Here is Adam Csabi's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #17 Adam Csabi
Busch Commits To Penn State University:
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University for the 2025-26 season.
Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,
Busch Commits to Penn State | Vernon Vipers
Shea Busch's Player Profile:
Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)
BCHL News & Trades:
Powell River Kings Sign LeBlanc:
Kings add another young piece in Lucas LeBlanc | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club
Chiefs Make Roster Moves:
Chiefs Make a Pair of Moves | Chilliwack Chiefs
Express Sign Konowalchuk:
Coquitlam Express Signs Promising Forward Adam Konowalchuk from Coquitlam HC U18 | Coquitlam Express
BCHL's Relationship With Local Minor Hockey Continues To Unravel:
Cowichan Capitals Sign Gauld:
Capitals sign 19 year old forward Myles Gauld | Cowichan Capitals
Kings Sign Lamberti:
Vincent Lamberti signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club
DeWitt & Shepard Commit To Rivermen For 2024-25 Season:
2024/25 Big Commits: The Riv Welcome DeWitt and Shepard | Official Langley Rivermen Website
Nanaimo-Chilliwack Trade:
Clippers Acquire Dylan Kinch in Trade with Chilliwack | Nanaimo Clippers
Cataldo & Merrill Commit To Penticton Vees For 2024-25 Season:
Vees announce the commitments of prep school teammates for the 2024-25 season | Penticton Vees
Powell River Kings Sign Samitis:
Kings bring in Latvian forward Kristians Samitis. | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club
Green Commits To Prince George For 2024-25 Season:
Ryder Green Commits to Spruce Kings | Prince George Spruce Kings
Smoke Eaters Sign Carter For 2024-25 Season:
Smoke Eaters sign Cohen Carter for 2024-25 Season | Trail Smoke Eaters
Grizzlies Sign Fialkoff:
Grizzlies Add Goaltender Ahead of Interior Trip | Victoria Grizzlies
West Kelowna-Powell River Trade:
NEWS: Warriors Trade Goaltender Justin Katz To Powell River | West Kelowna Warriors
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Gibbons Commits To Vernon Vipers:
Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,
Vipers Commit to Brunswick Captain for Next Season | Vernon Vipers
Sean Gibbons Player Profile:
Sean Gibbons - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)
Vernon Vipers-Cranbrook Bucks Highlights:
Here are the highlights from the BCHL YouTube page,
AJHL Punishes 5 Teams ‘defecting’ To BCHL:
Here is the story from globalnews.ca,
AJHL punishes 5 teams ‘defecting’ to BCHL | Globalnews.ca
Here is a statement from the AJHL website,
AJHL UPDATE – JANUARY 26, 2024 | Alberta Junior Hockey League
Monday, January 29, 2024
McIntosh Highlight Reel Save:
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save off Vernon Vipers forward Adam Csabi late in the 3rd period. McIntosh made 27 saves as the Bucks held on for the 2-1 victory.
Here is the save from the Cranbrook Bucks X page,
Braedyn McIntosh's Player Profile:
Braedyn McIntosh - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)
BCHL Poaches Five From AJHL With More Surprises To Come:
Here is the story from thejuniorhockeynews.com,
BCHL Poaches Five From AJHL With More Surprises To Come (thejuniorhockeynews.com)
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Game Recap - Cranbrook 2 Vernon 1
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Cranbrook Bucks Sunday, January 28, 2024 | BCHL League Site
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com (hockeytech.com)
Game Preview: Vernon @ Cranbrook:
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Tonight is the sixth of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Cranbrook Bucks. The Vipers lead the season series 4-1
Vernon's record & stats vs the Bucks since 2021 (The Bucks were an expansion team for the 2020-21 season)
Since the 2021-22 regular season Vernon is 9-6-0-1 vs Cranbrook
Since the 2021-22 regular season Vernon has outscored Cranbrook 54-44
Since the 2021-22 regular season Vernon is 3-4-0-0 in Cranbrook
The Vipers are 6-2-0-1 in their last ten home games vs Cranbrook
The Vipers are 3-4-0-0 in their last ten road games vs Cranbrook
The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Cranbrook was a 4-0 victory on Friday, January 5th 2024
The Bucks last regular season win in Vernon was a 6-5 shootout victory on Friday, November 25th 2022
The Vipers last regular season win in Cranbrook was a 6-3 victory on Saturday, October 14th 2023
The Bucks last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 3-1 victory on Friday, December 15th 2023
Vernon Vipers/Cranbrook Bucks 2023-24 regular season schedule:
September 23rd Cranbrook @ Vernon: Vipers won 3-1
October 14th Vernon @ Cranbrook: Vipers won 6-3
November 1st Cranbrook @ Vernon: Vipers won 10-2
December 15th Vernon @ Cranbrook: Bucks won 3-1
January 5th Cranbrook @ Vernon: Vipers won 4-0
January 28th Vernon @ Cranbrook
February 19th Cranbrook @ Vernon
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:
The 21-13-1-0 Vernon Vipers make their third and final regular season visit to Western Financial Place, are coming off a 3-1 loss Saturday in Trail. Today is the third and final game of a three game road trip. The Snakes are 4-1 vs the Bucks. The last time these two teams met, the Vipers won 4-0 January 5th in Vernon. The Vipers have won three of their last five games are 5-5 in their last ten games. Vernon sits 4th in the Interior Conference.
Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Roster:
Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Scoring Leaders:
Owen Kim (11-25-36)
Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:
Games Played: 35
Wins: 21
Losses: 13
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 2-1
Shootout Record: 1-0
Home Record: 12-5-1-0
Road Record: 9-8-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 16-3
When the opponents score first: 5-11
Leading after the 1st period: 11-0
Tied after the 1st period: 8-5
Trailing after the 1st period: 3-9
Leading after the 2nd period: 15-2
Tied after the 2nd period: 5-1
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-11
Out shooting opponents: 10-2
Out shot by opponents: 9-10
One goal games: 5-3
Goals for: 123
Goals against: 93
Record vs Interior Division: 17-13
Record vs Coastal Division: 3-1
Longest winning streak: 7 games
Longest losing streak: 4 games
Standings: 4th Place Interior ConferenceVernon Vipers Returning Players:
Hank Cleaves 03
Julian Facchinelli 04
Luke Pakulak 03
Isaac Tremblay 04
Anthony Cliche 03
Connor Elliott 03
Ethan David 03
Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:
Jonathan Horn 02
Thomas Tien 04
Connor Welsh 04
Max Borovinskiy 04
Ethan Merner 06
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell 03
Ethan Sundar 03
Walker Erickson 02
Reagan Milburn 03
Lee Parks 04
Ayden Third 02
Griffen Barr 02
Dylan Compton 05
Luke Ashton 05
Anson McMaster 02
Roan Clarke 03
Vernon's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Cranbrook:
3-0-0-0
Vernon's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Cranbrook:
1-1-0-0
Vernon's 2023-24 regular season scoring leaders vs Cranbrook:
Hank Cleaves (2-8-10)
Erik Pastro (3-4-7)
Adam Csabi (5-1-6)
Anthony Cliche (0-5-5)
Owen Kim (2-2-4)
Luke Pakulak (0-3-3)
Nick Mikan (3-0-3)
Luke Bibby (0-3-3)
Isaac Tremblay (3-0-3)
Shea Busch (1-2-3)
Georgios Stavrianeas (1-2-3)
Isaac Tremblay (1-1-2)
Connor Elliott (0-2-2)
Lukas McCloskey (1-1-2)
Julian Facchinelli (0-1-1)
Noah Dorey (1-0-1)
Payton Struck (0-1-1)
Etienne Lessard (1-0-1)
Isaac Fecteau (0-1-1)
Ethan David (2-0 Record)
Colin Reay (2-1 Record)
Let's take a look at the Cranbrook Bucks:
The 14-22-2-0 Cranbrook Bucks are coming off a 4-2 loss Friday to the visiting Alberni Valley Bulldogs. This afternoon is the third and final game of a three game home stand, where the Bucks have lost four straight games on home ice. The Bucks only win over the Vipers this season was a 3-1 win December 15th in Cranbrook. The Bucks have lost five straight and have one win in their last ten games. Cranbrook sits 6th in the Interior Conference.
