BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Chilliwack Chiefs Sign Boldt:

Chiefs Sign Harrison Boldt - Chilliwack Chiefs

Next Generation: Victoria Grizzlies

Next Generation: Victoria Grizzlies | BCHL League Site

Clippers Sign Bibby:

Nanaimo Clippers Score Big with Exciting Signing of Forward Luke Bibby | Nanaimo Clippers

Kings Name Lucarelli Captain:

Anthony Lucarelli named captain | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Boatter Commits To Silverbacks:

Adam Boatter Commits to Colorado College | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Next Generation: Trail Smoke Eaters

Next Generation: Trail Smoke Eaters | BCHL League Site

Prince George-Cowichan Trade:

Spruce Kings Add Disher | Prince George Spruce Kings

Warriors Name Findlay New Athletic Therapist:

NEWS: Warriors Hire Cassidy Findlay As Team’s Athletic Therapist | West Kelowna Warriors

Grant & Hijdra Join Chiefs As Strength/Conditioning Coaches:

Cheya Grant and Kirsten Hijdra Join Chiefs as Strength/Conditioning Coaches - Chilliwack Chiefs

Next Generation: Nanaimo Clippers

Next Generation: Nanaimo Clippers | BCHL League Site

Centennials Sign Larochelle:

Cents Sign Charles Thomas Larochelle | Merritt Centennials

Warriors Bring Back Draper:

NEWS: Warriors Welcome Draper Back As Team’s Game Night Coordinator | West Kelowna Warriors

Express Name West New Athletic Therapist & Assistant Equipment Manager:

Coquitlam Express Announces Dylan West as New Head Athletic Therapist and Assistant Equipment Manager | Coquitlam Express

Vernon Vipers Lose Long Time Season Ticket Holder:

The Vernon Vipers have lost long time season ticket holder George Zinz. Zinz was a season ticket holder for over forty years.

Here is the obituary from the Vernon Morning Star,

George Zinz - Vernon Morning Star

Icemen Announce Qualifying Offer To Ex Viper Martin:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have announced the club’s qualifying offers

for the 2023-24 season. Former Vernon Vipers forward Craig Martin is one of eight players listed on the Icemen qualifying offers list.

Here is the press release from the Jacksonville Icemen website,

Icemen Extend Qualifying Offers to Eight Players (jacksonvilleicemen.com)

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 - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

The End Of Junior Hockey Fighting:

With the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League banning fighting, will we see fighting in Junior hockey come to an end?

Here is the article from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

The Death Pool – The End Of Junior Hockey Fighting (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

Next Generation: Vernon Vipers

The BC Hockey League has a posted a team profile on the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Next Generation: Vernon Vipers | BCHL League Site

Duncan Wray Night – Home Opener

The Vernon Vipers will hold a tribute night to honour former team owner Duncan Wray September 23rd 2023 vs the Cranbrook Bucks.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Duncan Wray Night – Home Opener | Vernon Vipers

Unraveling The Transition: BCHL’s Move To Independence

The Langley Rivermen have put together an updated FAQ that clears the ice on the BCHL's Independence. 

Here is the press release from the Langley Rivermen website,

Unraveling the Transition: BCHL’s Move to Independence | Langley Rivermen

Vernon Vipers Open Pre-Season In Ten Days:

The Vernon Vipers are ten days away from opening the 2023 pre-season September 3rd vs the Trail Smoke Eaters. 

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Vernon Vipers deal out handful of BCHL pre-season games - Vernon Morning Star

Former Vipers Associate Coach Mallette Is Golden – Again

Former Vernon Vipers Associate Coach Kris Mallette & Hockey Canada’s Under-18 Team recently won the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup after a 3-2 overtime win over Czech Republic.

Here is the article from rocketfan.ca,

Kris Mallette is golden – again | RocketFAN

Mallette was an Assistant Coach with Hockey Canada’s Under-18 Team at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. 

Mallette has spent the past four seasons as Head Coach of the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets. Mallette was an Assistant Coach with Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team last season.

Mallette is a Rockets Alumni (1996-1999) has been with the Rockets for the past ten seasons. Mallette spent six seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Rockets from 2014-2020 before being named Head Coach March 2nd 2020.

Mallette played ten seasons in the ECHL, UHL, CHL & IHL with Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Ashville, Elmira, Colorado, Youngstown, Laredo & Flint from 2000-2009 before retiring from professional hockey in 2009. Mallette spent three seasons in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League as an Assistant Coach & Head Coach of the North Okanagan Knights from 2010-2013. 

Mallette spent one season in Vernon as an Associate Coach with the 2013-14 Vernon Vipers. Mallette left the Vipers after the 2013-14 season, returning to Kelowna in 2014. Mallette was named Rockets Assistant Coach July 4th 2014.

Kris Mallette's Player/Coaching Profile:

Kris Mallette - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Centennials Sign Taylor:

Cents sign Nathan Taylor | Merritt Centennials

Next Generation: Cranbrook Bucks

Next Generation: Cranbrook Bucks | BCHL League Site

Chiefs Sign McIsaac:

Chiefs Add Kenyon McIsaac to Blue Line - Chilliwack Chiefs

Nanaimo Clippers Sign Semeniuk:

Nanaimo Clippers Bolster Defense with Cole Semeniuk | Nanaimo Clippers

Salmon Arm-Surrey Trade:

Silverbacks trade with Surrey Eagles for veteran forward Jacob Bonkowski | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Smoke Eaters Name Michalchuk New Athletic Trainer:

Smokies Announce New Athletic Trainer for 2023-24 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Penticton-Alberni Valley Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Fischer O’Brien | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

BCHL Next Generation: Coquitlam Express

Next Generation: Coquitlam Express | BCHL League Site

Kings Sign Jette:

Kings bring in Théodore Jetté from Quebec | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Cowichan Capitals Sign Lamoureaux:

Capitals sign forward Matteo Lamoureux for 2023/24 | Cowichan Capitals

Centennials Sign Kim:

Centennials sign Tim Kim | Merritt Centennials

Clippers Sign Keisewetter:

Nanaimo Clippers Secure Promising Goalie Talent Thomas Keisewetter | Nanaimo Clippers

BCHL Next Generation: Prince George Spruce Kings

Next Generation: Prince George Spruce Kings | BCHL League Site

Growlers Announce Qualifying Offer To Former Viper Forward Skirving:

The ECHL Newfoundland Growlers have announced the club’s qualifying

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

Here is the transaction from the Newfoundland Growlers website,

Growlers Announce 2023-24 Qualifying Offers (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 - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

Former Vernon Viking Holland May Be In Last Year After Jeff Jackson Hiring:

This could possibly be former Vernon Vikings goaltender Ken

Holland’s final season as general manager of the Edmonton Oilers after Jeff Jackson was introduced as the new CEO of hockey operations for the Edmonton Oilers.

Here is the full story from msn.com,

Oilers’ Ken Holland May Be in Last Year After Jeff Jackson Hiring (msn.com)

Holland has spent the past four seasons as President & General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers.

Holland started as an NHL Scout with the Detroit Red Wings in 1985. Holland was a Scout with the Red Wings from 1985-1987 before being named to Director of Amateur Scouting in 1987 until being named Assistant General Manager in 1994 then being named General Manager & Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations in 1997. Holland left the Red Wings in 2019 was named General Manager & President of Hockey Operations of the Edmonton Oilers May 7th 2019.

Holland was drafted 188th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Round 12 of the 1975 NHL Draft. Holland never played a game with the Maple Leafs, played four games with the Hartford Whalers and Detroit Red Wings before retiring from professional hockey in 1985.

Holland played one season in Vernon with the 1973-74 Vernon Vikings.

The Vernon Vikings were around from 1973-1978 before changing their name to the Vernon Canadians in 1978.

Ken Holland's Player Profile:

Ken Holland - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

BCHL Player Talent Problems Showing Up Already:

Will the BCHL suffer in recruiting after leaving Hockey Canada? 

Here is a story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

The Death Pool – BCHL Player Talent Problems Showing Up Already (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

Blog Hits 2.5 Million Viewers:

Vipersdiehardfan Blog recently hit 2.5 million viewers. 

Thank you to everyone who visits my Vipersdiehardfan Blog. I created this blog in November 2008 

Blogger tells me how many viewers I get per day, per week, per month and per year. Since the BCHL has left Hockey Canada I have been averaging between 2000-7000 views a day. 

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

Thank you for your support,

Vipersdiehardfan

Worcester Railers Announce Qualifying Offer To Former Viper Jandric:

The ECHL Worcester Railers have announced the club’s qualifying offers for

the 2023-24 season. Former Vernon Vipers forward Steven Jandric is one of seven players listed on the Railers qualifying offers list.

