Friday, October 31, 2025

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty two years ago today (October 31st 2003) Vernon Vipers forward Mike

Santorelli scored at 3:00 of double overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 1-0 double overtime victory over the Penticton Panthers in front of 450 fans at the Penticton Memorial Arena. Steve Blenager made 36 saves for the shutout and win, while Brad Thiessen made 39 saves in the loss.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Penticton Panthers Friday, October 31, 2003 | BCHL League Site

Mike Santorelli's Player Profile:

Mike Santorelli - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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Gee No Longer On Vernon Vipers Roster:

No official press release from the Vernon Vipers but 20 year old goaltender Brendan

Gee is no longer on the teams roster.

Vernon Vipers Roster

Vernon Vipers Roster 2025-26 Regular Season | BCHL League Site

Gee attended the Vernon Vipers training camp, was later signed September 3rd 2025.

Brendan Gee's Player Profile:

Brendan Gee - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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Rivermen Trade Ex Viper Merner To West Kelowna Warriors:

The Langley Rivermen have traded former Vernon Vipers forward

Ethan Merner to the West Kelowna Warriors.

From www.westkelownawarriors.ca


Merner started the 2025-26 season with the Western Hockey League Calgary Hitmen. In 2 games, Merner collected (0-goals-0-assists-0-points).

Merner split the 2024-25 season with the Langley Rivermen & Western Hockey League Calgary Hitmen. Merner started the 2024-25 season with the Langley Rivermen, before signing with the Calgary Hitmen January 9th 2025.

Since leaving the Vernon Vipers after the 2022-23 season, the Warriors are Merner's fourth team.

Merner had committed to Merrimack College for the 2024-25 season.

Merner played one season in Vernon with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers. In 38 games with the Vipers, Merner collected (3-goals-7-assists-10-points). Merner left the Vernon Vipers to sign with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Sherwood Park Crusaders June 6th 2023.

Ethan Merner's Player Profile:

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Thursday, October 30, 2025

Tulsa Oilers Re-Sign Former Vipers Defenceman McNelly:

The ECHL Tulsa Oilers have re-signed former Vernon

Vipers defenceman Cade McNelly.

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).

From https://tulsaoilers.com


McNelly returns to Tulsa for a second season. In 31 games last season, McNelly collected (0-goals-6-assists-6-points).

The 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 played one season at SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) during the 2022-23 season before 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).

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Former Vernon Canadian/Vernon Laker Zupp Passes Away:

Former Vernon Canadians and Vernon Lakers goaltender Darren Zupp has passed away.

Image credit: Vernon Morning Star

From www.vernonmorningstar.com

Cancer claims beloved Vernon community booster, hockey ref | Vernon Morning Star

From www.vernonmorningstar.com

Darren G. Zupp | Vernon Morning Star

Zupp played two seasons in Vernon with the 1978-79 Vernon Canadians and the 1980-81 Vernon Lakers. No statistics are available.

The Vernon Canadians & Vernon Lakers were two of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Canadians were around for two seasons, one as the Jr Canadians for the 1961-62 season and again as the Canadians for the 1978-79 season before changing their name to the Vernon Lakers in 1980. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Bison Sign Ex Viper Forward MacDonald:

The ECHL Bloomington Bison have signed former Vernon Vipers

forward Ayden MacDonald.

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).

From https://bloomingtonbisonhockey.com/


MacDonald spent the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings, ECHL Maine Mariners, ECHL Allen Americans & Rapaces de Gap (a French ice hockey team that is based in Gap).

The Bison are MacDonald's sixth team since 2022. 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. 

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BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Brooks-Langley Trade:

Bandits Trade Forward Andreas Mikrogiannakis to Langley Rivermen | Brooks Bandits

Coquitlam-Powell River Trade:

TRADE: Duncan Thompson Traded to Powell River for Futures | Coquitlam Express

Sherwood Park Crusaders Sign Kald:

Crusaders sign USHL Defenseman | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Warriors Remove Greene From Roster:

Warriors Announce Roster Update | West Kelowna Warriors

Bulldogs Name Leadership Group:

Bulldogs announce finalized leadership group | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Chiefs Name Martz & Strukoff New Assistant Coaches:

Chilliwack Chiefs name Chilliwack-raised BCHL products to their coaching staff | Fraser Valley Today | Everything Fraser Valley

Surrey-Brooks Trade:

Bandits Trade Defenceman Max Davidson to Surrey Eagles | Brooks Bandits

Powell River-Langley Trade:

