Here is the story on the series from Castanet.net,
Here is the second story on the series from Castanet.net,
Warriors and Vipers set to battle in the post season again - BCHL - Castanet.net
Friday, March 31, 2023
Warriors & Vipers Set To Battle In The Post Season Again:
Jason McKee Talks Playoffs:
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the upcoming playoffs vs the West Kelowna Warriors.
Here is the interview from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Game Preview: 1st Round Game 1 Vernon @ West Kelowna:
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Tonight is the sixth meeting (regular season & playoffs) between the Vernon Vipers & West Kelowna Warriors. The Warriors went 4-1 vs the Vipers during the regular season
Vernon's regular season record & stats vs the West Kelowna Warriors since 2006 (The Warriors moved from Langley to West Kelowna in 2006)
Since the 2006-07 regular season Vernon is W-53-L-44-OTL-4- T-6-SOL-3 vs West Kelowna
Since the 2006-07 regular season Vernon is W-35-L-19-OTL-3-T-2-SOL-1 at home vs West Kelowna
Since the BCHL Showcase opened in 2012 Vernon is W-0-L-1-OLT-0-T-0-SOL-0 vs West Kelowna at the Showcase
The Vipers are 3-4-1-2 in their last ten games vs West Kelowna
The Vipers are 2-4-1-3 in their last ten games in West Kelowna
The Vipers are 4-5-0-1 in their last ten home games vs the West Kelowna
Vernon's last win at home vs West Kelowna was a 4-3 victory on Saturday, February 11th 2023
West Kelowna's last win at Kal Tire Place was a 5-1 victory on Friday, December 16th 2022
Vernon's last regular season win at Royal LePage Place was a 4-2 victory on Friday, September 6th 2019
West Kelowna's last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 4-3 shootout victory on Friday, December 2nd 2022
Vernon Vipers/West Kelowna Warriors Regular Season Series:
November 4th Vernon @ West Kelowna: Warriors won 4-3
November 8th Vernon @ West Kelowna: Warriors won 4-3 shootout
December 2nd Vernon @ West Kelowna: Warriors won 4-3 shootout
December 16th West Kelowna @ Vernon: Warriors won 5-1
February 11th West Kelowna @ Vernon: Vipers won 4-3
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:
The 27-21-2-4 Vernon Vipers make their fourth visit of the season (regular season & playoffs) to Royal Le Page Place, are coming off a 14-1 win Saturday in Merritt to finish the 2022-23 regular season. With the victory, the Vipers clinched 6th place in the Interior Division. The Snakes finished the regular season with a 27-21-2-4 record. This is the second year in a row the Vipers & Warriors will meet in the opening round of the BCHL playoffs. Last season West Kelowna took round one in five games. The Vipers went 1-2-0-2 vs the Warriors during the regular season. Vernon went 0-1-0-2 in West Kelowna while going 1-1-0-0 at home vs the Warriors. The Vipers won four of their final five regular season games, also won seven of their final ten regular season games.
