Saturday, November 30, 2024

Game Recap - Teddy Bear Toss Night: Powell River Kings 2 Vernon Vipers 0

The Powell River Kings improve to 5-15-2-1 after a 2-0 victory over the 8-12-4-0 Vernon Vipers in front of 846 fans at the Hap Parker Arena in Powell River.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Powell River Kings Saturday, November 30, 2024 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

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Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Vernon Vipers-Nanaimo Clippers Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Nanaimo Clippers highlights from November 29th 2024 at the Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo.

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Nanaimo [11-29-2024]

Game Preview: Teddy Bear Toss Night: Vernon Vipers @ Powell River Kings:

8-11-4-0 Vernon Vipers @ 4-15-2-1 Powell River Kings 5pm

Tonight is the first and only regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Powell River Kings. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Powell River Kings (League website only back as far as the 2003-04 regular season)

Games Played: 36
Wins: 19
Losses: 15
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 1
Tie: 0
Overtime Record: 1-1
Shootout Record: 1-1
Home Record: 13-3-0-0-0
Road Record: 5-10-1-1-0

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the Powell River Kings. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

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Vernon Vipers-Nanaimo Clippers Highlights:

Here are some goals from the Vernon Vipers-Nanaimo Clippers game on November 29th 2024 from the Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo.

Image credit:

Nanaimo Clippers

Nanaimo Clippers forward Dylan Kinch makes it 2-0 Clippers at 10:04 of the 1st period.

Here is the goal from the BCHL X page,

(1) BCHL on X: "Disgusting goal from Kinch 🤮 #BCHL | @ClippersHockey https://t.co/wsOtoSh3y9" / X

Nanaimo Clippers forward Connor Haynes makes it 3-0 Clippers at 19:30 of the 1st period.

Here is the goal from the BCHL X page,

(1) BCHL on X: "Connor Haynes makes it 3-0 Clippers late in the 1st with a beauty! 🎯 #BCHL | @ClippersHockey https://t.co/9qmrw0CCy6" / X

Vernon Vipers forward Lucas Brennan makes it 3-2 Nanaimo at 14:34 of the 2nd period.

Here is the goal from the BCHL X page,

(1) BCHL on X: "Lucas Brennan cashes in on the 2-on-1 💰 #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/NCqIXTlfrR" / X

Nanaimo Clippers forward Makaio Van Tassel makes it 4-2 Nanaimo at 18:39 of the 2nd period

(1) BCHL on X: "Makaio Van Tassel turns on the jets and brings the Clippers faithful to their feet! ✈️ #BCHL | @ClippersHockey https://t.co/yFRFxK72wb" / X

Friday, November 29, 2024

Game Recap - Nanaimo Clippers 5 Vernon Vipers 2

The Nanaimo Clippers improve to 9-11-2-0 after a 5-2 victory over the 8-11-4-0 Vernon Vipers at the Frank Crane Arena in Nanaimo.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Nanaimo Clippers Friday, November 29, 2024 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

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Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

Bibby, Stojkov & MacDonald Named Assistant Captains:

The Vernon Vipers have named forwards Luke Bibby, Landon MacDonald and defenceman Marko Stojkov Assistant Captains.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vernon Vipers Announce Additions to Leadership Group | Vernon Vipers

Busch Leaves Vernon Vipers For Everett Silvertips:

The Western Hockey League Lethbridge Hurricanes have traded Shea

Busch to the Everett Silvertips.

Here is the press release from the Everett Silvertips website,

Silvertips acquire Penn State commit Shea Busch from Lethbridge - Everett Silvertips

Here is the press release from the Lethbridge Hurricanes website,

Hurricanes Trade Busch for Draft Pick - Lethbridge Hurricanes

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vernon Vipers Announce Additions to Leadership Group | Vernon Vipers

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Nanaimo Clippers:

8-10-4-0 Vernon Vipers @ 8-11-2-0 Nanaimo

Clippers 7pm

Tonight is the first and only regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Nanaimo Clippers. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Nanaimo Clippers (League website only back as far as the 2003-04 regular season)

Games Played: 36
Wins: 23
Losses: 9
Overtime Wins: 3
Overtime Losses: 4
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Tie: 0
Overtime Record: 3-4
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 16-1-1-0-0
Road Record: 6-8-2-0-0

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the Nanaimo Clippers. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

Vernon Vipers Sign Lominac:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 18 year old forward Dennis Lominac.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vernon Vipers Announce Signing of Forward Dennis Lominac | Vernon Vipers

Dennis Lominac's Player Profile:

Dennis Lominac - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Sea Dogs Sign Lominac.

Here is the press release from the Sea Dogs website,

Sea Dogs sign 18-year-old forward Dennis Lominac - Saint John Sea Dogs

Sea Dogs release Lominac.

