Former Viper Dale Thriving With Eisadler Dortmund:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Brody Dale and his brother Brayden are playing their first season of pro hockey for Eisadler Dortmund in Germany’s Regionalliga.

Here is the story from the KIJHL website,

Dale brothers thriving with Eisadler Dortmund | Kelowna Chiefs

Eisadler Dortmund is a professional ice hockey team based in Dortmund, Germany. The team was founded in 2009 and has since become a prominent force in the German ice hockey league. 

Dale played the past three seasons at Portage College before signing his first professional contract with Eisadler Dortmund in 2023.

Dale played parts of four seasons with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Kelowna Chiefs, Manitoba Junior Hockey League OCN Blizzard, BCHL Vernon Vipers & Alberta Junior Hockey League Grande Prairie Storm from 2015-2019.

Dale started the 2016-17 season with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League Kelowna Chiefs, played eight games as an "AP" affiliated player with the 2016-17 Vernon Vipers before signing with the Vipers January 10th 2017. Dale finished the 2016-17 season with the Vipers, went pointless in 25 games. Dale was one of thirteen Vipers returning in 2017, was cut-released after training camp in August 2017 returned to the Kelowna Chiefs for the 2017-18 season.

Brody Dale's Player Profile:

Brody Dale - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Vernon Vipers Collision Of The Week - Noah Dorey

This weeks CSN Frank's Collision of the Week is from Vernon Vipers

defenceman Noah Dorey's hit on Prince George Spruce Kings forward Kazumo Sasaki during the Vipers 3-1 victory March 23rd 2024 in Prince George.

Here is the CSN Frank's Collision of the Week from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Collision Of The Week - #5 Noah Dorey (3) - YouTube

Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters Playoff Schedule:

The Vernon Vipers will open the BCHL playoffs April 5th vs the Trail

Smoke Eaters. The Vernon Vipers released their playoff schedule on Saturday.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Announce Playoff Schedule For First Round | Vernon Vipers

Bibby Highlight Reel Goal:

Vernon Vipers forward Luke Bibby scores a highlight reel goal at 11:33

of the 3rd period.

Here is Luke Bibby's highlight reel goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Gorgeous passing here from the Vipers! 🍎🍏 🎙️ @GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/RS3xDe5d71" / X (twitter.com)

Game Recap - Vernon 6 Powell River 2

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 2.8 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 today's Vernon Vipers-Powell River Kings game as the Vipers defeated Powell River 6-2 in front of 2,547 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Colin Reay

Powell River Kings: Vincent Lamberti

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Vernon Vipers Will Face Trail Smoke Eaters In Playoffs:

For the nineth time in franchise history the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters will meet in the BCHL playoffs. The last time the Vipers & Smoke Eaters met in the playoffs was in the 2nd round of the 2019 playoffs.

The Vipers went 1-4 vs Trail this season. The Smoke Eaters outscored the Vipers 17-10 in 5 games this season. The Vernon Vipers will finish 4th in the Interior Conference have a record of 32-19-2-0 are six points ahead of 5th place Trail and five points behind 3rd place Salmon Arm. The Trail Smoke Eaters will finish 5th in the Interior Conference have a record of 27-20-6-0 are twelve points ahead of the 6th place Merritt Centennials, are six points back of 4th place Vernon. 

Here’s a look at the previous eight playoff meetings between Vernon & Trail:

1996-97 Vernon defeated Trail 4 games to 1 (1st round)

1997-98 Trail defeated Vernon 4 games to 3 (1st round)

2002-03 Vernon defeated Trail 4 games to 0 (Interior Conference Finals)

2003-04 Trail defeated Vernon 4 games to 1 (1st round)

2006-07 Vernon defeated Trail 4 games to 1 (Interior Conference Semi finals)

2007-08 Vernon defeated Trail 3 games to 0 (1st round)

2016-17 Vernon defeated Trail 4 games to 1 (Interior division semi finals)

2018-19 Vernon defeated Trail 4 games to 3 (2nd round)

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: Smoke Eaters won 3-1

March 9th Vernon @ Trail: Smoke Eaters won 6-2

Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters 2024 Playoff Schedule:

Game 1 Friday, April 5th Trail @ Vernon 7pm

Game 2 Saturday, April 6th Trail @ Vernon 7pm

Game 3 TBA Vernon @ Trail

Game 4 TBA Vernon @ Trail

Game 5 TBA Trail @ Vernon

Game 6 TBA Vernon @ Trail

Game 7 TBA Trail @ Vernon

Game Preview: Powell River @ Vernon:

Powell River 14-34-5-0 @ Vernon 32-19-2-0 6pm

Tonight is the first and only regular season meeting vs the Powell River Kings. The Vipers went 1-0 vs Powell River last season

Vernon's record & stats vs the Kings since 2003

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 18-13-0-1-1 vs Powell River

Since the BCHL Showcase opened in 2012-13 Vernon is 0-2-0-0 vs Powell River at the Showcase

Since the 2003-04 regular season Powell River has outscored Vernon 98-95

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 12-3-0-0 at home vs Powell River

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 6-11-0-0-1 in Powell River

The Vipers last regular season win in Powell River was a 6-5 shootout victory on Friday, February 17th 2023

The Kings last regular season win at home vs Vernon was a 3-2 shoot out victory on Friday, October 26th 2018

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs Powell River was a 3-0 victory on Saturday, September 21st 2019

The Kings last regular season win in Vernon was a 3-1 victory on Saturday, January 21st 2017

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Schrott's Overtime Winning Goal:

Prince George Spruce Kings forward Skogen Schrott scores the overtime winner at

3:36 of overtime giving the visiting Prince George Spruce Kings a 6-5 overtime victory in Vernon.

Here is Skogen Schrott's overtime winning goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Skogen Schrott calls game! 😤😤 The Spruce Kings battle back after a dramatic Vipers comeback and seal the game with a beauty OT winner for the 6-5 final! @SpruceKings | #BCHL https://t.co/mE5iDsmMRU" / X (twitter.com)

Dorey's Game Tying Goal With 1.1 Remaining:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Noah Dorey with his second goal of the

game, ties the contest with 1.1 seconds remaining.

Here is Noah Dorey's game tying goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "WITH 1.1 SECONDS ON THE CLOCK! IT'S BEDLAM IN VERNON! With the goalie pulled, Vipers dman Noah Dorey wrists one home from the point for his second of the game and we're headed to OT! @VernonVipers | #BCHL https://t.co/cPnulqKnAz" / X (twitter.com)

Dorey's First Of Two Goals:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Noah Dorey scores 2:10 into the 2nd period,

getting the Vipers to within a goal.

Here is Noah Dorey's 2nd period goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "What a feed! Isaac Tremblay's laser pass finds a pinching Noah Dorey as the Vipers answer back 1:17 after going down by two and cut into the deficit! @VernonVipers | #BCHL https://t.co/uN9ctFPtGy" / X (twitter.com)

Game Recap - Prince George 6 Vernon 5 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 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 2.8 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 today's Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings game as the Spruce Kings defeated Vernon 6-5 in overtime in front of 2,845 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Ethan David

Prince George Spruce Kings: Charlie Zolin

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Vernon Vipers Inducting Gartner & Volpatti Into Alumni Club:

The Vernon Vipers will be inducting former Vernon Vipers forwards Garth Gartner and Aaron Volpatti into the Vipers Alumni Club prior to tonight's game vs Prince George.

Here is the release from the Vernon Vipers X page,

Vernon Vipers on X: "We're very excited to be inducting another pair of incredible players to the Vipers Alumni Club - a couple of hard-nosed hockey players will be joining us Friday night for a special pre-game ceremony! https://t.co/53zraBqRk8" / X (twitter.com)

Gartner played four seasons in Vernon with the Vernon Lakers/Vernon Vipers from 1994-1998. In 233 games with the Lakers/Vipers, Gartner collected (78-goals-89-assists-167-points). The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 until changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Garth Gartner's Player Profile:

Garth Gartner - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

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

Aaron Volpatti's Player Profile:

Aaron Volpatti - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Game Preview: Prince George @ Vernon:

Prince George 15-34-3-0 @ Vernon 32-19-1-0 7pm

Tonight is the eighth and final regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Prince George Spruce Kings. The Vipers are 6-1 vs Prince George

Vernon's record & stats vs the Spruce Kings since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 59-30-2-4-2 vs Prince George

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon has outscored Prince George 348-259

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 25-10-2-4-1 at home vs. Prince George

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 26-17-0-1-1 in Prince George

The Vipers are 8-1-0-0-1 in their last ten games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 9-1-0-0-0 in their last ten home games vs Prince George

The Vipers are 8-1-0-1 in their last ten games in Prince George

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Prince George was a 7-5 victory on Friday, March 1st 2024

The Spruce Kings last regular season win in Vernon was a 8-0 victory on Saturday, October 22nd 2022

The Vipers last regular season win in Prince George was a 3-1 victory on Saturday, March 23rd 2024

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Cyclones Trade Ex Viper Andrusiak To Florida:

The ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones have traded former Vernon Vipers forward

Zach Andrusiak to the Florida Everblades.

