Here is Lee Parks Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #27 Lee Parks
Trois-Rivières Lions Place Former Vernon Viper Stapley On Injured Reserve:
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Brett Stapley on Injured Reserve.
Here is the press release from the ECHL website,
Stapley is in his first season with the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions. In 28 games, Stapley has (3-goals-20-assists-23-points).
Stapley played the past four seasons at the University of Denver from 2018-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Laval Rocket August 30th 2022. The Rocket cut Stapley from training camp October 10th 2022 before signing with the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions October 11th 2022.
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).
Monday, January 30, 2023
Vernon Vipers-Wenatchee Wild Highlights:
Here are the highlights from the NCWLIFE YouTube page,
Former Viper Hammond Announces Retirement:
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has announced his retirement.
Here is the press release from www.sportsnet.ca,
Here is a story from mapleridgenews.com,
Hammond played this season with the KHL Traktor Chelyabinsk. After 2 games Hammond's contract was terminated October 20th 2022. Hammond went 0-2 with a 4.33 GAA
Traktor Chelyabinsk is a professional ice hockey team based in Chelyabinsk Russia.
Hammond signed a professional tryout with the Florida Panthers August 10th 2022 but didn't report to the Panthers before signing with the KHL Traktor Chelyabinsk September 16th 2022.
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. Traktor Chelyabinsk was Hammond's tenth team since 2017. Hammond has also played for Ottawa, Colorado, Montreal, Minnesota, Buffalo & New Jersey. 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.
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #4 Julian Facchinelli
Here is Julian Facchinelli's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Monsters Sign Vipers Alumni Hanson:
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Vernon Vipers goaltender Darion Hanson to pro tryout (PTO) contract
Here is the press release from the Cleveland Monsters website,
This is Hanson's second stint with the Monsters this season. Hanson is in his first season with the ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates. The Ghost Pirates signed Hanson August 9th 2022. In 10 games, Hanson is 3-4 with a 3.10 GAA
Hanson started the 2022-23 season with the Ghost Pirates before the American Hockey League’s Cleveland Monsters signed Hanson to a professional tryout (PTO) contract November 3rd 2022. The Monsters returned Hanson to the ECHL November 8th 2022.
Hanson played the 2021-22 season at the University of Conneticut, before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Lehigh Valley Phantoms March 29th 2022. Hanson didn’t play a game with the Phantoms was released April 8th 2022. The ECHL Reading Royals signed Hanson April 8th 2022. The Royals loaned Hanson to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms April 9th 2022. Hanson never played a game with the Phantoms.
In 35 games at the University of Conneticut, Hanson went 20-15 with a 2.24 GAA Hanson become the first Huskies goaltender to record 20 wins in a season, setting a new school record.
Hanson was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award in 2020 was invited to the Philadelphia Flyers development camp in 2017, Toronto Maple Leafs development camp in 2018 and the Buffalo Sabres development camp in 2019.