Vernon Vipers Roster:
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Scoring Leaders:
Lee Parks (23-25-48)
Vernon Vipers 2022-23 Regular Season Record/Stats:
Games Played: 54
Wins: 27
Losses: 21
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 4
Overtime Record: 2-2
Shootout Record: 3-4
Home Record: 18-6-1-2
Road Record: 9-15-1-2
When the Vipers score first: 17-8
When the opponents score first: 10-19
Leading after the 1st period: 14-3
Tied after the 1st period: 10-11
Trailing after the 1st period: 3-13
Leading after the 2nd period: 19-1
Tied after the 2nd period: 4-5
Trailing after the 2nd period: 4-21
Out shooting opponents: 14-4
Out shot by opponents: 13-22
One goal games: 12-10
Goals for: 160
Goals against: 164
Record in September: 0-3
Record in October: 6-4
Record in November: 3-6
Record in December: 5-3
Record in January: 3-5
Record in February: 4-4
Record in March 6-2
Record vs Interior Division: 20-24
Record vs Coastal Division: 7-3
Longest winning streak: Five games
Longest losing streak: Three games
Standings: 6th Place Interior DivisionVernon 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 02
Vernon's regular season home record vs West Kelowna:
1-1-0-0
Vernon's regular season road record vs West Kelowna:
0-1-0-2
Vernon's regular season scoring leaders vs West Kelowna:
Reagan Milburn (2-5-7)
Lee Parks (3-4-7)
Luke Pakulak (1-4-5)
Hank Cleaves (2-2-4)
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell (3-1-4)
Griffen Barr (0-3-3)
Isaac Tremblay (0-2-2)
Ayden Third (0-1-1)
Thomas Tien (0-1-1)
Jonathan Horn (1-0-1)
Julian Facchinelli (1-0-1)
Dylan Compton (0-1-1)
Walker Erickson (1-0-1)
Ethan David (0-3 Record)
Roan Clarke (1-1 Record)
Let's take a look at the West Kelowna Warriors:
The 28-20-6-0 West Kelowna Warriors are coming off a 4-3 shootout victory Saturday in Salmon Arm to finish the 2022-23 regular season. Salmon Arm lost 4-2 Sunday afternoon in Penticton, giving the Warriors 3rd place and home ice advantage vs the Vernon Vipers. A Salmon Arm win and the Warriors would have faced Prince George in the opening round of the playoffs. West Kelowna went 4-1 vs the Vipers during the regular season. The Warriors lost three of their final five regular season games, also lost six of their final ten regular season games to finish the regular season. This is the fifth time the Warriors & Vipers have met in the playoffs, with Vernon winning three of the previous four playoff series.
West Kelowna Warriors Roster:
West Kelowna Warriors Regular Season Scoring Leaders:
Jaiden Moriello (25-30-55)
West Kelowna Warriors 2022-23 Regular Season Record/Stats:
Games Played: 54
Wins: 28
Losses: 20
Overtime Losses: 6
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 18-8-1-0
Road Record: 10-12-5-0
Goals for: 211
Goals against: 205
Standings: 3rd Place Interior Division
West Kelowna Warriors Returning Players:
Brennan Nelson 03
Riley Sharun 03
Kailus Green 04
Dylan Brooks 03
Isaiah Norlin 03
Justin Katz 04
West Kelowna Warriors departed and traded players from last years team:
Felix Trudeau 02
Marcus Joughin 01
John Evans 02
Nick Roukounakis 03
Alexi Van Houtte-Cachero 03
Chase Dafoe 02
Tyler Cristall 02
Damon Jugnauth 03
Cameron Hicklin 03
Elan Bar-Lev-Wise 01
Christophe Farmer 01
Jayden Price 01
Tyler Rubin 03
Charles-Alexis Legault 03
Pat Lawn 01
Zach Reim 03
Nicolas Ardanaz 02
Tyson Jugnauth 04
Corey McCann 01
Johnny Derrick 01
West Kelowna's regular season home record vs Vernon:
3-0-0-0
West Kelowna's regular season road record vs Vernon:
1-1-0-0
West Kelowna Warriors regular season scoring leaders vs Vernon:
Ben MacDonald (4-1-5)
Brennan Nelson (1-4-5)
Rylee Hlusiak (2-3-5)
Christopher Duclair (0-4-4)
Matthew Fusco (1-2-3)
Isaiah Norlin (0-3-3)
Riley Sharun (1-2-3)
Jaiden Moriello (2-1-3)
Dylan Brooks (2-0-2)
Jake Bernadet (1-1-2)
Luke Devlin (0-2-2)
Bobby May (0-1-1)
Jake Bernadet (0-1-1)
Kailus Green (1-0-1)
Felix Caron (1-0-1)
Michael Salandra (1-0-1)
Aiden Reeves (1-0-1)
Angelo Zol (1-0 Record)
Justin Katz (4-0 Record)
Thursday, March 30, 2023
BCHL Playoff Preview:
Here is the Coastal Conference preview,
Coastal Conference Playoff Preview | BCHL League Site
Here is the Interior Conference preview,
David Named Honourable Mention For 3 Stars Of The Month:
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for the 3 Stars of the Month.
