Transactions/Roster Reports:

The BC Hockey League and most of the teams within the league could learn something from the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League website. The KIJHL does a great job at keeping fans in the loop with transactions, injury reports, player movement etc.

League website,

KIJHL - Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Check out the KIJHL's news page,

Transactions page,

Transactions | KIJHL - Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Weekly roster report page,

Weekly Roster Report | KIJHL - Kootenay International Junior Hockey League

Pontiacs Add Ex Vernon Viper Ross To Roster:

The Alberta Junior Hockey League Bonnyville Pontiacs have added

former Vernon Vipers forward Bronson Ross to their roster. No official press release from the Pontiacs but Ross is on the Pontiacs roster.

Bonnyville Pontiacs Roster:

Bonnyville Pontiacs Roster 2024-2025 Regular Season | Alberta Junior Hockey League

Ross played one season in Vernon with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed Ross December 29th 2022. The Vipers released Ross September 18th 2024. In 43 games with the Vipers, Ross collected (1-goal-4-assists-5-points).

Bronson Ross's Player Profile:

Bronson Ross - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Skirving Makes Royals 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster:

The ECHL Reading Royals have announced their 2024-25 season-opening

roster. Former Vernon Vipers forward Todd Skirving is one of twenty three players to make the Royals season-opening roster.

Here is the press release from the Reading Royals website,

Reading Royals | Royals Announce 2024-25 Season-Opening Roster

Skirving is in his first season with the Reading Royals. The Royals signed Skirving July 29th 2024.

Skirving split the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers & ECHL Florida Everblades. Skirving and the Everblades won the 2024 Kelly Cup.

Skirving spent the past five seasons with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers before joining the Everblades in April 2024. The Everblades signed Skirving April 6th 2024. The Royals are Skirvings seventh team in seven years.

The League’s Board of Governors voted to terminate the Membership of the Newfoundland Growlers, effective immediately, for failure to fulfill its obligations under the ECHL Bylaws. The ECHL and Professional Hockey Players’ Association have agreed that as per the ECHL/PHPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, all ECHL Contracted Players on the Newfoundland roster are Unrestricted Free Agents, however no ECHL Member may sign more than two (2) Players from the free agent pool of Newfoundland Players. Any Player from this pool who signs and finishes the Season with a new ECHL Member for the balance of the 2023-24 Season shall be ineligible for that Member's Protected List and shall become an Unrestricted Free Agent at the conclusion of the 2023-24 Season.

Skirving didn't play professional hockey during the 2020-21 season as the Growlers decided to opt out of the 2020-21 season under the ECHL's COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy. Skirving spent the 2020-21 season as an Assistant Coach with the BCHL expansion Cranbrook Bucks. Skirving and the Bucks went 3-16-0-1 during the 2020-21 pod season.

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, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees highlights from October 26th 2024 in front of 2,756 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton.

Image credit: Penticton Vees

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Penticton Highlights [10-26-2024]

Condors Sign Ex Viper Swetlikoff:

The American Hockey League Bakersfield Condors have signed former

Vernon Vipers forward Alex Swetlikoff.

Here is the press release from the Bakersfield Condors website,

Condors sign four to AHL deals – BakersfieldCondors.com

Swetlikoff split the 2023-24 season between the ECHL Savannah Ghost Pirates & American Hockey League Henderson Silver Knights.

In 19 games last season with the Silver Knights, Swetlikoff collected (3-goals-0-assists-3-points). In 24 games last season with the Ghost Pirates, Swetlikoff collected (8-goals-13-assists-21-points).

Swetlikoff played parts of four seasons with the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets & Everett Silvertips before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Henderson Silver Knights August 19th 2022. The Ghost Pirates claimed Swetlikoff off waivers from the Silver Knights October 10th 2022.

Swetlikoff attended the Las Vegas Golden Knights Development Camp in July 2022.

Swetlikoff played parts of two seasons in Vernon with the 2017-18 & 2018-19 Vernon Vipers. Swetlikoff left the Vipers December 18th 2018 for the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets. The Rockets acquired Swetlikoff's rights from the Lethbridge Hurricanes December 6th 2018. In 78 games with the Vipers, Swetlikoff collected (11-goals-23-assists-34-points).

