Friday, January 31, 2025

Vernon Vipers Sign Cunningham:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 19 year old goaltender Logan Cunningham.

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:

Logan Cunningham - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Royals Sign Vipers Alumni Taylor:

The ECHL Reading Royals have signed former Vernon Vipers goaltender

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. 

Ty Taylor's Player Profile:

More Roster Moves Coming:

It sounds like more roster moves are in the works before this weekend's games. 

Here is the Vernon Vipers preview report from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Subaru Preview Report (1-30-2025)

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Trail Smoke Eaters highlights from January 25th 2025 in front of 2,116 fans at Kal Tire Place in Vernon.

Image credit: Trail Smoke Eaters

Here are the highlights from the Trail Smoke Eaters YouTube page,

BCHL Highlights | TRA at VER (2025-JAN-25)

Swamp Rabbits Sign Ex Viper Osik:

The ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits have signed former Vernon Vipers

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).

Derek Osik's Player Profile:

Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers highlights from January 24th 2025 in front of 2825 fans at Kal Tire Place in Vernon.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon vs Okotoks [1-24-2025]

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Providence Bruins Recall Vipers Alumni Lambert From Mariners:

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 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).

Jimmy Lambert's Player Profile:

Former Viper Bilic Joins Black Bears:

Former Vernon Vipers goaltender Marko Bilic has joined the North

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:

Roster | MARYLAND BLACK BEARS

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:

Marko Bilic - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

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:

Chilliwack Chiefs Sign Adam Král | Chilliwack Chiefs

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

An Advisers Life Podcast - Coming Changes Effecting The NAHL, NCDC & Canadian Junior A moving Forward:

Joseph Kolodziej goes into details of Muskegon & Youngstown being denied entry into the OHL, also the coming changes effecting the NAHL, NCDC and Canadian Junior A moving forward.

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

advisers life 22

Former Viper Grolnic Joins Colorado Grit:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Noah Grolnic has joined the North

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:

Roster - Colorado Grit Hockey

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:

Noah Grolnic - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Icemen Place Ex Viper Coughlin On 14-Day Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have placed former Vernon Vipers forward

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).

Liam Coughlin's Player Profile:

Monday, January 27, 2025

Vipers Alumni Taylor Nominated For Hobey Baker Award:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor has been nominated for

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). 

Trey Taylor's Player Profile:

Kelowna Rink Hockey Academy U18 Female Prep Names Ex Viper Festerling New Coach:

Rink Hockey Academy U18 female prep team has named former

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). 

Garrett Festerling's Player Profile:

Junior Hockey — The Only "Amateur" Sport That Wrongfully Trades Teenagers:

Young hockey players have been treated like chattel for decades. 

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:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Cade McNelly has joined The ECHL

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).

Cade McNelly's Player Profile:

Manchester Storm Sign Former Viper Martin:

The Elite Ice Hockey League Manchester Storm have signed former

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.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

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

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Vernon Vipers Inducting Murray, Farynuk & Kraus Into Alumni Club:

The Vernon Vipers will be inducting former Vernon Vipers forward/captain Chad Murray, defenceman Brad Farynuk & defenceman/captain Kevin Kraus into the Vernon Vipers Alumni club prior to tonight's game vs the Trail Smoke Eaters.

Here is the announcement from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Applewood's What's Hot (1-23-2025)

Murray played parts of three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2000-2003. In 122 games with the Vipers, Murray collected (46-goals-60-assists-106-points).

Chad Murray's Player Profile:

Chad Murray - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Farynuk played three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 1999-2002. In 144 games with the Vipers, Farynuk collected (29-goals-76-assists-105-points).

Brad Farynuk's Player Profile:

Brad Farynuk - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Kraus played three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2007-2010. In 129 games with the Vipers, Kraus collected (7-goals-44-assists-51-points). Kraus was an Assistant Coach with the Vipers from 2016-2019

Kevin Kraus's Player Profile:

Kevin Kraus - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bibby Suspended:

Vernon Vipers forward Luke Bibby has been suspended.

Here is the report from the BCHL website,

Discipline | BCHL League Site

Luke Bibby's Player Profile:

Luke Bibby - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Preview: Trail Smoke Eaters @ Vernon Vipers:

24-8-2-1 Trail Smoke Eaters @ 11-18-5-0 Vernon Vipers 6pm

Tonight is the third of five regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Trail Smoke Eaters. 

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 Regular Season: (League website only goes back as far as 2003-04 season)

Games Played: 126
Wins: 90
Losses: 29
Ties: 1
Overtime Wins: 13
Overtime Losses: 5
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 13-5
Shootout Record: 3-1
Home Record: 51-9-4-0-0
Road Record: 39-20-1-1-1

The Vernon Vipers are 3-5-2-0 in their last ten regular season games vs the Trail Smoke Eaters

The Vernon Vipers are 3-6-0-1 in their last ten regular season games in Trail

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Gronick's Overtime Winning Goal:

Vernon Vipers forward Kyren Gronick scores at 9:21 of overtime, giving

the hometown Vernon Vipers a 3-2 overtime win over the Okotoks Oilers in front of 2,825 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Here is Kyren Gronick's overtime winning goal from the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "KYREN GRONICK, OT WINNER 🚨 🎙️ @GrahamT_Vipers #BCHL | @VernonVipers https://t.co/B1hEZCjyew" / X

Kyren Gronick's Player Profile:

Kyren Gronick - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Friday, January 24, 2025

Game Recap - Vernon Vipers 3 Okotoks Oilers 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 tonight's game between the Vernon Vipers & Okotoks Oilers as the Vipers defeated the Oilers 3-2 in overtime in front of 2,825 fans at Kal Tire Place.

