Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 5 West Kelowna Warriors 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 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 & West Kelowna Warriors as the Vipers defeated the Warriors 5-2 in front of 2,296 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Jari Kykkanen

West Kelowna Warriors: Ayo Ogini

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Vernon Vipers Sign Ideback:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 19 year old defenceman Noah Ideback.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vernon Vipers Announce Roster Moves Ahead of Weekend Games | Vernon Vipers

Noah Ideback's Player Profile:

Noah Idebäck - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Stavrianeas Leaves Vernon Vipers - Joins NAHL Team:

19 year old forward Georgios Stavrianeas has left the Vernon Vipers and
joined a team in the North American Hockey League.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vernon Vipers Announce Roster Moves Ahead of Weekend Games | Vernon Vipers

Georgios Stavrianeas's Player Profile:

Georgios Stavrianeas - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Preview: West Kelowna Warriors @ Vernon Vipers:

10-14-5-2 West Kelowna Warriors @ 9-15-5-0 Vernon

Vipers 7pm

Tonight is the fifth of six regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & West Kelowna Warriors.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Westside Warriors/West Kelowna Warriors since 2009 (The Langley Hornets franchise moved to West Kelowna in 2006)

Games Played:105

Wins:50

Losses:43

Overtime Wins: 8

Overtime Losses: 7

Shootout Wins: 0

Shootout Losses: 3

Tie: 2

Overtime Record: 8-7

Shootout Record: 0-3

Home Record: 29-18-4-0-2

Road Record: 21-26-3-3-0

Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the West Kelowna Warriors. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)

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MacDonald Leaves Vernon Vipers - Joins Madison Capitols:

20 year old forward Landon MacDonald has left the Vernon Vipers and

joined the United States Hockey League Madison Capitols.

Here is the press release from the Madison Capitols website,

Capitols Add MacDonald to Roster - Madison Capitols

Landon MacDonald’s Player Profile:

Landon MacDonald - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Singleton Named AJHL Player Of The Week:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Bowden Singleton was named the AJHL

Player of the Week.

Image credit: AJHL

Here is the press release from the AJHL website,

SINGLETON, TRISCHUK AND DANEAULT SELECTED FOR AJHL WEEKLY AWARDS | Alberta Junior Hockey League

Singleton is in his third season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks and second as captain. In 17 games Singleton has (10-goals-14-assists-24-points). 

Singleton and the Canucks are hosting the 2025 Centennial Cup.

Here is the press release from the Calgary Canucks website,

Calgary Canucks Win Bid to Host 2025 Centennial Cup | Calgary Canucks - Over 50 Years of Junior Hockey Excellence

Singleton played parts of the 2022-23 season with the Vernon Vipers. The Vipers acquired Singleton September 26th 2022 from the Alberta Junior Hockey League Okotoks Oilers for future considerations. The Vipers traded Singleton November 23rd 2022 to the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks for future considerations. In 16 games with the Vipers, Singleton collected (0-goals-0-assists-0-points).

Bowden Singleton's Player Profile:

Bowden Singleton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

MacDonald Named Honourable Mention For 3 Stars Of The Week:

Vernon Vipers forward Landon MacDonald has been named honourable

mention for the 3 Stars of the Week.

Image credit: BCHL

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

Lonsdale, Sorace, Mackie named NAPA Auto Parts 3 Stars of the Week | BCHL League Site

Landon MacDonald's Player Profile:

Landon MacDonald - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Crusaders Trade Former Viper McGinley To Coquitlam:

The Sherwood Park Crusaders have traded former Vernon Vipers

forward Carson McGinley to the Coquitlam Express.

Here is the press release from the Coquitlam Express website,

Express acquire McGinley from Crusaders | Coquitlam Express

McGinley was in his first season with the Sherwood Park Crusaders. In 10 games, McGinley collected (1-goal-2-assists-3-points).

McGinley played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 & 2024-25 Vernon Vipers. The Vernon Vipers signed McGinley January 11th 2024. The Vipers traded McGinley to Sherwood Park November 14th 2024 for defenceman Jordan Gudridge. In 37 games with the Vipers, McGinley collected (6-goals-11-assists-17-points).

Carson McGinley's Player Profile:

Carson McGinley - Stats, Contract, Salary & More