Reay Commits To Vernon Vipers:

18 year old goaltender Colin Reay has committed to the Vernon Vipers.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Reay Commits To The Vipers | Vernon Vipers

Colin Reay's Player Profile:

Colin Reay - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

Former Viper Commitment Siedem Commits To University Of New Hampshire:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Jason Siedem

has committed to the University of New Hampshire.

Here is the press release from the AJHL website,

Jason Siedem Commits to University of New Hampshire | Alberta Junior Hockey League (ajhl.ca)

Siedem played the 2022-23 season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Blackfalds Bulldogs. In 58 games last season, Siedem collected (27-goals-48-assists-75-points).

Siedem committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2021-22 season January 28th 2021. Siedem was released during the Vipers training camp, before signing with the Cowichan Capitals to start the 2021-22 season. Siedem played 3 games with Capitals before being traded to Blackfalds October 27th 2021.

Jason Siedem's Player Profile:

Jason Siedem - Elite Prospects

Vernon-Langley Trade:

The Vernon Vipers have traded defenceman Luke Ashton & the playing rights to forward Copeland Fricker to the Langley Rivermen for forwards Owen Kim & Walker Gelbard.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Complete Trade With Rivermen | Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Langley Rivermen website,

Langley Rivermen Revamp Roster with Acquisition from Vernon Vipers | Langley Rivermen

Luke Ashton's Player Profile:

Luke Ashton - Elite Prospects

Copeland Fricker's Player Profile:

Copeland Fricker - Elite Prospects

Owen Kim's Player Profile:

Owen Kim - Elite Prospects

Walker Gelbard's Player Profile:

Walker Gelbard - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Heise Commits To Penticton Vees:

Vees land commitment from forward Max Heise | Penticton Vees

Chiefs Sign Rolston:

Stone Rolston Joins Chiefs Roster - Chilliwack Chiefs

Trail-Wenatchee Trade:

TRADE | Smoke Eaters acquire Stefanek from Wild | Trail Smoke Eaters

Capitals Sign Osborne:

Capitals sign 17 year old BC defenceman Brandon Osborne | Cowichan Capitals

Sodergren Commits To Cranbrook Bucks:

Cranbrook Bucks commit Loke Södergren for 2023-24 | Cranbrook Bucks

BCHL Board Of Governors Approve Sale Of Langley Rivermen:

BCHL Board of Governors approve sale of Langley Rivermen franchise | BCHL League Site

Clippers Sign Hull:

Rising Hockey Star Chase Hull Set to Make Waves in Nanaimo | Nanaimo Clippers

Prince George-Coquitlam Trade:

Michael Adamek traded to Express for Future Considerations | Prince George Spruce Kings

Cowichan Capitals Sign Soderbom:

Capitals sign 19 year old defenceman Matteus Söderbom for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

Fisher & Renfrew Commit To Vees:

Vees add experience with the additions of two veteran forwards | Penticton Vees

Leroux Commits To Bucks:

Bucks welcome new goalie for 2023-24 | Cranbrook Bucks

Nanaimo Clippers Sign Westling:

Nanaimo Clippers Go Abroad Signing Swedish Forward Gabriel Westling | Nanaimo Clippers

Broberg Commits To Salmon Arm:

Silverbacks secure commitment from Marcus Broberg | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

McCloskey Commits To Vernon Vipers:

18 year old defenceman Lukas McCloskey has committed to the Vernon Vipers.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

McCloskey Will Join The Vipers | Vernon Vipers

Lukas McCloskey's Player Profile:

Lukas McCloskey - Elite Prospects

Growlers Add Ex Vernon Viper Skirving To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have announced the club’s protected list

for the 2023-24 season.  Former Vernon Vipers forward Todd Skirving is one of seven players listed on the Growlers protected list.

Here is the transaction from the Newfoundland Growlers website,

GROWLERS ANNOUNCE PROTECTED PLAYER LIST (nlgrowlers.com)

Skirving has played the past four seasons with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers. In 70 games last season, Skirving collected (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

Absent BCHL Continues To Be A Hot Topic At Centennial Cup:

During the 2023 Centennial Cup in Portage, Manitoba the BC Hockey League not taking part in the festivities was the biggest news.

