2023 BCHL Annual General Meeting Recap:

The BC Hockey League held it's Annual General Meetings May 25th.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

2023 BCHL Annual General Meeting recap | BCHL League Site

Rochester Americans Sign Vipers Alumni Jandric:

The American Hockey League Rochester Americans have

signed former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric.

Here is the press release from the Grand Forks Herald,

Chris Jandric signs with Rochester Americans - Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports

Jandric played the past two seasons at the University of North Dakota. In 39 games this season, Jandric collected (4-goals-29-assists-33-points). Jandric was named to the National Collegiate Hockey Conference's All-Conference team.

Jandric committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2018-19 season. Jandric spent three years at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks from 2018-2021 before transferring to the University of North Dakota for the 2021-22 season. 

Jandric attended the Arizona Coyotes Development Camp in July 2022.

Jandric played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 108 games with the Vipers, Jandric collected (6-goals-45-assists-51-points). 

Chris Jandric's Player Profile:

Chris Jandric - Elite Prospects

Shots Fired Over BCHL’s Bow:

The BC Hockey League has said they are a rival to the USHL is a problem that is not of Hockey Canada's making.

Here is the story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

An Advisers Life – Shots Fired Over BCHL’s Bow (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

Former Vernon Laker Lindsay On The Panthers Run To The Stanley Cup Final:

Former Vernon Lakers forward Bill Lindsay talks about the Florida Panthers

playoff run, Matthew Tkachuk and more.

Here is the interview from the Donnie & Dhali YouTube page,

Bill Lindsay on the Panthers run to the Stanley Cup Final and more - YouTube

Lindsay has spent the past sixteen seasons as the Florida Panthers radio color commentator, radio color analyst and television analyst. 

Lindsay was drafted 103rd overall in Round 5 at the 1991 NHL Draft by the Quebec Nordiques. Lindsay played thirteen seasons in the NHL with Quebec, Florida, Calgary, San Jose, Montreal and Atlanta before retiring from professional hockey in 2007.

Lindsay played one season in Vernon with the 1988-89 Vernon Lakers.

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

Bill Lindsay's Player Profile:

Bill Lindsay - Elite Prospects

Newfoundland Growlers Activate Former Viper Skirving From Reserve:

The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have activated former Vernon Vipers

forward Todd Skirving from reserve.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 8

Skirving is in his fourth season with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers. In 70 games, Skirving has (31-goals-27-assists-58-points).

The Growlers loaned Skirving to the American Hockey League Toronto Marlies April 4th 2023. Skirving went pointless in 1 game with the Marlies before being released and returned to the ECHL..

Skirving played four years at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2013-2017 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears August 3rd 2017. Skirving spent the 2017-18 season playing with Orlando, Utah and Atlanta before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers October 16th 2018.

Skirving committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2010-11 season. Skirving played with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers traded Skirving and future considerations to the Prince George Spruce Kings January 10th 2011 for Ryan Renz. In 34 games with the Vipers, Skirving collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).

Todd Skirving's Player Profile:

Todd Skirving - Elite Prospects

Hockey Canada Sends Letter To Members To Explain Rules Now That BCHL Is On Its Own:

After the BC Hockey League left Hockey Canada, Hockey Canada has explained rules now that the BCHL is on its own.

Here is the story from The Province,

Hockey Canada stipulates rules now that BCHL is on its own | The Province

Iowa Heartlanders Release Former Viper Goaltender Hanson:

The ECHL Iowa Heartlanders have released former Vernon Vipers

goaltender Darion Hanson.

Here is the report from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - March 24

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. The Ghost Pirates signed Hanson August 9th 2022 before trading Hanson to the Iowa Heartlanders February 1st 2023. 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 for a second time 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

Darion Hanson’s Player Profile:

Darion Hanson - Elite Prospects

SJHL Keeping Close Eye On BCHL’s Split From Hockey Canada:

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League isn't sure if the BCHL leaving Hockey Canada will have an impact on the SJHL.

Here is the story from CKOM 650am,

SJHL keeping close eye on BCHL’s split from Hockey Canada | 650 CKOM

Jacksonville Icemen Place Ex Vernon Viper Forward Martin On Reserve:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have placed former Vernon Vipers forward

Craig Martin on reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 14

Martin started the 2022-23 season with HC Grotto before signing with the Icemen December 13th 2022. In 32 games with the Icemen, Martin has (13-goals-21-assists-34-points).

HC Grotto is an ice hockey team playing in the Slovak Extraliga. They play in the city of Prešov, Slovakia. In 20 games, Martin collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points). HC Grotto signed Martin June 6th 2022. 

