Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,
Vernon Vipers Announce Signing of Goaltender Logan Cunningham | Vernon Vipers
Logan Cunningham's Player Profile:
Friday, January 31, 2025
Vernon Vipers Sign Cunningham:
Royals Sign Vipers Alumni Taylor:
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Ty Taylor.
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 press release from the Reading Royals website,
Taylor was in his first season with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears. The Solar Bears signed Taylor January 2nd 2025. Taylor didn't play a single game with the Solar Bears.
Taylor was invited to the ECHL Utah Grizzlies training camp in early October on a try-out. Taylor never played a game with the Grizzlies was released before the 2024-25 season started and returned to the SPHL Evansville Thunderbolts. In 16 games with the Thunderboldts, Taylor is 5-6-3 with a 2.21 GAA ECHL Orlando Solar Bears signed Taylor January 2nd 2025. Taylor never played a game with the Solar Bears, was released January 6th 2025.
Taylor started the 2023-24 season with the SPHL Macon Mayhem. The Mayhem signed Taylor August 29th 2023. Taylor attended the Mayhem training camp but never played a game before being released mid October 2023. Taylor played the 2023-24 season with the SPHL Evansville Thunderbolts. The Thunderbolts signed Taylor November 29th 2023. In 18 games last season, Taylor went 6-8 with a 2.69 GAA The SPHL (formerly the Southern Professional Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey independent minor league based in Huntersville, North Carolina, with teams located primarily in the southeastern United States as well as Illinois and Indiana in the midwestern United States.
Taylor played three seasons at the University of New Hampshire from 2018-2021 before transferring to Grant MacEwan University for the 2021-22 season, for his final year of college hockey. Taylor signed his first professional contract with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears February 24th 2022. Taylor played one game with the Solar Bears before the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch signed Taylor March 13th 2022. Taylor didn’t play a game with the Crunch, before being released April 28th 2022.
Taylor was drafted 214th overall in Round 7 by the Tampa Bay Lightning at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The Lightning traded Taylor March 6th 2024 to the Anaheim Ducks, the Ducks then traded Taylor March 6th 2024 to the Edmonton Oilers in a three team trade.
Taylor played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 60 games with the Vipers, Taylor went 36-17-5 with 8 shutouts and a 2.38 GAA Taylor holds the franchise record for most shutouts in one season with 7 during the 2017-18 season. Taylor along with Michael Garteig & Brad Thiessen hold the BCHL record with most shutouts in a season with 7 each.
More Roster Moves Coming:
Here is the Vernon Vipers preview report from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters Highlights:
Image credit: Trail Smoke Eaters
Here are the highlights from the Trail Smoke Eaters YouTube page,
Swamp Rabbits Sign Ex Viper Osik:
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forward Derek Osik.
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 press release from oursportscentral.com,
Osik started the 2024-25 season with the SPHL Knoxville Ice Bears. This is Osik's second season with the Ice Bears. In 32 games, Osik has (10-goals-18-assists-28-points).
Osik has played parts of the last four seasons in the SPHL & ECHL with three different teams (Evansville Thunderbolts, Worcester Railers & Knoxville Ice Bears). The SPHL (formerly the Southern Professional Hockey League) is a professional ice hockey independent minor league based in Huntersville, North Carolina, with teams located primarily in the southeastern United States as well as Illinois and Indiana in the midwestern United States.
Osik played four seasons with UMass-Lowell and Long Island University before signing his first professional contract with the SPHL Evansville Thunderbolts in 2022.
Osik was recruited by the Vernon Vipers, committed to the Vipers for the 2016-17 season. Osik was released by the Vipers to the Chilliwack Chiefs in early November 2016. It was reported Osik was released so the Vipers could get down to the minimum 22-man roster. In 15 games with the Vipers, Osik collected (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).
Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers Highlights:
Image credit: Vernon Vipers
Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Providence Bruins Recall Vipers Alumni Lambert From Mariners:
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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 American Hockey League Providence Bruins, has split the 2024-25 season with the Providence Bruins and ECHL Maine Mariners.
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 21 games with the Mariners this season, Lambert has (11-goals-13-assists-24-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).