Cranbrook Bucks 2023-24 Roster:
Cranbrook Bucks 2023-24 Scoring Leaders:
Joseph Blackley (4-21-25)
Cranbrook Bucks 2023-24 Record/Stats:
Games Played: 38
Wins: 14
Losses: 22
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 6-11-1-0
Road Record: 8-11-1-0
Goals for: 92
Goals against: 130
Standings: 6th Place Interior Conference
Cranbrook Bucks Returning Players:
Jarrod Smith 04
Jack Silich 03
Julian Frias 04
Blake Cotton 04
Jaden Fodchuk 03
Donovan Frias 04
Malachi Freh 05
Bryce Sookro 04
Carter Capton 05
Cranbrook Bucks departed and traded players from last years team:
Cooper Boulanger 03
Noah Quinn 03
Nick Peluso 04
Jaxon Fuder 06
Luke Pfoh 05
Kellan Hjartarson 03
Willem Terwoord 05
Jeremy Tremblay 02
Jack Henry 04
Carsyn Good 03
Markus Yim 04
Rhys Bentham 02
Bauer Morrissey 02
Cameron Kungle 02
Nathan Airey 03
Cranbrook's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Vernon:
1-1-0-0
Cranbrook's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Vernon:
0-3-0-0
Cranbrook Bucks 2023-24 scoring leaders vs Vernon:
Jack Silich (2-1-3)
Bryce Sookro (1-2-3)
Joseph Blackley (1-1-2)
Kaslo Ferner (1-1-2)
Julian Frias (1-1-2)
Malachi Freh (0-1-1)
Noah Urness (1-0-1)
Sammy Hynes (0-1-1)
Jordan Murray (0-1-1)
Sam Belanger (1-0-1)
Evan Brown (0-1-1)
Luke Pfoh (0-1-1)
Donavan Frias (0-1-1)
Carter Capton (0-2 Record)
Danick Leroux (0-1 Record)
Braedyn MacIntosh (1-1 Record)
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Game Recap - Trail 3 Vernon 1
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Trail Smoke Eaters Saturday, January 27, 2024 | BCHL League Site
Game Report,
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Lessard Commits To Union College:
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for the 2025-26 season.
Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,
Lessard Commits to Union College | Vernon Vipers
Etinne Lessard's Player Profile:
Étienne Lessard - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)
Game Preview: Vernon @ Trail:
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Tonight is the fourth of five regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters. The Smoke Eaters are 2-1 vs the Vipers
Vernon's record & stats vs the Smoke Eaters since 2002
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 95-28-1-5-1 vs Trail
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Trail 539-310
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 50-9-0-4-0 at home vs. Trail
Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 38-17-1-1-1 in Trail
The Vipers are 9-0-1-0 in their last ten home games vs. the Smoke Eaters
The Vipers are 7-2-0-0-1 in their last ten road games vs. the Smoke Eaters
The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Trail was a 3-2 victory on Saturday, January 6th 2024
The Smoke Eaters last regular season win in Vernon was a 3-2 overtime victory on Friday, November 24th 2023
The Vipers last regular season win in Trail was a 3-1 victory on Saturday, February 25th 2023
The Smoke Eaters last regular season win at home vs. Vernon was a 5-2 victory on Friday, December 8th 2023
Vernon Vipers/Trail Smoke Eaters 2023-24 regular season schedule:
November 24th Trail @ Vernon: Smoke Eaters won 3-2 overtime
December 8th Vernon @ Trail: Smoke Eaters won 5-2
January 6th Trail @ Vernon: Vipers won 3-2
January 27th Vernon @ Trail
March 9th Vernon @ Trail
Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:
The 21-12-1-0 Vernon Vipers make their second of three regular season visits to the Cominco Arena, are coming off a 2-0 win Wednesday in Salmon Arm. Tonight's the second game of a three game road trip, where the Snakes have lost four of their last five road games. Tonight's the fourth meeting of the season between the Vipers & Smoke Eaters with Trail leading the season series 2-1. The last time the Vipers were in Trail, the Smokies won 5-2 December 8th. The Vipers have won four of their last five games are 5-5 in their last ten games. Vernon sits 4th in the Interior Conference.
Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Roster:
Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Scoring Leaders:
Owen Kim (11-25-36)
Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:
Games Played: 34
Wins: 21
Losses: 12
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 2-1
Shootout Record: 1-0
Home Record: 12-5-1-0
Road Record: 9-7-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 16-2
When the opponents score first: 5-11
Leading after the 1st period: 11-0
Tied after the 1st period: 8-4
Trailing after the 1st period: 3-9
Leading after the 2nd period: 15-2
Tied after the 2nd period: 5-0
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-11
Out shooting opponents: 10-2
Out shot by opponents: 9-9
One goal games: 5-3
Goals for: 122
Goals against: 90
Record vs Interior Division: 17-12
Record vs Coastal Division: 3-1
Longest winning streak: 7 games
Longest losing streak: 4 games
Standings: 4th Place Interior ConferenceVernon Vipers Returning Players:
Hank Cleaves 03
Julian Facchinelli 04
Luke Pakulak 03
Isaac Tremblay 04
Anthony Cliche 03
Connor Elliott 03
Ethan David 03
Vernon Vipers departed & traded players from last years team:
Jonathan Horn 02
Thomas Tien 04
Connor Welsh 04
Max Borovinskiy 04
Ethan Merner 06
Seiya Tanaka-Campbell 03
Ethan Sundar 03
Walker Erickson 02
Reagan Milburn 03
Lee Parks 04
Ayden Third 02
Griffen Barr 02
Dylan Compton 05
Luke Ashton 05
Anson McMaster 02
Roan Clarke 03
Vernon's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Trail:
1-0-1-0
Vernon's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Trail:
0-1-0-0
Vernon's 2023-24 regular season scoring leaders vs Trail:
Connor Elliott (1-2-3)
Isaac Tremblay (2-0-2)
Adam Csabi (0-2-2)
Luke Pakulak (1-1-2)
Maks Percic (0-1-1)
Erik Pastro (0-1-1)
Jiri Duda (1-0-1)
Bronson Ross (0-1-1)
Payton Struck (1-0-1)
Luke Bibby (0-1-1)
Nick Mikan (1-0-1)
Hank Cleaves (0-1-1)
Colin Reay (0-1 Record)
Ethan David (1-1 Record)
Let's take a look at the Trail Smoke Eaters:
The Trail 16-13-6-0 Trail Smoke Eaters are coming off a 3-0 loss Friday to the visiting Victoria Grizzlies. Tonight's the second and final game of a two game home stand, where the Smokies are 10-4-3-0 on home ice. The last time these two teams played, the Vipers won 3-2 January 6th in Vernon. The Smoke Eaters have won three of their last five games and six of their last ten games. Trail sits 5th in the Interior Conference.