Martin played the past three seasons with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen before going to Slovakia for the 2022-23 season.

Martin played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds, was released, later signing with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019. The Thunder traded Martin to Jacksonville November 26th 2019.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2011-2013. The Vipers traded Martin and future considerations to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs October 1st 2013 for Jared Wilson. In 46 games with the Vipers, Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points). Martin played parts of four seasons in the BCHL with Vernon, Alberni Valley & Trail from 2011-2015.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

Craig Martin - Elite Prospects

Terriers Break Vernon Lakers/Centennial Cup Record:

The Portage Terriers broke the Vernon Lakers/Centennial Cup record

scoring twelve goals in a 12-2 victory over the Kam River Fighting Walleye May 13th 2023. The Centennial Cup record for most goals scored in one game was 11 held by the Vernon Lakers & six other teams (Orillia Travelways, New Westminster Royals, Olds Grizzlys, Melfort Mustangs, Brockville Braves & Brooks Bandits (twice). The Vernon Lakers scored eleven goals in a 11-5 win over the Nipawin Hawks at the 1990 Centennial Cup. 

Here is the press release from the Portage Terriers website,

Terriers Set Centennial Cup Record | Portage Terriers

Here is the Centennial Cup Guide & Record Book,

2023-centennial-cup-guide-record-book.pdf (hockeycanada.ca)

Questions Or Concerns For Hockey Participants & Families Regarding BCHL Leaving Hockey Canada:

After the BCHL has decided to leave Hockey Canada, some may raise questions or concerns for hockey participants and families.

Here is the press release from BC Hockey,

BC HOCKEY MEMORANDUM (constantcontact.com)

Growlers Place Ex Viper Skirving On Reserve:

The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have placed former Vernon Vipers

forward Todd Skirving on reserve.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 7

Skirving is in his fourth season with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers. In 70 games, Skirving has (31-goals-27-assists-58-points).

The Growlers loaned Skirving to the American Hockey League Toronto Marlies April 4th 2023. Skirving went pointless in 1 game with the Marlies before being released and returned to the ECHL..

Skirving played four years at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2013-2017 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears August 3rd 2017. Skirving spent the 2017-18 season playing with Orlando, Utah and Atlanta before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers October 16th 2018.

Skirving committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2010-11 season. Skirving played with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers traded Skirving and future considerations to the Prince George Spruce Kings January 10th 2011 for Ryan Renz. In 34 games with the Vipers, Skirving collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).

Todd Skirving's Player Profile:

Todd Skirving - Elite Prospects

BCHL Faces Complications With Divorce From Hockey Canada:

After leaving Hockey Canada, the BC Hockey League is now grappling with roster issues and affiliated players.

Here is the story from the Abbotsford News,

BCHL Faces Complications With Divorce From Hockey Canada | Abbotsford News (abbynews.com)

Americans Activate Former Vernon Viper Finlay From Reserve:

The ECHL Allen Americans have activated former Vernon Vipers

forward Liam Finlay from reserve.

Here is the report from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 13

Finlay is in his first season with the ECHL Allen Americans. The Americans signed Finlay September 27th 2022. In 54 games, Finlay has (33-goals-37-assists-70-points).

On April 12th 2023 Finlay was named to the ECHL 2022-23 All-Rookie team.

Finlay played the past two seasons in Europe playing with four different teams (KOVEE, HK Nitra, Tingsryds AIF & EHC Freiburg) from 2020-2022.

Finlay played four years at Denver University from 2016-2020 before signing his first professional contract with Koovee September 7th 2020. Koovee is a Finnish ice hockey team that plays in the Mestis, second-tier league where the team is based in Tampere, Finland. 

Finlay attended the Vancouver Canucks development camp in July 2019.

Finlay played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2014-2016) after coming over in a trade with the Penticton Vees. The Vipers traded the Junior A playing rights of Dakota Conroy & future considerations October 28th 2014 to the Penticton Vees for Liam Finlay. In 96 games with the Vipers, Finlay collected (39-goals-69-assists-109-points).

Liam Finlay's Player Profile:

Liam Finlay - Elite Prospects

Bridgeport Islanders Assign Ex Viper Lambert To ECHL:

The American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders have

assigned former Vernon Vipers forward Jimmy Lambert to the ECHL Worcester Railers.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 14

Lambert has split this season with the ECHL Worcester Railers & American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders. Lambert is in his first season with the Railers & Islanders. 