Here is the press release from the BCHL website,
Nadeau brothers, Berger named FortisBC 3 Stars of the Month | BCHL League Site
Ethan David's Player Profile:
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #21 Luke Ashton
Here is Luke Ashton's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Heartlanders Activate Former Vernon Viper Hanson From Reserve:
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goaltender Darion Hanson from reserve.
Here is the report from the ECHL website,
Hanson has split this season between the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders, ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates & the American Hockey League Cleveland Monsters. In 8 games with Iowa, Hanson is 2-5 with a 5.05 GAA.
Hanson started the 2022-23 season with the ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates before being traded to the Iowa Heartlanders February 1st 2023. The Ghost Pirates signed Hanson August 9th 2022 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. The Monsters signed Hanson to a professional tryout (PTO) contract January 13th 2023 before returning Hanson to the ECHL January 19th 2023.
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
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Tien Named 2nd Star Of The Week:
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Here is the press release from the BCHL website,
Moriello, Tien, Hlusiak named NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site
Thomas Tien's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #16 Seiya Tanaka Campbell
Here is Seiya Tanaka-Campbell's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Monday, March 27, 2023
BC Raised: Reagan Milburn
Here is the article from the BCHL website,
Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors Playoff Schedule:
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1st Round 27-21-2-4 Vernon Vipers vs 28-20-6-0 West Kelowna Warriors
The Warriors went 4-1 vs the Vipers during the regular season
Game 1 March 31st Vernon @ West Kelowna 7pm
Game 2 April 1st Vernon @ West Kelowna 7pm
Game 3 April 4th West Kelowna @ Vernon 7pm
Game 4 April 5th West Kelowna @ Vernon 7pm
Game 5 April 7th Vernon @ West Kelowna 7pm
Game 6 April 9th West Kelowna @ Vernon 5pm
Game 7 April 11th Vernon @ West Kelowna 7pm
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Vipers Meet Warriors In Opening Round Of Playoffs:
The Warriors clinched 3rd place in the Interior Division after Penticton defeated Salmon Arm 4-2 Sunday afternoon. The Warriors finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 28-20-6-0 record.
The Vipers clinched 6th place in the Interior Division after a 14-1 win over the Merritt Centennials Saturday. The Vipers finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 27-21-2-4 record.
Here is a look at the 2022-23 regular season series between the West Kelowna Warriors & Vernon Vipers
November 8th Vernon @ West Kelowna: Warriors won 4-3 shootout
December 2nd Vernon @ West Kelowna: Warriors won 4-3 shootout
December 16th West Kelowna @ Vernon: Warriors won 5-1
February 11th West Kelowna @ Vernon: Vipers won 4-3
Here is a look at the previous Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors Playoff Series
2006-07 1st Round: Vipers won series 4-2
2010-11 1st Round: Vipers won series 4-2
2013-14 1st Round: Vipers won series 4-2
2021-22 1st Round: Warriors won series 4-1
Vernon Vipers-West Kelowna Warriors Playoff Schedule:
Game 1 Friday, March 31st Vernon @ West Kelowna
Game 2 Saturday, April 1st Vernon @ West Kelowna
Game 3 TBA West Kelowna @ Vernon
Game 4 TBA West Kelowna @ Vernon
Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #14 Ethan Merner
Here is Ethan Merner's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Vernon 14 Merritt 1
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Merritt Centennials Saturday, March 25, 2023 | BCHL League Site
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com (hockeytech.com)
Game Preview: Vernon @ Merritt:
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Tonight is the fifth and final regular season meeting vs the Merritt Centennials. The Vipers lead the season series 3-1