Former Viper Bilic Joins Black Bears:
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American Hockey League Maryland Black Bears. No official press release from the Maryland Black Bears but Bilic is listed on the teams roster,
Maryland Black Bears Roster:
In 1 game with the Black Bears Bilic is 1-0 with a 2.00 GAA
The Vernon Vipers signed Marko Bilic May 20th 2024. The Vernon Vipers announced January 23rd 2025 Bilic was no longer with the team. In 14 games with the Vernon Vipers, Bilic went 3-8-1 with a 3.52 GAA
Bilic attended the Las Vegas Golden Knights Development Camp July 2024. Bilic has committed to Arizona State University for the 2026-27 season.
Marko Bilic's Player Profile:
BCHL News & Trades:
Chilliwack-Cowichan Trade:
Chiefs Acquire Arjun Bawa | Chilliwack Chiefs
Vees Make Roster Moves:
Vees acquire defenceman from Victoria, sign British forward | Penticton Vees
Pietrantonio Commits To Smoke Eaters For 2025-26 Season:
Pietrantonio Signed for 2025-26 | Trail Smoke Eaters
Grizzlies Sign Cote:
Grizzlies Announce Signing of Charles Cote | Victoria Grizzlies
Brown Commits To Chilliwack Chiefs For 2025-26 Season:
Chilliwack Chiefs Commit to Cole Brown for 25/26 | Chilliwack Chiefs
Saints Sign Funk:
NEWS: Saints Sign Veteran Forward Brandon Funk For Remainder of 2024/25 Season | Spruce Grove Saints
Brooks Bandits Sign Mackie:
Bandits sign 2005-born defencemen Drew Mackie from USHL | Brooks Bandits
Kings Sign Tamelin:
Kings add 6’8″ Goaltender Ryan Tamelin | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club
Penticton Vees Sign Petersen:
Vees sign Danish forward Tristan Petersen | Penticton Vees
Salmon Arm-Chilliwack Trade:
Silverbacks acquire Tucker Shedd from the Chilliwack Chiefs | Salmon Arm Silverbacks
Arnason Commits To Prince George For The 2025-26 Season:
Spruce Kings Commit to River Arnason | Prince George Spruce Kings
Blackfalds Bulldogs Sign Hussa:
Bulldogs Sign Daniel Hussa | Blackfalds Bulldogs
Chiefs Sign Kral:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
An Advisers Life Podcast - Coming Changes Effecting The NAHL, NCDC & Canadian Junior A moving Forward:
Here is the video from the Junior Hockey News YouTube page,
Former Viper Grolnic Joins Colorado Grit:
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American Hockey League Colorado Grit. No official press release from the Colorado Grit but Grolnic is listed on the teams roster.
Colorado Grit's Roster:
This is Grolnic's second stint with the Colorado Grit. Grolnic played in 34 games last season with the Grit. Grolnic is pointless in 2 games this season with the Grit.
Grolnic started the 2024-25 season with the Cowichan Capitals. The Capitals traded Grolnic to Vernon November 7th 2024 for future considerations. The Vernon Vipers announced January 23rd 2025 Grolnic was no longer with the team. In 15 games with the Vernon Vipers, Grolnic collected (3-goals-6-assists-9-points).
Noah Grolnic's Player Profile:
Icemen Place Ex Viper Coughlin On 14-Day Injured Reserve:
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Liam Coughlin 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 report from the ECHL website,
Coughlin is in his first season with the Jacksonville Icemen. The Icemen signed Coughlin August 14th 2024. In 23 games, Coughlin has (4-goals-9-assists-13-points).
Coughlin played the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders, signing as a free agent August 14th 2023. Coughlin and two teammates were arrested in April 2024. In 47 games last season, Coughlin collected (6-goals-7-assists-13-points). Coughlin played the previous two seasons with the ECHL Worcester Railers.
Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.
Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.
Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).
Monday, January 27, 2025
Vipers Alumni Taylor Nominated For Hobey Baker Award:
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the 2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award.
Here is the press release from the BCHL website,
Taylor is in his third season at Clarkson University. In 24 games last season, Taylor collected (5-goals-11-assists-16-points).
Taylor was invited to the Philadelphia Flyers Development Camp in July 2024.
Taylor played three seasons in Vernon with the Vipers from 2018-2021 before leaving for the United States Hockey League Youngstown Phantoms. The Phantoms selected Taylor 31st overall May 28th 2021 in Round 3 in Phase 2 of the Unites States Hockey League Draft. Taylor played the 2021-22 season with the Phantoms before joining Clarkson University in 2022.
Taylor played three seasons in Vernon with the Vipers from 2018-2021. In 125 games with the Vipers, Taylor collected (8-goals-32-assists-40-points).
Kelowna Rink Hockey Academy U18 Female Prep Names Ex Viper Festerling New Coach:
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Vernon Vipers forward Garrett Festerling and Abby Cook new coaches.
Here is the video from castanet.net,
Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna welcomes new coaching staff
Festerling last played professional hockey with the 2022-23 the Deutsche Eishockey Liga Straubing Tigers, before retiring from professional hockey in 2023.
Festerling played four seasons in the Western Hockey League with Portland & Regina before playing sixteen seasons in Germany with four different teams, EV Fussen, Hannover Scorpions, Hamburg Freezers. Adler Mannheim, Grizzlys Wolfsburg & Straubing Tigers from 2007-2023.
Festerling played parts of two seasons in Vernon with the 2002-2003 Vernon Vipers & 2003-04 Vernon Vipers. Festerling played in 43 games with the 2002-03 Vernon Vipers. Festerling played in 34 games with the 2003-04 Vernon Vipers before leaving the team in December 2003 for the Western Hockey League Portland Winterhawks. In 77 games with the Vipers, Festerling collected (12-goals-25-assists-37-points).
Junior Hockey — The Only "Amateur" Sport That Wrongfully Trades Teenagers:
Here is the story from the Regina Leader Post,
Junior hockey — "amateur" sport wrongfully trades teenagers | Regina Leader Post
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Ex Viper Defenceman McNelly Joins Tulsa Oilers:
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Tulsa Oilers.
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 press release from the Tulsa Oilers website,
The ECHL Tulsa Oilers added McNelly to their training camp roster October 7th 2024 before suspending McNelly October 15th 2024.
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).
Manchester Storm Sign Former Viper Martin:
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Vernon Vipers forward Craig Martin.
The Manchester Storm are a British professional ice hockey team founded in 2015. They are members of the Elite Ice Hockey League.
Here is the press release from the Manchester Storm website,
Martin played the 2023-24 season with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. In 52 games last season, Martin collected (15-goals-24-assists-39-points).
Martin split the 2022-23 season with HC Grotto & Jacksonville Icemen. Martin started the 2022-23 season with HC Grotto after signing with the team June 6th 2022 before signing with the Jacksonville Icemen December 13th 2022.
HC Grotto is an ice hockey team playing in the Slovak Extraliga. They play in the city of Prešov, Slovakia. In 20 games last season, Martin collected (4-goals-5-assists-9-points).
Martin played the past three seasons with the ECHL Jacksonville Icemen before going to Slovakia for the 2022-23 season.
Martin played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds, was released, later signing with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019. The Thunder traded Martin to Jacksonville November 26th 2019.
Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2011-2013. The Vipers traded Martin and future considerations to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs October 1st 2013 for Jared Wilson. In 46 games with the Vipers, Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points). Martin played parts of four seasons in the BCHL with Vernon, Alberni Valley & Trail from 2011-2015.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Game Recap - Trail Smoke Eaters 5 Vernon Vipers 4 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 tonight's game between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters as the Smoke Eaters defeated the Vipers 5-4 in overtime in front of 2,116 fans at Kal Tire Place.
Starting Goaltenders:
Vernon Vipers: Jari Kykkanen
Trail Smoke Eaters: Ryan Parker
2nd Period: The Smoke Eaters took the lead early shorthanded but otherwise it was all Snakes again for a second straight period. The Vipers were the better team, had more puck possession, zone time, more pucks to the net and way more chances. The Vipers would capitalize, finding the back of the net three times as the offence were able to capitalize on some opportunities. The Smokies didn't generate much for offence, played a lot of the period in there own end. It was 4-2 Vernon after 40 minutes of play. Shots were 16-5 Vipers.
3rd Period: The Snakes would get an early four minute power play and other then two quality chances, struggled with the man advantage. Vernon really needed a goal here instead it looked like Trail got to within a goal, scoring shorthanded with three seconds left in the minor. The play went to video review and the goal was disallowed for a distinct kicking motion. Still 4-2 Snakes the Smoke Eaters kept plugging away as the momentum turned and it was all Trail for the remainder of the period. The Smoke Eaters were all over Vernon and by far the better team. Trail would tie the game to send it to overtime. It was 4-4 after 60 minutes of play. Shots were 19-4 Smokies.
Overtime: The Smokies started the extra frame on the man advantage, a penalty that was called at the end of regulation. Trail would get a couple of real good looks almost put the game away very quick, before Judah Makway scored at 1:19 giving the Trail Smoke Eaters a come from behind 5-4 OT win. Shots were 2-0 Trail.
Vernon Vipers Top Performers:
Marko Stojkov I thought was one of Vernon's better defenceman. Blocked a couple of shots, played very well in the overtime loss
Simon Binkley I thought played with a lot of jump/energy
Koji Gibson (2 goals) I thought was the Snakes best forward. Gibson was hard to defend/contain, giving the Smokies defence trouble all evening. Gibson really used his speed and strength to make some plays happen. Gibson's second goal was pure hard work and determination
Will Schumacher (1 goal) It seems like Schumacher is one of or if not Vernon's best forward from game to game. This kid comes to play and is the Vipers most skilled forward. Schumacher looked good in both games this weekend, had several looks with the puck, was making plays and creating offence tonight
Tyson Zimmer Really impressed me this evening. This kid can skate, made several good plays tonight, was involved in the play, generated some offence, played hard/competed. I thought was one of the Vipers better players in the OT loss
Talan Blanck (1 goal & 1 assist) This kid has been one of our better players since recently joining the team. Another kid who can score, has an offensive side and can shoot the puck, was generating opportunities tonight
Kyren Gronick I thought battled and competed all game, played hard
Jari Kykkanen (32 saves) Faced a lot of rubber this weekend, played very well between the pipes for the Snakes. Wasn't tested much in the first two periods but had to be sharp and ready in the 3rd with the Smoke Eaters pouring on the pressure
Game Thought's: Vernon Vipers
- The Snakes are 0-3-0-0 vs Trail this season
- Tonight's attendance was announced at 2,116
- The Vipers basically gave Trail the two points/win in a game where they were the better team in the first two periods
- The Vipers have one win in there last five games and lost seven of there last ten games
- The Vipers next game is Saturday in Trail
- Vernon come ready to play and was by far the better team in the 1st period. The Vipers jumped on Trail early, were getting pucks to the net, generating offence, were up 9-2 in shots midway through the period. The Smokies played a little better in the second half, but the Snakes didn't stop skating, getting pucks to the net and playing hard. I really liked the Vipers 1st period, one of there better periods this year
- Vernon went 0-5 with the power play
- The Snakes are 2-6 in overtime this season
- With the Vipers trying to make a run for the playoffs, they are running out of time and have a tough stretch of games coming up vs some of the leagues better teams
- Vernon is 6-6-5-0 at Kal Tire Place this season
- The Snakes took two late penalties in the 3rd that cost them goals. Trail tied the game on a late PP and then won the game in overtime on the PP
- Give the Vipers credit for holding there own and outplaying one of the league's top teams. The Vipers were one period away from the win and should have won tonight
- Unlike last night's game, lots of whistles/stoppages in play tonight that really slowed the game down
- It seems like every home game this year we have had at least one or more video reviews. Tonight were three and two were fairly lengthy with fans getting ancy
- The Vipers outplayed the Smokies in the 2nd period, were all over Trail for the entire period. It didn't start out good as Trail scored shorthanded early into the period to take there first lead of the game, but the Vipers responded and played well, scoring three times to take a 4-2 lead into the 3rd. I really liked Vernon's 2nd period at both ends of the rink. I thought the Snakes did a good job at shutting down Trail's offensive players, played well defensively but also carried the play, moving the puck around, generating some looks/chances and then capitalizing on those chances
- Vernon's power play struggled, going 0-5 The Vipers didn't generate much with the man advantage
- It seems like the Vipers have had trouble this year shooting the puck/getting shots on goal. It seems like the Vipers want to pass or make the pretty play but not tonight. I really liked that Vernon was shooting more, getting pucks to the net and generating some chances
- For a team trying to make the playoffs, three wins in your last thirteen games isn't good enough
- The Vipers eliminated the Smoke Eaters in five games in last years playoffs
- For a team that has struggled this season and hasn't looked good or played good most of the season, the Vipers played much better this weekend and for the first time this season are starting to show signs of improvement, Its too bad this team wasn't playing like this three/four months ago
