Lions Place Ex Viper Forward Stapley On Reserve:

The ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions have placed former Vernon Vipers forward

Brett Stapley on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - Jan. 2

Stapley is in his first season with the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions. In 23 games, Stapley has (2-goals-16-assists-18-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).

Brett Stapley's Player Profile:

Brett Stapley - Elite Prospects