Starting Goaltenders:

Vernon Vipers: Jari Kykkanen
Okotoks Oilers: Olivier Ciarlo

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Vernon Vipers Add Adams To Reserve Roster:

The Vernon Vipers have added 16 year old goaltender Tyson Adams to the teams

reserve roster. No official press release from the Vernon Vipers but Adams is listed on the Vernon Vipers reserve roster.

Vernon Vipers reserve roster,

Vernon Vipers Roster 2024-25 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Adams has been playing with the Okanagan HC U18 team this season. In 11 games, Adams is 3-5 with a 3.46 GAA

Tyson Adam's Player Profile:

Tyson Adams - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Game Preview: Okotoks Oilers @ Vernon Vipers:

16-17-0-0 Okotoks Oilers @ 10-18-5-

0 Vernon Vipers 7pm

Tonight is the third of four regular season meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Okotoks Oilers.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record/Stats vs the Okotoks Oilers since 2024 (The Okotoks Oilers franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)

Games Played: 2
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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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Vernon Vipers Sign Bydal:

The Vernon Vipers have signed 19 year old forward Luc Bydal.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

VERNON VIPERS ANNOUNCE ROSTER TRANSACTIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF FORWARD LUC BYDAL | Vernon Vipers

Luc Bydal's Player Profile:

Luc Bydal - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Galnor, Grolnic & Bilic No Longer With Vernon Vipers:

Vernon Vipers forwards Jakub Galnor, Noah Grolnic and goaltender Marko Bilic are no longer with the team.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,


Jakub Galnor's Player Profile:


Noah Grolnic's Player Profile:


Marko Bilic's Player Profile:

Orlando Solar Bears Release Former Viper Taylor:

The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears have released former Vernon Vipers

goaltender Ty Taylor.

Here is the press release from the Orlando Solar Bears 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

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).

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 the 2022-23 season with the Elite Ice Hockey League Glasgow Clan. In 17 games Taylor went 3-11-0 with a 4.23 GAA

The Glasgow Clan (formerly Braehead Clan) is a Scottish professional ice hockey team. It was formed in 2010 as the UK Elite Ice Hockey League expanded into the West of Scotland market, and are based at the Braehead Arena in Renfrewshire. It is currently one of three Scottish clubs playing in the top British league.

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. 

Ty Taylor's Player Profile:

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Spruce Kings Sign Metelkin:

Spruce Kings Sign Metelkin | Prince George Spruce Kings

Spruce Grove-Cowichan Trade:

NEWS: Saints Acquire McCrady & Deschenes From Cowichan Valley In Four-Player Trade | Spruce Grove Saints

Express Sign Sitnikov:

SIGNING: Express land Nikita Sitnikov | Coquitlam Express

Clippers Sign Subject:

The Clippers add WHL defencemen Will Subject from the Vancouver Giants | Nanaimo Clippers

Langley Rivermen sign Livisics:

Davids Livsics Signing | Official Website of the Langley Rivermen

Prince George Signs Maguire:

Spruce Kings Sign Maguire | Prince George Spruce Kings

Silverbacks Sign Dillard, Dirracolo & Pimm:

Silverbacks grab another forward and two goalies | Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Sherwood Park Crusaders Sign Michnik:

SIGNING ⎸ Goaltender Spencer Michnik Signs With Crusaders | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Spruce Grove-Langley Trade:

NEWS: Saints Acquire Bodee Weiss From Langley Rivermen In Goaltender Exchange | Spruce Grove Saints

Spruce Kings Sign Polhill:

Spruce Kings Sign Ben Polhill | Prince George Spruce Kings

Coquitlam Signs Pyatt:

SIGNING: Express add local product to further bolster lineup | Coquitlam Express

Projected Arena For Civic Core Development Could Leave Spruce Kings Without A Home:

Projected arena for civic core development could leave Spruce Kings without a temporary home - My Prince George Now

Blackfalds Bulldogs Announce Changes In Hockey Opperations:

Blackfalds Bulldogs Announce Key Leadership Changes in Hockey Operations | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Vernon Vipers Name McAmmond New Assistant Coach:

The Vernon Vipers have named Dean McAmmond new Assistant Coach.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers Welcome Dean McAmmond To Coaching Staff | Vernon Vipers

Dean McAmmond’s Player Profile:

Dean McAmmond - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Drumheller Dragons Sign Former Viper Peskett:

The Alberta Junior Hockey League Drumheller Dragons have signed

former Vernon Vipers forward Logan Peskett.

Here is the press release from the Drumheller Dragons website,

Dragons Make Additions at Deadline | Drumheller Dragons

Peskett started the 2024-25 season with the Western Hockey League Regina Pats. The Vernon Vipers signed Peskett December 4th 2024. The Vipers traded Peskett December 23rd 2024 to the Blackfalds Bulldogs for future considerations. In 3 games with the Vernon Vipers, Peskett collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point).

Logan Peskett's Player Profile:

Logan Peskett - Stats, Contract, Salary & More