Former Vipers Head Coach/GM Holick Steps Down From Kamloops Blazers:

Former Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Mark Holick steps down as

Associate Coach of the Western Hockey League Kamloops Blazers.

Here is the press release from the Kamloops Blazers website,

HOLICK STEPS DOWN AS ASSOCIATE COACH – Kamloops Blazers (blazerhockey.com)

Here is the press release from Kamloops this week,

Holick, Blazers part ways; Clouston talks coaching stable - Kamloops This Week

Holick spent one season as an Associate Coach with the Kamloops Blazers. The Blazers signed Holick August 12th 2021. Prior to joining the Blazers, Holick 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 also 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 for the Western Hockey League Kootenay Ice. 

Mark Holick's Player Profile:

Mark Holick - Elite Prospects

Vernon Lakers/Vipers Alumni Salmond & Mallette Open Hlinka Gretzky Cup Pre-Tournament With Win Over Finland:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Scott Salmond & former Vernon Vipers

Associate Coach Kris Mallette & Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team opened the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup pre-tournament Friday with a 6-0 victory over Finland.

Here is the full story from the Red Deer Advocate,

Canada crushes Finland in pre-tournament shutout - Red Deer Advocate

Boxscore,

Game Summary | 2022 IIHF U18 World Championship - 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup - Canada - Finland

Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team open the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup tournament Sunday vs Switzerland.

Salmond is Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team senior vice-president. Salmond has been involved with Team Canada from 2001-2022.

Salmond played parts of two years in Vernon (1988-1990) before being traded to the Kelowna Spartans during the 1989-90 season. In 52 games with the Vernon Lakers, Salmond collected (7-goals-26-assists-33-points). Salmond played in the BCJHL with Vernon, Kelowna, Bellingham & Merritt. 

Scott Salmond's Player/Coaching Profile:

Scott Salmond - Elite Prospects

Mallette is an Assistant Coach with Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team, has spent the previous two seasons as Head Coach of the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets.

Mallette is a Rockets Alumni (1996-1999) is in his eighth season with the Rockets. Mallette spent six seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Rockets 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 hockey in 2009. Mallette spent three seasons in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League 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 Rockets Assistant Coach July 4th 2014.

Kris Mallette's Player/Coaching Profile:

Kris Mallette - Elite Prospects

Ex Viper Recruit Rampton Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

Former Vernon Vipers recruit/commitment forward Greye Rampton has

committed to the Cowichan Capitals.

Here is the press release from the Cowichan Capitals website,

Capitals commit to 2004 born forward Greye Rampton for 2022/23 season | Cowichan Capitals

Rampton played last season at Yale Hockey Academy U18 Prep. 

Rampton attended the Chilliwack Chiefs Spring Prospect Camp in 2020 committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2021-22 season July 30th 2021. Rampton attended the Vernon Vipers 2021 training camp and played in 5 exhibition games with the Vipers before being released/cut October 4th 2021.

Greye Rampton's Player Profile:

Greye Rampton - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers 2022-23 Roster:

Elite Prospects has released the Vernon Vipers 2022-23 Roster.

Here is the Vernon Vipers 2022-23 roster from eliteprospects.com,

Elite Prospects - Vernon Vipers

Komets Add Ex Viper Twins To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL announced their protected lists as submitted by each of

its member teams. The ECHL Fort Wayne Komets have twenty six players listed on their protected list. Two of those twenty six players, are former Vernon Vipers forwards/twins Connor & Kellen Jones.

Here is the press release from the Fort Wayne Komets website,

Komets announce protected list

Connor Jones played the 2021-22 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets. The Komets signed Jones August 30th 2021. In 52 games last season, Jones collected (10-goals-29-assists-39-points). 

Before joining the Komets last season, Jones played the 2020-21 season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK, a professional hockey team from Vasterviks, Sweden that play in the Swedish Ice Hockey League. 

Jones played in the ECHL & American Hockey League from 2014-2019 before playing hockey in Sweden in 2019.