Here is the press release from the Cincinnati Cyclones website,

Cincinnati Cyclones | Cincinnati, OH Professional Hockey | CYCLONES COMPLETE BUSY TRADE DEADLINE (cycloneshockey.com)

Andrusiak was in his third season with the Cyclones after re-signing with the Cyclones September 8th 2023. Andrusiak signed a Professional Try-out (PTO) with the American Hockey League Calgary Wranglers January 27th 2024 was returned to Cincinnati
January 29th 2024. The Cyclones loaned Andrusiak to Calgary Febraury 7th 2024 before the Wranglers returned Andrusiak back to the ECHL February 16th 2024. In 57 games with the Cyclones, Andrusiak collected (31-goals-31-assists-62-points).

Andrusiak split the 2022-23 season with the ECHL Cincinnati Cyclones & American Hockey League Manitoba Moose. Andrusiak signed a Professional Try-out (PTO) with the American Hockey League Manitoba Moose March 6th 2023 was released March 11th 2023 returning to Cincinnati.

Andrusiak played three seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2016-2019 with Tri-Cities, Seattle, Prince Albert & Everett before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Idaho Steelheads August 8th 2019.

Andrusiak started the 2015-16 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans, was released early into the 2015-16 season. The Vernon Vipers signed Andrusiak October 1st 2015. Andrusiak was released November 5th 2015. In 15 games with the Vipers, Andrusiak collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Zach Andrusiak's Player Profile:

Zack Andrusiak - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #19 Nick Mikan

The right-winger talks about becoming a Viper, playing high school hockey in Minnesota and the Vipers upcoming playoff run.

Here is Nick Mikan's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Player Profile - #19 Nick Mikan - YouTube

Csabi Named Honourable Mention For 3 Stars Of The Week:

Vernon Vipers forward Adam Csabi was named Honourable mention for

3 Stars of the Week.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Brown, Wagnon, Applebee named NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site

Adam Csabi's Player Profile:

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

Vipers Alumni Taylor Named To Second Team All-ECAC:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor has been named to the

2023-24 Second Team All-ECAC

Here is the story from www.uscho.com,

Trio of all-conference teams announced by ECAC Hockey for 2023-24 campaign - College Hockey | USCHO.com

Taylor has spent the past two seasons at Clarkson University. In 35 games this season, Taylor collected (4-goals-13-assists-17-points).

Taylor played three seasons in Vernon with the Vipers from 2018-2021 before leaving for the United States Hockey League Youngstown Phantoms. The Phantoms selected Taylor 31st overall May 28th 2021 in Round 3 in Phase 2 of the Unites States Hockey League Draft. Taylor played the 2021-22 season with the Phantoms before joining Clarkson University in 2022. 

Taylor played three seasons in Vernon with the Vipers from 2018-2021. In 125 games with the Vipers, Taylor collected (8-goals-32-assists-40-points). 

Trey Taylor's Player Profile:

Trey Taylor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Vernon Vipers Fan Appreciation Weekend Promo Video:

The Vernon Vipers have some cool things planned this weekend for the Vipers final two regular season home games vs Prince George & Powell River.

Here is a fan appreciation promo video from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Fan Appreciation Weekend (youtube.com)

Abbotsford Canucks Sign Former Vernon Viper Felton:

The American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks have signed

former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton.

Here is the press release from the Abbotsford Canucks website,

Canucks Sign Felton on ATO | Abbotsford Canucks

Felton spent the past three seasons at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks March 14th 2024.

Felton committed to Bentley University in November 2019 transferred from Bentley University to Merrimack College in June 2021.

Felton played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Felton committed to the Vipers for the 2019-20 season in June 2019. In 50 games with the Vipers, Felton collected (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).

Christian Felton's Player Profile:

Christian Felton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fourteen years ago today (March 26th 2010) Penticton Vees forward Denver

Manderson scores at 7:14 of triple overtime, giving the Penticton Vees a 3-2 triple overtime victory over the Vernon Vipers in Game 5 of the Interior Conference Finals. Sean Bonar made 61 saves in the win, while Graeme Gordon made 60 saves in the loss in front of 2,815 fans at Wesbild Centre. Vernon would eventually win the best of seven playoff series 4 games to 2.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Penticton Vees @ Vernon Vipers Friday, March 26, 2010 | BCHL League Site

Denver Manderson's Player Profile:

Denver Manderson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #31 Colin Reay

The Sherwood Park product talks about becoming a goalie & moving from the AJHL to the BCHL.