Here is the story from the Winnipeg Free Press,

Absent BCHL continues to be a hot topic at Centennial Cup – Winnipeg Free Press

Percic Commits To Vernon Vipers:

19 year old defenceman Maks Percic has committed to the Vernon Vipers.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Percic To Join Snakes | Vernon Vipers

Maks Percic's Player Profile:

Maks Percic - Elite Prospects

Morrissette & Lomicky Coaching Las Vegas Storm Goal Scoring Camp:

Vernon Vipers Assistant Coaches Eric Morrissette & Lukas Lomicky will

be running the Western States Hockey League Las Vegas Storm RP 43 Advanced Goal Scoring Camp this week.

Here is the press release from the Las Vegas Storm website,

LV STORM > RP43 Advanced Goal Scoring Camp

Morrissette has spent the past four seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Vernon Vipers.

Eric Morrissette's Coaching/Staff Profile:

Eric Morrissette Team Staff Profile - Elite Prospects

Lomicky spent last season and his first season as an Assistant Coach with the Vernon Vipers.

Lukas Lomicky's Coaching/Staff Profile:

Lukas Lomicky - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Chilliwack Chiefs Sign Beran:

Chiefs Sign Vit Beran from Czechia - Chilliwack Chiefs

Cameron & Lesiuk Commit To Vees:

Vees add two B.C. products up front | Penticton Vees

Powell River Kings GM Adjusts To New BCHL Parameters:

Leaving Hockey Canada alters Powell River Kings recruiting - Powell River Peak (prpeak.com)

Capitals Sign Swanson:

Capitals sign Alberta League scorer Matthew Swanson for 2023 | Cowichan Capitals

Chiefs Continue To Prioitize BC Player Development:

Chiefs Continue to Prioritize BC Player Development - Chilliwack Chiefs

Coquitlam Express Sign Colwell:

Express sign Cale Cowell from ID Camp | Coquitlam Express

Matthiasson & Reinhart Commit To Penticton Vees:

Vees add veteran defencemen to blue line | Penticton Vees

Hynes Commits To Bucks:

Bucks commit Sammy Hynes for 2023-24 season | Cranbrook Bucks

Langley-Penticton Trade:

Langley Rivermen Welcome Defenceman Gabriel Guilbault | Langley Rivermen

Bellamy, Ouellet & Wegner Commit To Spruce Kings:

Bellamy, Ouellet and Wegner commit to Spruce Kings for 2023-24 | Prince George Spruce Kings

Barone Commits To Trail:

Smokies sign Barone for 2023-24 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Wenatchee Wild Announce Move To Western Hockey League:

Wenatchee Wild Announce Move to Western Hockey League Ahead of 2023-24 Season | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Chilliwack Chiefs Sign Peters:

Chiefs Sign Peters for 2023/24 Season - Chilliwack Chiefs

Railers Add Former Vipers Coughlin & Jandric To Teams Protected List:

The ECHL Worcester Railers have announced the club’s protected list for

the 2023-24 season. Former Vernon Vipers forwards Liam Coughlin and Steven Jandric are two of twenty one players listed on the Railers protected list.

Here is the report from the Worcester Railers website,

Railers Announce Protected List for 2023-24 Season - RailersHC.com

Coughlin has played the past two seasons with the Railers. Coughlin signed with the Railers as a free agent August 3rd 2021. In 52 games last season, Coughlin collected (10-goals-12-assists-22-points).

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

Jandric split the 2022-23 season with the ECHL Worcester Railers & American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds.

Jandric has played the past two seasons with the Railers before signing with the Thunderbirds November 18th 2022. In 20 games with the Railers last season, Jandric collected (8-goals-11-assists-19-points) In 31 games with the Thunderbirds last season, Jandric collected (2-goals-6-assists-8-points).

Jandric started the 2021-22 season at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Worcester Railers March 20th 2022. Jandric was released March 27th 2022 after playing in only 5 games. The Railers re-signed Jandric March 31st 2022. In 20 games with the Railers last season, Jandric collected (6-goals-7-assists-13-points). The American Hockey League Providence Bruins signed Jandric to a professional tryout contract April 29th 2022 before being released.

Jandric spent the past five seasons playing with three Universities from 2017-2022. Jandric committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2017-18 season. Jandric played three seasons in Alaska before transferring to Denver University for the 2020-21 season. After one season at Denver University, Jandric transferred to Merrimack College for the 2021-22 season. 

Jandric played two seasons in Vernon from 2015-2017. In 115 games with the Vipers, Jandric collected (34-goals-39-assists-73-points). 

Steven Jandric's Player Profile:

Steven Jandric - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers Release 2023-24 Schedule:

The Vernon Vipers released the 2023-24 regular season schedule today. The Vipers open the 2023-24 regular season September 22nd in Salmon Arm.

Here is the Vernon Vipers 2023-24 schedule from the league website,

Vernon Vipers Schedule All Months 2023-24 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

The BC Hockey League released the 2023-24 regular season schedule today. The 2023-24 regular season starts September 22nd 2023.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL announces 2023-24 regular season schedule | BCHL League Site

KIJHL Submits Application To Reclassify To Junior A

The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League has submitted an application to BC Hockey to have the league reclassified to the Junior A level.

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

KIJHL submits application to reclassify to Junior A - Vernon Morning Star

Here is the story from Castanet.net,

KIJHL looks to reclassify as a Junior A league - Sports - Castanet.net

Here is the story from pentictonnow.com,

Junior A hockey could be back in BC sooner than expected (pentictonnow.com)

Vipers Alumni Volpatti To Throw Out Opening Pitch At Falcons Game:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Aaron Volpatti will

throw out the opening pitch at tonight's Kelowna Falcons game. 

Here is the press release from the Kelowna Falcons website,

Bells Ring Back - Kelowna Falcons

Hete is the story from castanet.net,

https://www.castanet.net/news/Sports/433180/Falcons-help-raise-funds-for-BC-Burn-Fund-host-firefighter-night

Volpatti played four years at Brown University from 2006-2010 before signing as a free agent with the Vancouver Canucks on March 22, 2010. Volpatti played parts of two and a half seasons with the Canucks before being claimed off waivers by the Washington Capitals February 28th 2013. Volpatti played parts of five years in the NHL with Vancouver & Washington before retiring due to injury in 2015. Volpatti played two seasons with his hometown Revelstoke Grizzlies from 2001-2003. The Grizzlies retired Volpatti's jersey #19 February 17th 2018.

Volpatti played three seasons in Vernon from 2003-2006. In 137 regular season games with the Vipers Volpatti collected (13-goals-24-assists-37-points). 

Aaron Volpatti's Player Profile:

Aaron Volpatti - Elite Prospects

Ex Viper Jones Wins Stanley Cup:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Connor Jones won the Stanley Cup with the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Here is the story from vernonmatters.ca,

Former Vernon Vipers star wins Stanley Cup with Golden Knights | Vernon Matters

Jones is in his first season as an amateur scout with the Las Vegas Golden Knights.

Jones last played professional hockey during the 2021-22 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets before announcing his retirement May 13th 2022. The Komets signed Jones August 30th 2021. 

Before joining the Komets, Jones played the 2020-21 season in Sweden with Vasterviks IK, a professional hockey team from Vasterviks, Sweden that play in the Swedish Ice Hockey League. 

Jones played in the ECHL & American Hockey League from 2014-2019 before playing hockey in Sweden in 2019.

Jones played four years at Quinnipiac University from 2010-2014 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Oklahoma City Barons April 3rd 2014. Jones signed a one year-two way contract with the New York Islanders February 22nd 2017. Jones made his NHL/Islanders debut April 1st 2017 vs the Buffalo Sabres. Jones only played one game with the Islanders.

Jones played three seasons in Vernon from 2007-2010. In 163 games with the Vipers, Jones collected (80-goals-118-assists-198-points). Jones is 6th on the franchise all-time goals list with 80, is 7th on the franchise all-time assists list with 118 and 6th on the franchise all-time points list with 198.

Connor Jones Player Profile:

Connor Jones - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Brooks-Penticton Trade:

BANDITS RE-ACQUIRE & NAME, NIC DEGRAVES CAPTAIN FOR 2023-2024 | Brooks Bandits

Smoke Eaters Owners Fully Support BCHL Independence:

Smokies Owners Fully Support BCHL Independence (iheartradio.ca)

Powell River Kings Sign Harder:

Kings sign 6’3″ forward Jace Harder | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Petter Eckholm Commits To Capitals:

Capitals commit to Norwegian forward Lars Petter Eckholm for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

Merritt Centennials Announce Partnership With Lovell Hockey:

Merritt Centennials Announce Partnership with Lovell Hockey | Merritt Centennials

Here's What The BCHL's Move Away From Hockey Canada Means For The Express:

The BC Hockey League becomes independent on June 1 - Tri-City News (tricitynews.com)

Tesink Re-Signs With Spruce Kings:

Associate Coach Brad Tesink re-signs with Spruce Kings | Prince George Spruce Kings

Trozzo Leaves Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

Trozzo steps down as Broadcaster | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Nordstrom, Lokkeberg, Hughes & Kemkaran-Humble Commit To Warriors:

NEWS: Warriors Add Four New Recruits For 2023/24 Season | West Kelowna Warriors

Butikis Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

Capitals commit to 2005 born goaltender Cody Butikis for 2023/24! | Cowichan Capitals

Kings Sign Crudale:

Kings sign goalie Owen Crudale | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Chilliwack Chiefs In Go-For-It Mode Heading Into 2023-24 Season:

Chilliwack Chiefs in go-for-it mode heading into 2023-24 BCHL season - Hope Standard

Centennials Name Passmore New Head Coach/Assistant GM:

Centennials Hire Passmore as Head Coach and Assistant General Manager | Merritt Centennials

Vipers Alumni Herbst Named To Academic All-Big Ten Team:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Reilly Herbst was named to

the Academic All-Big Ten team.

Here is the press release from the Ohio State Buckeyes website,

Buckeyes Earn Academic All-Big Ten Accoldes – Ohio State Buckeyes

Herbst has spent the past two seasons at Ohio State University. In 1 game with the Buckeyes, Herbst went 0-0 with a 10.59 GAA

Prior to committing to Ohio State University, Herbst played the 2020-21 season in the United States Hockey League with the Dubuque Fighting Saints & Omaha Lancers.

Herbst started the 2020-21 season with the North American Hockey League Lone Star Brahmas. The Brahmas signed Herbst in early January 2021. Herbst never played a game with the Brahmas was released January 6th 2021. The United States Hockey League Dubuque Fighting Saints signed Herbst in January 2021. Herbst went 3-0 with a 3.33 GAA before being traded to the United States Hockey League Omaha Lancers February 2nd 2021. In 8 games with the Lancers, Herbst went 3-2 with a 3.60 GAA

Herbst was drafted 62nd overall in Round 3 of the North American Hockey League Entry Draft by the Jamestown Rebels.

Herbst played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Herbst started the 2019-20 season with the United States Hockey League Chicago Steel before being acquired by the Vernon Vipers October 10th 2019. No official details were released on the trade. In 34 games with the Vipers, Herbst went 20-10 with 1 shutout and a 2.91 GAA

Reilly Herbst's Player Profile:

Reilly Herbst - Elite Prospects

A New Hockey Canada League In British Columbia?

Reports are the KIJHL & PJHL will come together and form a new Junior A League.

Here is the story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

The Death Pool – A New Hockey Canada League in British Columbia? (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

Former Viper Commitment Rampton Named To 2023 AJHL All-Academic Team:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Greye Rampton was named to

the 2023 Inter Pipeline AJHL All-Academic Team.

Here is the press release from the AJHL website,

AJHL Announces Inter Pipeline All-Academic Team | Alberta Junior Hockey League

Rampton split the 2022-23 season with the Cowichan Capitals & Alberta Junior Hockey League Olds Grizzlys.

Rampton attended the Chilliwack Chiefs Spring Prospect Camp in 2020 committed to the Vernon Vipers July 30th 2021 for the 2021-22 season. Rampton attended the Vernon Vipers 2021 training camp and played in 5 exhibition games with the Vipers before being released/cut October 4th 2021. Rampton committed to the Cowichan Capitals May 18th 2022 

Greye Rampton's Player Profile:

Greye Rampton - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Ingemann, Ness & Nowek Commit To Penticton Vees:

Vees announce incoming goaltending class | Penticton Vees

DesRuisseaux Commits To Smoke Eaters:

Commitment – Smoke Eaters Continue to Reload Offence with SHU Commit DesRuisseaux | Trail Smoke Eaters

Winnipeg Ice Moving To Wenatchee:

Promises Unfulfilled: Winnipeg ICE Sold, Moving to Washington - The Hockey News Winnipeg Jets News, Analysis and More

Ghosheh Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

Capitals commit to 18 year old forward Ameen Ghosheh for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

MacPherson Brothers Commit To Vees:

Vees land commitment from MacPherson twins | Penticton Vees

Bosland Commits To Kings:

Kings bring in committed D-man Bosland | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Maguire Commits To Trail Smoke Eaters:

Commitment – Smoke Eaters Add Maguire for 2023/24 Season | Trail Smoke Eaters

Alberni Valley-Salmon Arm Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Stavroff from Salmon Arm | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Coquitlam HC U18 To Join JPHL:

Coquitlam HC U18 to join JPHL | Coquitlam Express

Wenatchee Wild Will No Longer Play In BCHL:

BCHL acknowledges Wenatchee’s acquisition of a WHL team | BCHL League Site

Muhlfeld Commits To Capitals:

Capitals commit to American forward Jack Muhlfeld | Cowichan Capitals

Penticton Names MacMilan New Assistant Coach:

Alum MacMillan joins Vees staff as an Assistant Coach | Penticton Vees

BCHL To Go With 17 Teams Next Season:

The BC Hockey League will go with 17 teams next season with the loss of Wenatchee - BCHL - Castanet.net

JPHL Academy Hockey Is Coming To Cranbrook:

JPHL Academy Hockey is Coming to Cranbrook | Cranbrook Bucks

Former Vipers Host Up My Hockey Invitational Tournament:

Former NHLer and Vernon Vipers color commentator Jason Podollan is hosting the Up My Hockey invitational tournament this weekend in Vernon.

Here is the story from Castanet.net,

Ex-NHLer Jason Podollan brings best of young talent to Vernon for tourney - Vernon News - Castanet.net

Former NHLers and former Vernon Vipers Aaron Volpatti, Jerred Smithson and Mark Ferner will also be involved this weekend.

Podollan was part time color commentator with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers.

Jason Podollan's Player Profile:

Jason Podollan - Elite Prospects

Volpatti played three seasons in Vernon with the Vernon Vipers from 2003-2006. In 137 games with the Vipers, Volpatti collected (13-goals-24-assists-37-points).

Aaron Volpatti's Player Profile:

Aaron Volpatti - Elite Prospects

Smithson was an Assistant Coach with the 2017-18 Vernon Vipers.

Jerred Smithson's Player Profile:

Jerred Smithson - Elite Prospects

Ferner spent nine seasons in Vernon as Head Coach/GM from 2007-2011 & 2014-2019. Ferner lead the Vipers to three straight Royal Bank Cups from 2009-2011 winning back to back National Championships in 2009 & 2010.

Mark Ferner's Player/Coaching Profile:

Mark Ferner - Elite Prospects

Jason McKee Talks Offseason:

Vernon Vipers Head Coach/GM Jason McKee talks about

 the off-season.

Here is the interview from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Jason McKee Talks Offseason - YouTube

More Teams To Leave Hockey Canada?