Trail Smoke Eaters 2023-24 Roster:
Trail Smoke Eaters 2023-24 regular season scoring leader:
Mathieu Cobetto-Roy (18-16-34)
Trail Assistant Coach Dallas Calvin played with the 2013-14 Vernon Vipers
Trail Smoke Eaters 2023-24 Record/Stats:
Games Played: 35
Wins: 16
Losses: 13
Overtime Losses: 6
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 10-4-3-0
Road Record: 6-9-3-0
Goals for: 119
Goals against: 131
Standings: 5th Place Interior Conference
Trail Smoke Eaters Returning Players:
Adam Marshall 03
Ethan Mann 03
Mathieu Cobetto-Roy 03
Ridge Dawson 04
Teagan Kendrick 04
Josh Schenk 04
Maxim Potvin 03
Alec Whipple 04
Judah Makway 04
Adam Parsons 03
Ethan Warrener 03
Trail Smoke Eaters departed and traded players from last years team:
Connor Seeley 05
Rhett Hamilton 04
Brady Hunter 02
Nicholas Remissong 02
Trey Fechko 03
Ethan Willoughby 02
Jordan Hendry 02
Brody Juck 05
Brady Smith 05
Evan Bushy 02
Keegan Maddocks 03
Trail's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Vernon:
1-0-0-0
Trail's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Vernon:
1-1-0-0
Trail Smoke Eaters 2023-24 regular season scoring leaders vs Vernon:
Ethan Warrener (1-4-5)
Adam Barone (1-3-4)
Jason Stefanek (1-2-3)
Adam Parsons (1-1-2)
Josh Schenk (1-1-2)
Adam Marshall (0-2-2)
Ridge Dawson (2-0-2)
Mathieu Cobetto-Roy (2-0-2)
Ethan Mann (1-1-2)
Judah Makway (0-1-1)
Jack Kennedy (0-1-1)
Ryan Parker (1-0 Record)
Keegan Kendrick (1-1 Record)
Friday, January 26, 2024
Tremblay Suspended:
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for receiving a major penalty and a game misconduct for Boarding.
Here is the report from the BCHL website,
Isaac Tremblay's Player Profile:
Isaac Tremblay - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)
BCHL Expanding To Include Alberta Teams Will Lead To Realignment:
Here is the story from bchlnetwork.ca,
BCHL expanding to include Alberta teams will lead to realignment – BCHLNetwork
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Highlights:
Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
BCHL & News & Trades:
Alberni Valley-Merritt Trade:
Bulldogs Move Ziliotto to Merritt | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Chilliwack Chiefs Sign Shedd:
Chiefs Sign Tucker Shedd | Chilliwack Chiefs
Bucks Open Spring Camp In May:
Cranbrook Bucks Spring ID Camp set for May 3-5 | Cranbrook Bucks
The History of the Esquimalt Buccaneers: Part 1
The History of the Esquimalt Buccaneers – Part 1: Hub City Piracy (cougarshockeyproject.ca)
Coquitlam-Langley Trade:
The Riv Acquire ’03 Logan Morrell | Official Langley Rivermen Website
The History of the Esquimalt Buccaneers: Part 2
Powell River Kings Sign Ratt & Iserhoff:
Penner Leaves Silverbacks:
Business Manager Mel Penner moving on | Salmon Arm Silverbacks (sasilverbacks.com)
Smoke Eaters Sign Lemieux:
Smokies sign Lucas Lemieux | Trail Smoke Eaters
Victoria-Merritt Trade:
TRADE ALERT: | Victoria Grizzlies
West Kelowna Warriors Sign Oakenfold:
NEWS: Warriors Add Size & Skill In Forward Carter Oakenfold | West Kelowna Warriors
Powell River-Trail Trade:
Merritt-Cranbrook Trade:
Winds of change gusting for Cranbrook Bucks | Cranbrook Bucks
Capitals Sign Morrow:
Capitals sign 19 year old goaltender Ethan Morrow | Cowichan Capitals
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Game Recap - Vernon 2 Salmon Arm 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 and missed 5 home games since 2004 and 46 home games since 1990. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 2.7 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 Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks game as the Vipers defeated the Silverbacks 2-0 at the Shaw Centre. (No attendance announced)
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Ethan David
Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Eli Pulver
2nd Period: The hometown Silverbacks were the better team and outplayed the visiting Vipers for most of the entire middle frame. The Backs had lengthy periods of time in the offensive zone with the Snakes on their heels but unable to capitalize. SA couldn't convert on two power plays, didn't get any puck luck as Ethan David got lucky at times. Shots were 9-1 Salmon Arm eight minutes into the period. The Gorillas dominated the play at times, had the puck on their stick most of the period, controlled and carried the play, had the Vipers skating in circles. I didn't think the S'Backs had many quality chances more so shots from well out. Vernon struggled defensively in their own end, had troubles clearing the zone, were turning over pucks, flat footed, had troubles getting through the neutral zone, getting pucks to the net and generating offence. Recently acquired Carson McGinley gave Vernon a 2-0 lead on the Vipers second shot of the period. The Snakes had a few good shifts towards the end of the period. It was 2-0 Vernon after 40 minutes of play. The Apes went 0-2 with the man advantage. The Silverbacks outshot the Vipers 13-5.