Kings bring in Sunshine Coast product Jacob Wingfield | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Hunter:

Bulldogs sign Leith Hunter | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Campbell Signs Three Year Extension With Express:

Coquitlam Express Extend President and General Manager Tali Campbell for Three More Years | Coquitlam Express

Chilliwack WHL Franchise Debut Pushed Back One Season:

Chilliwack WHL franchise debut pushed back one season | Chilliwack Progress

Brooks Bandits Sign Gapter:

Bandits Sign WHL Defenceman Kolby Gapter | Brooks Bandits

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Vernon Vipers Extend Injured Reserve Status Of Skeltins:

The Vernon Vipers have extended the injured reserve status of Emils

Skeltins by 15 days. The Vipers placed Skeltins on the 30-day injured reserve September 26th 2025.

From www.bchl.ca

Injured Reserve | BCHL League Site

Emils Skeltins Player Profile:

Emils Skeltins - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Eighteen years ago today (October 28th 2007) Vernon Vipers forward Travis

Brisebois scores at 0:30 of double overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 double overtime victory over the Quesnel Millionaires in front of 1,755 fans at the Vernon Multiplex. 

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Quesnel Millionaires @ Vernon Vipers Sunday, October 28, 2007 | BCHL League Site

Travis Brisebois's Player Profile:

Travis Brisebois - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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Tahoe Knight Monsters Sign Former Vipers Captain Marritt:

The ECHL Tahoe Knight Monsters have signed former Vernon Vipers

forward/captain Connor Marritt.

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).


From https://knightmonstershockey.com/


Marritt spent the 2024-25 season at the University of Alaska Anchorage. In 28 games last season, Marritt collected (2-goals-2-assists-4-points).

Marritt played the past five seasons at the University of Northern Michigan & University of Alaska Anchorage from 2020-2025. Marritt transferred from Northern Michigan University to the University of Alaska Anchorage for the 2022-23 season. Marritt was captain of the Seawolves the past two seasons.

Marritt played three seasons in Vernon from 2017-2020. Marritt was captain of the Vipers during the 2019-20 season, his final season of Junior hockey. In 165 games with the Vipers, Marritt collected (35-goals-62-assists-97-points).

Connor Marritt's Player Profile:

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Monday, October 27, 2025

Young Hockey Fans Call Vipers Game Through Junior Broadcaster Program:

The Vernon Vipers & Beach Radio are teaming up once again to run the Junior Broadcaster program.

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Jacksonville Icemen Sign Ex Viper Martin:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have signed former Vernon Vipers forward

Craig Martin.

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).

From https://jacksonvilleicemen.com


Martin played the 2024-25 season with the Elite Ice Hockey League Manchester Storm. The Manchester Storm are a British professional ice hockey team founded in 2015. They are members of the Elite Ice Hockey League. In 49 games last season, Martin collected (13-goals-30-assists-43-points).

This is Martin's second stint with the Icemen. Martin played five seasons in Jacksonville from 2019-2024.

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.

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

Vernon Vipers-Sherwood Park Crusaders Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Sherwood Park Crusaders highlights from October 25th 2025 in front of 707 fans at the Sherwood Park Arena.

Image credit: Sherwood Park Crusaders

From the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Sherwood Park [10-25-2025]

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Swamp Rabbits Place Vipers Alumni Finlay On Team Suspension:

The ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits have placed former Vernon
 Vipers forward Liam Finlay on Team Suspension.

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).

From https://echl.com/news


Finlay is in his first season with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The Swamp Rabbits signed Finlay July 17th 2025. Finlay has yet to play a game this season.

Finlay played the 2024-25 season with the Elite Ice Hockey League Glasgow Clan. In 53 games, Finlay collected (13-goals-26-assists-39-points).

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.

Finlay played four years at Denver University from 2016-2020 before signing his first professional contract with Koovee September 7th 2020. Koovee is a Finnish ice hockey team that plays in the Mestis, second-tier league where the team is based in Tampere, Finland. 

Finlay attended the Vancouver Canucks development camp in July 2019.

Finlay played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2014-2016) after coming over in a trade with the Penticton Vees. The Vipers traded the Junior A playing rights of Dakota Conroy & future considerations October 28th 2014 to the Penticton Vees for Liam Finlay. In 96 games with the Vipers, Finlay collected (39-goals-69-assists-109-points).