In 27 games with the Railers, Lambert has (11-goals-13-assists-24-points). In 33 games with the Islanders, Lambert has (1-goal-6-assists-7-points).

Lambert played the past four seasons at the University of Michigan from 2018-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders. The Islanders signed Lambert April 18th 2022 on an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) before signing Lambert to a professional contract April 19th 2022. 

Lambert attended the Calgary Flames development camp in 2018 & New York Islanders development camp in 2019.

Lambert played three seasons in Vernon from 2015-2018. In 156 games with the Vipers, Lambert collected (57-goals-85-assists-142-points).

Jimmy Lambert's Player Profile:

Jimmy Lambert - Elite Prospects

Hockey Canada's Response To BCHL Going Rogue: Meh

After the BCHL left Hockey Canada, a new Junior A League is "probable"

Here is the story from the Province,

Hockey Canada's response to BCHL going rogue: Meh | The Province

Vipers Alumni Jandric Named To NCHC 2022-23 All-Conference Team:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric was named the

National Collegiate Hockey Conference's All-Conference team.

Here is the press release from the NCHC website,

NCHC Reveals 2022-23 All-Conference Teams - National Collegiate Hockey Conference (nchchockey.com)

Jandric has played the past two seasons at the University of North Dakota. In 39 games this season, Jandric collected (4-goals-29-assists-33-points).

Jandric committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2018-19 season. Jandric spent three years at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks from 2018-2021 before transferring to the University of North Dakota for the 2021-22 season. 

Jandric attended the Arizona Coyotes Development Camp in July 2022.

Jandric played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 108 games with the Vipers, Jandric collected (6-goals-45-assists-51-points). 

Chris Jandric's Player Profile:

Chris Jandric - Elite Prospects

Chris Hebb On The BCHL Departing Hockey Canada:

BCHL CEO Chris Hebb talks about why the BC Hockey League left Hockey Canada.

Here is the interview from the Donnie & Dhali YouTube page,

Chris Hebb on the BCHL departing Hockey Canada - YouTube

Vipers Alumni Williamson Claims Ice Bears Charitable Foundation Community Service Award:

Former

 Vernon Vipers forward/captain Jagger Williamson is the first winner of the Knoxville Ice Bears Charitable Foundation Community Service Award.

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Knoxville loves swagger of Lumby’s Jagger - Vernon Morning Star

Williamson is in his first season with the Southern Professional Hockey League Knoxville Ice Bears. In 56 games, Williamson has (11-goals-31-assists-42-points). The Ice Bears signed Williamson this past summer.

Williamson played the past two seasons with the Federal Prospects Hockey League Columbus River Dragons. Williamson broke his leg in his first ever game with the River Dragons, missing the entire 2019-20 season. In 31 games last season, Williamson collected (14-goals-19-assists-33-points).

Williamson committed to Michigan Tech University for the 2019-20 season, but ended up signing a professional contract with the Federal Prospects Hockey League Columbus River Dragons for the 2019-20 season.

Williamson played five seasons in Vernon from 2014-2019. In 233 games with the Vipers, Williamson collected (54-goals-119-assists-173-points).

Williamson and former Vernon Lakers/Vernon Vipers forward Garth Gartner hold the franchise record for most games played with 233 games each. Gartner played four seasons in Vernon from 1994-1998 with the Vernon Lakers & Vernon Vipers. 

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

Jagger Williamson's Player Profile:

Jagger Williamson - Elite Prospects

Icemen Activate Former Viper Martin From Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have activated former Vernon Vipers forward

Craig Martin from Injured Reserve.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - April 12

Martin started the 2022-23 season with HC Grotto before signing with the Icemen December 13th 2022. In 32 games with the Icemen, Martin has (13-goals-21-assists-34-points).

HC Grotto is an ice hockey team playing in the Slovak Extraliga. They play in the city of Prešov, Slovakia. In 20 games, Martin collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points). HC Grotto signed Martin June 6th 2022. 

Martin played the past three seasons with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen before going to Slovakia for the 2022-23 season.

Martin played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds, was released, later signing with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019. The Thunder traded Martin to Jacksonville November 26th 2019.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2011-2013. The Vipers traded Martin and future considerations to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs October 1st 2013 for Jared Wilson. In 46 games with the Vipers, Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points). Martin played parts of four seasons in the BCHL with Vernon, Alberni Valley & Trail from 2011-2015.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

Craig Martin - Elite Prospects

Busch Commits To Vernon Vipers:

15 year old forward Shea Busch has committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2023-24 season.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Busch Commits To Vipers | Vernon Vipers

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Elite Prospects

BCHL Leaves Hockey Canada:

According to the Juniorhockeynews.com, the BC Hockey League will raid the development pools from the United States and Provinces east of British Columbia.