Multiple sources are reporting seven to ten teams from Ontario are talking about leaving Hockey Canada.

Here is the press release from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

The Death Pool – More Teams To Leave Hockey Canada? (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

Vernon-Langley Trade:

The Vernon Vipers have traded forwards Max Borovinskiy and Thomas Tien to the Langley Rivermen for future considerations.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Deal Two Players | Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Langley Rivermen website,

Maxim Borovinskiy and Thomas Tien Bring Experience and Talent to Langley Rivermen In New Trade Deal | Langley Rivermen

Max Borovinskiy's Player Profile:

Maxim Borovinskiy - Elite Prospects

Thomas Tien's Player Profile:

Thomas Tien - Elite Prospects

Former Viper Seguin Named To 2022-23 AJHL All-Rookie Team:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Max Seguin was named to

the 2022-23 Alberta Junior Hockey League All-Rookie Team.

Here is the press release from the AJHL website,

AJHL ANNOUNCES 2022-2023 ALL-ROOKIE TEAMS | Alberta Junior Hockey League

Seguin played the 2022-23 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.

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

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Schedule Coming Soon:

The Vernon Vipers 2023-24 schedule will be released soon. The Vipers home opener will be September 23rd vs the Cranbrook Bucks.

Here is the tweet from the Vernon Vipers twitter account,

Vernon Vipers on Twitter: "Our schedule is coming soon! We CAN tell you our first home game will be on Sat. September 23rd vs Cranbrook!! https://t.co/h5zDToyEA4" / Twitter

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Moors Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

Capitals commit to 2005 born forward Kent Moors for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

Merritt Centennials Announce Coaching Changes:

Centennials Announce Coaching Changes | Merritt Centennials

Wilson Commits To Clippers:

Cooper Wilson added for the 2023-2024 Season | Nanaimo Clippers

McNeil Commits To Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings secure ‘gritty power forward’ in Delta’s McNeil | Prince George Spruce Kings

Buchbinder Commits To Penticton Vees:

Vees strengthen blue line for next season with commitment of Daniel Buchbinder | Penticton Vees

Kennedy Commits To Trail Smoke Eaters:

Commitment – Smoke Eaters Bolster Blueline With Commitment of Jack Kennedy | Trail Smoke Eaters

Ingram Commits To Capitals:

Capitals commit to forward Keenan Ingram for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

Shaw Commits To Nanaimo:

Clippers add Ryan Shaw for 2023-2024 Season | Nanaimo Clippers

Kings Sign Lundie:

Carter Lundie signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Pendy Commits To Trail:

Commitment – Smoke Eaters Add Brown University Commit Trip Pendy For 2023/24 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Grizzlies Look To Future With Holes To Fill Up Front:

Victoria Grizzlies look to future with holes to fill up front | Victoria Grizzlies

Wild Name New Billet Coordinator & Billet Committee:

Wenatchee Wild, Hockey Academy Announce Billet Committee For 2023-24 | Wenatchee Wild (wenatcheewildhockey.com)

Schrott Commits To Spruce Kings:

From the Sunshine State to the Northern Capital, Spruce Kings lock in Florida’s Skogen Schrott | Prince George Spruce Kings

Buss Returns To Vernon:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Luke Buss has returned to the Vipers for the 2023-24 season.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Luke Buss Returns | Vernon Vipers

Buss played last season in the United States Hockey League with the Muskegon Lumberjacks.

Buss played one season in Vernon with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers. In 48 games, Buss collected (16-goals-20-assists-36-points).

Luke Buss's Player Profile:

Luke Buss - Elite Prospects

Musketeers Select Ashton 233rd Overall At USHL Draft:

The United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers have selected

Vernon Vipers defencemen Luke Ashton 233rd overall in Round 16 at the USHL Draft.

Here is the press release from siouxlandproud.com,

Sioux City Musketeers add 23 players through USHL Phase II Draft | SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports

Here is the full USHL Draft from the USHL website,

2023 USHL Drafts are in the Books - USHL

Ashton has played the past two seasons in Vernon. In 81 games with the Vipers, Ashton collected (2-goals-7-assists-9-points).