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Game Recap: Sherwood Park Crusaders 3 Vernon Vipers 2

The 7-4-1-0 Sherwood Park Crusaders defeated the 3-6-3-0 Vernon Vipers 3-2 in front of 707 fans at the Sherwood Park Arena.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Sherwood Park Crusaders Saturday, October 25, 2025 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com

Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

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Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers Highlights:

Here are the Vernon Vipers-Okotoks Oilers highlights from October 24th 2025 in front of 811 fans at the Viking Rentals Centre in Okotoks, Alberta.

Image credit: Okotoks Oilers

Here are the highlights from the Vernon Vipers YouTube page,

Vernon at Okotoks [2025-10-25]

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Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Sherwood Park Crusaders:

3-5-3-0 Vernon Vipers @ 6-4-1-0 Sherwood Park 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 the 2024-25 regular season. (The Sherwood Park Crusaders franchise joined the BCHL in February 2024)

Games Played: 6
Wins: 0
Losses: 4
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 2
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 0-2
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 0-2-2-0
Road Record: 0-2-0-0

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

Sherwood Park Junior Hockey Franchise History:

1978-Present Sherwood Park Crusaders

Vernon Vipers/Sherwood Park Crusaders 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule:

October 3rd Sherwood Park @ Vernon: Crusaders won 4-1
October 4th Sherwood Park @ Vernon: Crusaders won 4-3 overtime
October 25th Vernon @ Sherwood Park:
February 6th Vernon @ Sherwood Park:

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 3-5-3-0 Vernon Vipers make their first of two regular season visits to the Sherwood Park Arena, are coming off a 4-3 loss Friday in Okotoks. The Sherwood Park Arena opened in 1970 with seating capacity at 1500. Tonight's the fifth game of a seven game road trip. The Vipers play five of their next six games on the road. This is the third regular season meeting between the Vipers & Crusaders as Sherwood Park is 2-0 vs Vernon. The Vipers have lost three of their last five games and lost seven of their last ten games. Vernon sits 4th in the Interior West Division.

Michael Munroe played with the 2024-25 Sherwood Park Crusaders

Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Roster:


Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Regular Season Scoring Leader:

Edvin Nilsson (1-11-12)

Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 11
Wins: 3
Losses: 5
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 1-3
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 1-3-3-0
Road Record: 2-2-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 3-3
When the opponents score first: 0-5
Leading after the 1st period: 1-1
Tied after the 1st period: 2-3
Trailing after the 1st period: 0-3
Leading after the 2nd period: 2-4
Tied after the 2nd period: 0-1
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-3
Out shooting opponents: 1-2
Out shot by opponents: 2-6
One goal games: 1-5
Goals for: 34
Goals against: 40
Record vs Interior Conference: 2-5-2-0
Record vs Coastal Conference: 1-0-1-0
Record vs Alberta Teams: 0-2-1-0
Longest winning streak: 2 Games
Longest losing streak: 3 Games
Standings: 4th Place Interior West Division

Vernon Vipers Returning Players From 2024-25 Season:

Koji Gibson 07
Edvin Nilsson 05
Michael Munroe 07
Emils Skeltins 05

Vernon Vipers Departed/Traded Players From 2024-25 Season:

Ryan Watt 04
Dennis Lominac 06
Malcolm Baar 06
Luc Bydal 05
Finn Kallay 07
Nathaniel Harvey 06
Jackson DeGraves 07
Erik Pastro 05
Brock Heidecker 08
Charlie Kresl 06
Tyson Zimmer 04
Talan Blanck 05
Jett Quaschnick 08
Kyren Gronick 04
Price Grimes 06
Eddie Revenig 05
Daniil Dolzhenko 04
Noah Ideback 05
Eric Johnston 04
Logan Cunningham 05
Jari Kykkanen 04

Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Regular Season Home Record vs Sherwood Park Crusaders:

0-1-1-0

Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Regular Season Road Record vs Sherwood Park Crusaders:

0-0-0-0

Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Regular Season Scoring Leaders vs Sherwood Park Crusaders:

Koji Gibson (0-1-1)
Lane Sim (1-0-1)
Samuel Charko (0-1-1)
Michael Munroe (1-0-1)
Evan Sundar (1-0-1)
London Taylor (0-1-1)
Brendan Russell (1-0-1)
Deagan McMillan (0-1-1)

Oliver Kanat (0-1 Record)
Brendan Gee (0-1 Record)

Let's take a look at the Sherwood Park Crusaders:

The 6-4-1-0 Sherwood Park Crusaders are coming off a 8-0 loss at home Friday to the visiting Brooks Bandits. The Crusaders are in their second season in the BCHL. Sherwood Park is adjacent to the city of Edmonton's eastern boundary. Tonight's the third of four regular season meetings vs the Vipers. Tonight's the second game of a three game home stand. The Crusaders are 3-1-0-0 at home this season. The Crusaders have lost four of their last five games, are 5-5 in their last ten games. Sherwood Park sits 3rd in the Interior East Division. 

