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