Game Preview: 2nd Round Playoffs - Game 4 Penticton @ Vernon:

Game 4 Penticton 7-0 @ Vernon 4-4  8:15pm

Tonight is the nineth regular season/playoff meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees. 

Since the 2004-05 playoffs Vernon is 29-24 vs. Penticton

Since the 2004-05 playoffs Vernon has outscored

Penticton 162-142

Since the 2004-05 playoffs Vernon is 16-9 at home vs. Penticton

Since the 2004-05 playoffs Vernon is 13-15 in Penticton

Vernon's last playoff win at home vs Penticton was a 5-1 victory on Saturday, April 8th 2017

Penticton's last playoff win at the Kal Tire Place was a 4-0 victory on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024

Vernon's last playoff win at the South Okanagan Events Centre was a 3-2 victory on Friday, March 31st 2017

Penticton's last playoff win at home vs Vernon was a 3-1 victory on Saturday, April 20th 2024

Vernon's record & stats vs the Vees since 2002

Since the 2002-03 regular season Vernon is 49-65-11-5 vs Penticton

Since the 2002-03 regular season Penticton has outscored Vernon 401-326

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 25-27-4-2 at home vs. Penticton

Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 21-34-3-4 in Penticton

Since the BCHL Showcase opened in 2012 Vernon is 0-1-1-0 vs Penticton at the Showcase

The Vees are 9-0-0-1 in their last ten games in Vernon

The Vipers are 0-9-0-1 in their last ten games in Penticton

The Vipers last regular season win at home vs. Penticton was a 2-1 shootout victory on Saturday, November 25th 2023

The Vees last regular season win in Vernon was a 3-0 victory on Sunday, December 31st 2023

The Vipers last regular season win in Penticton was a 2-1 overtime victory on Friday, October 18th 2019

The Vees last regular season win at home vs. Vernon was a 4-2 victory on Friday, February 16th 2024

Vernon Vipers/Penticton Vees 2023-24 Regular Season Schedule:

October 27th Vernon @ Penticton: Vees won 5-3

November 25th Penticton @ Vernon: Vipers won 2-1 Shootout

December 31st Penticton @ Vernon: Vees won 3-0

January 12th Vernon @ Penticton: Vees won 2-1

February 16th Vernon @ Penticton: Vees won 4-2

Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees 2024 Playoff Schedule:

Game 1 Friday, April 19th Vernon @ Penticton: Vees win 4-3 overtime

Game 2 Saturday, April 20th Vernon @ Penticton: Vees win 3-1

Game 3 Tuesday, April 23rd Penticton @ Vernon: Vees win 4-0

Game 4 Wednesday, April 24th Penticton @ Vernon

Game 5 Friday, April 26th Vernon @ Penticton

Game 6 Sunday, April 28th Penticton @ Vernon

Game 7 Tuesday, April 30th Vernon @ Penticton

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

1966-67 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 1 (Semifinal)

1967-68 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 0 (Semifinal)

1971-72 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 3 (BCJHL Final)

1973-74 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 0 (Interior Division Semifinal)

1974-75 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 2 (Interior Division Semifinal)

1975-76 Penticton defeated Vernon (No Stats) (Interior Division Semifinal)

1976-77 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 2 (Interior Division Semifinal)

1982-83 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 3 (Interior Division Semifinal)

1986-87 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 0 (Interior Division Semifinal)

1987-88 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 0 (Interior Division Semifinal)

1992-93 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 1 (Interior Division Semifinal)

1993-94 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 3 (Interior Division Semifinal)

1994-95 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 3 (Vernon blows 3-1 series lead)

2001-02 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 2 (Interior Conference Final)

2002-03 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 0 (Interior Conference Quaterfinal)

2004-05 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 0 (Interior Conference Semifinal)

2006-07 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 1 (Interior Conference Final)

2007-08 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 3 (Interior Conference Semifinal)

2008-09 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 1 (Interior Conference Semifinal)

2009-2010 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 2 (Interior Conference Final)

2013-2014 Vernon defeated Penticton 4 games to 3 (Interior Division Final)

2014-15 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 3 (Interior Division Final)

2015-16 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 1 (Interior Division Semifinal)

2016-17 Penticton defeated Vernon 4 games to 3 (Interior Division Finals)

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 4-4 Vernon Vipers are coming off a 4-0 loss Tuesday in Game 3 to the visiting Penticton Vees. Tonight's a must win or the season is over. A Vipers win and a Game 5 will be played Friday in Penticton. The Vipers went 1-4-0-0 vs Penticton during the regular season. The Vipers have one win in their last twenty two games vs Penticton. Vernon is 3-1 on home ice in the Playoffs. 

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Roster:

Vernon Vipers Roster 2023-24 BC Playoffs | BCHL League Site

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Scoring Leaders:

Hank Cleaves (15-36-51)

Vernon Vipers 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 54

Wins: 33

Losses: 19

Overtime Wins: 4

Overtime Losses: 2

Shootout Wins: 1

Shootout Losses: 0

Overtime Record: 4-2

Shootout Record: 1-0

Home Record: 18-7-2-0

Road Record: 15-12-0-0

When the Vipers score first: 24-6

When the opponents score first: 9-14

Leading after the 1st period: 19-0

Tied after the 1st period: 12-9

Trailing after the 1st period: 3-11

Leading after the 2nd period: 23-3

Tied after the 2nd period: 9-1

Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-16

Out shooting opponents: 15-2

Out shot by opponents: 15-16

One goal games: 10-5

Goals for: 195

Goals against: 152

Record vs Interior Division: 24-19

Record vs Coastal Division: 8-1

Longest winning streak: 7 games

Longest losing streak: 4 games

Standings: 4th Place Interior Conference

Vernon Vipers 2024 Playoff Scoring Leaders:

Isaac Tremblay (2-7-9)

Vernon Vipers 2024 Playoff Record/Stats:

Games Played: 8

Wins: 4

Losses: 3

Overtime Wins: 0

Overtime Losses: 1

Overtime Record: 0-1

Home Record: 3-1

Road Record: 1-3

When the Vipers score first: 1-1

When the opponents score first: 3-3

Leading after the 1st period: 1-1

Tied after the 1st period: 1-1

Trailing after the 1st period: 2-2

Leading after the 2nd period: 1-1

Tied after the 2nd period: 3-1

Trailing after the 2nd period: 0-2

Out shooting opponents: 1-0

Out shot by opponents: 3-4

One goal games: 0-2

Goals for: 24

Goals against: 21

Vernon 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 Penticton:

1-1-0-0

Vernon's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Penticton:

0-3-0-0

Vernon's 2023-24 Regular Season scoring leaders vs Penticton:

Isaac Tremblay (2-1-3)

Adam Csabi (2-0-2)

Anthony Cliche (1-1-2)

Erik Pastro (0-2-2)

Owen Kim (0-2-2)

Noah Dorey (0-1-1)

Shea Busch (0-1-1)

Luke Bibby (1-0-1)

Lukas McCloskey (0-1-1)

Ewan McPherson (0-1-1)

Connor Elliott (0-1-1)

Ethan David (1-2 Record)

Colin Reay (0-2 Record)

Vernon's 2024 Playoff home record vs Penticton:

0-1

Vernon's 2024 Playoff road record vs Penticton:

0-2

Vernon's 2024 Playoff scoring leaders vs Penticton:

Isaac Tremblay (0-2-2)

Georgios Stavrianeas (1-1-2)

Noah Dorey (1-0-1)

Carson McGinley (1-0-1)

Adam Csabi (0-1-1)

Owen Kim (1-0-1)

Connor Elliott (0-1-1)

Hank Cleaves (0-1-1)

Anthony Cliche (0-1-1)

Ethan David (0-2 Record)

Let's take a look at the Penticton Vees:

The Penticton 7-0 defending Interior Division Champion/BCHL Champion Penticton Vees make their fourth regular season/playoff visit to Kal Tire Place, are coming off a 4-0 win in Game 3 on Tuesday in Vernon. The Vees have a chance to advance to the Interior Conference Finals with a win tonight. The Vees are 3-0 on the road in the Playoffs, have won nine straight road games going back to the regular season. Penticton is looking to win three straight League Championships since the Vernon Vipers won three straight League Championships from 2009-2011

Penticton Vees 2023-24 Roster:

Penticton Vees Roster 2023-24 BC Playoffs | BCHL League Site

Penticton Vees 2023-24 Regular Season Scoring Leaders:

Callum Arnott (27-26-53)

Penticton Vees 2023-24 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 54

Wins: 38

Losses: 10

Overtime Losses: 3

Shootout Losses: 3

Home Record: 21-5-0-1

Road Record: 17-5-3-2

Goals for: 202

Goals against: 116

Standings: 1st Place Interior Conference

Penticton Vees 2023-24 Playoff Scoring Leaders:

Callum Arnott (4-2-6), Anselmo Rego (4-2-6) & Simon Meier (4-2-6)

Penticton Vees 2023-24 Playoff Record/Stats:

Games Played: 7

Wins: 7

Losses: 0

Overtime Losses: 0

Home Record: 4-0

Road Record: 3-0

Goals for: 23

Goals against: 8

Penticton Vees Returning Players:

Callum Arnott 04

Thomas Pichette 03

Penticton Vees departed and traded players from last years team:

Billy Norcross 03

Beanie Richter 04

Dovar Tinling 03

Aydar Suniev 04

Josh Nadeau 03

Jackson Nieuwendyk 02

Brett Morovec 03

Hiroki Gojsic 06

Spencer Smith 02

Nic DeGraves 03

Bradly Nadeau 05

Ryan Hopkins 04

Mason Poolman 02

Ben Brunette 02

Frank Djurasevic 02

Josh Niedermayer 04

Owen Simpson 03

Gabriel Guilbault 06

Hank Levy 02

Derek Sparks 05

Luca Di Pasquo 03

Penticton's 2023-24 regular season home record vs Vernon:

3-0-0-0

Penticton's 2023-24 regular season road record vs Vernon:

1-0-0-1

Penticton's 2023-24 regular season scoring leaders vs Vernon: 

James Fisher (3-4-7)

Zack Stringer (3-1-4)

Billy Renfrew (1-3-4)

Callum Arnott (2-2-4)

Larry Keenan (0-3-3)

Thomas Pichette (2-1-3)

Ryan MacPherson (0-2-2)

Francesco Dell'Elce (0-2-2)

Conyr Hellyer (1-1-2)

Brock Reinhart (0-2-2)

Parker Murray (1-0-1)

Max Heise (0-1-1)

Connor MacPherson (1-0-1)

Daniel Buchbinder (0-1-1)

Simon Meier (0-1-1)

Lucas Sorace (0-1-1)

Anselmo Rego (1-0-1)

Andrew Ness (3-0 Record-Shutout)

Will Ingemann (1-1 Record)

Penticton's 2024 Playoff home record vs Vernon:

2-0

Penticton's 2024 Playoff road record vs Vernon:

1-0

Penticton's 2024 Playoff scoring leaders vs Vernon: 

Larry Keenan (0-4-4)

Billy Renfrew (1-3-4)

Simon Meier (2-2-4)

Callum Arnott (2-1-3)

Rego Anselmo (2-1-3)

Francesco Dell'Elce (0-2-2)

Zack Stringer (1-1-2)
James Fisher (1-1-2)

Brock Reinhart (0-1-1)

Connor MacPherson (0-1-1)

Matthew Biotti (0-1-1)

Ryan MacPherson (0-1-1)

Conyr Hellyer (0-1-1)

Thomas Pichette (1-0-1)

Will Ingemann (2-0 Record)

Andrew Ness (1-0 Record)