

Rowan Miller 01
Kilian McGregor-Bennett 03
Kolton Cousins 01
Nick Rheaume 02
John Herrington 02
Simon Labelle 02
Josh Wright 01
Colton Cameron 02
Amran Bhabra 03
Connor Elliot 03
Ben Lefranc 03
Jordan Fairlie 02
Aaron Trotter 01

Prince George Spruce Kings departed and traded players from last years team:

Max Brovinskiy 04
Corey Cunningham 01
Rowan Miller 01
Linden Makow 04
Hunor Torzsok 00
Christian Buono 00
Carter Cochrane 02
Andrew Seaman 00
Mason Waite 00
Tanner Main 00
Zach Gabruch 01
Kobe Grant 02

Prince George's home record vs Vernon this season:

1-0-0-0

Prince George's road record vs Vernon this season:

1-2-0-0

Prince George's scoring leaders vs Vernon this season:

Rowan Miller (3-1-4)
Kilian McGregor-Bennett (1-2-3)
Dylan Schives (0-3-3)
Nick Rheaume (2-1-3)
John Herrington (2-1-3)
Simon Labelle (1-1-2)
Amran Bhabra (0-2-2)
Kolton Cousins (0-2-2)
Ty Gagno (0-2-2)
Josh Wright (0-1-1)
Luc Laylin (0-1-1)

Aaron Trotter (2-2 Record)

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Vernon Vipers 2021-22 Player Profile - #25 Cam MacDonald

Here is your second 2021-22 Vernon Vipers Player Profile video. The second video

is forward Cameron MacDonald. Cam talks about joining the Vernon Vipers, dealing with the Pandemic and his decision to attend Dartmouth University. 

Here is Cameron MacDonald's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Player Profile - #25 Cam MacDonald - YouTube

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 - Jan. 4

Shortridge is in his second season with the American Hockey League Stockton Heat & ECHL Kansas City Mavericks. Shortridge has split the season between the Heat & Mavericks.

In 1 game with the Heat this season, Shortridge is 0-1 with a 4.00 GAA In 10 games with the Mavericks, Shortridge is 5-4 with a 2.45 GAA

Shortridge split last season between the Heat & Mavericks after signing a two-way AHL/ECHL contract with the American Hockey League Stockton Heat December 5th 2020.

Shortridge played three seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2016-2019 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 never played a game with the San Jose Sharks, split the 2019-20 season between the American Hockey League San Jose Barracuda & the ECHL Allen Americans.

Shortridge played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 44 games with the Vipers, Shortridge went 19-25 with 2 shutouts and a 3.15 GAA

Andrew Shortridge's Player Profile:

Andrew Shortridge - Elite Prospects

BCHL Extends Regular Season:

The BC Hockey League announced on January 24th 2022 that it will extend the 2021-22 regular season to allow for additional rescheduled games.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL extends regular season by one week to allow for additional rescheduled games | BCHL League Site

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Vernon Vipers Classic Collision Of The Week - Luke Pakulak

This week's CSN Frank's Collision of the Week is from Vernon Vipers forward

Luke Pakulak's hit on Mathieu Bourgault January 1st 2022 vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.

Here is the CSN Frank's Collision of the Week from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

MacDonald Named Honourable Mention For Player Of The Week:

Vernon Vipers forward Cameron MacDonald was named honourable mention for

Player of the Week.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Dixon, Eddy, Jugnauth named 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site

Cameron MacDonald's Player Profile:

Cameron MacDonald - Elite Prospects

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Vernon 4 Merritt 3 Shootout

The Vernon Vipers improve to 11-14-3-3 after a 4-3 shootout victory over the 2-27-1-1 Merritt Centennials in front of 117 fans at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena. With the win the Vipers snapped a ten game road losing streak. Vernon outshot Merritt 62-33

Boxscore-Game Summary,

| BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report (hockeytech.com)

Text Box Score,

Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com (hockeytech.com)

Game Preview: Vernon @ Merritt:

Vernon (10-14-3-3) @ Merritt (2-27-1-0) 7pm

Tonight is the second of five regular season meetings vs the Merritt Centennials. The Vipers lead the regular season series 1-0

Vernon's record & stats vs the Centennials since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 77-27-11-4 vs Merritt

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Merritt 450-309

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 39-10-2-5 at home vs Merritt

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 32-14-6-3 in Merritt

The Vipers are 10-0-0-0 in their last ten games vs Merritt

The Vipers are 6-2-2-0 vs Merritt in their last ten games in Merritt

The Vipers are 10-0-0-0 vs Merritt in their last ten games in Vernon

Vernon's last win at home vs Merritt was a 9-1 victory on Friday, January 14th 2022

Merritt's last win at Kal Tire Place was a 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday, January 5th 2019

Vernon's last regular season win at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena was a 6-3 victory on Tuesday, February 4th 2020

Merritt's last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 4-3 overtime victory on Saturday, February 23rd 2019

Here's a look at the 2021-22 regular season series vs Merritt

January 14th Merritt @ Vernon: Vipers won 9-1
January 25th Vernon @ Merritt
March 4th Vernon @ Merritt
March 16th Vernon @ Merritt
March 19th Merritt @ Vernon

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 10-14-3-3 Vernon Vipers make their first of three regular season visits to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, are coming off a 4-3 overtime win Friday over the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks. The last time the Vipers played in Merritt, was a 6-3 win February 4th 2020. This is the second meeting of the season vs the Centennials. The last time these two teams played, the Snakes won 9-1 January 14th in Vernon. These two teams will meet again March 4th in Merritt. Tonight's the first game of a seven game road trip. Vernon has lost ten straight road games, are 2-12 on the road this season. The Vipers last win away from home was a 3-0 win at the BCHL Showcase over Alberni Valley October 24th. The Vipers enter this evening, having won three straight for only a second time this season. The Snakes have won three of their last five games and four of their last six games. Since December 1st Vernon has gone 6-9. 

Vernon Vipers Roster:


Vernon Vipers Scoring Leaders:

Luke Buss (10-13-23)
Cameron MacDonald (10-13-23)

Talon Zakall played parts of four seasons in Merritt was traded to Vernon November 30th 2021

Vernon Vipers Record/Stats:

Vernon Vipers Record/Stats:

Games Played: 30
Wins: 10
Losses: 14
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 3
Overtime Record: 2-3
Shootout Record: 1-3
Home Record: 8-7-1-0
Road Record: 2-7-2-3
When the Vipers score first: 7-8
When the opponents score first: 3-12
Leading after the 1st period: 5-3
Tied after the 1st period: 4-6
Trailing after the 1st period: 1-11
Leading after the 2nd period: 5-3
Tied after the 2nd period: 4-4
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-13
Out shooting opponents: 4-9
Out shot by opponents: 5-10
One goal games: 5-7
Goals for: 79
Goals against: 97
Win-loss Streak: Three game winning streak
Longest winning streak: Three games (Twice)
Longest losing streak: Six games (Twice)
Standings: 8th Place Interior Conference

Vernon Vipers Returning Players:

Jack Glen 01
JoJo Tanaka-Campbell 01
Cameron MacDonald 02
Ryan Shostak 01
Griffen Barr 02
Nicholas Kent 01
Luke Pakulak 03
Roan Clarke 03
Ayden Third 02
Liam Cavan 02 
Zach Tonelli 02 
Reagan Milburn 03 

Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:

Tyler Carpendale 00
Hunter Donohoe 00
Kjell Kjemhus 01
Desmond Johnson 02
Logan Lorenz 02 
Nicholas Remissong 02
Sam Duerr 02
Ethan Mercer 02 
Trey Taylor 02
Seth Bafaro 00
James Porter, Jr 00

Vernon's home record vs Merritt

1-0-0-0

Vernon's road record vs Merritt

0-0-0-0

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Merritt

Reagan Milburn (1-2-3)
JoJo Tanaka-Campbell (0-3-3)
Luke Ashton (0-1-1)
Luke Lavery (1-1-2)
Cameron MacDonald (1-1-2)
Ryan Shostak (0-2-2)
Luke Buss (0-2-2)
Max Borovinskiy (2-0-2)
Zack Tonelli (1-1-2)
Nicholas Kent (1-1-2)
Griffen Barr (0-1-1)
Fricker Copeland (0-1-1)
Luke Pakulak (1-0-1)
Anthony Cliche (1-0-1)

Roan Clarke (1-0 Record)

Let's take a look at the Merritt Centennials:

The 2-22-1-0 Merritt Centennials are coming off a 6-3 loss Saturday to the visiting Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Tonight's the second game of a two game home stand. The Centennials only two wins on the season have come at home. The Cents have lost six straight and have one win in their last fifteen games. Merritt has been outscored 24-4 in their last four games. Merritt sits at the bottom of the BCHL standings with a league worse 2-22-1-0 record.

Merritt Centennials Roster:


Merritt Centennials Scoring Leaders:

Levi Carter (3-11-14)

Merritt Centennials Record/Stats:

Games Played: 30
Wins: 2
Losses: 27
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 2-12-1-0
Road Record: 0-15-0-0
Goals for: 53
Goals against: 186
Standings: 9th Place Interior Conference

Merritt Centennials Returning Players: 

Ben Ward 01
Chase Cooke 03
Josh Olson 01
Mark Thurston 03
Tristan Allen 03

Merritt Centennials departed and traded players from last years team: 

Jake McLean 02
Matteo Pecchia 00
Brandon Dent 01
Blake Astorino 01
Alexander Ochitwa 02
Zack Dallazanna 00
Walker Erickson 02
Jacksenn Hungle 04
Luke Mongrain 04
Wyatt Marlow 02
Carson Preston 01
Trevor Isaksson 00
Liam Visram 00
Talon Zakall 02
Alek Erichuk 01
Devin Benson 03
Josh Dias 00
Brayden Melnyk 03

Merritt's home record vs Vernon 

0-0-0-0

Merritt's road record vs Vernon 

0-1-0-0

Merritt Centennials scoring leaders vs Vernon 

Ben Ward (0-1-1)
Drew Dornan (1-0-1)

Jackson Baker (0-1 Record)