3rd Period: The Gorillas couldn't convert on an early PP were the better team early and often. Salmon Arm had the Vipers back on their heels early as Ethan David got lucky but also made some large saves, keeping the Snakes in the hockey game. SA had the edge in play for a lot of the period. The Snakes did manage to get some play and zone time but a lot of the period was in the Vipers zone. Ethan David may have been lucky at times was the difference. The Backs would get Eli Pulver to the bench with well over two minutes remaining. Vernon missed the open cage on several occasions but managed to hang on for the 2-0 win. Both teams went 0-1 with the power play. The Silverbacks outshot the Vipers 14-8.
Vernon Vipers Top Performers:
Luke Bibby I thought played well for the Vipers. Competed, was strong in on the forecheck, battled along the wall, created/generated a couple of looks, played with a lot of energy.
Erik Pastro I thought played a hard fought game, was involved in the play often, made a few plays, was hard in on the forecheck and had a couple of looks.
Isaac Tremblay (1 goal) Was really going this evening. I was actually thinking the last Viper game, where has Isaac Tremblay been? I haven't really noticed him lately, but he come to play tonight and was the Snakes best player
Ethan David (39 saves-shutout) Was the difference, stopping all thirty nine shots for the win/shutout, his second shutout over the Silverbacks this season. David was on his game, got lucky on a few occasions but was quick on his feet, played his position well and come up with some large saves keeping his team in the hockey game
Game Thought's: Vernon Vipers
- Tonight's the first game of a three game road trip
- I thought Salmon Arm was the better team to start the hockey game and were the better team in the first half but Vernon responded and played well in the second half. Both teams had some good looks/opportunities in that opening frame. Both teams could have had a couple of goals as both goaltenders played well
- The last time the Vipers and Silverbacks met, the Snakes won 5-2 in Vernon December 29th
- The Vipers went 0-4 with the man advantage
- The Snakes are 9-7-0-0 on the road this season
- I spotted a small handful of Vipers fans at tonight's game
- The Vipers are three points back of 3rd place Salmon Arm
- The Vipers were totally outplayed and outworked in the 2nd period. Ethan David had some puck luck go his way as well as made some big stops got some help from Carson McGinley who spotted the Vipers a 2-0 lead on just their second shot of the period. Vernon was being outshit 9-1 about eight minutes into the middle frame. The Snakes looked flat footed, had troubles clearing the zone, getting through the neutral zone, getting pucks to the net and had trouble generating some offence. Vernon's defence turned over the puck way too many times, saw a lot time in their own end for a lot of the period. Vipers were lucky to be ahead going into the 3rd
- The Vipers next game is Saturday in Trail
- The Snakes PK was very good
- Vernon is 4-3 vs Salmon Arm this season
- The Snakes defence struggled often, either clearning the zone, turning over pucks or caught flat footed/skating in circles
- The Vipers didn't get ten shots in any of the three periods
- Noah Dorey returned to the lineup after being out for a lengthy period of time with an injury
- Ethan David has shutout Salmon Arm twice this season
- I thought the Silverbacks were the better team in the 3rd, had an edge in play but as the period continued the Vipers did respond with some play in the offensive zone, get some looks and played a little better then the 2nd period. Ethan David was lucky again for a second straight period, was forced to make some big stops
- The Vipers have won four of their last five games are 5-5 in their last ten games
- Ethan David records his ninth career BCHL shutout
- The Snakes play five of their next six games on the road