Here is the report from the Worcester Railers website,

Worcester Railers Qualify Seven Players for 2023-24 Season - RailersHC.com

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 - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Centennials Sign Grabner:

Centennials sign Sam Grabner | Merritt Centennials

Next Generation: Langley Rivermen

Next Generation: Langley Rivermen | BCHL League Site

Christensen Extends Contract With Salmon Arm:

General Manager Brooks Christensen extends with the Silverbacks | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Chiefs Sign Dutil:

Chiefs Sign Elliot Dutil - Chilliwack Chiefs

Nanaimo Clippers Add Haynes To Roster:

Nanaimo Clippers Score a Powerhouse with Forward Connor Haynes | Nanaimo Clippers

Rivermen Add Brady To Roster:

ASU-Bound, Defensive Dynamo Morgan Brady Joins Langley Rivermen’s Roster | Langley Rivermen

Spruce Kings Name Fulawka Athletic Therapist:

Spruce Kings Hire Fulawka as Athletic Therapist | Prince George Spruce Kings

Centennials Name Campbell BC Regional Scout:

Centennials hire Brian Campbell as Regional Scout BC | Merritt Centennials

Next Generation: West Kelowna Warriors

Next Generation: West Kelowna Warriors. | BCHL League Site

Noble Returning to Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

Silverbacks Assistant Coach Kip Noble returning to the team | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Smoke Eaters Name Wilson New Broadcaster:

Drew Wilson Named Team Broadcaster | Trail Smoke Eaters

Chilliwack-Coquitlam Trade:

Chiefs Trade Feenan to Express - Chilliwack Chiefs

Merritt Centennials Name Eminger New Toronto-Ontario Regional Scout:

Centennials Hire John Eminger as Toronto Ontario – Regional Scout | Merritt Centennials

Vipers Alumni Zalewski Leaves Klagenfurt:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Mike Zalewski and EC-KAC will go their

separate ways. The club has decided not to make an offer to continue their cooperation.

Here is the press release from the EC-KAC website,

Mike Zalewski leaves Klagenfurt – EC-KAC - Klagenfurt Eishockey

Klagenfurt Athletic Sports Club or EC KAC (German: Klagenfurter Athletiksport Club) is a professional ice hockey team in the ICE Hockey League. The team plays their home games in Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria at Stadthalle Klagenfurt.

Zalewski played the past two seasons with Moser Medical Graz99ers & EC-KAC.

Zalewski played two seasons at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 2012-2014 before leaving University to sign his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks March 17th 2014. Zalewksi made his NHL/Canucks debut April 12th 2014 in a 5-2 loss to Edmonton. Zalewski played six games with the Canucks, before playing three seasons in the American Hockey League with the Utica Comets from 2014-2017 before going to play professional hockey in Germany in 2017. Zalewski has spent the past six seasons playing in Germany and Austria.

Zalewski played two seasons in Vernon from 2010-2012. In 106 games with the Vipers, Zalewski collected (50-goals-54-assists-104-points).

Mike Zalewski's Player Profile:

Mike Zalewski - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

Loyer No Longer With Vernon Vipers:

Pat Loyer is no longer with the Vernon Vipers. No official press release from the

 Vernon Vipers but Loyer's picture is no longer on the Vernon Vipers website.

Loyer joined the Vernon Vipers last season as Scouting Director and Assistant GM.

Pat Loyer's Player/Coaching Profile:

Pat Loyer - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

BCHL Has Officials Problem Already:

According to the Junior Hockey News, the BCHL is already facing a problem with officiating.

Here is the story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

The Death Pool – BCHL Has Officials Problem Already (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

FamilIarity Allowing Ex Viper Jandric To Thrive At Sabres Development Camp:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric recently

attended the Buffalo Sabres development camp.

Here is the press release from the Rochester Americans website,

FAMILIARITY ALLOWING JANDRIC TO THRIVE AT DEVELOPMENT CAMP | Rochester Americans (amerks.com)

Jandric played the past two seasons at the University of North Dakota before signing his first professional contract in late March 2023 with the American Hockey League Rochester Americans .

Jandric was named to the 2022-23 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 - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Roster:

eliteprospects.com has started posting the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers roster. 

Here is the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers roster,

Elite Prospects - Vernon Vipers

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Yakesh Commits To Bucks:

Bucks welcome NCAA-committed defenseman Brady Yakesh | Cranbrook Bucks

Merritt Centennials Sign Melnik:

Centennials sign Luke Melnik | Merritt Centennials

Next Generation: Cowichan Capitals

Next Generation: Cowichan Valley Capitals | BCHL League Site

Rivermen Sign Dunphy:

Towering Presence: Brendan Dunphy Signs with the Langley Rivermen | Langley Rivermen

McIsaac Commits To Vees:

Vees announce commitment of defenceman Nate McIsaac | Penticton Vees

Spruce Kings Add Cournoyer To Roster:

Spruce Kings Add Cournoyer | Prince George Spruce Kings

Next Generation: Merritt Centennials

Next Generation: Merritt Centennials | BCHL League Site

Dubinsky Returning To Silverbacks:

Assistant Coach Josh Dubinsky returning to the bench for another season | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Langley Rivermen Sign Hjelm:

Langley Rivermen Sign Dynamic Young Talent Lincoln Hjelm | Langley Rivermen

Centennials Sign Losier:

