Former Vernon Laker Salmond-Canada Open Spengler Cup With Loss To Sparta Prague:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Scott Salmond & Team Canada opened the 2022 Spengler Cup on Boxing Day with a 3-2 loss to Sparta Prague. Canada's next game is December 27th 2022 vs HC Davos.

Here is the Game Summary from Hockeycanada.ca,

Game Summaries - 2022 Spengler Cup - Canada - HC Sparta Prague (hockeycanada.ca)

Here is the story from dailyfaceoff.com,

Spengler Cup Roundup: Sparta Praha, Ambri-Piotta win on Day 1 - Daily Faceoff

Salmond is Canada’s Senior Vice-President of Hockey Operations. 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 from 1988-1992. 

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

Scott Salmond's Player/Coaching Profile:

Scott Salmond - Elite Prospects