Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Game Preview: Vernon @ Merritt:

Vernon (24-19-4-3) @ Merritt (3-41-2-2) 7pm

Tonight is the fourth of five regular season meetings vs the Merritt Centennials. The Vipers lead the regular season series 3-0

Vernon's record & stats vs the Centennials since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 79-27-11-4 vs Merritt

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Merritt 463-312

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

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 34-14-6-3 in Merritt

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

The Vipers are 8-1-1-0 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 9-0 victory on Friday, March 4th 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
March 19th Merritt @ Vernon

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 24-19-4-3 Vernon Vipers make their third and final regular season visit to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, are coming off a 3-2 shootout win Sunday afternoon over the visiting Cranbrook Bucks. Tonight's the first game of a home & home series vs Merritt. These two teams will play Saturday in Vernon. The last time the Vipers were in Merritt, the Snakes won 9-0 March 4th. The Vipers have four games remaining in the 2021-22 regular season. 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 twelve points ahead of Wenatchee, four points back of Cranbrook and eight points back of Prince George.

Vernon Vipers Roster:


Vernon Vipers Scoring Leaders:

Luke Buss (14-19-33)

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

Vernon Vipers Record/Stats:

Games Played: 50
Wins: 24
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: 11-9-3-3
When the Vipers score first: 16-9
When the opponents score first: 8-17
Leading after the 1st period: 11-4
Tied after the 1st period: 7-7
Trailing after the 1st period: 6-15
Leading after the 2nd period: 12-3
Tied after the 2nd period: 8-6
Trailing after the 2nd period: 4-17
Out shooting opponents: 7-9
Out shot by opponents: 16-16
One goal games: 16-9
Goals for: 133
Goals against: 144
Win-loss Streak: One 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

2-0-0-0

Vernon's scoring leaders vs Merritt

Luke Buss (3-4-7)
JoJo Tanaka-Campbell (1-4-5)
Zack Tonelli (2-3-5)
Reagan Milburn (1-3-4)
Ryan Shostak (0-4-4)
Max Borovinskiy (2-2-4)
Anthony Cliche (2-2-4)
Luke Lavery (1-2-3)
Cameron MacDonald (1-2-3)
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 (0-1-1)
Luke Ashton (0-1-1)
Ayden Third (1-0-1)
Cade McNelly (1-0-1)
Tyler Chan (1-0-1)

Roan Clarke (2-0 Record-1 Shutout)
Ethan David (1-0 Record)

Let's take a look at the Merritt Centennials:

The 3-41-2-2 Merritt Centennials are coming off a 4-3 shootout loss Saturday in Trail. Tonight's the Centennials second game of a two game home stand, the final two regular season home games. The Cents will finish the 2021-22 regular season with four road games. The Centennials have lost seven straight and have one win in their last twenty four games. Merritt sits last in the entire league with only three wins. 

Merritt Centennials Roster:


Merritt Centennials Scoring Leaders:

Ben Ward (14-10-24)

Merritt Centennials Record/Stats:

Games Played: 48
Wins: 3
Losses: 41
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Losses: 2
Home Record: 3-20-1-1
Road Record: 0-21-1-1
Goals for: 89
Goals against: 289
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 

0-1-0-1

Merritt's road record vs Vernon 

0-1-0-0

Merritt Centennials scoring leaders vs Vernon 

Ryan Mulrenin (2-0-2)
Ben Ward (0-2-2)
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 (0-1 Record)
John Hicks (0-2 Record)

3 comments:

vipersdiehardfan said...

Make your predictions

Who will win and what will be the final score

ron said...

I will get in on the fun.....7-2 Vernon

Steve said...

If they get up by 5 goals then they have to make 3 passes before scoring anymore goals.