Sherwood Park Crusaders 2025-26 Roster:


Sherwood Park Crusaders 2025-26 Regular Season Scoring Leader:

Joseph Sinclair (6-11-17)

Sherwood Park Crusaders 2025-26 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 11
Wins: 6
Losses: 4
Overtime Losses: 1
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 3-1-0-0
Road Record: 3-3-1-0
Goals for: 47
Goals against: 46
Standings: 3rd Place Interior East Division

Sherwood Park Crusaders Returning Players From 2024-25 Season:

Maxime Ly 07
Kent Moors 05
Brec Christenson 06
Steve Grumley 07
Cooper Sharp 05
Jude Bray 08

Sherwood Park Crusaders Departed/Traded Players From 2023-24 Season:

Christian Chouha 06
Poul Anderson 07
Dalton MacGillivray 04
Matthew Frost 06
Joel Purdom 04
Malachi McKinnon 07
Masum Fleece 07
Alexander Dimitriadis 04
Bode Sampair 06
Jerremy Loranger 07
Tristen Buckley 07
Lucas Brennan 04
Kale Dach 07
Robin Benoit 07
Tait Ross 04
Connor Gengle 05
Dominic Pajkic 08
Marko Stojkov 04
John Alex Banks 07
James Bond 07
James Venne 04
Spencer Michnik 06

Sherwood Park Crusaders 2025-26 Regular Season Home Record vs Vernon Vipers:

0-0-0-0

Sherwood Park Crusaders 2025-26 Regular Season Road Record vs Vernon Vipers:

2-0-0-0

Sherwood Park Crusaders 2025-26 Regular Season Scoring Leaders vs Vernon Vipers:

Maxime Ly (2-1-3)
Joseph Sinclair (2-1-3)
Quincy Supprien (1-2-3)
Gleb Semenko (1-1-2)
Braeden O'Keefe (0-2-2)
Cooper Sharp (0-2-2)
Gage Brandon (1-1-2)
Kent Moors (1-0-1)
Dmitrii Nazarov (0-1-1)

Filip Vavro (1-0 Record)
Jack Scali (1-0 Record)
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Wilson Gives Oilers 3-1 Lead:

Okotoks Oilers forward/captain Brett Wilson scores at 9:32 of the 3rd giving

the Oilers a 3-1 lead.

From the BCHL X page,

BCHL on X: "The steal 🥷 The snipe 🎯 The Oilers have turned this game on its head! 🎙️ @GDP_PXP #BCHL | @OkotoksOilers https://t.co/ZgYo6kAqIG" / X

Brett Wilson's Player Profile:

Brett Wilson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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Friday, October 24, 2025

Game Recap: Okotoks Oilers 4 Vernon Vipers 3

The 5-5-0-0 Okotoks Oilers defeated the 3-5-3-0 Vernon Vipers 4-3 in front of 811 fans at the Viking Rentals Centre in Okotoks, Alberta.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Vernon Vipers @ Okotoks Oilers Friday, October 24, 2025 | BCHL League Site

Game Report,

Game Report

Text Box Score,

Official statistics powered by LeagueStat.com

Vernon Junior Hockey History website,

VernonJrAHockey.CA

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Game Preview: Vernon Vipers @ Okotoks Oilers:

3-4-3-0 Vernon Vipers @ 4-5-0-0 Okotoks Oilers 6:05pm

Tonight is the first 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: 4
Wins: 2
Losses: 2
Overtime Wins: 0
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 0-0
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 2-0-0-0
Road Record: 0-2-0-0

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

Okotoks Junior Hockey Franchise History:

2005-Present Okotoks Oilers

Vernon Vipers/Okotoks Oilers 2024-25 Regular Season Schedule:

October 20th Vernon @ Okotoks: Oilers won 4-3
November 15th Okotoks @ Vernon: Vipers won 7-4
January 24th Okotoks @ Vernon: Vipers won 3-2 overtime
February 21st Vernon @ Okotoks: Oilers won 3-1

