Ex Viper Fudger Commits To Oswego State:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Brett Fudger has committed to Oswego

State.

Here is the press release from the Cowichan Capitals website,

Capitals graduated captain Brett Fudger commits to Oswego State for 2022/23 | Cowichan Capitals

Fudger played the past two seasons with the Cowichan Capitals and last season was team captain. In 45 games last season, Fudger collected (17-goals-15-assists-32-points).

Fudger committed to the Vernon Vipers June 5th 2019. Fudger played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers traded Fudger, Colby Feist and future considerations to the Cowichan Capitals October 13th 2020 for Will Arqueitt. In 48 games with the Vipers, Fudger collected (2-goals-12-assists-14-points).

Brett Fudger's Player Profile:

Brett Fudger - Elite Prospects

Ex Vernon Viper Jones Announces Retirement:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Connor Jones has announced his retirement.

Here is the press release from wane.com,

Komets’ Connor Jones announces retirement | WANE 15

Here is the tweet from Connor Jones twitter account,

Connor Jones on Twitter: "🥹 it’s been everything I’ve ever known, thank you hockey, and thank you to everyone who’s supported me! Best job ever. https://t.co/GTaBY8EMif" / Twitter

Connor Jones twin brother Kellen Jones retired a few days prior to Connor Jones retiring.

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

Cyclones Give Former Vernon Viper Andrusiak Qualifying Offer:

The ECHL released the list of players who received a valid

qualifying offer from ECHL teams by the June 30 deadline. The ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones have 8 players listed on qualifying offers. One of those eight players is former Vernon Vipers forward Zach Andrusiak.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL announces Qualifying Offers

Andrusiak spent the 2021-22 season with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads & Cincinnati Cyclones. In 34 games with the Cyclones last season, Andrusiak collected (20-goals-25-assists-45-points).

Andrusiak started the 2021-22 season with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads, his second season in Idaho. Andrusiak was traded to Cincinnati January 25th 2022. The Cyclones loaned Andrusiak to the American Hockey League Tucson Roadrunners March 3rd 2022. Andrusiak went pointless in two games with the Roadrunners, was returned to Cincinnati March 11th 2022.

Andrusiak was suppose to play the 2020-21 season with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads, but the team opt out of the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19, allowing Andrusiak to sign with another team. The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears signed Andrusiak January 22nd 2021. Andrusiak's rights would revert back to the Idaho Steelheads for the 2021-22 season.

Andrusiak played three seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2016-2019 with Tri-Cities, Seattle, Prince Albert & Everett before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads August 8th 2019.

Andrusiak started the 2015-16 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans, was released early into the 2015-16 season. The Vernon Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015. Andrusiak was released November 5th 2015. In 15 games with the Vipers, Andrusiak collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Zack Andrusiak - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Cochrane Leaves Silverbacks:

Cochrane Moving On | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Teleguine Returns To Chiefs:

Sasha Teleguine Set to Return to Chiefs - Chilliwack Chiefs

BCHL Next Generation: Alberni Valley Bulldogs

BCHL Next Generation: Alberni Valley Bulldogs | BCHL League Site

Warriors To Honour Parm Dhaliwal:

NEWS: WARRIORS TO HONOUR PARM DHALIWAL OCTOBER 1ST | West Kelowna Warriors

Rampton Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

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

Victoria Grizzlies 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Victoria Grizzlies Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

Spruce Kings Name Shaw Associate Coach:

Spruce Kings hire Shaw as Associate Coach | Prince George Spruce Kings

Centennials Add Waterfield & Steel To Coaching Staff:

Cents Announce 2022-23 Coaching Staff | Merritt Centennials

Penticton-Blackfalds Trade:

Vees acquire goaltender Henry Levy from Blackfalds Bulldogs | Penticton Vees

Kings Make Roster Moves:

Kings make two trades to get goaltender | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Grizzlies Name Grimwood Assistant Coach:

Geoff Grimwood Returns To Island As Victoria Grizzlies Assistant Coach | Victoria Grizzlies

BCHL Next Generation: Chilliwack Chiefs

BCHL Next Generation: Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL League Site

Wenatchee Wild 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Wenatchee Wild Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

City Seeks Public Input On Concession Service At Kal Tire Place:

The City of Vernon is seeking public input on concession services at Kal Tire Place.