Here is a story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

The Death Pool – The BCHL Leaves Hockey Canada (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

Marlies Release Former Viper Skirving:

The American Hockey League Toronto Marlies have released former Vernon

Vipers forward Todd Skirving. Skirving will return to the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers.

No official press release from the Toronto Marlies but Skirving is no longer listed on the Marlies roster and is listed on the Growlers roster. The Growlers loaned Skirving to the Marlies April 4th 2023. Skirving went pointless in 1 game with the Marlies.

Skirving is in his fourth season with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers. In 70 games, Skirving has (31-goals-27-assists-58-points).

Skirving played four years at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2013-2017 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears August 3rd 2017. Skirving spent the 2017-18 season playing with Orlando, Utah and Atlanta before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers October 16th 2018.

Skirving committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2010-11 season. Skirving played with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers traded Skirving and future considerations to the Prince George Spruce Kings January 10th 2011 for Ryan Renz. In 34 games with the Vipers, Skirving collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).

Todd Skirving's Player Profile:

Todd Skirving - Elite Prospects

Pontiacs Name Ex Viper Seguin Unsung Hero:

The Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs have

named former Vernon Vipers forward Max Seguin Unsung Hero at the teams season ending banquet.

Here is the press release from the Bonnyville Pontiacs website,

Pontiacs Award Ceremony Closes Out 22/23 Season | Bonnyville Pontiacs

Seguin played this season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs, has committed to Princeton University for the 2023-24 season. In 58 games with the Pontiacs, Seguin collected (26-goals-35-assists-61-points).

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Liam Cavan & forward Ludovik Tardif also played with the Bonnyville Pontiacs this season.

Seguin committed to the Vernon Vipers December 2nd 2021 for the 2022-23 season. Seguin went pointless in 5 preseason games with the Vernon Vipers before being released before the start of the 2022-23 regular season. Seguin joined the Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs before the start of the 2022-23 regular season. 

Max Seguin's Player Profile:

Max Seguin - Elite Prospects

Why Did The BCHL Leave Hockey Canada?

Last week the BC Hockey League left Hockey Canada and Ian Kennedy explains what this does for recruiting players.

Here is the story from thehockeynews.com,

Why Did the BCHL Leave Hockey Canada? - The Hockey News

King Commits To Vernon Vipers:

17 year old forward Owen King has committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2023-24 season.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

King To Join Vipers | Vernon Vipers

Owen King's Player Profile:

Owen King - Elite Prospects

Railers Activate Vipers Alumni Coughlin From Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Worcester Railers have activated former Vernon Vipers forward

Liam Coughlin from Injured Reserve.

Here is the report from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - March 3

Coughlin is in his second season with the Railers. Coughlin signed with the Railers as a free agent August 3rd 2021. In 52 games, Coughlin has (10-goals-12-assists-22-points).

Coughlin played the 2021-22 season with the ECHL Worcester Railers. During the 2021-22 season Coughlin was called up to the American Hockey League, playing with the Bridgeport Islanders, Springfield Thunderbirds & Providence Bruins before being returned to the ECHL.

Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.

Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.

Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).

Liam Coughlin's Player Profile:

Liam Coughlin - Elite Prospects

Moose Release Ex Vernon Viper Andrusiak:

The American Hockey League Manitoba Moose have released

former Vernon Vipers forward Zach Andrusiak.

Here is the press release from the Manitoba Moose website,

Moose Release Andrusiak from Professional Tryout - Manitoba Moose (moosehockey.com)

The Moose signed Andrusiak to a Professional Try-out (PTO) March 6th 2023. Andrusiak went pointless in 2 games. Andrusiak will return to the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones.

Andrusiak started the 2022-23 season with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones. Andrusiak is in his second season with the Cyclones. In 63 games, Andrusiak has (32-goals-41-assists-73-points).

Andrusiak played three seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2016-2019 with Tri-Cities, Seattle, Prince Albert & Everett before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads August 8th 2019.

Andrusiak started the 2015-16 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans, was released early into the 2015-16 season. The Vernon Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015. Andrusiak was released November 5th 2015. In 15 games with the Vipers, Andrusiak collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Zack Andrusiak - Elite Prospects

Penticton Passes Vernon For Most Interior Conference Championships:

The Penticton Vees set a franchise and league

record on Friday with their 18th Interior Conference Championship defeating the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7-4 in Game 5 to win the Interior Conference Championship in five games. The Vees will advance to the BCHL League Finals vs the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.