Hanson played parts of one season in Vernon with the 2016-17 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers acquired Hanson from the United States Hockey League Youngstown Phantoms November 18th 2016. No details on the trade were released. In 21 games with the Vipers, Hanson went 14-4 with 2 shutouts and a 1.84 GAA
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Wenatchee 4 Vernon 1
Boxscore-Game Summary,
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Tonight is the fifth and final regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Wenatchee Wild. The Vipers are 3-1 vs the Wild this season
Vernon's record & stats vs the Wild since 2015
Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 15-15-1-0 vs Wenatchee
Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 9-6-1-0 at home vs
Wenatchee
Wenatchee
Since the BCHL Showcase opened in 2012-13 Vernon is 0-2-0-0 vs Wenatchee at the Showcase
Since the 2015-16 regular season Wenatchee has outscored Vernon 96-86
The Wilds last regular season win in Vernon was a 4-1 victory on Saturday, November 6th 2021
The Wilds last regular season win at home over Vernon was a 4-1 victory on Tuesday, December 13th 2022
The Vipers last regular season win in Wenatchee was a 4-2 victory on Friday, January 27th 2023
The Vipers last regular season win at home over Wenatchee was a 3-2 victory on Saturday, December 17th 2022
Here's a look at the regular season series vs Wenatchee:
December 3rd Wenatchee @ Vernon: Vipers win 4-2
December 13th Vernon @ Wenatchee: Wild win 4-1
December 17th Wenatchee @ Vernon: Vipers win 3-2
January 27th Vernon @ Wenatchee: Vipers win 4-2
January 28th Vernon @ Wenatchee:
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:
The 17-16-0-4 Vernon Vipers make their third and final regular season visit to the Town Toyota Center, are coming off a 4-2 win Friday in Wenatchee. Tonight's the fifth and final regular season meeting vs the Wenatchee Wild. The Vipers lead the season series 3-1 Tonight's the second game of a four game road trip. The Snakes have only two wins in their last twelve road games. Vernon is 4-10-0-2 on the road this season. The Vipers snapped a two game losing streak, have won three of their last five games and are 5-5 in their last ten games. Vernon sits 6th in the Interior Division.
Vernon Vipers Roster:
Jonathan Horn played with the 2022-23 Wenatchee Wild
Vernon Vipers Scoring Leaders:
Reagan Milburn (12-18-30)
Vernon Vipers 2022-23 Record/Stats:
Games Played: 37
Wins: 17
Losses: 16
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 4
Overtime Record: 2-0
Shootout Record: 1-4
Home Record: 13-6-0-2
Road Record: 4-10-0-2
When the Vipers score first: 10-4
When the opponents score first: 7-16
Leading after the 1st period: 8-3
Tied after the 1st period: 7-8
Trailing after the 1st period: 2-9
Leading after the 2nd period: 11-1
Tied after the 2nd period: 2-3
Trailing after the 2nd period: 4-16
Out shooting opponents: 9-3
Out shot by opponents: 8-16
One goal games: 8-6
Goals for: 96
Goals against: 120
Record in September: 0-3
Record in October: 6-4
Record in November: 3-6
Record in December: 5-3
Record in January: 3-4
Record vs Interior Division: 11-18
Record vs Coastal Division: 6-2
Longest winning streak: Three games
Longest losing streak: Three games
Standings: 6th Place Interior Division
Vernon Vipers Returning Players:
Max Borovinskiy 04
Reagan Milburn 03
Luke Pakulak 03
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell 03
Luke Ashton 05
Griffen Barr 02
Anthony Cliche 03
Ayden Third 02
Roan Clarke 03
Ethan David 03
Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:
Luke Buss 03
JoJo Tanaka-Campbell 03
Jack Glen 01
Matthew Culling 01
Luke Lavery 04
Tyler Chan 05
Cameron MacDonald 02
Ryan Shostak 01
Copeland Fricker 03
Zack Tonelli 02
Cade McNelly 01
Talon Zakall 02
Nicholas Kent 01
Liam Cavan 02Vernon's home record vs Wenatchee:
2-0-0-0
Vernon's road record vs Wenatchee:
1-1-0-0
Vernon's scoring leaders vs Wenatchee:
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell (3-1-4)
Luke Ashton (2-1-3)
Dylan Compton (2-1-3)
Max Borovinskiy (1-2-3)
Ethan Sundar (1-2-3)
Reagan Milburn (1-2-3)
Luke Pakulak (0-3-3)
Julian Facchinelli (1-1-2)
Lee Parks (1-1-2)
Hank Cleaves (0-1-1)
Anson McMaster (0-1-1)
Isaac Tremblay (0-1-1)
Jonathan Horn (0-1-1)
Walker Erickson (0-1-1)
Ethan David (1-0 Record)
Roan Clarke (2-1 Record)
Let's take a look at the Wenatchee Wild:
The 16-19-1-2 Wenatchee Wild are coming off a 4-2 loss Friday to the visiting Vernon Vipers. The Wild are 1-3 vs the Vipers this season. Tonight's the second game of back to back games vs the Vernon Vipers. Tonight's the third game of a three game home stand, where the Wild have lost back to back home games and lost three of their last five home games. Wenatchee has lost three straight games and three of their last five games and lost six of their last ten games. Wenatchee sits 7th in the Interior Division.