Alex Swetlikoff's Player Profile:

Alex Swetlikoff - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Recap - Penticton Vees 5 Vernon Vipers 4 Overtime

I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following Junior hockey in Vernon my whole life. My family watched Senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching Junior hockey in Vernon since it started in 1961. I have two family members that played Junior hockey in Vernon. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing only 40 home games. Since 2001 I have missed 10 home games. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 3 million viewers. For anyone who couldn't watch or attend tonight's Vipers game, here are my thoughts and views from tonight's hockey game. You may agree or disagree, but we all have our own opinion on the hockey game and see things differently. I try to be professional and give a fare game recap from both sides. Thank you for visiting my blog.

I was at tonight's game between the Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees as the Vees defeated the Vipers 5-4 in overtime in front of 2,756 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Colin Reay

Penticton Vees: Andrew Ness

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Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks highlights from October 25th 2024 in front of 1,298 fans at Rogers Rink in Salmon Arm.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Salmon Arm Highlights [10-25-2024]

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees:

3-7-1-0 Vernon Vipers @ 9-2-0-0 Penticton

Vees 6pm

Tonight is the second of six regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Penticton Vees (League
website only back as far as the 2003-04

regular season)

Games Played: 127

Wins: 45

Losses: 76

Ties: 5

Overtime Wins: 9

Overtime Losses: 11

Shootout Wins: 0

Shootout Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 9-11

Shootout Record: 0-1

Home Record: 26-29-5-0-2

Road Record: 21-34-4-0-3

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the Penticton Vees. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

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Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 4 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 0

I was born and raised in Vernon, BC and been watching/following Junior hockey in Vernon my whole life. My family watched Senior men's hockey in Vernon in the 1950's and has been watching Junior hockey in Vernon since it started in 1961. I have two family members that played Junior hockey in Vernon. I have had season tickets since 1990 missing only 40 home games. Since 2001 I have missed 10 home games. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 3 million viewers. For anyone who couldn't watch or attend tonight's Vipers game, here are my thoughts and views from tonight's hockey game. You may agree or disagree, but we all have our own opinion on the hockey game and see things differently. I try to be professional and give a fare game recap from both sides. Thank you for visiting my blog.

I was at tonight's game between the Vernon Vipers & Salmon Arm Silverbacks as the Vipers defeated Salmon Arm 4-0 in front of 1,298 fans at Rogers Rink.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Colin Reay

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Ryan Grout

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Morrissette Returns To Vernon Vipers Bench:

Assistant Coach Eric Morrissette has returned to the Vernon Vipers. No

official press release from the Vipers, but Morrissette was behind the Vipers bench tonight in Salmon Arm.

Vernon Vipers Coaching Staff Profiles:

Coaching Staff | Vernon Vipers

The Vernon Vipers named Morrissette Assistant Coach August 19th 2019. In January 2024 I noticed Morrissette was no longer on the Vipers bench. No official press release from the Vipers why Morrissette was no longer with the team.

Eric Morrissette's Coaching Prolfile:

Eric Morrissette Team Staff Profile - Elite Prospects

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Salmon Arm Silverbacks:

3-7-1-0 Vernon Vipers @ 8-2-1-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7pm

Tonight is the second of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Salmon Arm Silverbacks. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (League website only back as far as the 2003-

04 regular season)

Games Played: 146

Wins: 73

Losses: 53

Overtime Wins: 12

Overtime Losses: 14

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 1

Tie: 4

Overtime Record: 12-14

Shootout Record: 1-1

Home Record: 40-26-5-1-1

Road Record: 33-28-9-0-3

Vernon Vipers 2020-21 Pod Season Record/Stats vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (All games were played in Vernon)

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Blades Blueprint: With Former Vernon Viper Jesse Lansdell

Blades Blueprint: With former Vernon Vipers forward Jesse Lansdell.

Here is the article from the Florida Everblades website,

Florida Everblades | Blades blueprint: Jess Lansdell

Lansdell is entering his second season with the  ECHL Florida Everblades.

Lansdell split the 2023-24 season with the University of Nebraska-Omaha & the ECHL Florida Everblades. Lansdell started the 2023-24 season at the University of Nebraska-Omaha before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Florida Everblades April 1st 2024.In 6 games with the Everblades last season, Lansdell collected (2-goals-0-assists-2-points). Lansdell and the Everblades won the 2024 Kelly Cup. 

Lansdell played four seasons at the University of Notre Dame from 2019-2023.

Lansdell played parts of three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2016-2019. The Vipers traded defenceman Mitch Oliver October 15th 2016 to the Chilliwack Chiefs for Jesse Lansdell. In 127 games with the Vipers, Lansdell collected (31-goals-60-assists-91-points).

Jesse Lansdell's Player Profile:

Jesse Lansdell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Cleaves & Busch On Central Scouting Watch List:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Cooper Cleaves & forward Shea Busch were

listed on the NHL Central Scouting Players to Watch list.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Nine BCHL players listed as Players to Watch by NHL Central Scouting | BCHL League Site

Cooper Cleaves Player Profile:

Cooper Cleaves - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Busch Named 3rd Star Of The Week:

Vernon Vipers forward Shea Busch was named 3rd Star of the Week.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Bachler, Grout, Busch named NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bloomington Bison Sign Ex Vipers Defenceman Dorey:

The ECHL Bloomington Bison have signed former Vernon Vipers defenceman Noah

Dorey.

Here is the press release from the Bloomington Bison website,

Bloomington Bison | BISON SIGN DEFENSEMAN NOAH DOREY

Dorey played parts of four seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Kelowna Rockets from 2019-2023.

Dorey played parts of one season with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed Dorey October 21st 2023. In 26 games with the Vipers, Dorey collected (4-goals-10-assists-14-points).

Noah Dorey's Player Profile:

Noah Dorey - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Collision Of The Week - Keaton Dowhaniuk

This weeks CSN Franks Collision of the Week is from Vernon Vipers

defenceman Keaton Dowhaniuk with hits on West Kelowna Warriors forwards Jackson Kyrkostas and Sam LeDrew in a 6-3 victory over the visiting West Kelowna Warriors October 11th 2024.

Here is the CSN Franks Collision of the Week from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Collision Of The Week - #27 Keaton Dowhaniuk

Ipri No Longer Listed On Vernon Vipers Roster:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Vinny Ipri is no longer listed on the Vipers

roster. No official press release from the Vernon Vipers but Ipri is no longer listed on the teams roster. Ipri had 1 goal in 6 games with the Vipers this season. 

Vernon Vipers Roster,

Vernon Vipers Roster 2024-25 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Vinny Ipri's Player Profile:

Vinny Ipri - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon-Prince George Trade:

The Vernon Vipers have traded 19 year old defenceman Isaac Holt to the

Prince George Spruce Kings for future considerations.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Swing Trade With Spruce Kings | Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Prince George Spruce Kings website,

Spruce Kings Acquire Holt from Vipers | Prince George Spruce Kings

Isaac Holt's Player Profile:

Isaac Holt - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Clippers Add Fortune To Roster:

Clippers add forward Patrick Fortune | Nanaimo Clippers

Vees Aiming For Fred Page Cup Comeback:

Penticton Vees aiming for BCHL Fred Cup comeback with expanded league this season - BCHL - Castanet.net

Auld Commits To Chilliwack For 2025-26 Season:

Chilliwack Chiefs Commit to Sam Auld for 25/26 | Chilliwack Chiefs

Rodgers Calls 1000th Game:

Fraser Rodgers, voice of the Penticton Vees, calls 1000th game - Vernon Morning Star

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Add Copeland & Espenell To Roster:

Bulldogs add Copeland, Espenell, release LaLonde, Grégoire | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Nanaimo-Prince George Trade:

Spruce Kings Acquire Sollied | Prince George Spruce Kings

Saints Sign Richards:

NEWS: Saints Add Experience On Blue Line With Signing Of James Richards | Spruce Grove Saints (sgsaints.ca)

Harbinson Records 700th Win:

Harbinson records 700th win | Sports | pentictonherald.ca

BCHL Showcase Promises Enhanced Fan Experience:

BCHL Showcase promises enhanced fan experience in Abbotsford, Chilliwack - Vernon Morning Star

Spruce Kings Sign Montrov:

Spruce Kings Sign Montroy | Prince George Spruce Kings

Saints Sign Seger:

NEWS: Saints Add Size With Addition of Swedish Forward William Seger | Spruce Grove Saints (sgsaints.ca)

Brooks-Chilliwack Trade:

Bandits acquire Michigan State commit A.J. Lacroix in exchange for rights to Ty Mason and futures | Brooks Bandits

Express Sign Magdalinski For 2025-26 Season:

Coquitlam Express Sign 2008-Born Forward Tyler Magdalinski for the 2025-26 Season | Coquitlam Express

Clippers Acquire Hebblethwaite:

Clippers add forward Alex Hebblethwaite | Nanaimo Clippers

Pirates Sign Vipers Alumni Williamson:

The HC Eppan Pirates have signed former Vernon Vipers

forward/captain Jagger Williamson. 