Centennials sign Zach Losier | Merritt Centennials

Kelechian Commits To West Kelowna Warriors:

NEWS: Warriors Land Commitment From Forward Mikka Kelechian | West Kelowna Warriors

Next Generation: Powell River Kings

Next Generation: Powell River Kings | BCHL League Site

Nicolas & Grout Commit To Salmon Arm:

Silverbacks add goaltender and forward | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Schedule Released:

The BC Hockey League released it's 2023 BCHL Showcase schedule on

Tuesday. The Vernon Vipers will face the Coquitlam Express and Surrey Eagles October 23rd & 24th in Seattle.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL announces 2023 Showcase schedule | BCHL League Site

Former Vipers Associate Coach Mallette/Canada Win Hlinka Gretzky Cup:

Former Vernon Vipers Associate Coach Kris Mallette & Hockey

Canada’s Under-18 Team won the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup after a 3-2 overtime win over Czech Republic on Saturday.

Here is the press release from cbc.ca,

Spence scores late in OT as Canada tops Czech Republic to win Hlinka Gretzky Cup | CBC Sports

Mallette was an Assistant Coach with Hockey Canada’s Under-18 Team at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. 

Mallette has spent the past four seasons as Head Coach of the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets. Mallette was an Assistant Coach with Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team last season.

Mallette is a Rockets Alumni (1996-1999) has been with the Rockets for the past ten seasons. Mallette spent six seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Rockets from 2014-2020 before being named Head Coach March 2nd 2020.

Mallette played ten seasons in the ECHL, UHL, CHL & IHL with Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Ashville, Elmira, Colorado, Youngstown, Laredo & Flint from 2000-2009 before retiring from professional hockey in 2009. Mallette spent three seasons in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League as an Assistant Coach & Head Coach of the North Okanagan Knights from 2010-2013. 

Mallette spent one season in Vernon as an Associate Coach with the 2013-14 Vernon Vipers. Mallette left the Vipers after the 2013-14 season, returning to Kelowna in 2014. Mallette was named Rockets Assistant Coach July 4th 2014.

Kris Mallette's Player/Coaching Profile:

Kris Mallette - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

BC Hockey Puts Lipstick On A Pig With Junior A Ruling:

BC Hockey is getting backlash after naming the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Junior A status.

Here is the story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

The Death Pool – BC Hockey Puts Lipstick On A Pig With Junior A Ruling (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

Third Among Winners Of BCHL Scholarship Program:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Ayden Third is one of five winners of the

BCHL Scholarship Program.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Rogers together with Shaw and the BCHL announce five winners for scholarship program | BCHL League Site

Ayden Third's Player Profile:

Ayden Third - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

Allen Americans Add Ex Viper Finlay To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL Allen Americans have announced the club’s Season-

Ending Roster for the 2023-24 season. Former Vernon Vipers forward Liam Finlay is one of twenty players listed on the Americans Season-Ending Roster.

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

ECHL announces Season-Ending Rosters

Finlay spent the 2022-23 season with ECHL Allen Americans. The Americans signed Finlay September 27th 2022. In 54 games, Finlay collected (33-goals-37-assists-70-points). On April 12th 2023 Finlay was named to the ECHL 2022-23 All-Rookie team.

Finlay played the previous 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 - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

Rating The Junior Hockey Leagues:

Scouts throughout the United States and Canada have ranked all Tier ll Junior Hockey Leagues from across Canada and the United States.

Here is the story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,

Rating The Junior Hockey Leagues – Tier II United States And Canada 2023 Edition (thejuniorhockeynews.com)

Third Wins Kyle Turris Community Award

Vernon Vipers defenceman Ayden Third is one of eight players that won

the Interior Conference Kyle Turris Community Award.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Ayden Third Wins Kyle Turris Community Award | Vernon Vipers

Here is the story from Vernonmatters.ca,

Vipers vet wins community service award | Vernon Matters

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL announces Interior Conference winners of Kyle Turris Community Award, presented by Rogers together with Shaw | BCHL League Site

Jacksonville Icemen Add Former Viper Martin To Teams Season-Ending Roster:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have announced the club’s Season-Ending

Roster for the 2023-24 season. Former Vernon Vipers forward Craig Martin is one of nineteen players listed on the Icemen Season-Ending Roster.

Here is the press release from the Jacksonville Icemen website,

Icemen Announce 2022-23 Season-Ending Roster (jacksonvilleicemen.com)

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 - Stats & Facts - Elite Prospects

Vipers Season One Month Away:

One month today the Vernon Vipers will open training camp September 1st 2023. The Vipers will open the preseason September 3rd at home vs the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Vipers will open the 2023-24 regular season September 22nd in Salmon Arm.