Sunday, August 27, 2023

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

10 comments:

vipersdiehardfan said...

I sure hope the Vipers put together a much better and more competitive team compared to the previous four or five seasons. The past few years the Vipers have been average or below average at best sitting in and around the 500 mark in the middle or below the middle of the standings. The Vipers recruiting hasn't been great the past few seasons, with several committed players either released before the season starts or traded early into the season. Coaching has also been a big issue and the Vipers are often out coached on most nights. It will be very interesting to see what the 2023-24 Vipers look like this coming season and how well they will do and how well they can compete with the top teams in the division/league.

Bob McInnes said...

With Kal Tire Place being used as an evacuation centre from the forest fires, will the Vipers' training camp still go ahead September 1? And will the pre-season game against Trail go ahead as scheduled September 3?

vipersdiehardfan said...

I heard from a billet that the Vipers started skating at Kal Tire Place on Monday and will be skating all this week.

Bobby C said...

Yes the Vipers are practicing daily. Ive talked to a few and they are definitely excited to be on the ice again.

bingo said...

I am looking forward to I hope a strong defensive team this year which should help the new players with strong offensive skills. Years ago we had coaches that held to that concept and where able to win games and tournaments. I also hope to see a strong team first approach this year as you can have all the offensively skilled players in the world but if you don't work as a team you usually fall flat on your face. GO,VIPERS,GO.

Anonymous said...

Will Ethan David be back???

vipersdiehardfan said...

I talked to a billet the other day and was told five players are back from last season.

Bobby C said...

Ethan David is back. Confirmed by his billet family

vipersdiehardfan said...

Who will be the Vipers captain this year? Or will they start the season without a captain like last season?

Anonymous said...

I’m assuming pakaluk