Saturday, March 19, 2022

Game Preview: Merritt @ Vernon:

Merritt (3-43-2-2) @ Vernon (25-19-4-3) 6pm

Tonight is the fifth and final regular season meeting vs the Merritt Centennials. The Vipers lead the regular season series 4-0

Vernon's record & stats vs the Centennials since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 80-27-11-4 vs Merritt

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Merritt 467-313

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

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 35-14-6-3 in Merritt

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

The Vipers are 9-1-0-0 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 in Vernon was a 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday, January 5th 2019

Vernon's last regular season win in Merritt was a 4-1 victory on Wednesday, March 16th 2022

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: Vipers won 4-3 shootout
March 4th Vernon @ Merritt: Vipers won 9-0
March 16th Vernon @ Merritt: Vipers won 4-1
March 19th Merritt @ Vernon

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 25-19-4-3 Vernon Vipers make their third and final regular season visit to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, are coming off a 4-1 victory Wednesday in Merritt. Tonight's the second straight game vs the Centennials and final regular season meeting between Vernon & Merritt. The Vipers are 4-0 vs the Centennials this season. The Snakes have three games left in the 2021-22 regular season. If the playoffs started today, the Vipers would play West Kelowna in the first round of the BCHL playoffs. The Vipers have won three of their last five games and six of their last ten games. Vernon sits 6th in the Interior Conference, are ten points ahead of Wenatchee, six points back of Cranbrook and seven points back of Prince George.

Vernon Vipers Roster:


Vernon Vipers Scoring Leaders:

Luke Buss (15-19-34)

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

Vernon Vipers Record/Stats:

Games Played: 51
Wins: 25
Losses: 19
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 4
Shootout Wins: 8
Shootout Losses: 3
Overtime Record: 2-4
Shootout Record: 8-3
Home Record: 13-9-1-0
Road Record: 12-9-3-3
When the Vipers score first: 16-9
When the opponents score first: 9-17
Leading after the 1st period: 11-4
Tied after the 1st period: 7-7
Trailing after the 1st period: 7-15
Leading after the 2nd period: 13-3
Tied after the 2nd period: 8-6
Trailing after the 2nd period: 4-17
Out shooting opponents: 8-9
Out shot by opponents: 16-16
One goal games: 16-9
Goals for: 137
Goals against: 145
Win-loss Streak: Two game winning streak 
Longest winning streak: Nine games (season high)
Longest losing streak: Six games (Twice)
Standings: 6th 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

3-0-0-0

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Merritt

Luke Buss (4-4-8)
JoJo Tanaka-Campbell (1-6-7)
Zack Tonelli (2-3-5)
Reagan Milburn (1-4-5)
Cameron MacDonald (3-2-5)
Ryan Shostak (0-4-4)
Max Borovinskiy (2-2-4)
Anthony Cliche (2-2-4)
Luke Lavery (1-3-4)
Griffen Barr (1-2-3)
Talon Zakall (0-2-2)
Jack Glen (2-0-2)
Luke Pakulak (1-1-2)
Nicholas Kent (1-1-2)
Fricker Copeland (0-2-2)
Tyler Chan (2-0-2)
Luke Ashton (0-1-1)
Ayden Third (1-0-1)
Cade McNelly (1-0-1)

Roan Clarke (3-0 Record-1 Shutout)
Ethan David (1-0 Record)

Let's take a look at the Merritt Centennials:

The 3-43-2-2 Merritt Centennials are coming off a 7-1 loss Friday to the visiting West Kelowna Warriors. Tonight's the first game of a four game road trip. The Centennials will finish the 2021-22 regular season on the road, with their final four games away from home. The last time Merritt was in Vernon, the hometown Vipers won 9-1 January 14th. The Cents have yet to win a game on the road this season, are 0-21-1-1 away from home. Head Coach/GM Curtis Toneff has been suspended three games and will serve the first game tonight. The Centennials have lost nine straight games and have one win in their last twenty six games. Merritt sits 9th in the Interior Conference and last overall in the BC Hockey League. 

Merritt Centennials Roster:


Merritt Centennials Scoring Leaders:

Ben Ward (15-10-25)

Assistant Coach Levi Stuart was a video coach & scout with the 2018-19 Vernon Vipers

Merritt Centennials Record/Stats:

Games Played: 50
Wins: 3
Losses: 43
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Losses: 2
Home Record: 3-22-1-1
Road Record: 0-21-1-1
Goals for: 91
Goals against: 300
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 

0-2-0-1

Merritt's road record vs Vernon 

0-1-0-0

Merritt Centennials scoring leaders vs Vernon 

Ben Ward (1-2-3)
Ryan Mulrenin (2-0-2)
Drew Dornan (1-0-1)
Anton Sorensen (1-0-1)
Connor Farren (0-1-1)
Levi Carter (0-1-1)
Jacksenn Hungle (0-1-1)

Jackson Baker (0-2 Record)
John Hicks (0-2 Record)

1 comment:

vipersdiehardfan said...

Make your predictions

Who will win and what will be the final score