Here is Colin Reay's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube Page,

Player Profile - #31 Colin Reay - YouTube

David Breaks Vernon Junior Hockey Franchise Shutout Record:

Vernon Vipers goaltender Ethan David recently broke the Vernon Junior

hockey franchise record for most career shutouts.

David passed former Vernon Vipers goaltenders Ty Taylor (2016-18) & Andrew Hammond (2007-09) both previously held the franchise record with 8 career shutouts each. 

David recorded his franchise record 9th career shutout after a 2-0 victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks January 24th 2024. David recently shutout Prince George 1-0 March 22nd 2024 now holds the Vernon Junior hockey franchise record with 10 career shutouts.

David is currently tied for 2nd in BCHL history with 10 career shutouts with Alex Evin & Brad Thiessen. Evin had 10 career shutouts with Powell River, Williams Lake & Penticton from 2003-2008, while Thiessen had 10 career shutouts with Penticton, Prince George & Merritt from 2003-2006). Michael Garteig holds the BCHL record with 12 career shutouts from 2009-2012 with Powell River & Penticton.

BCHL All-Time Stats Leaders:

All-Time Stats Leaders | BCHL League Site

Ethan David's Player Profile:

Ethan David - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

City Says Shut Down Of Kal Tire Place Cost $22,000

The City of Vernon has stated the repairs at Kal Tire Place cost around $17,000

Here is the story from vernonmatters.ca,

City says shut down of Kal Tire Place South cost $22,000 | Vernon Matters

Here is the story from Castanet.net,

Approximately $22,000 in repairs and lost revenue at Kal Tire Place South - Vernon News - Castanet.net

Vernon Vipers Add Binkley To Roster:

The Vernon Vipers have added 18 year old forward Simon Binkley as an

affiliated player to their roster. No official press release from the Vernon Vipers, but Binkley made his Vernon Vipers debut Saturday in Prince George and is listed on the Vernon Vipers roster.

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Roster,

Vernon Vipers Roster 2023-24 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Binkley committed to the Vernon Vipers January 23rd 2024 for the 2024-25 season.

Simon Binkley's Player Profile:

Simon Binkley - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Prince George Spruce Kings highlights from March 23rd 2024 in front of 1,107 fans at the Kopar Memorial Arena in Prince George.

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Prince George Highlights [3-23-2024] (youtube.com)

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Thirteen years ago today (March 24th 2011) Vernon Vipers forward Aaron Hadley

scored at 5:43 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in Game 5 of the 2nd round best of seven playoff series. Kirby Halcrow made 24 saves in the win, while Kris Moore made 32 saves in the loss in front of 2,315 fans at Wesbild Centre. Vernon would eventually win the best of seven playoff series 4 games to 2.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers Thursday, March 24, 2011 | BCHL League Site

Aaron Hadley's Player Profile:

Aaron Hadley - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Vernon Vipers Player Profile - #39 Isaac Tremblay

The veteran Viper talks about his second season with the team, playing in front of huge crowds and preparing for the jump to the NCAA.

Here is Isaac Tremblay's Player Profile from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Player Profile - #39 Isaac Tremblay - YouTube

Vernon Vipers Clinch Home Ice Advantage:

The Vernon Vipers clinched home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs after Friday's 1-0 win in Prince George. The Vipers have clinched at least 4th place but still have a chance at 3rd place. Games 1 & 2 of the playoffs are April 5th & 6th in Vernon.

Here is the post from the Vernon Vipers X page,

Vernon Vipers on X: "After last night's win, we know we will be have home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Games 1 and 2 will be at Kal Tire Place on April 5 and 6. Puck drop for both of those games will by. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday at the Vipers Office! https://t.co/e56n8xeaQE" / X (twitter.com)

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Nineteen years ago today (March 23rd 2005) Vernon Vipers forward/captain Mark

Nelson scores at 5:57 of the fourth overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime win over the Penticton Vees in Game 4 of the 2nd round of the BCHL playoffs. Jon Olthuis made 62 saves in the win, while Corey Milan made 60 saves in the loss in front of 1,933 fans at the Penticton Memorial Arena. With the win, Vernon would win the best of seven playoff series 4 games to 0 to advance to the Interior Division Finals vs Prince George.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees Wednesday, March 23, 2005 | BCHL League Site

Mark Nelson's Player Profile:

Mark Nelson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Game Recap - "Parents Weekend" Vernon 3 Prince George 1

The Vernon Vipers improve to 32-19-1-0 after a 3-1 victory over the 15-34-3-0 Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 1,107 fans at the Kopar Memorial Arena in Prince George.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday, March 23, 2024 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report (hockeytech.com)

Text Box Score,

Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com (hockeytech.com)

Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA