Tuesday, January 25, 2022

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)

3 comments:

vipersdiehardfan said...

Make your predictions

Who will win and what will be the final score

Anonymous said...

The league must feel sorry for the Vipers, scheduling a game with Meritt who are basically cannon fodder. 6-1 Vipers.

Anonymous said...

What a ridiculous statement, the league scheduled 29 games with other opponents, besides the Vipers. Cents are a much better team at home, beating Wenatchee/Cranbrook and last week we’re up 3-2 on Salmon Arm after two periods. It will be a much closer game than the Vernon result…..4-2 Vipers !