Here is the story from Vernonmatters.ca,

Concessions at Kal Tire Place: could they be better? | Vernon Matters

Here is the story from Castanet.net,

City seeks public input on concession service at Vernon's Kal Tire Place - Vernon News - Castanet.net

Vernon-Bonnyville Trade:

The Vernon Vipers have traded 20 year old defenceman Liam Cavan to the Alberta

Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs for future considerations.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Cavan Traded To Bonnyville | Vernon Vipers

Liam Cavan's Player profile:

Liam Cavan - Elite Prospects

Vipers Alumni Jones Announces Retirement:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Kellen Jones has announced his retirement.

Here is the press release from newsbreak.com,

Komets forward Kellen Jones announces retirement - NewsBreak

Here is the tweet from Kellen Jones twitter account,

Kellen Jones on Twitter: "That’s a wrap on my 8th season and this one is going to be my last. This year I got to end it playing with some of the best guys I know! Thanks for doing it with me @Tolks27 & @conjones10 !! ❤️❤️ and thanks for having me @FWKomets ! https://t.co/7gBkjxYiZy" / Twitter

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

Glens Purchase Hilltop Subaru:

Vernon Vipers owners Tom & John Glen/Olympic

Auto Group have recently purchased Vernon's Hilltop Subaru. 

Here is Olympic Auto Group's website,

Olympic Auto Group | Olympic Auto Group

Growlers Add Ex Viper Skirving To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced the Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each of

its member teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2021-22. The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have 9 players listed on their Season-Ending Roster. One of those nine players is former Vernon Vipers forward Todd Skirving.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL announces Season-Ending Rosters

Skirving has played the past three seasons with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers. In 60 games last season, Skirving collected (21-goals-20-assists-41-points).

Skirving didn't play professional hockey during the 2020-21 season as the Growlers decided to opt out of the 2020-21 season under the ECHL's COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy. Skirving spent the 2020-21 season as an Assistant Coach with the BCHL expansion Cranbrook Bucks. Skirving and the Bucks went 3-16-0-1 during the 2020-21 pod season.

Skirving played four years at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2013-2017 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears August 3rd 2017. Skirving spent the 2017-18 season playing with Orlando, Utah and Atlanta before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers October 16th 2018.

Skirving committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2010-11 season. Skirving played half a season in Vernon with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers traded Skirving and future considerations to the Prince George Spruce Kings January 10th 2011 for Ryan Renz. In 34 games with the Vipers, Skirving collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).

Todd Skirving's Player Profile:

Todd Skirving - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Express Name Turris Special Advisor/Player Development Coach:

Kyle Turris added as Special Advisor to the GM & Player Development Coach | Coquitlam Express

Shaw Leaves Chiefs-Joins Spruce Kings:

Coach Andrew Shaw Accepts Position with Spruce Kings - Chilliwack Chiefs

BCHL Next Generation: Wenatchee Wild

BCHL Next Generation: Wenatchee Wild | BCHL League Site

Surrey Eagles 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Surrey Eagles Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

Cowichan Capitals Name Siermachesky New Operations Manager:

Welcome: Kristen Siermachesky as Operations Manager | Cowichan Capitals

Clippers Sign Campbell:

Aidan Campbell comes onboard | Nanaimo Clippers

Powell River-Merritt Trade:

Kings trade Barrow to Merritt | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Silverbacks Sign Grier:

Silverbacks Sign Jayden Grier | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

BCHL Next Generation: West Kelowna Warriors

BCHL Next Generation: West Kelowna Warriors | BCHL League Site

Wenatchee Wild Gearing Up For New Season:

WILD GEARING UP FOR THE NEW SEASON | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Trail Smoke Eaters 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Trail Smoke Eaters Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

Bulldogs Name Knight Head Scout:

Bulldogs Hire Tim Knight as Head Scout | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

West Kelowna-Danbury Trade:

NEWS: WARRIORS ACQUIRE MICHEAL SALANDRA | West Kelowna Warriors

Former Vernon Essos Owner Roth Passes Away:

Former Vernon Essos owner William (Bill) Allan Roth passed away in July 2022.

Here is the obituary from the Vernon Morning Star,

William (Bill) Allan Roth - Vernon Morning Star

The Vernon Essos were around from 1967-1973 before changing their name to the Vernon Vikings in 1973

Lightning Don't Offer Ex Viper Tufto Qualifying Offer:

The Tampa Bay Lightning have decided not to make a qualifying offer to former

Vernon Vipers forward and current restricted free agent Odeen Tufto.

Here is the press release from rawcharge.com,

Lightning Round: Tampa Bay does not qualify their restricted free agents - Raw Charge

Tufto split last season between the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears  American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch. Tufto went pointless in 3 games with the Crunch and collected (7-goals-24-assists-31-points) in 35 games with the Solar Bears.

Tufto played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2017-2021 before signing his first professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning March 31st 2021. The Lightning assigned Tufto to the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch after his college season ended in 2021. Tufto has yet to play for the Lightning.

Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.

Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:

Odeen Tufto - Elite Prospects

No Vernon Vipers Training Camp:

I had two Vipers season ticket holders contact me on Friday and told me they contacted the Vipers office asking for information on training camp. They were told the Vernon Vipers won't be holding training camp this year. The Vipers will be holding practices over the September long weekend before travelling to Salmon Arm on September 4th 2022 for the teams first exhibition game. The Vipers will be making cuts through out the preseason.

Solar Bears Add Former Viper Goaltender Taylor To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced the Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each

of its member teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2021-22. The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears have 20 players listed on their Season-Ending Roster. One of those twenty players is former Vernon Vipers goaltender Ty Taylor.

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

Solar Bears submit Season-Ending Roster 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

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Prince George-Estevan Trade:

Phangura traded to Bruins | Prince George Spruce Kings

BCHL Next Generation: Salmon Arm Silverbacks

BCHL Next Generation: Salmon Arm Silverbacks | BCHL League Site

Former West Kelowna Warrior Found Dead In New York Hotel:

West Kelowna Warriors react to death of former ‘silent leader’ - Penticton Western News

Prince George Spruce Kings 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Prince George Spruce Kings Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

Beatty Returns To Clippers:

Bob Beatty Returning | Nanaimo Clippers

Kings Sign Blanchett:

Kings add defenseman Jack Blanchett | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Salmon Arm-Omaha Trade:

Silverbacks Acquire Welsh For Futures | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Smith Commits To Trail Smoke Eaters:

COMMITMENT – UCONN Commit Smith Signs With The Smoke Eaters | Trail Smoke Eaters

Grizzlies Name Loucks New President:

Byron Loucks appointed President of the Victoria Grizzlies Jr A Hockey Club | Victoria Grizzlies

Bernadet Commits To West Kelowna Warriors:

NEWS: JAKE BERNADET COMMITS TO THE WARRIORS | West Kelowna Warriors

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

BCHL Next Generation: Trail Smoke Eaters:

BCHL Next Generation: Trail Smoke Eaters | BCHL League Site

Alberni Valley-Spruce Grove Trade:

Bulldogs Trade Leyer to Spruce Grove | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Will Montreal Canadiens Sign Ex Viper Forward Stapley?

Will the Montreal Canadiens sign former Vernon Vipers forward Brett

Stapley?

Here is the story from awinninghabit.com,

Canadiens: Brett Stapley Wins National Title, But Will he Sign? (awinninghabit.com)

Stapley played the past four seasons at the University of Denver. In 41 games with the Pioneers last season, Stapley collected (18-goals-25-assists-43-points).

Stapley attended the Anaheim Ducks development camp in 2017 & the Montreal Canadiens development camp in 2020. Stapley was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in Round 7 of the 2018 NHL Draft.

Stapley played three seasons in Vernon from 2015-2018. In 153 games with the Vipers, Stapley collected (47-goals-74-assists-121-points).

Brett Stapley's Player Profile:

Brett Stapley - Elite Prospects

Vernon Lakers Alumni Blair Talks About Having Trophy Named After Him:

Fox 9 News in Minnesota interviews former Vernon Lakers defenceman Campbell Blair after the BC Hockey League recently renaming the league's Top Defenceman Award to the Campbell Blair Trophy. 

Here is the video from YouTube,

Minnesota deputy gets hockey trophy named after him - YouTube

Here is the tweet from the BCHL twitter account,

BCHL on Twitter: "Check out this story from FOX 9 News in Minnesota on the recently renamed Campbell Blair Trophy! Blair is currently a sheriff's deputy in Minnesota and he gives his thoughts on the award being named after him. @VernonVipers @BCHLGrizzlies https://t.co/byaru32v3S" / Twitter

Blair played four seasons at the University of Maine before playing three seasons of professional hockey from 1991-1994 with five different teams, before retiring from professional hockey in 1994. Blair spent twenty three seasons coaching from 1991-2013. 

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). Blair also played in the BCJHL with Shuswap and Summerland.

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

Campbell Blair's Player/Coaching Profile:

Campbell Blair - Elite Prospects

Vernon-Langley Trade:

The Vernon Vipers have traded forward Tyler Chan to Langley for future

considerations.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Chan Traded To Langley | Vernon Vipers

Tyler Chan's Player Profile:

Tyler Chan - Elite Prospects

New Season.... New Look.... New Logo

With the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers season just weeks away, I decided it was time for a little bit of a makeover. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 2.2 million viewers. I had the previous header/logo since 2012 and for the past few years I have been wanting to change and refresh my header/logo at the top of this blog. I finally got it done and the final product is finished and uploaded. Comments?

Over the weekend long time billet and Vernon Vipers season ticket holder Paul Beugeling helped create and design my new header/logo for this blog. 

Paul use to be a Viper billet for close to ten years and has had season tickets since 1986 also has his own website. "Vernon Junior Hockey History" Paul is also a Vernon Tigers season ticket holder and created/runs their current website.

Vernon Junior Hockey History,

Dressing Room (vernonjrahockey.ca)

Vernon Tigers website,

VernonTigers.ca

Railers Add Vipers Alumni Coughlin & Jandric To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced the Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each

of its member teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2021-22. The ECHL Worcester Railers have 19 players listed on their Season-Ending Roster. Two of those nineteen players are former Vernon Vipers forwards Liam Coughlin & Steven Jandric.

Here is the press release from the Worcester Railers website,

Worcester Railers HC Announce Season-Ending Roster - 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

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Silverbacks Name Redmond New Goalie Coach:

The Beef is Back! | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

BCHL Next Generation: Penticton Vees

BCHL Next Generation: Penticton Vees | BCHL League Site

Spruce Kings Name Lahti New Trainer:

Spruce Kings Welcome Karina Lahti | Prince George Spruce Kings

Powell River Kings 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Powell River Kings Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

Fechko Commits To Trail Smoke Eaters:

COMMITMENT – Smoke Eaters Add ASU Commit Fechko for 2022/23 | Trail Smoke Eaters

BCHL Adds Jeff Tambellini Trophy For Playoff MVP:

BCHL adds Jeff Tambellini Trophy for playoff MVP | BCHL League Site

Hayes Commits To Warriors:

NEWS: NOLAN HAYES COMMITS TO THE WARRIORS | West Kelowna Warriors

Salmon Arm-Wellington Trade:

Silverbacks Acquire Joynt | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Bandu Commits To Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Bandu | Prince George Spruce Kings

Alberni Valley-Merritt Trade:

Bulldogs Send Veteran Goalie Dunford to Merritt | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

New Express Coach Brings A History Of Winning:

New head coach for the Coquitlam Express is Patrick Sexton - Tri-City News (tricitynews.com)

BCHL Next Generation: Prince George Spruce Kings

BCHL Next Generation: Prince George Spruce Kings | BCHL League Site

Capitals Name Jackson New Assistant Coach:

Welcome: Jamie Jackson as Assistant Coach | Cowichan Capitals

Vernon Vipers Name Lomicky New Assistant Coach:

The Vernon Vipers have named Lukas Lomicky new Assistant Coach.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Hire Lomicky | Vernon Vipers

BCHL Next Generation: Vernon Vipers

The BC Hockey League has been giving a full report on each team from across the league. This week the BCHL dives into the Vernon Vipers.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL Next Generation: Vernon Vipers | BCHL League Site

Vernon Vipers Name Draper Consultant:

The Vernon Vipers have named former Assistant Coach Larry Draper new

Consultant.

No official press release from the Vipers, but Draper is listed as a "Consultant" on the teams website.

Vernon Vipers Coaching Staff,

Coaching Staff | Vernon Vipers

Draper spent five seasons as an Assistant Coach/Assistant GM with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs before joining the Vipers in 2019 as an Assistant Coach.

Lomicky Joins Vernon Vipers As New Associate Coach:

Lukas Lomicky has joined the Vernon Vipers as an Associate Coach.

Here is the press release from the Prince George Citizen,

Andrew Shaw hired as Prince George Sprice Kings associate coach - Prince George Citizen

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

Spruce Kings hire Shaw as Associate Coach | Prince George Spruce Kings

Lomicky spent the past two seasons in Prince George as an Associate Coach with the Spruce Kings. Prior to joining the Spruce Kings, Lomicky was an Assistant Coach for three seasons with the KIJHL Revelstoke Grizzlies.

Lukas Lomicky's Player/Coaching Profile:

Lukas Lomicky - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers 2022-23 Schedule:

Vernon Vipers 2022-23 Schedule:

Exhibition

September:

September 4th Vernon at Salmon Arm 5pm

September 6th Salmon Arm at Vernon 7pm

September 9th Vernon at Penticton 7pm

September 10th Vernon at West Kelowna 7pm

September 14th West Kelowna at Vernon 7pm

September 16th Penticton at Vernon 7pm

Regular Season

September:

September 23rd Vernon at Salmon Arm 7pm

September 24th Salmon Arm at Vernon 6pm

September 30th Vernon at Prince George 7pm

October:

October 1st Vernon at Prince George 7pm

October 7th Salmon Arm at Vernon 7pm

October 8th Victoria at Vernon 6pm

October 14th Prince George at Vernon 7pm

October 15th Penticton at Vernon 6pm

October 19th BCHL Showcase from Chilliwack Vernon vs Alberni Valley 1pm

October 20th BCHL Showcase from Chilliwack Langley vs Vernon 10am

October 22nd Prince George at Vernon 6pm

October 29th Cranbrook at Vernon 6pm

October 30th Vernon at Merritt 2pm

November:

November 4th Vernon at West Kelowna 7pm

November 5th Chilliwack at Vernon 6pm

November 8th Vernon at West Kelowna 7pm

November 11th Vernon at Penticton 7pm

November 12th Merritt at Vernon 6pm

November 18th Vernon at Surrey 7pm

November 19th Vernon at Coquitlam 7pm

November 25th Cranbrook at Vernon 7pm

November 26th Langley at Vernon 6pm

December:

December 2nd Vernon at West Kelowna 7pm

December 3rd Wenatchee at Vernon 6pm

December 9th Salmon Arm at Vernon 7pm

December 10th Vernon at Salmon Arm 5pm

December 13th Vernon at Wenatchee 6:05pm

December 16th West Kelowna at Vernon 7pm

December 17th Wenatchee at Vernon 6pm

December 30th Merritt at Vernon 7pm

January:

January 1st Penticton at Vernon 2pm

January 6th Vernon at Salmon Arm 7pm

January 7th Merritt at Vernon 6pm

January 13th Cowichan at Vernon 7pm

January 15th Vernon at Cranbrook 4pm MST

January 25th Penticton at Vernon 7pm

January 27th Vernon at Wenatchee 7:05pm

January Vernon at Wenatchee 6:05pm

February:

February 3rd Vernon at Trail 7pm

February 4th Vernon at Cranbrook 7pm MST

February 11th West Kelowna at Vernon 6pm

February 17th Vernon at Powell River 7pm

February 18th Vernon at Nanaimo 7pm

February 20th Trail at Vernon 2pm

February 24th Vernon at Cranbrook 7pm MST

February 25th Vernon at Trail 7pm

Jacksonville Icemen Add Ex Viper Martin To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL announced the Season-Ending Rosters as submitted by each of

its member teams. Season-Ending Rosters may include up to 20 players. Season-Ending Rosters cannot include any players who did not sign an ECHL contract in 2021-22. The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have 19 players listed on their Season-Ending Roster. One of those nineteen players is former Vernon Vipers forward Craig Martin.

Here is the press release from the Jacksonville Icemen website,

Icemen Announce Season-Ending Roster (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

Former Vernon Lakers/Vipers Salmond & Mallette Win Gold Medal At Hlinka Gretzky Cup:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Scott Salmond & former Vernon Vipers

Associate Coach Kris Mallette & Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team won the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Gold medal game Saturday with a 4-1 victory over Sweden.

Here is the full story from Hockeycanada.ca,

Hlinka Gretzky Cup Recap: Canada 4, Sweden 1

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

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Wild Facing USHL Teams During Pre-Season:

WENATCHEE 2022 PRESEASON SCHEDULE RELEASED | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Fusco Commits To West Kelowna Warriors:

NEWS: MATT FUSCO COMMITS TO THE WARRIORS | West Kelowna Warriors

Nanaimo Clippers 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Nanaimo Clippers Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

Grizzlies Name Ferster New Head Coach/GM:

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

BCHL Next Generation: Merritt Centennials

BCHL Next Generation: Merritt Centennials | BCHL League Site

Duarte Commits To Cranbrook:

Bucks Commit Forward Matt Duarte for the 2022-23 Season | Cranbrook Bucks

Coquitlam Express Name Sexton New Head Coach:

Express Hire Patrick Sexton as Head Coach | Coquitlam Express

Top Defenceman Award Renamed Campbell Blair Trophy:

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

Langley-Prince George Trade:

Rivermen add Turrin in trade with the Spruce Kings | Langley Rivermen

Vees Agree To Six-Year Deal With City Of Penticton:

Vees, City of Penticton reach six-year agreement | Penticton Vees

Kings Sign Symons:

Kings bolster offence with latest addition | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Penticton Vees 2021-22 Top 10 Goals:

Penticton Vees Top 10 Goals (2021-22 Season) - YouTube

BCHL Introduces Kyle Turris Community Award:

BCHL introduces Kyle Turris Community Award | BCHL League Site