Tulsa Oilers Activate Former Viper McNelly From Reserve:

The ECHL Tulsa Oilers have activated former Vernon Vipers defenceman

Cade McNelly from 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,

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - Feb. 21

McNelly is in his first season with the Tulsa Oilers. In 31 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).

Cade McNelly's Player Profile:

Cade McNelly - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Mariners Trade Ex Viper MacDonald To Allen Americans:

The ECHL Maine Mariners have traded former Vernon Vipers forward Ayden

MacDonald to the Allen Americans.

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 Maine Mariners website,

Maine Mariners | MARINERS SEND MACDONALD TO ALLEN AMERICANS

The Americans are MacDonald's third team this season. MacDonald started the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings, his third season in Kalamazoo, after re-signing with the Wings August 29th 2023. The Wings traded MacDonald to the Maine Mariners January 29th 2025. In 24 games with Kalamazoo, MacDonald collected (5-goals-7-assists-12-points). In 16 games with Maine, MacDonald collected (1-goal-6-assists-7-points).

MacDonald split the 2022-23  season with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits & ECHL Kalamazoo Wings. MacDonald started the 2022-23 season with the Swamp Rabbits before being traded to Kalamazoo March 16th 2023.

MacDonald played five years at Brock University from 2017-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits January 4th 2022.

MacDonald committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2014-15 season. The Vipers traded MacDonald & Jake Emilio to the Victoria Grizzlies October 8th 2014 for Brandon Egli, Mitch Meek and future considerations. MacDonald went pointless in 5 games with the Vipers. MacDonald played parts of four years in the BCHL with Surrey, Vernon, Victoria and Cowichan from 2013-2017. 

Ayden MacDonald's Player Profile:

Ayden MacDonald - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Abbotsford Canucks Recall Former Viper Felton From Kalamazoo:

The American Hockey League Abbotsfor Canucks have

recalled former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton from the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings,

Here is the press release from the Kalamazoo Wings website,

Kalamazoo Wings | K-WINGS’ FELTON RECALLED BY CANUCKS (NHL), ASSIGNED TO CANUCKS (AHL)

Felton is in his first professional season, has split the 2024-25 season with the American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks & the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings. 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).

Christian Felton's Player Profile:

Christian Felton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Macon Mayhem Claim Former Vernon Viper Ho Off Waivers:

The SPHL Macon Mayhem have claimed former Vernon Vipers forward

Tyler Ho off waivers.

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.

Here is the press release from the Macon Mayhem website,

Mayhem Claim Ho, Acquire Trazzera From Peoria - Macon Mayhem Pro Hockey

Ho started the 2024-25 season with the SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyers. Ho signed with the Ice Flyers before the start of the 2024-25 season. The Ice Flyers traded Ho to the Peoria Rivermen January 16th 2025. In 17 games with the Ice Flyers, Ho collected (1-goal-1-assist-2-points). The Rivermen placed Ho on waivers February 27th 2025. In 12 games with the Rivermen, Ho collected (0-goals-4-assists-4-points).

Ho played three seasons at Lakehead University from 2021-2024 was invited to the ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters 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 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:

Tyler Ho - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Busch Named WHL Rookie Of The Week:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Shea Busch has been named the

Western Hockey League Rookie of the Week.

Image credit: WHL

Here is the press release from the Everett Silvertips website,

Shea Busch named WHL Rookie of the Week - Everett Silvertips

Here is the press release from the Western Hockey League website,

Silvertips forward Busch named WHL Rookie of the Week - Western Hockey League

Busch is in his first season with the Everett Silvertips. Busch and the Silvertips host the Portland Winterhawks tonight in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. In 39 regular season games, Busch collected (11-goals-8-assists-19-points). In 6 playoff games, Busch has (5-goals-2-assists-7-points).

Busch committed to the Vernon Vipers May 11th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Busch played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and 2024-25 Vernon Vipers before leaving the team November 29th 2024 for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Lethbridge Hurricanes traded the playing rights of Shea Busch to the Everett Silvertips November 29th 2024. In 75 games with the Vipers, Busch collected (20-goals-17-assists-37-points).

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Raising The Bar | BCHL

How the BCHL will thrive in an ever-changing junior hockey landscape.

Here is the video from the BCHL YouTube page,

Raising the Bar | BCHL

Former Viper Taylor Named Best Defensive Defenseman:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor has been named

the Best Defensive Defenseman for the 2024-25 season.

Here is the press release from ecachockey.com,

Clarkson's Trey Taylor Marked As Howie’s Best Defensive Defenseman in Back-to-Back Seasons

Taylor recently finished his third season at Clarkson University, named to the ECAC Hockey's First-Team All-Conference team. Taylor was also nominated for the 2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award. In 39 games this season, Taylor collected (9-goals-20-assists-29-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:

Trey Taylor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Statement From Ownership:

A statement from the Vernon Vipers Ownership & Management was released today.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Statement From Ownership | Vernon Vipers

Icemen Place Former Viper Forward Coughlin On Reserve:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have placed former Vernon Vipers forward

Liam Coughlin 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 report from the ECHL website,

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - March 16

Coughlin is in his first season with the Jacksonville Icemen. The Icemen signed Coughlin August 14th 2024. In 47 games, Coughlin has (15-goals-14-assists-29-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:

Liam Coughlin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Sixteen years ago today (April 8th 2009) Vernon Vipers forward Sahir Gill

scored at 5:31 of the third overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 triple overtime victory over the Powell River Kings in front of 2,564 fans at the Wesbild Centre. Andrew Hammond made 41 saves in the win, while Carsen Chuback made 67 saves in the loss in Game 4 of the BCHL League Championship Finals giving Vernon a 3-1 series lead. Vernon went on to win the League Championship series 4-2.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Powell River Kings @ Vernon Vipers Wednesday, April 08, 2009 | BCHL League Site

Sahir Gill's Player Profile:

Sahir Gill - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Solar Bears Sign Former Vernon Viper Taylor:

The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears 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 transaction from the ECHL website,

Orlando Solar Bears | Solar Bears sign Goaltender Ty Taylor, rookie forward Liam Devlin

This is Taylor's fourth stint with the Solar Bears this season. Taylor was invited to the ECHL Utah Grizzlies training camp in early October 2024 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 this season with the Thunderboldts, Taylor is 5-6-3 with a 2.21 GAA The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears signed Taylor January 2nd 2025. Taylor never played a game with the Solar Bears, was released January 6th 2025. The ECHL Reading Royals signed Taylor January 15th 2025. Taylor played 1 game with the Royals, going 0-1 with a 3.60 GAA before being released January 31st 2025. The Orlando Solar Bears signed Taylor for a second time this season January 30th 2025. Taylor played 1 game with the Solar Bears, going 1-0 with a 1.90 GAA before being released February 4th 2025. The Solar Bears signed Taylor for a third time this season, February 6th 2025 before being released March 2nd 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:

Ty Taylor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vipers Affiliated Player Evers Records Three Assists In Game 2:

Former Vernon Vipers affiliated player/forward Ryden Evers recorded three

 assists, was named 3rd Star in the Penticton Vees 5-0 victory over the Okotoks Oilers In Game 2 on Sunday in front of 2067 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees lead the series 2-0 with Game 3 Tuesday in Okotoks.

Image credit: Penticton Vees

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Okotoks Oilers @ Penticton Vees Sunday, April 06, 2025 | BCHL League Site

Here are the highlights from the Penticton Vees YouTube page,

06-04-25 Highlights: RD 1 | GM 2 Okotoks (0) at Vees (5)

Evers is in his first season with the Penticton Vees. In 54 regular season games, Evers collected (24-goals-36-assists-60-points) lead the Vees in scoring. The Sherwood Park Crusaders traded Evers to Penticton August 3rd 2024.

Evers played the past two seasons with the Surrey Eagles. In 53 regular season games last season, Evers collected (22-goals-31-assists-53-points). The Eagles traded Evers to Sherwood Park August 2nd 2024.

Evers has committed to the University of Nebraska-Omaha for the 2025-26 season.

Evers was an affiliated player with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers. Evers was added to the Vipers reserve roster in late October/early November 2021. Evers made his Vipers debut March 23rd 2022 in a 10-3 victory over the Trail Smoke Eaters. Evers played 1 game with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers.

Ryden Evers Player Profile:

Ryden Evers - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Canucks Loan Ex Viper Felton To Kalamazoo Wings:

The American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks have loaned

former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton to the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings.

Here is the press release from the Kalamazoo Wings website,

Kalamazoo Wings | K-WINGS’ RECEIVE DEFENSEMAN CHRISTIAN FELTON ON LOAN BY CANUCKS (NHL)

Felton is in his first professional season, has split the 2024-25 season with the American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks & the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings. 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).

Christian Felton's Player Profile:

Christian Felton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vipers Alumni Taylor Named To ECAC Hockey's First-Team All-Conference Team:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor has been named to

the ECAC Hockey's First-Team All-Conference team.

Here is the press release from ecachockey.com,

Clarkson Dominates First Team All-League Selections

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman named to college conference first team - Vernon Morning Star

Taylor recently finished his third season at Clarkson University. Taylor has been nominated for the 2025 Hobey Baker Memorial Award. In 39 games, Taylor collected (9-goals-20-assists-29-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:

Trey Taylor - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Viper Elliott/Hobart College Win National Championship:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman/captain Connor Elliott and Hobart College

won their third consecutive National Championship March 30th 2025 after a 2-1 overtime victory over Utica.

Here is the press release from the Hobart College website,

NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Fontana's OT winner gives Hobart its 3rd straight title - Hobart and William Smith Colleges Athletics

Here is the press release from USCHO.com,

THREE-PEAT: Hobart captures third straight national championship taking out Utica in overtime - College Hockey | USCHO.com

Here are the highlights from the Hobart College YouTube page,

HWS - Hobart Ice Hockey Wins 3rd Consecutive National Championship

Elliott is in his first season with Hobart College. In 18 regular season games, Elliott collected (2-goals-8-assists-10-points).

Elliott played four years in the BCHL with Penticton, Prince George, Cowichan & Vernon from 2020-2024. The Cowichan Capitals traded Elliott to Vernon November 3rd 2022 for Luke Lavery, the playing rights to Kobe Verbicky and future considerations. Elliott played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2022-2024. In 92 games with the Vipers, Elliott collected (10-goals-24-assists-34-points).

Connor Elliott's Player Profile:

Conner Elliott - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Busch Scores Twice In Silvertips Game 5 Victory:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Shea Busch scored twice, was

named 3rd Star in the Everett Silvertips 7-4 victory in Game 5 Saturday over the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds in front of 5,733 fans at the Angel of the Winds Arena. The Silvertips lead the series 3-2 with Game 6 Monday in Seattle.

Image credit: Everett Silvertips

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Seattle Thunderbirds at Everett Silvertips - Saturday, April 5, 2025

Busch is in his first season with the Everett Silvertips. In 39 regular season games, Busch collected (11-goals-8-assists-19-points). In 5 playoff games, Busch has (5-goals-2-assists-7-points).

Busch committed to the Vernon Vipers May 11th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Busch played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and 2024-25 Vernon Vipers before leaving the team November 29th 2024 for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Lethbridge Hurricanes traded the playing rights of Shea Busch to the Everett Silvertips November 29th 2024. In 75 games with the Vipers, Busch collected (20-goals-17-assists-37-points).

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Bibby Scores Twice In Bandits Game 2 Win:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Luke Bibby scored twice, was named

1st Star in the Brooks Bandits 8-2 victory in Game 2 Saturday over the visiting West Kelowna Warriors in front of 1,308 fans at the Centennial Regional Arena. The series is tied 1-1 with Game 3 Tuesday in West Kelowna.

Image credit: Brooks Bandits

Boxscore-Game Summary,

West Kelowna Warriors @ Brooks Bandits Saturday, April 05, 2025 | BCHL League Site

Bibby is in his first season with the Brooks Bandits. In 15 regular season games, Bibby collected (11-goals-6-assists-17-points). This is Bibby's second stint with the Bandits. Bibby played the 2022-23 season with the Brooks Bandits.

Bibby played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2023-2025. The Nanaimo Clippers traded Bibby to Vernon October 21st 2023 for Luke Buss. In 80 games with the Vernon Vipers, Bibby collected (16-goals-25-assists-41-points). The Vernon Vipers traded Bibby to the Brooks Bandits February 10th 2025 for Shane Burns. (Burns didn't report to Vernon, joined the MJHL Steinbach Pistons).

Luke Bibby's Player Profile:

Luke Bibby - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fourteen years ago today (April 5th 2011) Vernon Vipers forward Michael

Zalewski scored at 8:00 of overtime giving the Vernon Vipers a 5-4 overtime victory over the Powell River Kings in front of 2466 fans at Wesbild Centre. Kirby Halcrow made 30 saves in the win, while Michael Garteig made 32 saves in the loss in Game 4 of the BCHL League Championship Finals. Vernon won the best of seven series 4-0.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Powell River Kings @ Vernon Vipers Tuesday, April 05, 2011 | BCHL League Site

Here are the Vernon Vipers/Powell River Kings highlights from abro2000's YouTube page,

PLAYOFF HIGHLIGHTS Vernon Vs Powell River Game 4 (2011)

Michael Zalewski's Player Profile:

Mike Zalewski - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Finish 'humbling' 2024-2025 Season:

For the first time since the 2012-13 season the Vernon Vipers won't be in the BCHL Playoffs. 

Here is the story from castanet.net,

Vernon Vipers finish 'humbling' 2024-2025 season - Vernon News - Castanet.net

BCHL Playoff Preview: Round 1

The BC Hockey League Playoffs started on Thursday. The BCHL has a Playoff Preview from both Conference's. 

Interior Conference Playoff Preview from the league website,

Interior Conference Playoff Preview: Round 1 | BCHL League Site

Coastal Conference Playoff Preview from the league website,

Coastal Conference Playoff Preview: Round 1 | BCHL League Site

An Advisers Life Podcast - The Western Canada Disaster - BCHL, KIJHL, PJHL And BC Hockey:

Joseph Kolodziej talks about the "Western Canada Disaster" that is becoming the BCHL, KIJHL, PJHL & BC Hockey.

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

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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Eighteen years ago today (April 3rd 2007) Vernon Vipers goaltender Nick Olynyk made 26 saves for the win/shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Penticton Vees in front of 1630 fans at the Penticton Memorial Arena. Corey Milan made 13 saves in the loss in Game 5 of the Interior Division Finals. Vernon went on to win the best of seven series 4-1.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Vees Tuesday, April 03, 2007 | BCHL League Site

Nick Olynyk's Player Profile:

Nick Olynyk - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Sixteen years ago today (April 3rd 2009) Vernon Vipers goaltender Andrew Hammond made 23 saves for the win/shutout in a 4-0 win over the Powell River Kings in front of 1,215 fans at the Hap Parker Arena. Carsen Chubak made 28 saves in the loss in Game 1 of the BCHL League Championship Finals. Vernon went on to win the best of seven series 4-2.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Powell River Kings Friday, April 03, 2009 | BCHL League Site

Andrew Hammond's Player Profile:

Andrew Hammond - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Six years ago today (April 3rd 2019) Vernon Vipers goaltender Aidan Porter made 16 saves for the win/shutout in a 3-0 win over the Wenatchee Wild in front of 2,190 fans at Kal Tire Place. Austin Park made 22 saves in the loss in Game 4 of the Interior Division Finals. Vernon went on to win the best of seven series 4-1.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Wenatchee Wild @ Vernon Vipers Wednesday, April 03, 2019 | BCHL League Site

Aidan Porter's Player Profile:

Aidan Porter - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers 2024-25 Year End Awards:

The Vernon Vipers held their annual year end awards at Kal Tire Place on Saturday after a 8-5 loss to the visiting Cranbrook Bucks in the final game of the 2024-25 regular season.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

VERNON VIPERS ANNOUNCE 2024-25 TEAM AWARD WINNERS & SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS | Vernon Vipers

Here is the awards ceremony from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon Vipers 2024-25 Awards

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Fourteen years ago today (April 2nd 2011) Vernon Vipers forward David Robinson

scored the lone goal at 14:41 of the 3rd period, while Kirby Halcrowd made 24 saves for the win/shutout giving the Vernon Vipers a 1-0 victory over the Powell River Kings in front of 1129 at the Hap Parker Arena. Michael Garteig made 26 saves in the loss in Game 2 of the BCHL league championship finals. Vernon went on to win the best of seven series and the league championship 4-0.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Powell River Kings Saturday, April 02, 2011 | BCHL League Site

Kirby Halcrow's Player Profile:

Kirby Halcrow - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Orlando Solar Bears Release Ex Viper Goaltender Taylor:

The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears have released 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 transaction from the ECHL website,

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - March 2

Taylor was invited to the ECHL Utah Grizzlies training camp in early October 2024 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 this season with the Thunderboldts, Taylor is 5-6-3 with a 2.21 GAA The ECHL Orlando Solar Bears signed Taylor January 2nd 2025. Taylor never played a game with the Solar Bears, was released January 6th 2025. The ECHL Reading Royals signed Taylor January 15th 2025. Taylor played 1 game with the Royals, going 0-1 with a 3.60 GAA before being released January 31st 2025. The Orlando Solar Bears signed Taylor for a second time this season January 30th 2025. Taylor played 1 game with the Solar Bears, going 1-0 with a 1.90 GAA before being released February 4th 2025. The Solar Bears signed Taylor for a third time this season, February 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. 

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