Monday, March 11, 2024

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty years ago today (March 11th 2004) Trail Smoke Eaters forward Troy

Newton scored at 4:00 of overtime in Game 5 of the 1st round of the BCHL playoffs, giving the Trail Smoke Eaters a 3-2 overtime victory over the Vernon Vipers in front of 1,705 fans at the Vernon Multiplex. Kevin Hachey made 36 saves in the win, while Mark Sibbald made 32 saves in the loss. With the win Trail wins the best of seven playoff series 4 games to 1.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Trail Smoke Eaters @ Vernon Vipers Thursday, March 11, 2004 | BCHL League Site

Troy Newton's Player Profile,

Troy Newton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

Eighteen years ago today (March 11th 2006) Vernon Vipers forward Aaron Volpatti scores at 8:18 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 4-3 overtime victory over the Prince George Spruce Kings in Game 4 of the best of seven playoff series in front of 643 fans at the Prince George Coliseum. Jon Olthuis made 26 saves in the win, while Patrick Sullivan made 40 saves in the loss. With the win, Vernon takes a 3-1 series lead and would eventually win the best of seven playoff series 4 games to 1.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday, March 11, 2006 | BCHL League Site

Aaron Volpatti's Player Profile:

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

Sixteen years ago today (March 11th 2008) Vernon Vipers forward Kellen Jones scores at 3:43 of overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime win over the Penticton Vees in Game 3 of the 2nd round of the BCHL playoffs. Andrew Hammond made 26 saves in the win, while Alex Evin made 34 saves in the loss. With the win, Vernon is down 2-1 in the best of seven playoff series. Penticton would eventually win the best of seven playoff series 4 games to 3.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Penticton Vees @ Vernon Vipers Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | BCHL League Site

Kellen Jones Player Profile:

Kellen Jones - Stats, Contract, Salary & More (eliteprospects.com)

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