Sunday, March 26, 2023

Vipers Meet Warriors In Opening Round Of Playoffs:

For the fifth time in franchise history and second year in a row, the Vernon Vipers will face the West Kelowna Warriors in the BCHL 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 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

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

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