Vernon's record & stats vs the Centennials since 2002
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 84-28-11-4 vs Merritt
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Merritt
485-322
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 43-10-2-5 at home vs Merritt
The Vipers are 9-1-0-0 in their last ten games vs Merritt
The Vipers are 8-2-0-0 vs Merritt in their last ten games in Merritt
The Vipers are 10-0-0-0 vs Merritt in their last ten games in Vernon
Vernon's last win at home vs Merritt was a 6-3 victory on Saturday, January 7th 2023
Merritt's last win in Vernon was a 3-2 overtime victory on Saturday, January 5th 2019
Vernon's last regular season win in Merritt was a 4-1 victory on Wednesday, March 16th 2022
Merritt's last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 4-2 victory on Sunday, October 30th 2022
Here's a look at the 2022-23 regular season series vs Merritt
October 30th Vernon @ Merritt: Centennials won 4-2
November 12th Merritt @ Vernon: Vipers won 2-1 overtime
December 30th Merritt @ Vernon: Vipers won 4-0
January 7th Merritt @ Vernon: Vipers won 6-3
March 25th Vernon @ Merritt:
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:
The Vernon 26-21-2-4 Vernon Vipers make their second and final regular season visit to the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena, are coming off a 5-1 loss Friday in Penticton. Tonight's the second and final game of a two game road trip and the Vipers final regular season game. Tonight's the fifth meeting between the Snakes & Centennials. Vernon is 3-1 vs Merritt this season. The last time the Vipers were in Merritt, the Centennials won 4-2 October 30th. The Vipers have six wins in their last twenty two road games. Vernon has won four of their last five games and six of their last ten games. Vernon sits 6th in the Interior Division.
Vernon Vipers Roster:
Vernon Vipers Scoring Leaders:
Lee Parks (21-24-45)
Walker Erickson played 59 games in parts of three seasons in Merritt from 2020-2023 was traded to Vernon January 10th 2023
Vernon Vipers 2022-23 Record/Stats:
Games Played: 53
Wins: 26
Losses: 21
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 4
Overtime Record: 2-2
Shootout Record: 3-4
Home Record: 18-6-1-2
Road Record: 8-15-1-2
When the Vipers score first: 16-8
When the opponents score first: 10-19
Leading after the 1st period: 13-3
Tied after the 1st period: 10-11
Trailing after the 1st period: 3-13
Leading after the 2nd period: 18-1
Tied after the 2nd period: 4-5
Trailing after the 2nd period: 4-21
Out shooting opponents: 13-4
Out shot by opponents: 13-22
One goal games: 12-10
Goals for: 146
Goals against: 163
Record in September: 0-3
Record in October: 6-4
Record in November: 3-6
Record in December: 5-3
Record in January: 3-5
Record in February: 4-4
Record in March 5-2
Record vs Interior Division: 19-24
Record vs Coastal Division: 7-3
Longest winning streak: Five 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 regular season home record vs Merritt
3-0-0-0
Vernon's regular season road record vs Merritt
0-1-0-0
Vernon's regular season scoring leaders vs Merrit:
Isaac Tremblay (1-5-6)
Lee Parks (3-2-5)
Reagan Milburn (2-2-4)
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell (2-1-3)
Ayden Third (1-1-2)
Connor Elliott (0-2-2)
Thomas Tien (2-0-2)
Hank Cleaves (0-2-2)
Anson McMaster (0-2-2)
Dylan Compton (0-2-2)
Ethan Sundar (2-0-2)
Griffen Barr (0-1-1)
Luke Pakulak (1-0-1)
Jonathan Horn (0-1-1)
Ethan Merner (0-1-1)
Luke Ashton (0-1-1)
Anthony Cliche (0-1-1)
Roan Clarke (1-1 Record)
Ethan David (2-0 Record)
Let's take a look at the Merritt Centennials:
The 12-36-3-2 Merritt Centennials are coming off a 14-0 loss last night in West Kelowna. Tonight is the Centennials final game of the 2022-23 regular season as Merritt didn't qualify for the playoffs this season. The last time the Vipers & Centennials met, the Snakes won 6-3 January 7th in Vernon. The Cents have lost ten of their last twelve home games. Merritt has lost five straight games and lost nine of their last ten games. The Centennials have been outscored 24-0 in their last two games and 50-7 in their last five games. Merritt sits 9th in the Interior Division.
Merritt Centennials Roster:
Merritt Centennials Scoring Leaders:
Jaxson Murray (20-23-43)
Centennials Assistant Coach Levi Stuart was a video coach & scout with the 2018-19 Vernon Vipers
Merritt Centennials Record/Stats:
Games Played: 53
Wins: 12
Losses: 36
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Losses: 2
Home Record: 7-17-1-1
Road Record: 5-19-2-1
Goals for: 135
Goals against: 288
Standings: 9th Place Interior Division
Merritt Centennials Returning Players:
Jackson Krill 04
Mark Thurston 03
Connor Farren 03
Johnny Hicks 05
Merritt Centennials departed and traded players from last years team:
Jacob Dewitt 04
Geoff Bjarnason 03
Will Bowman 02
David Patella 04
Ashton Taylor 03
Ben Ward 01
Walter Erickson 02
Chase Cooke 03
Tristan Allen 03
Anton Sorensen 02
Josh Olson 01
Drew Dornan 04
Jakob Jones 03
Liam Davidson 04
Levi Carter 03
Sam Boldt 03
Peyton Trzaska 02
Jackson Baker 03
Merritt's regular season home record vs Vernon
1-0-0-0
Merritt's regular season road record vs Vernon
0-2-1-0
Merritt Centennials regular season scoring leaders vs Vernon
Jackson Krill (1-2-3)
Mark Thurston (1-1-2)
Connor Farren (1-2-3)
Kyle Isenberg (1-0-1)
Christian Lowe (1-1-2)
Carter Patterson (0-1-1)
Jaxson Murray (1-1-2)
Aleksey Chichkin (0-1-1)
Jonathan Wong (0-1-1)
Erik Sollied (0-1-1)
Diego Johnson (1-0-1)
Conor Sullivan (0-1 Record)
Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees Highlights:
Here are the highlights from the Penticton Vees YouTube page,
Penticton 5 Vernon 1
I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following Junior hockey in Vernon my whole life. My family watched Senior men's 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 2.3 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 Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees game as Penticton defeated Vernon 5-1 in front of 3,192 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Roan Clarke
Penticton Vees: Luca Di Pasquo
2nd Period: Luke Pakulak with a big hit early to start the period. Just over four minutes into the middle frame, the visiting Vernon Vipers would get the games first power play. The Snakes struggled with the man advantage, as the Vipers would get three shots on goal but no real quality chances as Penticton killed off the minor. Just as the penalty expired, Isaac Tremblay would get behind the Vees defender and get a quick release from the top of the crease, forcing Penticton Vees starting goaltender Luca Di Pasquo into making a difficult save. Ryan Hopkins on a wrap around, forced Roan Clarke into making a difficult save on the Vees first shot thirteen minutes into the 2nd period. One minute later, the Vipers allowed the Vees to walk in before spotting Bradly Nadeau at the side of the dot, would be robbed by Roan Clarke who was forced to come across the blue paint and make a big stop off Nadeau. On the same play Penticton would jump on their first PP of the evening. Seconds into the man advantage, Roan Clarke made a big stop off Bradly Nadeau and before the power play expired, Roan Clarke stopped Josh Nadeau in close. The Vees with lots of pressure, would get five shots on the PP but un able to beat Roan Clarke, as Vernon kills off the minor. With about a minute and a half remaining, Josh Nadeau forced Roan Clarke to make a big stop with his catching arm, keeping this game scoreless. It was 0-0 after 40 minutes of play. The Snakes had a slight edge in play/puck possession in the first half before the hometown Vees come on strong late in the period and finished off the 2nd period with a good push. Vernon looked good and had some early pressure/zone time but didn't generate a whole lot of chances. The Vipers had all four of their shots in the first half. Penticton seemed to get their legs going late in the second half. The Vees needed thirteen minutes to get their first shot of the period, but once they did, they gained some life and momentum and took over the remainder of the period. The Vees had four or five good looks/opportunities but Roan Clarke was very good in goal for the visiting Vipers. Penticton outshot Vernon 9-4.