Luke Ashton's Player Profile:

Luke Ashton - Elite Prospects

Fargo Force Select Former Viper Parks 93rd Overall At USHL Draft:

The United States Hockey League Fargo Force selected former Vernon Vipers

 forward Lee Parks 93rd overall in the sixth round at the USHL Draft. 

Here is the press release from the Fargo Force website,

2023 PHASE II DRAFT RECAP - Fargo Force

Parks joined the Vernon Vipers October 4th 2022. Parks was added to the Vipers roster October 4th 2022. In 50 games with the Vipers, Parks collected (23-goals-25-assists-48-points). 

Parks has committed to UMass-Lowell University for the 2023-24 season.

Lee Parks Player Profile:

Lee Parks - Elite Prospects

BCHL Updates Frequently Asked Questions Document Regarding Status As Independent League:

The BC Hockey League has updated frequently asked questions about the BCHL going independent. 

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL updates Frequently Asked Questions document regarding status as independent league | BCHL League Site

Blog Hits 2.4 Million Viewers:

On June 8th 2023 Vipersdiehardfan Blog hit 2.4 million viewers. 

I would like to take this time to thank everyone who visit's my Vipersdiehardfan Blog and thank the fans and viewers for leaving comments.

I created and started this blog in November 2008

Blogger tells me how many viewers I get per minute, per hour, per day, per week, per month and per year. During this past Vipers season I averaged between 350-1100 viewers a day, sometimes more. Since the BCHL has left Hockey Canada, I have been getting between 1100 and 1800 views a day. 

To follow the view count, check out the view counter on the left hand side of my blog.

Thank you for your support,

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Brooks Bandits Sign Former Viper Compton:

The Alberta Junior Hockey League Brooks Bandits have signed former

Vernon Vipers defenceman Dylan Compton.

Here is the press release from the Brooks Bandits website,

Northeastern commit Dylan Compton signs with Bandits | Brooks Bandits

Compton played one season in Vernon with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers. In 40 games, Compton collected (4-goals-14-assists-18-points. Compton committed to the Vipers June 27th 2022 for the 2022-23 season.

Compton has committed to Northeastern University for the 2023-24 season.

Dylan Compton's Player Profile:

Dylan Compton - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Cummings Commits To Cowichan Capitals:

Capitals commit to 2005 born forward Brock Cummings for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

Russo Commits To Clippers:

Clippers add new recruit Cam Russo | Nanaimo Clippers

Harbinson Becomes BCHL All-Time Playoff Series Wins Leader:

Penticton Vees’ coach makes BCHL history - Penticton Western News

Spruce Kings Extecd Contracts To General Manager & Head Coach:

Spruce Kings extend contracts to GM Mike Hawes and HC Alex Evin | Prince George Spruce Kings

Trail Smoke Eaters Sign Four Players After Successful ID Camp:

Roster News – Smoke Eaters Sign Four Players After Successful ID Camp in Trail | Trail Smoke Eaters

Silverbacks Fans Enjoy Centennial Cup In Portage:

British Columbia hockey fans enjoy Portage during 8th Centennial Cup - PortageOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Job Listings

Romano Commits To Capitals:

Capitals commit to 2004 born defenceman Eddie Romano for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

Rizzo Commits To Chilliwack Chiefs:

Chiefs Sign Zach Rizzo for 2023/24 Season - Chilliwack Chiefs

City Turns Out To Celebrate Vees BCHL Championship:

City turns out to celebrate Vees | Sports | pentictonherald.ca

Reilly Commits To Trail:

Commitment – Smoke Eaters Add Princeton Commit, Reilly To Blueline | Trail Smoke Eaters

Cosantino Commits To Nanaimo Clippers:

Ben Costantino new recruit for 2023-2024 | Nanaimo Clippers

O'Donnell Commits To Capitals:

Capitals commit to import scorer Ronan O’Donnell for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

Odyniec Commits To Coquitlam Express:

Joseph Odyniec Commits to the Express for the 2023-2024 season | Coquitlam Express