Jones played four years at Quinnipiac University from 2010-2014 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Oklahoma City Barons April 3rd 2014. Jones signed a one year-two way contract with the New York Islanders February 22nd 2017. Jones made his NHL/Islanders debut April 1st 2017 vs the Buffalo Sabres. Jones only played one game with the Islanders.

Jones played three seasons in Vernon from 2007-2010. In 163 games with the Vipers, Jones collected (80-goals-118-assists-198-points). Jones is 6th on the franchise all-time goals list with 80, is 7th on the franchise all-time assists list with 118 and 6th on the franchise all-time points list with 198.

Connor Jones Player Profile:

Connor Jones - Elite Prospects

Kellen Jones played the 2021-22 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets. The Komets signed Jones August 30th 2021. In 70 games last season, Jones collected (12-goals-47-assists-59-points).

Before joining the Komets last season, Jones played the 2020-21 season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK, a professional hockey team from Vasterviks, Sweden that play in the Swedish Ice Hockey League. 

Jones played in the ECHL & American Hockey League from 2014-2018 before playing in Sweden in 2018.

Jones played four years at Quinnipiac University from 2010-2014 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Oklahoma City Barons April 3rd 2014.

Jones played three seasons in Vernon from 2007-2010. In 154 games with the Vipers, Jones collected (39-goals-134-assists-173-points).

Kellen Jones Player Profile:

Kellen Jones - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Prince George-Drumheller Trade:

Spruce Kings Trade Fox to Dragons | Prince George Spruce Kings

Smoke Eaters Sign Kurrle:

COMMITMENT – Smoke Eaters Sign Vermont Commit Jack Kurrle For 2022-23 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Miller Leaves Penticton Vees:

NEWS: Miller Steps Away As Voice Of Vees | Penticton Vees

Cowichan Capitals 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Cowichan Valley Capitals Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

West Kelowna Warriors Promote Johnston:

NEWS: WARRIORS PROMOTE CHASE JOHNSTON | West Kelowna Warriors

Chiefs Sign Kinch:

Dylan Kinch Signs for 2022/23 Season - Chilliwack Chiefs

Express Name Devlin Captain:

Coquitlam Express Name Ian Devlin Captain | Coquitlam Express

BCHL 2022 Annual General Meeting Recap (Part 2)

BCHL 2022 Annual General Meeting recap (Part 2) | BCHL League Site

Geraci Commits To Merritt Centennials:

Geraci Commits to the Cents for 2022-23 | Merritt Centennials

Silverbacks Name Mackie New Sales Manager:

Mackie Takes On New Role | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Prince George-Waterloo Trade:

Spruce Kings Acquire Jake Schneider | Prince George Spruce Kings

Cranbrook Bucks 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Cranbrook Bucks Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

BCHL Releases Showcase Details/Schedule:

BCHL announces details for 2022 Showcase event | BCHL League Site

Centennials Name Former Viper Steel New Goaltending Coach:

The Merritt Centennials have named former Vernon Vipers goaltender Tyler Steel

new Goaltending Coach.

Here is the press release from the Merritt Centennials website,

Cents Announce 2022-23 Coaching Staff | Merritt Centennials

Steel from Vernon, BC played three seasons at Brown University from 2013-2016 before leaving school and signing his first professional contract in 2016 with the Southern Professional Hockey League Huntsville Havoc. Steel played one season with the Havoc before retiring from professional hockey after the 2016-17 season.

Steel attended the Vernon Vipers 2008 Spring Camp, 2009 & 2010 Training Camps, was released after playing a few exhibition games in 2010. Steel signed with the Merritt Centennials in 2010 and played three seasons in Merritt before committing to Brown University for the 2013-14 season. 

Tyler Steel's Player Profile:

Tyler Steel - Elite Prospects

Is Ex Vernon Viper Pierce The Next Head Coach Of The Oil Kings?

W

ill former Vernon Vipers forward Luke Pierce be the next Head Coach of the Western Hockey League Edmonton Oil Kings? The Winnipeg Jets have named Brad Lauer new Assistant Coach. Lauer was the Head Coach of the Edmonton Oil Kings.