Here is the press release from thehockeynews.com,

Sea Dogs Release Former OHL Forward - The Hockey News Quebec Major Junior Hockey League

Vernon Vipers-Coquitlam Express Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Coquitlam Express Highlights from November 27th 2024 in front of 411 fans at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre in Coquitlam.

Image credit: Coquitlam Express

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Coquitlam Highlights [11-27-2024]

Stojkov Named To All-Star Weekend:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Marko Stojkov has been named to the initial

roster of the 2025 BCHL All Star weekend in Salmon Arm.

Image credit: BCHL

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL announces first batch of players for 2025 All-Star Weekend | BCHL League Site

Marko Stojkov's Player Profile:

Marko Stojkov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Alberni Valley-Blackfalds Trade:

Bulldogs move Gauthier to Blackfalds | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Smoke Eaters Sign Michalski For 2025-26 Season:

Michalski Signed for 2025-26 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Warriors Make Roster Moves:

Warriors Announce Roster Moves | West Kelowna Warriors

Chiefs Sign Jones & Osborne:

Chiefs Add to Team Defence with Goaltender Jones and Defender Osborne | Chilliwack Chiefs

Sookro, Fletcher & Capasso Leading The Charge For The Bucks:

Sookro, Fletcher and Capasso leading the charge for the Bucks in 2024-25 | Cranbrook Bucks

Oilers Sign Tobey:

Oilers sign 2005-born defenceman Nathan Tobey | Okotoks Oilers

West Kelowna Warriors Sign Alonso:

Warriors sign 2005 born Centreman Ian Alonso | West Kelowna Warriors

Cowichan-Penticton Trade:

Vees acquire goaltender Ethan Buenaventura | Penticton Vees

Trail Smoke Eaters Sign Robertson For 2025-26 Season:

Robertson Signed for 2025-26 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Kelsey:

Grizzlies Bring Back 20 Year Old Goaltender Kyle Kelsey | Victoria Grizzlies

BCHL Faces Challenges With NCAA Major Junior Decision:

BCHL faces challenges with NCAA 'Major Junior' decision - Trail Times

Croteau Commits To Spruce Kings For 2025-26 Season:

Spruce Kings Commit to Croteau for 25-26 | Prince George Spruce Kings

Smoke Eaters Sign Martin For 2025-26 Season:

Martin Signed for 2025-26 | Trail Smoke Eaters

Hughes Leaves Warriors For OHL:

Another West Kelowna Warriors player leaves for OHL - Kelowna Capital News

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 7 Coquitlam Express 1

The Vernon Vipers improve to 8-10-4-0 after a 7-1 victory over the 12-8-2-1 Coquitlam Express in front of 411 fans at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre in Coquitlam. This was the Vipers first win in Coquitlam since 2016. The Vipers last win in Coquitlam was a 6-0 victory on November 26th 2016.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Coquitlam Express Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | BCHL League Site

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Game Report

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Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Coquitlam Express:

7-10-4-0 Vernon Vipers @ 12-7-2-1 Coquitlam Express 7pm

Tonight is the first and only regular season meeting between the Vernon Vipers & Coquitlam Express. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Coquitlam Express (League website only back as far as the 2003-04 regular season)

Games Played: 26
Wins: 15
Losses: 9
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Tie: 0
Overtime Record: 1-2
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 10-1-2-0-0
Road Record: 4-8-0-0-0

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the Coquitlam Express. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

Games Played: 1
Wins: 1
Losses: 0
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

An Advisers Life Podcast – NCAA Rule Changes – Part One

Joseph Kolodziej goes into a multi part series examining and explaining the recent NCAA rule changes.

Here is the video from The Junior Hockey News YouTube page,

advisers life 16

Vernon Vipers Face Defensive Shakeups:

The Vernon Vipers went 1-1 over the weekend are still dealing with roster shakeups.

Here is the story from castanet.net,

Vernon Vipers face defensive shakeups as BCHL season continues - BCHL - Castanet.net

Providence Bruins Recall Former Vipers Forward Lambert From ECHL:

The American Hockey League Providence Bruins have recalled former

Vernon Vipers forward Jimmy Lambert from the ECHL Maine Mariners.

Here is the report from the ECHL website,


Lambert started the 2024-25 season with the Providence Bruins. After 3 games the Bruins reassigned Lambert to the Maine Mariners November 9th 2024.

Lambert is in his second season with the Providence Bruins & Maine Mariners. The Bruins re-signed Lambert July 3rd 2024. In 3 games with the Bruins this season, Lambert has (0-goals-0-assists-0-points), In 7 games with the Mariners this season, Lambert has (3-goals-7-assists-10-points).

Lambert split the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Maine Mariners & American Hockey League Providence Bruins. The Bruins signed Lambert August 9th 2023 to a one-year, two-way American Hockey League contract.

Lambert played four seasons at the University of Michigan from 2018-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Bridgeport Islanders. The Islanders signed Lambert April 18th 2022 on an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) before signing Lambert to a professional contract April 19th 2022. 

Lambert attended the Calgary Flames development camp in 2018 & New York Islanders development camp in 2019.

Lambert played three seasons in Vernon from 2015-2018. In 156 games with the Vipers, Lambert collected (57-goals-85-assists-142-points).

Jimmy Lambert's Player Profile:

Monday, November 25, 2024

Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Salmon Arm Silverbacks highlights from November 24th 2024 in front of 2,620 fans at Kal Tire Place in Vernon.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon vs Salmon Arm Highlights [11-24-2024]

Thank You Viper Fans:

The Vernon Vipers wanted to thank the largest crowd of the 2024-25 season who come out to watch the hometown Vipers defeat the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3-2 in overtime in front of 2,620 fans at Kal Tire Place Sunday afternoon.

Here is the Thank You video from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Thank You Viper Fans

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 3 Salmon Arm Silverbacks 2 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 missing only 40 home games. Since 2001 I have missed 10 home games. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 3 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 game between the Vernon Vipers & Salmon Arm Silverbacks as the Vipers defeated the Silverbacks 3-2 in overtime in front of 2,620 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Jari Kykkanen
Salmon Arm Silverbacks: Andrew Ballantyne

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Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees highlights from November 23rd 2024 in front of 3,284 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here are the highlights from the Penticton Vees YouTube page,

Highlights: 23-11-24 Vipers (4) at Vees (6) - YouTube

Game Preview: Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers:

15-4-2-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ 6-10-4-0 Vernon Vipers

2pm

Today is the fourth of seven regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Salmon Arm Silverbacks. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (League website only back as far as the 2003-04 regular season)


Games Played: 148
Wins: 74
Losses: 54
Overtime Wins: 12
Overtime Losses: 14
Shootout Wins: 1
Shootout Losses: 1
Tie: 4
Overtime Record: 12-14
Shootout Record: 1-1
Home Record: 40-27-5-1-1
Road Record: 34-28-9-0-3

Vernon Vipers 2020-21 Pod Season Record/Stats vs the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (All games were played in Vernon)

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Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees Highlights:

Vernon Vipers forward Will Schumacher opens the scoring at 2:56 of the 1st period.

Image credit: Penticton Vees

Here is Will Schumacher's goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Will Schumacher snaps home a quick shot to give Vernon the lead! 🎙️ @GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/tN2ftp5VZx" / X

Penticton Vees forward Max Heise ties the game 1-1 at 3:48 of the 1st period.

Here is Max Heise's goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Penticton capitalizes on a turnover and its Max Heise who ties it up for the Vees! 🎙️ @Fraser_Vees #BCHL | @PentictonVees https://t.co/Cj1qZf9tF5" / X

Vernon Vipers defenceman Jordan Gudridge gives the Vipers a 2-1 1st period lead.

Here is Jordan Gudridge's goal from the BCHl X page,

BCHL on X: "Jordan Gudridge with his first as a Viper! 🎙️ @GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/HDkOwymZ8g" / X

Vernon Vipers forward Charlie Kresl gives Vernon a 4-3 2nd period lead.

Here is Charlie Kresl's goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Pretty passing by the Vipers on the powerplay gives them their fouth lead of the game! 🎙️@GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/wrevi7VWYl" / X

Penticton Vees forward Ryden Evers scores shorthanded ties the game 4-4

Here is Ryden Evers game tying goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Ryden Evers takes advantage of a giveaway and pots a short handed equalizer for the Vees! 🎙️ @Fraser_Vees #BCHL | @PentictonVees https://t.co/jJxGhRjGbE" / X

Penticton Vees forward Landon Wright gives Penticton a 5-4 3rd period lead

Here is Landon Wright's game winning goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "Landon Wright makes it 5-4 for the Vees! 🎙️ @Fraser_Vees #BCHL | @PentictonVees https://t.co/ZuGhikUkhT" / X

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Game Recap - Penticton Vees 6 Vernon Vipers 4

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 missing only 40 home games. Since 2001 I have missed 10 home games. I started and created this blog in November 2008 and have over 3 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 game between the Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees as the Vees defeated the Vipers 6-4 in front of 3,284 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Marko Bilic
Penticton Vees: Ethan Buenaventura

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Steinbach Pistons Add Former Viper Miles To Roster:

The Manitoba Junior Hockey League Steinbach Pistons have added

Vernon Vipers defenceman Zhenya Miles to there roster. No official press release from the Steinbach Pistons but Zhenya Miles is on there roster.

Steinbach Pistons Roster,

Steinbach Pistons Roster 2024-25 Regular Season | Steinbach Pistons

Miles made his Pistons debut Friday, November 22nd 2024 in a 2-1 loss to the Niverville Nighthawks.

Miles played parts of the 2023-24 season and 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers. The West Kelowna Warriors traded Miles to the Vernon Vipers February 9th 2024 for future considerations. In 24 games with the Vipers, Miles collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Zhenya Miles Player Profile:

Zhenya Miles - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Sign Kykkanen:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 20 year old goaltender Jari Kykkanen.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Add Goaltending Depth, Sign Kykkanen | Vernon Vipers

The Kelowna Rockets released Kykkanen on Friday.

Here is the press release from the Kelowna Rockets website,

Rockets release 20-year-old goaltender Jari Kykkanen - Kelowna Rockets

Jari Kykkanen's Player Profile:

Jari Kykkanen - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Mugaas Joins Aberdeen Wings:

Defenceman Joey Mugaas is no longer listed on the Vernon Vipers

roster. Mugaas is now listed on the North American Hockey League Aberdeen Wings roster.

Aberdeen Wings Roster,


Mugaas started the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed Mugaas August 13th 2024. In 9 games this season with the Vipers, Mugaas collected (0-goals-0-assists-0-points).

Joey Mugaas's Player Profile:

Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees:

6-9-4-0 Vernon Vipers @ 15-6-0-0 Penticton Vees 6pm

Tonight is the third of six regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Penticton Vees.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Penticton Vees (League
website only back as far as the 2003-04
regular season)

Games Played: 128
Wins: 45
Losses: 76
Ties: 5
Overtime Wins: 9
Overtime Losses: 10
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 9-12
Shootout Record: 0-1
Home Record: 26-29-5-1-2
Road Record: 21-34-5-0-3

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the Penticton Vees. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

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Friday, November 22, 2024

BCHL Board Of Governors Meets To Discuss League Strategic Planning:

The BCHL Board of Governors met on Wednesday to discuss planning in the NCAA eligibility change.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BCHL Board of Governors meets to discuss league strategic planning | BCHL League Site

The BCHL is not concerned over the new NCAA rule changes.

Here is the story from castanet.net,

BC Hockey League says it will adapt as players leave following NCAA ruling - BCHL - Castanet.net

Knight Monsters Release Former Vernon Viper Ho:

The ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters have released former Vernon

Vipers forward Tyler Ho.

Here is the report from the ECHL website,


The ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters invited Ho to the teams training camp in early October on a try-out. Ho never played a game with the Knight Monsters was released before the 2024-25 season started.

The ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) is a minor professional ice hockey league based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, with teams across the United States and Canada. Competitively, it is a tier below the American Hockey League (AHL). The league serves as a farm system to the AHL and the National Hockey League (NHL).

On July 10, 2023, the ECHL awarded an expansion team to the Lake Tahoe area to start play in the 2024–25 season. On July 16, 2024, the Knight Monsters announced a multi-year affiliation agreement with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Ho played the past three seasons at Lakehead University.

Ho played with the 2018-19 Vernon Vipers. Ho played parts of two seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Vancouver Giants from 2016-2018 before signing with the Vernon Vipers November 30th 2018. In 30 games with the Vipers, Ho collected (3-goals-9-assists-12-points). The Vipers traded Ho, Will Dow-Kenny, Coleton Bilodeau & future considerations June 26th 2019 to the Central Canada Hockey League Kanata Lasers for Connor Sleeth.

Tyler Ho's Player Profile:

BCHL Hit Hard By Player Departures Following New NCAA Rules:

The new NCAA rule allowing Canadian Hockey League players to be eligible to play men's college hockey has rocked the BC Hockey League.

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

BCHL hit hard by player departures following new NCAA rules - Vernon Morning Star

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Former Vipers Tryout Goaltender Motivated To Help Players:

Here is a Q&A with former Vernon Vipers tryout goaltender Tyler Steel.

Here is the Q&A from the KIJHL website,


Steel is in his first season as an Assistant Coach with the Merritt Centennials. The Centennials are in there first season in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League after leaving the BCHL after the 2023-24 season. The Kootenay International Junior Hockey League announced in late March that an expansion franchise has been awarded to Merritt. The White Rock Centennials moved to Merritt in 1973. 

Steel played three seasons at Brown University from 2013-2016 before leaving school and signing his first professional contract in 2016 with the Southern Professional Hockey League Huntsville Havoc. Steel played one season with the Havoc before retiring from professional hockey after the 2016-17 season. Steel was the Merritt Centennials goaltending coach with the 2022-23 Merritt Centennials. 

Steel attended the Vernon Vipers Spring Camp in 2008 and Training Camps in 2009 & 2010, was released after playing a few exhibition games in 2010. Steel signed with the Merritt Centennials in September 2010 playing three seasons in Merritt from 2010-2013 before committing to Brown University for the 2013-14 season. 

Tyler Steel's Player Profile: