On This Day In Vernon Lakes/Vernon Vipers History:

Thirty four years ago today (May 12th 1990) The Vernon

Lakers were making their second straight appearance in the National Championship hosted the 1990 Centennial Cup.

The Lakers went 3-1 in the round robin before beating the Nipawin Hawks 11-5 in the semifinals, before winning their first National Championship with a 6-5 overtime victory over the New Westminster Royals.

1990 Centennial Cup Summary from Wikipedia,

1990 Centennial Cup - Wikipedia

1990 Centennial Cup highlights,

1990 Centennial Cup (youtube.com)

Twenty eight years ago today (May 12th 1996) The
Vernon Vipers made their fifth trip to the National Championship, attended and won the Inaugural Royal Bank Cup in Melfort, Saskatchewan.

The Vipers went 2-2 in the round robin before defeating the Newmarket 87's 7-4 in the semifinals before winning their third National Championship shutting out the Melfort Mustangs 2-0

1996 Royal Bank Cup Summary from Wikipedia,

1996 Royal Bank Cup - Wikipedia