3rd Period: Off the opening faceoff, Vernon Vipers starting goaltender Roan Clarke was forced to make a difficult save at the top of the crease, before scrambling back into position. It wasn't long after and still inside the opening minute, Roan Clarke had to be sharp was forced to make another big stop early, keeping the Vees off the scoreboard. Not long after and still inside the opening minute of play, former Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Connor Welsh spotted Julian Facchinelli. Fachinneli beat his defender before leaning in for the partial breakaway, ripped his shot glove side past Luca Di Pasquo, giving Vernon an early 1-0 lead at 0:52 Connor Welsh and Ayden Third drew the assists. 1:20 later, Max Borovinskiy turned over the puck at the blueline, allowing a few passes before Josh Nadeau beat Roan Clarke, tying the game 1-1 at 2:12 Frank Djurasevic & Bradly Nadeau picking up the helpers. Thirty one seconds later, the Vipers defence blows coverage in front of the goal, allowing Spencer Smith to score, giving Penticton a 2-1 lead at 2:43 Owen Simpson and Hiroki Gojsic with the assists. The Snakes left Spencer Smith all alone in front, for the easy goal, giving Penticton their first lead of the hockey game. About a minute and a half later, it looked like the Vipers were going on an early PP that only lasted thirty five seconds after taking a penalty of their own and sending both teams to four on four. While four on four, another poor defensive letdown in front of Vernon's goal. The Vipers left Josh Nadeau all alone in front, giving Penticton a 3-1 lead at 5:04 Dovar Tinling collected the assist. This was Nadeau's second of the evening. Forty two seconds later, Vernon would get just their second man advantage of the contest. The Snakes with just one shot, couldn't get anything setup or generated as Penticton killed off the minor. Just as the penalty expired, the son of former NHLer Joe Nieuwendyk, Jackson Nieuwendyk forced Roan Clarke into flashing the leather, making a quick glove save. With just over eight minutes remaining, three Viper forwards skated over the loose puck in front of the Vees net, missing a great scoring chance. On the following play, the Penticton Vees would get just their second PP of the night. Dovar Tinling would be robbed by Roan Clarke, who had to sprawl out and reach back to stop the puck from crossing the goal line. The officials went to video review to look at the play and there was no goal as Roan Clarke made the save before the puck got near the goal line. Bradly Nadeau would wire one home past Roan Clarke on the power play, giving Penticton a 4-1 lead at 12:57 Josh Nadeau and Ryan Hopkins picking up the helpers. Just over four minutes later, the Vees went back to the man advantage. Penticton moved the puck around, getting several quality looks as Roan Clarke was busy between the pipes in the 3rd. Vernon was able to get some big saves from their netminder and kill off the penalty. Four seconds after killing off the penalty, the Snakes went back to the sin bin. Spencer Smith capitalized with his second of the night, on the man advantage, giving Penticton a 5-1 lead at 19:27 Callum Arnott with the assist. The Vees would come away with the 5-1 victory. The Vipers opened the scoring fifty two seconds into the final frame, before the hometown Vees would score the next five goals. The Vees really elevated their game in the 3rd and took over the play as Penticton was the better team. The Vees carried the play the entire period, had a ton of puck possession, zone time, were creating/generating chances as well as capitalizing on their opportunities. Vernon couldn't get out of their own end, turned over the puck which lead to Penticton's first goal and then some poor defensive coverage, cost the Snakes two more goals and the game was basically over. The Vipers with only three shots on goal, had troubles gaining traction, getting zone time, puck possession and through the neutral zone. I didn't see Luke Pakulak on the ice or on the bench in the 3rd period. The Vees looked very good and outplayed the Vipers in the final frame. Penticton outshot Vernon 19-3.
Vernon Vipers Top Player's:
Roan Clarke 34 saves) Falls to 0-3 vs the Vees this season. Clarke was very good between the pipes and kept the game/score from getting out of control
Game Thought's: Vernon Vipers
- Give the Vipers full credit for holding their own until the Vees blew the doors open and run away with the game in the 3rd period
- I spotted just a few Vipers fans in attendance tonight
- The Snakes went 0-2 in Penticton this season
- The Vipers next game is Saturday in Merritt
- The Vipers had troubles getting pucks to the net all night. Your not going to win many hockey games with 5 shots in the 1st, 4 shots in the 2nd and 3 shots in the 3rd
- Tonight is the first of a two game road trip and the final two games of the regular season
- The Vipers last win over the Vees was a 2-0 victory on December 13th 2019
- Vernon went 0-2 with the power play
- The Vipers had troubles creating/generating chances through out the game, only mustered a few quality opportunities
- This was a tough loss as both West Kelowna & Prince George won tonight. The Vipers catch a huge break with Wenatchee losing as the race in the Interior Division comes down to the wire
- Former Vernon Vipers Scout & Assistant Coach Kevin Pederson was at tonight's game
- The officials called a great game and other then two penalties in the 2nd period, the remainder were all in the 3rd
- This was a very quick hockey game with very few stoppages in play
- Vernon is one point ahead of Wenatchee, two points back of Prince George, West Kelowna & Salmon Arm
- Julian Facchinnelli opens the scoring fifty two seconds into the 3rd period but then a bad turn over allows the Vees to tie the game before two poor defensive coverages, costs you two goals, your now down 3-1 just over five minutes into the final frame
- The Vipers played hard, held their own for two periods but couldn't hold off a power house Vees team in the 3rd that erupted for five goals
- The Vipers five game winning streak comes to an end
- Tonight was a game where the Snakes needed to make zero mistakes vs a very good and strong Penticton hockey club. Several mistakes in the 3rd and the pucks in the back of your net
- Vernon's last regular season win in Penticton was a 2-1 overtime victory on October 18th 2019
- The Snakes have only six wins in their last twenty two road games
- I didn't notice Luke Pakulak on the ice or on the bench in the 3rd period
- The Vipers have won four of their last five games and six of their last ten games
- With the loss, Vernon falls to 26-21-2-4 sit 6th in the Interior Division
Penticton Vees Top Player's:
Ryan Hopkins (1 assist) Played well on the Vees backend
Josh Nadeau (2 goals & 1 assist) I thought was Penticton's best forward/player this evening. This kid played very well, had several looks/chances, was involved in the play and in and around the net
Bradly Nadeau (1 goal & 1 assist) Took two minor penalties but was another forward that had some very good looks and chances in and around the Vernon goal
Spencer Smith (2 goals) Looked good, played a hard nosed game
Game Thought's: Penticton Vees
- The Vees are 26-0-0-0 at home this season
- Penticton went 5-0 vs the Vipers this season
- The Vees went 2-4 with the man advantage
- Penticton didn't get a whole lot of chances in the 1st period, struggled offensively to start the 2nd period. The Vees didn't seem to really get their game going until late in the middle frame
- A large crowd of 3,192 was tonight's attendance
- Tonight's the first game of a two game home stand
- The Vees didn't outplay or dominate the game until the 3rd period
- The Vees needed thirteen minutes in the 2nd period to record their first shot of the period
- I was talking to a good friend of mine who lives in Penticton and has season tickets. He said a lot of fans are getting tired of watching the Vees win every game and dominate most games and several by large outcomes. Fans want to be entertained and not come and watch a 10-0 game or the Vees dominate from game to game to game
- Penticton has won fourteen straight games
- The Vees are quick, can move the puck, are hard to defend and contain
- The Vees will face the Trail Smoke Eaters in the 1st round of the BCHL playoffs starting Friday in Penticton
- Will anyone be able to stop the Vees?
- The Vees next game is Sunday afternoon vs Salmon Arm
- Penticton has won thirteen straight games over the Vipers dating back to the 2019-20 season
- With the win, Penticton improves to 49-3-0-1 sit atop the league standings
Scratches:
Vernon Vipers:
Thomas Tien
Ethan Merner
Ethan Sundar (Injured)
Penticton Vees:
Billy Norcross
Josh Niedermayer
Derek Sparks
Energy Player of the Game:
Nic DeGraves
Three Star's:
1st Star: Spencer Smith (2 goals)
2nd Star: Josh Nadeau (2 goals & 1 assist)
3rd Star: Julian Facchinelli (1 goal)
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Vernon Junior Hockey History website,
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