With the win on Friday Penticton passes Vernon for most Interior Conference Championships in league history with 18

Last year Penticton passed Vernon for most BCHL League Championships. Prior to last season Vernon & Penticton had 12 League Championships until the Vees won their 13th last season over Nanaimo.

Here is the press release from the Penticton Vees website,

Vees clinch Interior Conference championship in Game Five win | Penticton Vees

Here are the highlights from the Penticton Vees YouTube page,

05-05-23 Highlights: Silverbacks (4) at Vees (7) - YouTube

Prior to the 2022-23 season Penticton and Vernon both had won 17 Interior Conference Championships.

Penticton's Interior Conference Championships:

1973 Penticton Broncos
1977 Penticton Vees
1978 Penticton Vees
1980 Penticton Knights
1981 Penticton Knights
1982 Penticton Knights
1984 Penticton Knights
1985 Penticton Knights
1986 Penticton Knights
1998 Penticton Panthers
2008 Penticton Vees
2012 Penticton Vees
2013 Penticton Vees
2015 Penticton Vees
2017 Penticton Vees
2022 Penticton Vees
2023 Penticton Vees

Vernon's Interior Conference Championships:

1988 Vernon Lakers
1989 Vernon Lakers
1990 Vernon Lakers
1991 Vernon Lakers
1992 Vernon Lakers
1997 Vernon Vipers
1999 Vernon Vipers
2000 Vernon Vipers
2002 Vernon Vipers
2003 Vernon Vipers
2005 Vernon Vipers
2007 Vernon Vipers
2009 Vernon Vipers
2010 Vernon Vipers
2011 Vernon Vipers
2014 Vernon Vipers
2019 Vernon Vipers

Here is the complete list of Interior Conference Champions

Ryan Hatfield Trophy | BCHL League Site

Exclusive Q&A With BCHL Chief Executive Officer Chris Hebb:

The BCHLnetwork talked with BCHL Chief Executive Chris Hebb about the BC Hockey League leaving Hockey Canada.

Here is the Q&A from the BCHLNetwork.ca,

Exclusive Q&A with BCHL Chief Executive Officer Chris Hebb: BCHL to operate with autonomy going forward – BCHLNetwork

Vipers Alumni Finlay Named To ECHL All-Rookie Team:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Liam Finlay is one of six players

named to the ECHL 2022-23 All-Rookie team.

Here is the report from the ECHL website,

ECHL announces 2022-23 All-Rookie Team

Finlay is in his first season with the ECHL Allen Americans. The Americans signed Finlay September 27th 2022. In 54 games, Finlay has (33-goals-37-assists-70-points).

Finlay played the past two seasons in Europe playing with four different teams (KOVEE, HK Nitra, Tingsryds AIF & EHC Freiburg) from 2020-2022.

Finlay played four years at Denver University from 2016-2020 before signing his first professional contract with Koovee September 7th 2020. Koovee is a Finnish ice hockey team that plays in the Mestis, second-tier league where the team is based in Tampere, Finland. 

Finlay attended the Vancouver Canucks development camp in July 2019.

Finlay played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2014-2016) after coming over in a trade with the Penticton Vees. The Vipers traded the Junior A playing rights of Dakota Conroy & future considerations October 28th 2014 to the Penticton Vees for Liam Finlay. In 96 games with the Vipers, Finlay collected (39-goals-69-assists-109-points).

Liam Finlay's Player Profile:

Liam Finlay - Elite Prospects

Bridgeport Islanders Recall Former Viper Forward Lambert From Worcester Railers:

The American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders have recalled

former Vernon Vipers forward Jimmy Lambert from the ECHL Worcester Railers.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,

ECHL Transactions - Feb. 13

Lambert has split this season with the ECHL Worcester Railers & American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders. Lambert is in his first season with the Railers & Islanders. 

In 25 games with the Railers, Lambert has (11-goals-13-assists-24-points). In 37 games with the Islanders, Lambert has (1-goal-8-assists-9-points).

Lambert played the past four seasons at the University of Michigan from 2018-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders. The Islanders signed Lambert April 18th 2022 on an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) before signing Lambert to a professional contract April 19th 2022. 

Lambert attended the Calgary Flames development camp in 2018 & New York Islanders development camp in 2019.

Lambert played three seasons in Vernon from 2015-2018. In 156 games with the Vipers, Lambert collected (57-goals-85-assists-142-points).

Jimmy Lambert's Player Profile:

Jimmy Lambert - Elite Prospects