Here is the story from castanet.net,
Vernon Vipers still have reasons to play despite no chance at playoffs - BCHL - Castanet.net
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Vernon Vipers Still Have Reasons To Play Despite No Chance At Playoffs:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Abbotsford Canucks Recall Former Vernon Viper Felton From ECHL:
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former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton from the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings.
Here is the press release from the Kalamazoo Wings website,
Felton is in his first season with the American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks. The Canucks reassigned Felton to the Kalamazoo Wings February 10th 2025. Felton is pointless in 11 games with the Canucks. In 7 games with the Wings, Felton has (0-goals-1-assist-1-point).
Felton spent the past three seasons at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks March 14th 2024. The American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks signed Felton March 15th 2024. Felton didn't play a single game with the Vancouver Canucks or Abbotsford Canucks last season.
Felton committed to Bentley University in November 2019 transferred from Bentley University to Merrimack College in June 2021.
Felton played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Felton committed to the Vipers for the 2019-20 season in June 2019. In 50 games with the Vipers, Felton collected (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).
Monday, March 17, 2025
Vernon Vipers-Spruce Grove Saints Highlights:
Image credit: Spruce Grove Saints
Here are the highlights from the Spruce Grove Saints YouTube page,
Highlights vs. Vernon (Mar. 16)Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Spruce Grove Saints Hit Of The Game Provided By Luke McCrady:
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Vernon Vipers forward Talan Blanck during the Vipers 4-3 overtime win over Spruce Grove March 16th 2025.
Here is the Hit of the Game from the Spruce Grove Saints X page,
Luke McCrady's Player Profile:
Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 4 Spruce Grove Saints 3 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 & Spruce Grove Saints as the Vipers defeated the Saints 4-3 in overtime in front of 2,012 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Jari Kykkanen
Spruce Grove Saints: Ryan De Kok
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Vernon Vipers-Penticton Vees Highlights:
Image credit: Penticton Vees
Vernon Vipers forward Kyren Gronick opens the scoring at 5:25 of the 1st period.
Here is Kyren Gronick's goal from the BCHL X page,
Penticton Vees forward Eli McKamey scores at 15:06 of the 1st period, giving the Penticton Vees a 2-1 lead.
Here is Eli McKamey's goal from the Penticton Vees X page,
Penticton Vees forward Max Heise scores at 12:18 of the 2nd period, giving the Penticton Vees a 4-1 lead.
Here is Mx Heise's goal from the Penticton Vees X page,
Penticton Vees on X: "Max Heise b💣 https://t.co/VKRB6DbUiw" / X
Game Preview: Spruce Grove Saints @ Vernon Vipers:
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2pm
Today is the third of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Spruce Grove Saints.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Spruce Grove Saints since 2024 (The Spruce Grove Saints franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)
Wins: 1
Losses: 1
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 0-0
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 1-0-0-0
Road Record: 0-1-0-0
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Saturday, March 15, 2025
Vernon Vipers Eliminated From Playoffs:
League Standings:
British Columbia Hockey League Team Stats 2024-25 Regular Season | BCHL League Site
Previous Vernon Junior hockey teams who didn't make the playoffs:
1977-78 Vernon Vikings 10-56-0 record
1980-81 Vernon Lakers 8-48-0 record
1981-82 Vernon Lakers 10-36-1 record
2000-01 Vernon Vipers 24-26-10 record
2011-12 Vernon Vipers 30-29-1 record
2012-13 Vernon Vipers 21-34-1 record
2014-25 Vernon Vipers 14-29-6-0 record
Vernon Junior Hockey History website,
Game Recap - Penticton Vees 7 Vernon Vipers 1
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 7-1 in front of 2,017 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Jari Kykkanen
Penticton Vees: Ethan Buenaventura
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Game Preview: Penticton Vees @ Vernon Vipers:
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0 Vernon Vipers 6pm
Tonight is the sixth and final regular season meeting 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: 131
Wins: 46
Losses: 78
Ties: 5
Overtime Wins: 10
Overtime Losses: 10
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 10-12
Shootout Record: 0-1
Home Record: 26-30-5-1-2
Road Record: 22-35-5-0-3
Vernon Vipers BCHL Showcase Record/Stats vs the Penticton Vees. (BCHL Showcase started in 2012)
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Friday, March 14, 2025
Tulsa Oilers Place Ex Vipers Defenceman McNelly On Reserve:
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Cade McNelly on reserve.
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).
Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,
McNelly is in his first season with the Tulsa Oilers. In 25 games, McNelly has (0-goals-6-assists-6-points).
The ECHL Tulsa Oilers added McNelly to their training camp roster October 7th 2024 before suspending McNelly October 15th 2024. The Oilers signed McNelly December 19th 2024 upon visa approval.
McNelly didn't play hockey during the 2023-24 season. McNelly last played hockey at SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) during the 2022-23 season. The ECHL Fort Wayne Komets signed McNelly to a tryout agreement August 28th 2023. McNelly never played a game with the Komets, was released October 18th 2023.
McNelly attended the Los Angeles Kings 2021 training camp.
McNelly played parts of five seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2017-22 with the Seattle Thunderbirds and Vancouver Giants before signing with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed McNelly January 10th 2022. In 19 games with the Vipers, McNelly collected (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).
Former Viper Singleton Named AJHL Player Of The Week:
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the AJHL Player of the Week.
Image credit: AJHL
Here is the press release from the AJHL website,
Singleton is in his third season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks and second as captain. In 37 games Singleton has (22-goals-36-assists-58-points).
Singleton and the Canucks are hosting the 2025 Centennial Cup.
Here is the press release from the Calgary Canucks website,
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).
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Royals Place Ex Vernon Viper Skirving On 14-Day Injured Reserve:
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Todd Skirving on 14-day injured reserve.
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).
Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,
Skirving is in his first season with the ECHL Reading Royals. The Royals signed Skirving July 29th 2024. In 39 games, Skirving has (11-goals-8-assists-19-points).
Skirving split the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers & ECHL Florida Everblades. Skirving and the Everblades won the 2024 Kelly Cup.
Skirving spent the past five seasons with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers before joining the Everblades in April 2024. The Everblades signed Skirving April 6th 2024. The Royals are Skirvings seventh team in seven years.
The League’s Board of Governors voted to terminate the Membership of the Newfoundland Growlers, effective immediately, for failure to fulfill its obligations under the ECHL Bylaws. The ECHL and Professional Hockey Players’ Association have agreed that as per the ECHL/PHPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, all ECHL Contracted Players on the Newfoundland roster are Unrestricted Free Agents, however no ECHL Member may sign more than two (2) Players from the free agent pool of Newfoundland Players. Any Player from this pool who signs and finishes the Season with a new ECHL Member for the balance of the 2023-24 Season shall be ineligible for that Member's Protected List and shall become an Unrestricted Free Agent at the conclusion of the 2023-24 Season.
Skirving didn't play professional hockey during the 2020-21 season as the Growlers decided to opt out of the 2020-21 season under the ECHL's COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy. Skirving spent the 2020-21 season as an Assistant Coach with the BCHL expansion Cranbrook Bucks. Skirving and the Bucks went 3-16-0-1 during the 2020-21 pod season.
Skirving played four years at Rochester Institute of Technology from 2013-2017 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears August 3rd 2017. Skirving spent the 2017-18 season playing with Orlando, Utah and Atlanta before signing a professional contract with the ECHL Newfoundland Growlers October 16th 2018.
Skirving committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2010-11 season. Skirving played with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers traded Skirving and future considerations to the Prince George Spruce Kings January 10th 2011 for Ryan Renz. In 34 games with the Vipers, Skirving collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).
Former Vipers Associate Coach Mallette Suspended:
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Vipers Associate Coach Kris Mallette.
Here is the story from castanet.net,
Here is the story from sportsnet.ca,
Mallette is in his first season with the Ontario Hockey League Erie Otters. The Otters named Mallette Head Coach February 11th 2025.
Mallette spent parts of the past eleven seasons as Assistant Coach & Head Coach of the Western Hockey League Kelowna Rockets. Mallette was fired January 10th 2025.
Mallette was also Head Coach of Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team, an Assistant Coach with Canada’s National Men’s Summer Under-18 Team last season, an Assistant Coach with Hockey Canada's Under 18 team at the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup & Head Coach of Canada Red U17 2021-22 team.
Mallette is a Kelowna Rockets Alumni (1996-1999) has been with the Rockets for the past eleven seasons. Mallette spent six seasons as an Assistant Coach with the Rockets from 2014-2020 before being named Head Coach March 2nd 2020.
Mallette played ten seasons in the ECHL, UHL, CHL & IHL with Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Ashville, Elmira, Colorado, Youngstown, Laredo & Flint from 2000-2009 before retiring from professional hockey in 2009. Mallette spent three seasons in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League as an Assistant Coach & Head Coach of the North Okanagan Knights from 2010-2013.
Mallette spent one season in Vernon as an Associate Coach with the 2013-14 Vernon Vipers. Mallette left the Vipers after the 2013-14 season, returning to Kelowna in 2014. Mallette was named Rockets Assistant Coach July 4th 2014.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Vernon Vipers Lose Longtime Fan/Volunteer:
Here is the obituary from the Vernon Morning Star,
Former Viper Volpatti Donates To NOYFSS Following Vernon Parking Ticket Suit:
Here is the story from castanet.net,
Volpatti played four years at Brown University from 2006-2010 before signing as a free agent with the Vancouver Canucks on March 22, 2010. Volpatti played parts of two and a half seasons with the Canucks before being claimed off waivers by the Washington Capitals February 28th 2013. Volpatti played parts of five years in the NHL with Vancouver & Washington before retiring due to injury in 2015. Volpatti played two seasons with his hometown Revelstoke Grizzlies from 2001-2003. The Grizzlies retired Volpatti's jersey #19 February 17th 2018.
Since his retirement, Volpatti released his own book in 2022.
For more on his book, check out Aaron's personal website,
Volpatti played three seasons in Vernon from 2003-2006. In 137 regular season games with the Vipers Volpatti collected (13-goals-24-assists-37-points).
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Vernon Vipers Drift Further Away From A Playoff Spot:
Here is the story from castanet.net,
Vernon Vipers pick up two losses on the road - BCHL - Castanet.net
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Penticton Vees @ Vernon Vipers Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | BCHL League Site
Kellen Jones Player Profile:
Kellen Jones - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Boxscore-Game Summary,
West Kelowna Warriors @ Vernon Vipers Tuesday, March 11, 2014 | BCHL League Site
Austin Smith's Player Profile:
Canucks Reassign Ex Viper Felton To Kalamazoo Wings:
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have reassigned former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton to the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings.
Here is the press release from the Kalamazoo Wings website,
Felton is in his first season with the American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks. Felton is pointless in 10 games.
Felton spent the past three seasons at Merrimack College before signing his first professional contract with the Vancouver Canucks March 14th 2024. The American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks signed Felton March 15th 2024. Felton didn't play a single game with the Vancouver Canucks or Abbotsford Canucks last season.
Felton committed to Bentley University in November 2019 transferred from Bentley University to Merrimack College in June 2021.
Felton played one season in Vernon with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Felton committed to the Vipers for the 2019-20 season in June 2019. In 50 games with the Vipers, Felton collected (5-goals-10-assists-15-points).
Monday, March 10, 2025
Grumley Suspended:
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games for an Illegal Check to the Head during Saturday's Sherwood Park Crusaders/Vernon Vipers game.
Here is the report from the BCHL website,
Steve Grumley's Player Profile:
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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Ullrich scores at 6:44 of double overtime in a 4-3 double overtime win over the Prince George Spruce Kings in front of 701 fans at the Prince George Coliseum in Game 3 of the opening round of the playoffs. Jon Olthuis made 32 saves in the win, while Cory Grant made 39 saves in the loss. Vernon would go on to win the best of seven series 4-1.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Mike Ullrich's Player Profile:
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Kyle St. Denis's Player Profile:
BCHL News & Trades:
Saints Sign Djordjevic:
NEWS: Saints Add Veteran Scorer Djordjevic For Remainder of 2024-25 Season | Spruce Grove Saints
Capitals Bakersfield ID Camp:
Cowichan Capitals ID Camp Bakersfield | Cowichan Capitals
Several Sources Have Penticton Vees Leaving BCHL For Western Hockey League:
Various sources say Penticton Vees leaving BCHL to join WHL | The Province
Bucks Sign Hutzinger For 2025-26 Season:
Bucks add Austrian forward to the herd - My East Kootenay Now
Nanaimo Clippers Prospects Camp:
2025 Nanaimo Prospects Camp | Nanaimo Clippers
Vees Could Potentially Join Western Hockey League:
Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign DeFeo For 2025-26 Season:
Bulldogs announce signing of Brendan DeFeo for 2025-2026 | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Grizzlies Sign Frasca For 2025-26 Season:
Grizzlies Announce Signing of Frasca For 2025-26 | Victoria Grizzlies
Spruce Kings GM Reassures Fans: 'We're On Solid Ground':
Spruce Kings GM reassures fans: ‘We’re on solid ground’ | CKPG Today
Svartstrom Sets New Bucks Record:
Rasmus Svartstrom bringing plenty of excitement as playoff push begins | Cranbrook Bucks
Clippers Assistant Coaches A Big Part Of Team's Resurgence:
Cowichan Capitals Abbotsford ID Camp:
Cowichan Capitals ID Camp Abbotsford | Cowichan Capitals
Bulldogs Sign MacDonald:
Bulldogs announce the addition of Matty MacDonald | Alberni Valley Bulldogs
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Crusaders Postgame Interview With Former Viper Brennan:
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Brennan after Saturday's Sherwood Park Crusaders/Vernon Vipers game. Brennan scored once in a 6-2 Crusaders win.
Brennan played 21 games with the 2024-25 Vernon Vipers was traded to Blackfalds December 1st 2024.
Image credit: Sherwood Park Crusaders
Here is the Crusaders postgame interview from the Sherwood Park Crusaders YouTube page,
Postgame Interview - Saturday March 8th - Vernon
Lucas Brennan's Player Profile:
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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scored at 3:00 of overtime in a 4-3 overtime win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 2,274 fans at Wesbild Centre. Danny Todosychuk made 25 saves in the win, while Kurt Williams made 30 saves in the loss.
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers Friday, March 09, 2012 | BCHL League Site
Colton Cyr's Player Profile:
Colton Cyr - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Merritt Centennials @ Vernon Vipers Saturday, March 09, 2013 | BCHL League Site
Brendan Persley's Player Profile:
Fort Wayne Komets Move Vipers Alumni Tufto From 3-Day To 14-Day Injured Reserve:
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forward Odeen Tufto from 3-day to 14-day injured reserve.
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).
Here is the report from the ECHL website,
Tufto was placed on 3-day injured reserve February 1st 2025. Tufto is in his first season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets. The Komets signed Tufto August 6th 2024. In 36 games Tufto has (12-goals-26-assists-38-points).
Tufto split the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders & EHC Olten. The Komets are Tufto's seventh team in the last four years.
Tufto started the 2023-24 season with the Heartlanders, after signing as a free agent July 14th 2023. Tufto was suspended by the Heartlanders December 30th 2023 & removed him from their roster. In 29 games, Tufto collected (3-goals-19-assists-22-points). Tufto signed with EHC Olten March 1st 2024. EHC Olten is a Swiss professional ice hockey team based in Olten, Switzerland. It plays in the Swiss League, the second tier ice hockey league in Switzerland. In 10 games, Tufto collected (2 goals-5-assists-7-points).
Tufto played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2017-2021 before signing his first professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning March 31st 2021. The Lightning assigned Tufto to the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch after his college season ended in 2021. Tufto has never played a game with the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Game Recap - Sherwood Park Crusaders 6 Vernon Vipers 2
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Vernon Vipers @ Sherwood Park Crusaders Saturday, March 08, 2025 | BCHL League Site
Game Recap,
Text Box Score,
Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com
On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:
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scored at 16:56 of the third overtime in a 4-3 triple overtime victory over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in front of 2,394 fans at Kal Tire Place in Game 5 of the opening round of the playoffs. Aidan Porter made 48 saves in the win, while Ethan Langenegger made 52 saves in the loss. With the win, the Vipers win the best of 7 series 4-1 and advance to the second round.
Here is Matt Kowalski's overtime goal from the hockeytube.net YouTube page,
Vernon's Matt Kowalski Scores 3OT Winner
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Salmon Arm Silverbacks @ Vernon Vipers Friday, March 08, 2019 | BCHL League Site
Matt Kowalski's Player Profile:
Vernon Vipers-Blackfalds Bulldogs Highlights:
Image credit: Blackfalds Bulldogs
Here are the highlights from the Blackfalds Bulldogs YouTube page,
Blackfalds Bulldogs vs Vernon Vipers | Mar 7, 2025
Here are the post game interviews from the Blackfalds Bulldogs YouTube page,
Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Sherwood Park Crusaders:
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Crusaders 6pm
Tonight is the third of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Sherwood Park Crusaders.
Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Sherwood Park Crusaders since 2024 (The Sherwood Park Crusaders franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)
Games Played: 2
Wins: 0
Losses: 1
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 0-1
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 0-1-1-0
Road Record: 0-0-0-0
Vernon Junior Hockey Franchise History:
1961-1962 Vernon Jr Canadians
1962-1967 Vernon Blades
1967-1973 Vernon Essos
1973-1978 Vernon Vikings
1979-1980 No team
1980-1995 Vernon Lakers
1995-Present Vernon Vipers
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