From the HC Eppan Pirates facebook page,

HC Eppan ANet - ✍️ Signed "Super thankful for this opportunity... | Facebook

The HC Eppan Pirates are an ice hockey team in Eppan, Italy. They play in the Serie A, the top level of ice hockey in Italy.

Williamson played the 2023-24 season with Corsaires de Nantes. The Corsaires de Nantes (English: Nantes Corsairs) are an ice hockey team based in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France. In 22 games, Williamson collected (16-goals-14-assists-30-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 broke his leg in his first ever game with the River Dragons, missing the entire 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 - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Gilmour No Longer Listed On West Kelowna Warriors Roster:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Roarke Gilmour is no longer

on the West Kelowna Warriors roster. No official press release from the West Kelowna Warriors but Gilmour is no longer listed on their roster.

West Kelowna Warriors Roster:

West Kelowna Warriors Roster 2024-25 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Gilmour started the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed Gilmour August 15th 2024. Gilmour played one game with the Vipers before being removed from the teams roster sometime in late September. Gilmour was added to the West Kelowna Warriors roster September 27th 2024. Gilmour went pointless in 2 games with the Warriors.

Roarke Gilmour's Player Profile:

Roarke Gilmour - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Merner Suspended:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Ethan Merner has been suspended three

games after his major penalty and a game misconduct for an illegal Check to the Head.

Here is the report from the BCHL website,

Discipline | BCHL League Site

Merner is in his first season with the Langley Rivermen. In 11 games this season, Merner has (6-goals-3-assists-9-points).

Merner played last season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Sherwood Park Crusaders, was traded to Langley August 6th 2024.

Merner had previously committed to Merrimack College for the 2024-25 season.

Merner played one season in Vernon with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers. In 38 games with the Vipers, Merner collected (3-goals-7-assists-10-points). Merner left the Vernon Vipers to sign with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Sherwood Park Crusaders June 6th 2023.

Ethan Merner's Player Profile:

Ethan Merner - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers highlights from October 20th 2024 in front of 801 fans at the Vikings Rental Centre in Okotoks, Alberta.

Image credit: Okotoks Oilers

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Okotoks Highlights [10-20-2024]

Game Recap - Okotoks Oilers 4 Vernon Vipers 3

The Okotoks Oilers improve to 4-7-0-0 after a 4-3 win over the 3-7-1-0 Vernon Vipers in front of 801 fans at the Vikings Rental Centre in Okotoks, Alberta.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Okotoks Oilers Sunday, October 20, 2024 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com

Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks highlights from October 19th 2024 in front of 1,892 fans at the Western Financial Place in Cranbrook.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Cranbrook Highlights [10-19-2024]

Here are the highlights from the Cranbrook Bucks YouTube page,

October 19, 2024 - Cranbrook Bucks vs Vernon Vipers

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Okotoks Oilers:

3-6-1-0 Vernon Vipers vs 3-7-0-0 Okotoks

Oilers 3:20pm

Today is the first of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Okotoks Oilers.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Okotoks Oilers since 2024 (The Okotoks Oilers franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)

Games Played: 0

Wins: 0

Losses: 0

Overtime Wins: 0

Overtime Losses: 0

Shootout Wins: 0

Shootout Losses: 0

Overtime Record: 0-0

Shootout Record: 0-0

Home Record: 0-0-0-0

Road Record: 0-0-0-0

Vernon Vipers/Okotoks Oilers 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule:

October 20th Vernon @ Okotoks

November 15th Okotoks @ Vernon

January 24th Okotoks @ Vernon

February 21st Vernon @ Okotoks

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Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 5 Cranbrook Bucks 2

The Vernon Vipers improve to 3-6-1-0 after a 5-2 victory over the 8-2-0-0 Cranbrook Bucks in front of 1,892 fans at Western Financial Place.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks Saturday, October 19, 2024 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com

Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Csabi No Longer Listed On Vernon Vipers Roster:

Vernon Vipers forward Adam Csabi is no longer on the Vipers roster. No

official press release from the Vernon Vipers but Csabi is no longer listed on the teams roster. Csabi had 1 assist in 3 games with the Vipers this season.

Vernon Vipers Roster,

Vernon Vipers Roster 2024-25 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Adam Csabi's Player Profile:

Adam Csabi - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)