Here is the report from Taking Note,

Truitt takes over Raiders’ bench . . . Oil Kings lose Lauer to Jets . . . Is Pierce up next in Edmonton? – TAKING NOTE (greggdrinnan.com)

Pierce has spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach with the Western Hockey League Edmonton Oil Kings.

Pierce spent five seasons playing at Royal Military College from 2004-2009 before returning to the BCHL in 2009 as an Assistant Coach & Head Coach with the Merritt Centennials. Pierce spent six seasons as Head Coach-GM of the Merritt Centennials from 2009-2015. Pierce was named BCHL Interior Conference Coach of the year in 2013. Pierce was an assistant coach with Canada’s national men’s under-17 team in 2016 & an assistant coach for Team Canada/Team Red at the 2017 World Under 17 Hockey Challenge. Pierce was an assistant coach for Canada’s National Sledge Team at the 2018 Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang. Pierce spent two seasons as Head Coach with the Western Hockey League's Kootenay Ice before being fired June 2 2017.

Pierce played his first two seasons in the BCHL with his hometown Merritt Centennials before being traded to Vernon in his final year of Junior hockey. Pierce played one season in Vernon with the 2003-04 Vernon Vipers. The Merritt Centennials traded Luke Pierce to Vernon June 10th 2003 for future considerations. In 53 games with the Vipers Pierce collected (7-goals-21-assists-28-points).

Luke Pierce's Player-Coaches Profile:

Luke Pierce - Elite Prospects

Vipers Alumni Dodinghorse Doing Diversity Training With Calgary Flames:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Brent Dodinghorse is doing some

diversity training with the Calgary Flames.

Here is the interview from the Calgary Flames website,

DODGINGHORSE - 13.07.22 | NHL.com

Dodginghorse was elected as councillor with the Tsuut’ina Nation in 2008. He is the current Portfolio holder for companies, working along side Tsuut’ina Contracting, Sarcee Developments, Sarcee Gravel and the Emergency Response Team to name a few.

Dodginghorse played two seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Calgary Hitmen before signing his first professional contract in 1999 with the ECHL Johnstown Chiefs. Dodginghorse played two seasons in the ECHL with the Johnstown Chiefs & Pensacola Ice Pilots before retiring from professional hockey in 2001.

Dodginghorse played two seasons in Vernon from 1995-1997. The Vipers traded Dodginghorse in the summer of 1997. In 111 games with the Vipers, Dodginghorse collected (53-goals-82-assists-135-points). 

Brent Dodginghorse Player Profile:

Brent Dodginghorse - Elite Prospects

Worcester Railers Add Former Vipers Coughlin & Jandric To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL announced their protected lists as submitted by each of

its member teams. The ECHL Worcester Railers have twenty one players listed on their protected list. Two of those twenty one players, are former Vernon Vipers forwards Liam Coughlin & Steven Jandric.

Here is the press release from the Worcester Railers website,

Worcester Railers HC Announce Protected Player List - RailersHC.com

Coughlin split the 2021-22 season between the ECHL & American Hockey League. Coughlin played with the ECHL Worcester Railers, American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders, Springfield Thunderbirds & Providence Bruins. Coughlin was in his first season with the Worcester Railers after signing as a free agent August 3rd 2021. In 45 games with the Railers last season, Coughlin collected (9-goals-24-assists-33-points).

Coughlin signed a professional tryout contract with the American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders December 28th 2021 was released after going pointless in 2 games with the Islanders. The Railers loaned Coughlin to the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds January 6th 2022 was returned to the ECHL after one assist in 2 games with the Thunderbirds. The American Hockey League Providence Bruins signed Coughlin to a professional tryout contract April 29th 2022

Coughlin didn't play professional hockey during the 2020-21 season. Coughlin last played professional hockey during the 2019-20 season, splitting the season between the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs & ECHL Indy Fuel. 

Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.

Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.

Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).

Liam Coughlin's Player Profile:

Liam Coughlin - Elite Prospects

Jandric started the 2021-22 season at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Worcester Railers March 20th 2022. Jandric was released March 27th 2022 after playing in only 5 games. The Railers re-signed Jandric March 31st 2022. In 20 games with the Railers last season, Jandric collected (6-goals-7-assists-13-points). The American Hockey League Providence Bruins signed Jandric to a professional tryout contract April 29th 2022.

Jandric spent the past five seasons playing with three Universities from 2017-2022. Jandric committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2017-18 season. Jandric played three seasons in Alaska before transferring to Denver University for the 2020-21 season. After one season at Denver University, Jandric transfferred to Merrimack College for the 2021-22 season. 

Jandric played two seasons in Vernon from 2015-2017. In 115 games with the Vipers, Jandric collected (34-goals-39-assists-73-points). 

Steven Jandric's Player Profile:

Steven Jandric - Elite Prospects

Top Defenceman Award Renamed The Campbell Blair Trophy:

The BC Hockey League has voted in favour of updating the names of several year-end-awards. The League has changed its name of the league's Top Defenceman Award, will now be known as the Campbell Blair Trophy. 

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Award Named After Former Laker | Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Top Defenceman Award renamed the Campbell Blair Trophy | BCHL League Site

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

BCHL honours former Vernon standout – Vernon Morning Star

Blair played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 1985-1987. In 86 games with the Vernon Lakers, Blair collected (50-goals-98-assists-148-points).

Campbell Blair's Player/Coaching Profile:

Campbell Blair - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Devlin Commits To Warriors:

NEWS: LUKE DEVLIN COMMITS TO THE WARRIORS | West Kelowna Warriors

Hedquist Returning To Bulldogs For 2022-23 Season:

Hedquist Returning for 22-23 Season | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

BCHL 2022 Annual General Meeting Recap (Part 1)

BCHL 2022 Annual General Meeting Recap (Part 1) | BCHL League Site

Davidson Commits To Chilliwack Chiefs:

Chiefs Commit to Aaron Davidson - Chilliwack Chiefs

Shaw Leaves Express For Ontario Hockey League:

Brandon Shaw accepts role closer to home with OHL Niagara IceDogs | Coquitlam Express

BCHL History At NHL Draft:

BCHL History at the NHL Draft | BCHL League Site

Silich Commits To Cranbrook Bucks:

Bucks Commit Forward Jack Silich for the 2022-2023 Season | Cranbrook Bucks

Merritt-Blackfalds-Fort McMurray Trade:

Centennials Acquire Sacchetti in Three-Way Deal | Merritt Centennials

Nanaimo-Philadelphia Trade:

Lukas Klemm added to the Clippers’ Roster | Nanaimo Clippers

Chilliwack Chiefs 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Chilliwack Chiefs Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

Waldie Leaves Spruce Kings For Western Hockey League:

Waldie Joins WHL Cougars | Prince George Spruce Kings

7 BCHL Players Selected At NHL Draft:

7 BCHL players selected at the 2022 NHL Draft | BCHL League Site

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Sign Varkonyi:

Varkonyi Sign With Silverbacks | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Former Vernon Laker Ryan Found Himself A New Position In Hockey Entertainment:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Terry Ryan is a supporting cast member

on Crave’s original Shoresy (a spinoff of Letterkenny) also hosts his own popular podcast, guests on another and continues to book TV gigs.

Here is the story from www.saltwire.com,

Terry Ryan's 'roots come to life': How the first round nothing from Mount Pearl found himself a new position in hockey entertainment | SaltWire

Here is the story from www.Bardown.com,

Terry Ryan explained one of the absolute wildest hockey stories we've ever heard - Article - Bardown

Shoresy-Wikipedia,

Shoresy - Wikipedia

After four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Tri-City Americans, Ryan was drafted 8th overall by the Montreal Canadians in Round 1 of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. Ryan signed his first professional contract in 1996 with the American Hockey League Fredericton Canadiens. Ryan spent parts of seven seasons in the NHL, AHL, IHL, WCHL, ECHL & ACHL from 1997-2003 with ten different teams (Montreal, Fredericton, Utah, Long Beach, St. John's, Colorado, Hershey, Idaho, Cincinnati & Orlando).

Ryan started his Junior hockey career with the 1991-92 Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League Quesnel Millionaires. Ryan played parts of two seasons in Quesnel from 1991-93 before joining the Vernon Lakers during the 1992-93 season. In 9 games with the Lakers, Ryan collected (5-goals-6-assists-11-points). Ryan left the Vernon Lakers during the 1992-93 season for the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans.

The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1983 & 1984-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Terry Ryan's Player Profile:

Terry Ryan - Elite Prospects

BC Hockey Hall of Fame Unveiled Vernon Vipers New Display Case:

The BC Hockey Hall of Fame unveiled the brand new

Vernon Vipers display case July 11th 2022 at the BC Hockey Hall of Fame located inside the South Okanagan Events Centre.

The BC Hockey Hall of Fame 2022 Inductee Gala & Auction goes July 22nd 2022 in Penticton, BC at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Here is the photo/tweet from the BC Hockey Hall of Fame twitter account,

BC Hockey Hall of Fame on Twitter: "Mondays are for a fresh start and FRESH NEW DISPLAY CASES! Check out the new and improved @VernonVipers at the BC Hockey Hall of Fame! 🐍 Have you purchased your tickets for the July 22 Inductee Gala? https://t.co/LMLvN5PqwV https://t.co/QBWpvfuJcJ" / Twitter 

Steelheads Add Former Viper Forward Fowlie To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL announced their protected lists as

submitted by each of its member teams. The ECHL Idaho Steelheads have twenty eight players listed on their protected list. One of those twenty eight players, is former Vernon Vipers forward Cody Fowlie.

Here is the press release from the Idaho Steelheads website,

Steelheads Announce Protected List From 2021-22 Season (idahosteelheads.com)

The ECHL Idaho Steelheads signed Fowlie September 3rtd 2020. Fowlie never played a game with the Steelheads as the team opt out of the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19. Instead Fowlie went to Romania for the 2020-21 season to play with the ASC Brasov Wolves.

Fowlie spent the 2021-22 season with Ferencvarosi TC. In 39 games last season, Fowlie collected (21-goals-17-assists-38-points). Ferencvarosi TC is a professional hockey team from Hungary.

Fowlie played five seasons at the University of Regina from 2013-2018 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen February 15th 2018. Fowlie played two seasons in Jacksonville before heading to Romania in 2019 to play with the ASC Brasov Wolves where he spent seasons before going to Hungary. 

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 three games with the Vipers before leaving the team and signing with 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

Coyotes Invite Vipers Alumni Jandric To Development Camp:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric has been invited to the Arizona

Coyotes Development Camp.

Here is the press release from the Arizona Coyotes website,

Coyotes Announce 2022 Development Camp Roster (nhl.com)

Former Vernon Lakers forward David Oliver is a Scout with the Arizona Coyotes. Oliver will be entering his second season with the Coyotes. Oliver played two seasons in Vernon from 1988-1990 with the Vernon Lakers.

Former Vernon Vipers Assistant Coach/Scout Kevin Pederson is a Scout with the Arizona Coyotes. Pederson will be entering his fifth season with the Coyotes. Pederson was a Scout with the Vipers from 2009-2011 and Assistant Coach/Scout with the Vipers from 2015-2018.

Jandric played the 2021-22 season at the University of North Dakota. 

Jandric committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2018-19 season. Jandric spent three years at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks from 2018-2021 before transfering to the University of North Dakota for the 2021-22 season.

Jandric played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 108 games with the Vipers, Jandric collected (6-goals-45-assists-51-points). 

Chris Jandric's Player Profile:

Chris Jandric - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Langley-Cranbrook Trade:

Bucks Trade Hayden Gelbard to Langley for Future Considerations | Cranbrook Bucks

Chiefs Name Presnilla New Athletic Therapist:

Chiefs Hire Adrian Presnilla as Athletic Therapist - Chilliwack Chiefs

Alberni Valley Bulldogs 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

Video Review Mandatory Within All BCHL Arenas:

Video review technology mandatory within all BCHL buildings - BCHL - Castanet.net

Trail-Prince George Trade:

ROSTER NEWS: Smoke Eaters Announce Multiple Changes | Trail Smoke Eaters

Top 10 Reasons Mick Joined Wenatchee Organization:

TOP 10 REASONS TROY MICK JOINED THE WENATCHEE ORGANIZATION | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Merritt-Nanaimo Trade:

Centennials Re-Acquire Erickson | Merritt Centennials

Penticton-Hawkesbury Trade:

NEWS: Vees acquire forward Dovar Tinling and defenceman Ben Brunette | Penticton Vees

Powell River-Winnipeg Trade:

Kings make deal with Winnipeg Freeze | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Salmon Arm-Brockville Trade:

Silverbacks Aquire Gillespie | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

BCHL Releases 2022-23 Schedule:

BCHL releases 2022-23 regular-season schedule | BCHL League Site

Prince George-West Kelowna Trade:

NEWS: WARRIORS ACQUIRE KELOWNA RESIDENT AIDEN REEVES | West Kelowna Warriors

McCarthy Named BCHL Marketer Of The Year:

NEWS – Allison McCarthy Named BCHL Marketer Of The Year | Trail Smoke Eaters

Las Vegas Golden Knights Invite Ex Viper Swetlikoff To Development Camp:

The Las Vegas Golden Knights have invited former Vernon Vipers

forward Alex Swetlikoff to Development Camp.

Here is the press release from the Las Vegas Golden Knights website,

VGK Announce Roster for Dev. Camp Pres. By Martin-Harris Construction (nhl.com)

Swetlikoff spent the 2021-22 season with the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. 

Swetlikoff was drafted by the Lethbridge Hurricanes, played two and a half seasons with his hometown Kelowna Rockets before being traded to Everett August 25th 2021.

Swetlikoff played a season and a half in Vernon from 2017-2018. Swetlikoff left the Vipers December 18th 2018 for the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets. The Rockets acquired Swetlikoff's rights from the Lethbridge Hurricanes December 6th 2018. In 78 games with the Vipers, Swetlikoff collected (11-goals-23-assists-34-points).

Alex Swetlikoff's Player Profile:

Alex Swetlikoff - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers Release Exhibition Schedule:

The Vernon Vipers released their 2022 exhibition schedule on Tuesday.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Release Exhibition Sched. | Vernon Vipers

Orlando Solar Bears Add Ex Vernon Viper Taylor To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL announced their protected lists as submitted by each of

its member teams. The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears have twenty five players listed on their protected list. One of those twenty five players, is former Vernon Vipers goaltender Ty Taylor.

Here is the press release from the Orlando Solar Bears website,

Solar Bears submit Protected List to ECHL (orlandosolarbearshockey.com)

Taylor started the 2021-22 season at Grant MacEwan University before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears February 24th 2022. In 1 game last season with the Solar Bears, Taylor went 0-0 with a 2.33 GAA. The American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch signed Taylor March 13th 2022. Taylor didn’t play a game with the Crunch, before being released April 28th 2022.

Taylor played three seasons at the University of New Hampshire from 2018-2021 before transfering to Grant MacEwan University for the 2021-22 season, his final year of college hockey. In 13 games at Grant MacEwan University, Taylor went 1-11 with a 4.16 GAA 

Taylor was drafted 214th overall in Round 7 by the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Taylor played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 60 games with the Vipers, Taylor went 36-17-5 with 8 shutouts and a 2.38 GAA Taylor holds the franchise record for most shutouts in one season with 7 shutouts during the 2017-18 season. Taylor along with Michael Garteig & Brad Thiessen hold the BCHL record with most shutouts in a season with 7 each. 

Ty Taylor's Player Profile:

Ty Taylor - Elite Prospects

Victoria Grizzlies Name Former Vernon Laker Ferster New Head Coach/GM:

The Victoria Grizzlies have named former Vernon Lakers forward Rylan

Ferster new Head Coach & General Manager.

Here is the full story from the Times Colonist,

Veteran BCHL bench boss Ferster replaces Didmon as Grizzlies GM, coach - Victoria Times Colonist

This is Ferster's second stint in Victoria. Ferster was Head Coach of the Victoria Salsa from 2004-2006 and Head Coach of the 2006-07 Victoria Grizzlies. The Victoria Salsa changed their name to the Victoria Grizzlies in the summer of 2006. 

Ferster spent the past two seasons as Head Coach of the NCDC Philadelphia Hockey Club.

Ferster played two seasons at Sait (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) from 1991-1993 before signing his first professional contract in 1994 with HK Dragon Presov. The HC presov Penguins were a professional ice hockey team from Presov, Slovakia. Ferster played four seasons of professional hockey in Slovakia, England and Germany from 1994-1998 before retiring from professional hockey in 1998. Ferster got his first coaching job as an Assistant Coach with the 1999-2000 Trail Smoke Eaters. Ferster spent one season (2009-10) as Head Coach/GM of the KIJHL Revelstoke Grizzles, one season (2007-08) as Scout with the Colorado Avalanche and one season (2019-20) as Co-Coach of the SJHL Kindersley Klippers. Ferster spent eighteen seasons in the BCHL as an Assistant Coach, Head Coach/GM and Director of Hockey Operations with the Trail Smoke Eaters, Salmon Arm Silverbacks, Victoria Salsa/Victoria Grizzlies and West Kelowna Warriors.

Ferster played parts of one season in Vernon with the 1989-90 Vernon Lakers. In 28 games with the Lakers, Ferster collected (8-goals-11-assists-19-points).

The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1983 & 1984-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Rylan Ferster's Player Profile:

Rylan Ferster - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers Alumni Jones Wins Mr. Hustle Award:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Kellen Jones won the "Mr. Hustle" Award at the Fort

Wayne Komets 2021-22 Year end awards.

Here is the press release from the Fort Wayne Komets website,

Komets announce 2021-2022 End-of-Season awards

Jones played the 2021-22 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets. The Komets signed Jones August 30th 2021. In 70 games last season, Jones collected (12-goals-47-assists-59-points).

Before joining the Komets last season, Jones played the 2020-21 season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK, a professional hockey team from Vasterviks, Sweden that play in the Swedish Ice Hockey League. 

Jones played in the ECHL & American Hockey League from 2014-2018 before playing in Sweden in 2018.

Jones played four years at Quinnipiac University from 2010-2014 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Oklahoma City Barons April 3rd 2014.

Jones played three seasons in Vernon from 2007-2010. In 154 games with the Vipers, Jones collected (39-goals-134-assists-173-points).

Kellen Jones Player Profile:

Kellen Jones - Elite Prospects

Former Vernon Viking Holland Facing Tough Challenges In Bid To Restock Edmonton Oilers:

Former Vernon Vikings goaltender Ken Holland is facing some tough

challenges regarding the Edmonton Oilers roster. 

Here is the full story from the Edmonton Sun,

Holland facing tough challenges in bid to restock Edmonton Oilers | Edmonton Sun

Holland has spent the past three seasons as President & General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers.

Holland started as an NHL Scout with the Detroit Red Wings in 1985. Holland was a Scout with the Red Wings from 1985-1987 before being named to Director of Amateur Scouting in 1987 until being named Assistant General Manager in 1994 then being named General Manager & Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations in 1997. Holland left the Red Wings in 2019 was named General Manager & President of Hockey Operations of the Edmonton Oilers May 7th 2019.

Holland was drafted 188th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 12 of the 1975 NHL Draft. Holland never played a game with the Maple Leafs, played four games with the Hartford Whalers and Detroit Red Wings before retiring from professional hockey in 1985.

Holland played one season in Vernon with the 1973-74 Vernon Vikings.

The Vernon Vikings were around from 1973-1978 before changing their name to the Vernon Canadians in 1978.

Ken Holland's Player Profile:

Ken Holland - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Trail-Fort McMurray Trade:

TRADE: Smoke Eaters Trade Michaud to Fort McMurray | Trail Smoke Eaters

May & Lee Commit To Warriors:

NEWS: BOBBY MAY & MATTHEW LEE COMMIT TO THE WARRIORS | West Kelowna Warriors

Walchuk Named BCHL Top Executive:

Victoria Grizzlies majority owner Walchuk named BCHL top executive | Victoria Grizzlies

NHL/BCHL Draft Preview:

2022 NHL Draft Preview | BCHL League Site

Restore The Roar:

RESTORE THE ROAR | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Rabbit Leaves Bulldogs For Western Hockey League:

Rabbit Leaves Bulldogs to Return to Saskatoon | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Brazil Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

Capitals commit to import forward Connor Brazil for 2022/23 | Cowichan Capitals

Bucks Name Johnson New Equipment Manager/Trainer:

Bucks Name John (JJ) Johnson as the Athletic Trainer & Equipment Manager | Cranbrook Bucks

Sullivan Commits To Merritt Centennials:

Sullivan Set to Join the Cents for 22-23 | Merritt Centennials

Mussio Sells Nanaimo Clippers:

Wes Mussio Sells the Nanaimo Clippers | Nanaimo Clippers

Harbinson Promises Back To Back Championships:

Vees coach promises back-to-back | Sports | pentictonherald.ca

Kings Sign Bentham:

Caleb Bentham signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Prince George-Odessa Trade:

Spruce Kings Acquire Banquier From Odessa | Prince George Spruce Kings

BCHL History At NHL Draft:

BCHL History at the NHL Draft | BCHL League Site

Silverbacks Give Lentz Contract Extension:

Lentz Gets Contract Extension | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Icemen Add Former Viper Martin To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL announced their protected lists as submitted by each of

its member teams. The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have twenty three players listed on their protected list. One of those twenty three players, is former Vernon Vipers forward Craig Martin.

Here is the press release from the Jacksonville Icemen website,

Icemen Announce Protected List (jacksonvilleicemen.com)

Martin has played the past three seasons with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. In 66 games last season, Martin collected (25-goals-35-assists-60-points).

The Icemen loaned Martin to the American Hockey League Charolotte Checkers January 3rd 2022. Martin went pointless in 3 games with the Checkers, was released and returned to the ECHL January 26th 2022.

Martin played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds, was released, later signing with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019. The Thunder traded Martin to Jacksonville November 26th 2019.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2011-2013. The Vipers traded Martin and 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 parts of four seasons in the BCHL with Vernon, Alberni Valley & Trail from 2011-2015.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

Craig Martin - Elite Prospects

Ex Viper Goaltender Hammond A Good Fit For Canucks?

The Vancouver Canucks are looking to add a veteran backup goaltemder.

 Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Andrew Hammond will become a free agent July 13th 2022. Is Hammond the guy they are looking for?

Here is the story from the Athletic.com,

What moves would Vancouver Canucks need to make for a perfect offseason? - The Athletic

Hammond finished the 2021-22 season with the New Jersey Devils. Hammond spent the 2021-22 season with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild, Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils. 

Hammond started the 2021-22 season with the Minnesota Wild but was playing with the American Hockey League Iowa Wild, before being traded to the Montreal Canadiens February 12th 2022. The Canadiens traded Hammond to New Jersey March 21st 2022. Hammond spent the 2020-21 season on the Minnesota Wild's taxi squad.

The Devils are Hammond's ninth team since 2017. Hammond has also played for Ottawa, Colorado, Montreal, Minnesota & Buffalo. Prior to joining the Montreal Canadiens, Hammond hadn't played 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.

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

Hammond made his NHL/Senators 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 from 2007-2009. The Surrey Eagles traded Hammond to Vernon 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