- The Snakes play three of there next four games on the road
- The Vipers basically gave the game away in the 3rd period. Vernon played so well and outplayed Trail in the first two periods, went to sleep in the 3rd blowing a two goal lead and then losing in overtime. The Snakes had an early power play (double minor) with even one goal on the PP would have made it 5-2 instead the Vipers struggled with the man advantage, stopped skating, stopped hitting, and allowed Trail to skate circles around them for the entire period. The Vipers looked tired/sluggish, were outplayed the entire period and gave away two points. For a team chasing a playoff spot, you need all the wins you can get
- Tonight was the second game of a two game home stand
- The Vipers & Smoke Eaters play twice more this season
- A very tough yet very dissapointing loss for Vernon
- With the overtime loss, Vernon falls to 11-18-6-0 sits 10th in the Interior Conference and 19th overall in league standings
Trail Smoke Eaters Top Performers:
Jack Kennedy always seems to play well vs the Vipers, had another solid game on the Smokies blueline tonight. A good skating d-man that plays well at both ends of the rink
Lucas Lemeiux (1 goal & 1 assist) I thought was one of the better forwards in a game where Trail didn't look good or play good until the 3rd period/overtime
Judah Makway (2 goals) Scored the overtime winner, played well in the victory. This kid is a good skater, very skilled, hard to defend/contain
Carter Matthews (2 assists) Was another defencemen that played well on Trails backend
Ryan Parker (37 saves) Kept the Smokies in the game in the 1st period, faced twenty one shots. Played well in goal
Game Thought's: Trail Smoke Eaters
- The Smoke Eaters are 11-5-2-1 on the road this season
- Tonight's the first game of a two game road trip
- Trail is 2-0-0-0 in Vernon this season
- Defenceman Isaac Fecteau played with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers was traded to Trail February 10th 2024
- The Smokies didn't have a good start or a good 1st period. The hometown Vipers were by far the better team. Vernon carried the better of the play, had more puck possession, zone time, shots on goal and way more opportunities. Trail was outshot 9-2 at the halfway mark, played a little better in the second half, were lucky to be tied after the opening frame. Ryan Parker played well between the pipes.
- The Smoke Eaters have won nine straight games and nine of there last ten games
- Trail's PK was very good. The Smokies didn't give up a PP goal, kept Vernon to the outside, limited there chances, were blocking shots, closing the gaps/lanes and got some saves from there goaltender when needed
- The Smokies have the league's second best road record
- The Trail bench weren't happy with the officiating as Head Coach/GM Tim Fragle was doing a lot of complaining at the officials after calls going towards the visitors
- Trail would take an early lead shorthanded to start the 2nd period, didn't do much afterwards as it was all Snakes as the Vipers outplayed the Smoke Eaters in the 2nd period. The Smokies couldn't get much of anything going at either end of the rink. Trail struggled offensively with only four shots, gave up three goals to trail by two goals heading into the 3rd
- Trails next game is Friday in Cranbrook
- The Smokies play four of there next six games at home
- Give Trail credit. For a team that was outplayed in the first two periods, they didn't fold the tents and give the Vipers the win, instead they re-grouped and pushed hard in the 3rd, tied the game before winning the game in OT
- Trail has one loss in there last fifteen games
- For a team that was outplayed and not really in tonight's game, the Smokies got a huge PK early into the 3rd, were able to kill off a double minor, actually thinking they scored shorthanded to get to within a goal, but the goal went to video review and was later called back for a distinct kicking motion. The Smoke Eaters didn't quit and pushed back hard. Trail was by far the better team, outplayed and dominated the 3rd period, were able to score twice to tie the game before winning it in overtime. The Smokies were skating circles around Vernon the entire 3rd.
- Trail went 2-4 with the man advantage
- Smoke Eaters Scout Dallas Calvin played with the 2013-14 Vernon Vipers
- With the overtime win, Trail improves to 25-8-2-1 sit 2nd in the Interior Conference and 2nd overall in league standings
Scratches:
Vernon Vipers:
Jordan Gudridge
Dennis Lominac
Emils Skeltins
Trail Smoke Eaters:
Josh Wiebe
Jack Ziliotto
Energy Player of the Game:
Talan Blanck (1 goal & 1 assist)
Three Star's:
1st Star: Judah Makway (2 goals)
2nd Star: Koji Gibson (2 goals)
3rd Star: Carter Matthews (2 assists)
Boxscore-Game Summary,
Game Report,
Text Box Score,
Vernon Junior Hockey History website,
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