Wenatchee Wild Roster:
Dane Weston played with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers
Wenatchee Wild Scoring Leaders:
Ean Somoza (11-36-47)
Wenatchee Wild Record/Stats:
Games Played: 38
Wins: 16
Losses: 19
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Losses: 2
Home Record: 10-5-1-1
Road Record: 6-14-0-1
Goals for: 124
Goals against: 138
Standings: 7th Place Interior Division
Wenatchee Wild Returning Players:
Ean Somoza 03
Cade Littler 04
Parker Murray 03
Garrett Szydlowski 02
David Hejduk 04
Mario Gasparini 03
Travis Bohnet 02
Andy Vlaha 03
Wenatchee Wild departed and traded players:
Ben Ivey 04
Landon Parker 02
Jack Ivey 04
Owen Bohn 02
Hudson Blue 04
Anthony Cafarelli 03
Connor Overson 04
Hunter Hastings 02
Quinn Emerson 01
Cade Stibble 01
Brockrick Williams 04
Brett Oberle 01
Brasen Boser 04
Jakob Karpa 02
Hank Levy 02
Tyler Shea 01
Wenatchee's home record vs Vernon:
1-1-0-0
Wenatchee's road record vs Vernon:
0-2-0-0
Wenatchee Wild scoring leaders vs Vernon:
Cade Littler (3-3-6)
Ean Somoza (0-5-5)
Parker Murray (3-0-3)
David Hejduk (0-3-3)
Garrett Szydlowski (2-0-2)
Micah Berger (1-1-2)
Gabe Dombrowski (0-1-1)
Andy Vlaha (1-3 Record)
Owen Millward (1-0 Record)
Friday, January 27, 2023
Vernon 4 Wenatchee 2
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Tonight is the fourth of five regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Wenatchee Wild. The Vipers are 2-1 vs the Wild this season
Vernon's record & stats vs the Wild since 2015
Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 14-15-1-0 vs Wenatchee
Since the 2015-16 regular season Vernon is 9-6-1-0 at home vs
Wenatchee
Wenatchee
Since the BCHL Showcase opened in 2012-13 Vernon is 0-2-0-0 vs Wenatchee at the Showcase
Since the 2015-16 regular season Wenatchee has outscored Vernon 94-82
The Wilds last regular season win in Vernon was a 4-1 victory on Saturday, November 6th 2021
The Wilds last regular season win at home over Vernon was a 4-1 victory on Tuesday, December 13th 2022
The Vipers last regular season win in Wenatchee was a 4-3 victory on Thursday, February 17th 2022
The Vipers last regular season win at home over Wenatchee was a 3-2 victory on Saturday, December 17th 2022
Here's a look at the regular season series vs Wenatchee:
December 3rd Wenatchee @ Vernon: Vipers win 4-2
December 13th Vernon @ Wenatchee: Wild win 4-1
December 17th Wenatchee @ Vernon: Vipers win 3-2
January 27th Vernon @ Wenatchee:
January 28th Vernon @ Wenatchee:
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:
The 16-16-0-4 Vernon Vipers make their second of three regular season visits to the Town Toyota Center, are coming off a 4-0 loss Wednesday to the visiting Penticton Vees. Tonight's the first of back to back games vs the Wenatchee Wild. The last time the Snakes were in Wenatchee, the Wild won 4-1 December 13th. Tonight's the first game of a four game road trip, where Vernon has one win in their last eleven road games. The Snakes are 3-10-0-2 away from home this season. The Vipers are 2-1 vs the Wild this season. The Vipers have lost back to back games, have lost three of their last five games and lost six of their last ten games. Vernon sits 6th in the Interior Division.
Vernon Vipers Roster:
Jonathan Horn played with the 2022-23 Wenatchee Wild
Vernon Vipers Scoring Leaders:
Reagan Milburn (11-18-29)
Vernon Vipers 2022-23 Record/Stats:
Games Played: 36
Wins: 16
Losses: 16
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 4
Overtime Record: 2-0
Shootout Record: 1-4
Home Record: 13-6-0-2
Road Record: 3-10-0-2
When the Vipers score first: 9-4
When the opponents score first: 7-16
Leading after the 1st period: 7-3
Tied after the 1st period: 7-8
Trailing after the 1st period: 2-9
Leading after the 2nd period: 11-1
Tied after the 2nd period: 2-3
Trailing after the 2nd period: 3-16
Out shooting opponents: 8-3
Out shot by opponents: 8-16
One goal games: 8-6
Goals for: 92
Goals against: 118
Record in September: 0-3
Record in October: 6-4
Record in November: 3-6
Record in December: 5-3
Record in January: 2-4
Record vs Interior Division: 10-18
Record vs Coastal Division: 6-2
Longest winning streak: Three games
Longest losing streak: Three games
Standings: 6th Place Interior Division
Vernon Vipers Returning Players:
Max Borovinskiy 04
Reagan Milburn 03
Luke Pakulak 03
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell 03
Luke Ashton 05
Griffen Barr 02
Anthony Cliche 03
Ayden Third 02
Roan Clarke 03
Ethan David 03
Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:
Luke Buss 03
JoJo Tanaka-Campbell 03
Jack Glen 01
Matthew Culling 01
Luke Lavery 04
Tyler Chan 05
Cameron MacDonald 02
Ryan Shostak 01
Copeland Fricker 03
Zack Tonelli 02
Cade McNelly 01
Talon Zakall 02
Nicholas Kent 01
Liam Cavan 02Vernon's home record vs Wenatchee:
2-0-0-0
Vernon's road record vs Wenatchee:
0-1-0-0
Vernon's scoring leaders vs Wenatchee:
Luke Ashton (2-1-3)
Ethan Sundar (0-2-2)
Julian Facchinelli (1-1-2)
Luke Pakulak (0-2-2)
Dylan Compton (2-0-2)
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell (1-1-2)Max Borovinskiy (1-1-2)
Reagan Milburn (0-2-2)
Hank Cleaves (0-1-1)
Lee Parks (1-0-1)
Anson McMaster (0-1-1)
Isaac Tremblay (0-1-1)
Ethan David (1-0 Record)
Roan Clarke (1-1 Record)
Let's take a look at the Wenatchee Wild:
The 16-18-1-2 Wenatchee Wild are coming off a 4-1 loss January 14th to the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings. Tonight's the fourth of five regular season meetings vs the Vernon Vipers. The last time these two teams met, the Vipers won 3-2 at home December 17th. Tonight's the second game of a three game home stand, where the Wild have won five of their last seven home games. Wenatchee is 10-4-1-1 on home ice this season. The Wild have lost back to back games, have lost three of their last five games and lost six of their last ten games. Wenatchee sits 7th in the Interior Division are a single point back of 6th place Vernon.
Wenatchee Wild Roster:
Dane Weston played with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers
Wenatchee Wild Scoring Leaders:
Ean Somoza (11-35-46)
Wenatchee Wild Record/Stats:
Games Played: 37
Wins: 16
Losses: 18
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Losses: 2
Home Record: 10-4-1-1
Road Record: 6-14-0-1
Goals for: 122
Goals against: 134
Standings: 7th Place Interior Division
Wenatchee Wild Returning Players:
Ean Somoza 03
Cade Littler 04
Parker Murray 03
Garrett Szydlowski 02
David Hejduk 04
Mario Gasparini 03
Travis Bohnet 02
Andy Vlaha 03
Wenatchee Wild departed and traded players:
Ben Ivey 04
Landon Parker 02
Jack Ivey 04
Owen Bohn 02
Hudson Blue 04
Anthony Cafarelli 03
Connor Overson 04
Hunter Hastings 02
Quinn Emerson 01
Cade Stibble 01
Brockrick Williams 04
Brett Oberle 01
Brasen Boser 04
Jakob Karpa 02
Hank Levy 02
Tyler Shea 01
Wenatchee's home record vs Vernon:
1-0-0-0
Wenatchee's road record vs Vernon:
0-2-0-0
Wenatchee Wild scoring leaders vs Vernon:
Cade Littler (3-2-5)
Ean Somoza (0-4-4)
Parker Murray (3-0-3)
David Hejduk (0-2-2)
Gabe Dombrowski (0-1-1)
Micah Berger (1-0-1)
Andy Vlaha (1-2 Record)
Owen Millward (1-0 Record)
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees Highlights:
Here are the highlights from the Penticton Vees YouTube page,
Ex Viper Gurkan Named AJHL Rookie Of The Week:
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DANIELSON, WEISS AND GURKAN NAMED AJHL WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS | Alberta Junior Hockey League
Gurkan is in his first season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Blackfalds Bulldogs. In 18 games, Gurkan has (6-goals-4-assists-10-points).
Gurkan started the 2022-23 season with the Vernon Vipers. Gurkan committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2022-23 season February 20th 2022. The Vipers traded Kurt Gurkan & David Brandes November 30th 2022 to the Alberta Junior Hockey League Blackfalds Bulldogs for future considerations. In 19 games with the Vipers, Gurkan collected (1-goal-4-assists-5-points).
Kurt Gurkan's Player Profile:
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Penticton 4 Vernon 0
I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following Junior hockey in Vernon my whole life. My family watched Senior mens hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching Junior hockey in Vernon since it started in 1961. I have two family members that played Junior hockey in Vernon. I have had season tickets since 1990 and missed 5 home games since 2004 and 46 home games since 1990. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 2.2 million viewers. For anyone who couldn't watch or attend tonight's Vipers game, here are my thoughts and views from tonight's hockey game. You may agree or disagree, but we all have our own opinion on the hockey game and see things differently. I try to be professional and give a fare game recap from both sides. Thank you for visiting my blog.
I was at tonight's Vipers-Vees game as Penticton defeated Vernon 4-0 in front of 2,276 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Ethan David
Penticton Vees: Luca Di Pasquo
2nd Period: The Vipers started the period with the man advantage that was carried over from the 1st period. Vernon unable to capitalize with the PP. Jonathan Horn was setup going to the goal on an odd man rush about two minutes into the 2nd period, but would be denied by Penticton Vees starting netminder Luca Di Pasquo who come across the crease to make a big pad save early into the middle frame. Two minutes later, Jackson Nieuwendyk (son of former NHLer Joe Nieuwendyk) would be robbed by the quick glove of Vernon Vipers starting goaltender Ethan David. About a minute and a half later, Vernon would get an early power play. The Vipers didn't really generate much, struggled as the Vees with a very aggresive PK would kill off the penalty. Just before the halfway mark, Josh Nadeau with a good look/quality opportunity would be stopped by Ethan David. With about three or so minutes remaining, Isaac Tremblay with a partial breakaway, would be robbed by the quick glove of Luca Di Pasquo. On the following play, the Vipers looked to have a three on one rush, but Luke Pakulak waited to long to try and get the pass across, as the puck had troubles getting by a Penticton defender. Quickly after Pakulak driving hard to the net, tried to outwait Luca Di Pasquo but couldn't hit the open cage in front. Vernon with three very good opportunities towards the end of the period. It wasn't long after, Connor Elliott turned over the puck deep in his own end, wich allowed Jackson Nieuwendyk to spot Bradly Nadeau, giving Penticton a late 2-0 lead at 18:14 Jackson Nieuwendyk with the lone assist. This was a tough goal to give up if your the Snakes, after getting three very good looks just before. It was 2-0 Penticton after 40 minutes of play. The Vees were the better team, had more puck possession, zone time and created a little more opportunities. The Vipers held their own at times but struggled making a pass, didn't get enough pucks to the net and didn't generate a whole lot of chances until late in the period. Penticton outshot Vernon 16-10.
3rd Period: The Penticton Vees would get an early power play and capitalize. Aydar Suniev put Penticton ahead 3-0 early at 2:41 Suniev's goal was unassisted. This goal basically put the game away. Just before the midway mark, the Snakes had several looks/wacks on a goal mouth scramble, but somehow Luca Di Pasquo was up to the test, smothering the puck. With about five minutes to go in the hockey game, Aydar Suniev with a redirect in front, couldn't beat Ethan David. Towards the end of the period, Josh Nadeau setup his brother Bradly Nadeau on a nice two way passing play, giving Penticton a 4-0 lead at 16:00 Josh Nadeau with the lone assist. One minute later, the Vees would get a late PP. Vernon would kill off the minor. Inside the final minute of play, Penticton went back to the man advantage. The Vipers would kill off the remainder of the period as the Vees would come away with a 4-0 victory. This wasn't much of a period. The Snakes had some early puck possession but not a lot of chances or zone time. Penticton played a very defensive 3rd period, limiting Vernon's shots and chances through out the period. The Vees smothered the Vipers attack almost every entry. Neither team generated much offence with the Vees scoring two third period goals. Penticton outshot Vernon 8-4.
Vernon Vipers Top Player's:
Julian Facchinelli I thought played well at times, had two quality chances
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell Recently named Vipers captain, was another strong forward for the Snakes in the loss
Lee Parks was arguably Vernon's most dangerous forward this evening. I thought created some plays and opened up some ice with his speed/skill
Isaac Tremblay Was another forward who looked good/played well
Ethan David (31 saves) Played very well in goal. Almost got caught out of his crease on two chances but other wise made some big stops, keeping his team in the contest
Game Thought's: Vernon Vipers
- I liked Vernon's start as I thought the Snakes played well in the first half of the opening frame. I thought the Vipers had the better of the play, were physical, getting pucks to the net and generated some offence but unable to open the scoring
- The Vipers are 0-4 vs Penticton this year
- Vernon's PK was good as the Vees went 1-5 with the man advantage
- I thought the Vipers held their own, didn't capitalize on their opportunities
- A big crowd for a mid week game. Tonight's attendance was 2,276
- The Vipers last regular season win at home over Penticton was a 2-0 victory on December 13th 2019
- Snakes go 0-3 with the power play
- The Vipers started off physical but got away from their physicality and didn't continue to lay the body for three periods. The Vees are very quick, skilled and don't like to be hit. In order for Vernon to be successful the Vipers need to by physical and try and ware down the Vees quick/skilled players
- The Vipers play twelve of their final eighteen regular season games on the road
- In four games vs the Vees this season, Vernon has been outscored 24-7
- Both goaltenders played very well
- Vernon's passing struggled through out the night
- The Vipers next game is Friday in Wenatchee
- Vernon held their own vs a very good Penticton team, needed to get more bodies in front of the Vees net. Luca Di Pasquo was seeing everything
- Connor Elliott played 4 games with the 2019-20 Penticton Vees
- The Vipers play ten of their next twelve games on the road
- The Vipers may have not been the better team at times but were in this hockey game until giving up a late 2nd period goal, falling down 2-0 heading into the 3rd
- Vernon struggled with the man advantage, going 0-3 on the PP
- The Vipers & Vees will meet once more during the regular season, March 24th in Penticton
- I didn't think Vernon did enough to create/generate opportunities. The Vipers needed to get more pucks to the net, look for second and third opportunities
- The Vipers are a single point up on 7th place Wenatchee and two points back of 5th place Salmon Arm
- The Snakes have at least a point in eleven of their last fourteen home games
- Why do the Snakes put a forward on the point during the power play? Reagan Milburn and Jonathan Horn were playing the point tonight with the man advantage. The Vipers have struggled scoring this season and your going to take two of your more offensive/skilled forwards away from the front of the net and put them on your blueline? This is why you have defencemen to play defence
- The Vipers needed to go to the grey area more and make life difficult for Penticton Vees goaltender Luca Di Pasquo
- I thought the Vipers played hard, competed just didn't get the bounces or capitalize on their opportunities
- Playing a team like Penticton, the Vipers not only need to capitalize on their opportunities but almost need to play a flawless game with zero to no mistakes
- With the loss, Vernon falls to 16-16-0-4 sits 6th in the Interior Division
Penticton Vees Top Player's:
Josh Nadeau (1 assist) Has played well vs the Vipers this season and did again tonight. A real shifty forward who is quick, skilled and dangerous with and without the puck. Had some looks tonight
Frank Djurasevic The Vees captain was very steady on the blueline
Jackson Nieuwendyk (1 assist) The son of former NHLer and Stanley Cup Champion Joe Nieuwendyk played very well in the victory
Joshua Niedermayer (1 assist) The son of former NHLer Scott Niedermayer played very well on the Vees backend. Is hard to beat one on one, is like a man against boys, has some size and hard to play against
Bradly Nadeau (2 goals) The brother of Vees forward Josh Nadeau also plays well vs the Vernon Vipers, had a strong night in the win. This kid had some looks, is hard to defend, hard to play against, has a wicked shot and always around the net. Very skilled and always open
Luca Di Pasquo (20 saves-shutout) Wasn't tested often but made the stops when called apon. No disrespect but Di Pasquo was seeing almost every Viper shot and no second opportunities, got some breaks and help from his defence, played well between the pipes
Game Thought's: Penticton Vees
- The Vees improve to 16-3-0-0 on the road this season
- Tonight was the third and final regular season visit to Kal Tire Place as the Vees went 3-0 in Vernon this year
- Penticton was the better team but the Vipers held their own at times and gave the Vees a good push
- Assistant Coach Cam Barker played in the NHL with Chicago, Minnesota, Edmonton & Vancouver from 2005-2013 before retiring from professional hockey in 2018
- A big shoutout to Jerry, a long time Vees fan and supporter of this blog who made the trip up from Penticton tonight to watch his Vees play
- I thought the tables turned after Vernon took back to back 1st period penalties. The Vees gained some momentum and took over the edge in play for the remainder of the 1st period
- Tonight's the first game of a four game road trip
- Since the 2017-18 regular season, the Vees are 20-6-2-0 vs the Vipers
- I spotted a small handful of Penticton fans in attendance
- The Vees play ten of their final 18 regular season games at home
- Penticton played very well defensively, limiting Vernon's shooters and time and space. The Vipers with only six shots on goal in the 1st and four shots on goal in the 3rd
- The Vees have won thirteen straight games over the Vipers
- The Vees played very disciplined only taking three minor penalties
- Jack Bakker made his Penticton Vees/BCHL debut tonight
- The Vees are very well coached, very skilled, very good at all positions and hard to beat
- With the win, Penticton improves to 33-3-0-0 sit atop the BCHL standings
Scratches:
Vernon Vipers:
Thomas Tien (Injured)
Connor Welsh (Injured)
Luke Ashton (Injured)
Penticton Vees:
Billy Norcross
Ben Brunette
Callum Arnott
Derek Sparks
Energy Player of the Game:
Walker Erickson
Three Star's:
1st Star: Luca Di Pasquo (20 saves-shutout)
2nd Star: Bradly Nadeau (2 goals)
3rd Star: Jackson Nieuwendyk (1 assist)
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Vernon Junior Hockey History website,
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