- Vernon struggled to get shots on goal, get any kind of sustained pressure in the offensive zone and go lengthy periods of time with the edge in play
- Vernon is the only team to beat Salmon Arm at home in regulation and the Vipers have done that twice this season
- The Vipers had the past ten days off due to the All-Star weekend and you could tell the team showed signs of rust, played no where near sixty minutes
- Tonight was Vernon's fourth and final regular season visit to Salmon Arm
- The Vipers struggled with the power play
- I have missed only two Vipers games in Salmon Arm, since the Silverbacks joined the BCHL in 2001
- The Vipers looked good at times, but weren't consistent through out the hockey game
- Vernon had the bounces go their way, and relied on Ethan David often
- With the win, Vernon improves to 21-12-1-0 sit 4th in the Interior Conference
Salmon Arm Silverbacks Top Performers:
Tristan Allen This kid isn't the biggest kid but can move the puck, make plays happen in a hurry and plays well at both ends of the rink
Cole Cooksey I thought was one of Salmon Arm's better forwards
Riley Ashe played physical, was in the face of the Vipers, played hard
Eli Pulver (22 saves) Has played well against the Snakes this season, played well in the loss this evening. Wasn't tested nearly as much as Ethan David but both goaltenders played well
Game Thought's: Salmon Arm Silverbacks
- The Silverbacks have lost back to back games to the Vipers
- The Apes were the better team didn't get any puck luck or the bounces go their way
- Salmon Arm went 0-5 with the power play
- Both goaltenders played very well
- A good size crowd for a midweek game. No attendance was announced
- The Silverbacks and Vipers play twice more this regular season, with both games in Vernon
- The S'Backs couldn't buy a goal tonight. Several very close calls/plays where the puck just didn't roll or bounce the right way
- Salmon Arm is three points back of 2nd place West Kelowna
- The Gorillas PK was very good. Blocked several shots, closed the shooting lanes and kept Vernon to the outside
- The Silverbacks next game is Friday in Prince George
- Casy Laylin left the 1st period with an injury
- Salmon Arm with a good start was the better team in the first half of the opening period. The Backs had some good looks/opportunities, couldn't capitalize or solve Ethan David
- Nathan Mackie hit the post late in the 2nd period
- I didn't think Salmon Arm's top forwards stood out or looked great
- The Silverbacks have lost only three home games this season, two of those losses are to Vernon
- The Silverbacks play five of their next seven games on the road
- The Apes dominated the 2nd period, had lengthy periods of time with the puck and the Vipers back on their heels but didn't generate or create a ton of quality chances in the middle frame. Not only did Salmon Arm not score in a period where they were by far the better team, they gave up a goal to fall behind 2-0
- If the Silverbacks get a couple of pucks/bounces go their way, I think the momentum changes and Salmon Arm wins this game
- The Silverbacks have won three of their last five games and won six of their last ten games
- Salmon Arm's defence was very good. Was good on the PK, blocking shots as well as blocking shots five on five
- Specialty teams was a difference for both teams as both teams couldn't capitalize with the man advantage
- With the loss, Salmon Arm falls to 22-10-0-2 sit 3rd in the Interior Conference
Scratches:
Vernon Vipers:
Payton Struck
Bronson Ross
Anthony Cliche
Salmon Arm Silverbacks:
Matthew Gillard
Ryan DeAngelis
Nicholas Wolfenberg
Jacob Bonkowski
Nick Wellenreiter
Ryan Grout
Energy Player of the Game:
Nathan Mackie
Three Star's:
1st Star: Ethan David (39 saves-shutout)
2nd Star: Carson McGinley (1 goal)
3rd Star: Isaac Tremblay (1 goal)
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Vernon Junior Hockey History website,
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