Let's take a look at the Vernon Vipers:

The 3-4-3-0 Vernon Vipers make their first of two regular season visits to the Viking Rentals Centre, are coming off a 3-2 overtime win Friday in Salmon Arm. The Viking Rentals Centre opened in 2006, with NHL sized ice surface and seating capacity for 1500 with 500 standing room. Tonight's the fourth game of a seven game road trip. Vernon plays six of their next seven games on the road. The Snakes went 2-2 vs the Oilers last season. The Vipers were 0-2 in Okotoks last year. The Vipers have won back to back games for the first time this season and have at least a point in four straight games. Vernon sits 4th in the Interior West Division.

Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Roster:


Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Regular Season Scoring Leader:

Edvin Nilsson (0-11-11)

Vernon Vipers 2025-26 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 10
Wins: 3
Losses: 4
Overtime Wins: 1
Overtime Losses: 3
Shootout Wins: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Overtime Record: 1-3
Shootout Record: 0-0
Home Record: 1-3-3-0
Road Record: 2-1-0-0
When the Vipers score first: 3-2
When the opponents score first: 0-5
Leading after the 1st period: 1-1
Tied after the 1st period: 2-3
Trailing after the 1st period: 0-3
Leading after the 2nd period: 2-3
Tied after the 2nd period: 0-1
Trailing after the 2nd period: 1-3
Out shooting opponents: 1-2
Out shot by opponents: 2-5
One goal games: 1-4
Goals for: 31
Goals against: 36
Record vs Interior Conference: 2-4-2-0
Record vs Coastal Conference: 1-0-1-0
Record vs Alberta Teams: 0-1-1-0
Longest winning streak: 2 Games
Longest losing streak: 3 Games
Standings: 4th Place Interior West Division

Vernon Vipers Returning Players From 2024-25 Season:

Koji Gibson 07
Edvin Nilsson 05
Michael Munroe 07
Emils Skeltins 05

Vernon Vipers Departed/Traded Players From 2024-25 Season:

Ryan Watt 04
Dennis Lominac 06
Malcolm Baar 06
Luc Bydal 05
Finn Kallay 07
Nathaniel Harvey 06
Jackson DeGraves 07
Erik Pastro 05
Brock Heidecker 08
Charlie Kresl 06
Tyson Zimmer 04
Talan Blanck 05
Jett Quaschnick 08
Kyren Gronick 04
Price Grimes 06
Eddie Revenig 05
Daniil Dolzhenko 04
Noah Ideback 05
Eric Johnston 04
Logan Cunningham 05
Jari Kykkanen 04

Vernon Vipers 2024-25 Regular Season Home Record vs Okotoks Oilers:

2-0-0-0

Vernon Vipers 2024-25 Regular Season Road Record vs Okotoks Oilers:

0-2-0-0

Vernon Vipers 2024-25 Regular Season Scoring Leaders vs Okotoks Oilers:

Erik Pastro (0-3-3)
Tyson Zimmer (1-1-2)
Kyren Gronick (1-1-2)
Talan Blanck (0-2-2)
Charlie Kresl (1-0-1)
Ryan Watt (1-0-1)
Eddie Revenig (0-1-1)

Jari Kykkanen (1-1 Record)

Let's take a look at the Okotoks Oilers:

The 4-5-0-0 Okotoks Oilers are coming off a 4-2 loss Saturday in Blackfalds. The Oilers are in their second season in the BCHL, after joining the league in 2024. Okotoks is 38 km south of Downtown Calgary with a population of 30,214. Tonight is the first of four regular season meetings vs the Vipers. The Oilers went 2-1-1-0 vs Vernon last season. Tonight's the first game of a two game home stand. The Oilers have lost three of their last five games. Okotoks sits 5th in the Interior East Division. 

Okotoks Oilers 2024-26 Roster:


Okotoks Oilers 2025-26 Regular Season Scoring Leader:

Hunter Sawka (3-6-9)

Okotoks Oilers 2025-26 Regular Season Record/Stats:

Games Played: 9
Wins: 4
Losses: 5
Overtime Losses: 0
Shootout Losses: 0
Home Record: 1-3-0-0
Road Record: 3-2-0-0
Goals for: 31
Goals against: 32
Standings: 5th Place Interior East Division

Okotoks Oilers Returning Players From 2024-25 Season:

Brett Wilson 06
Michael Kowalski 05
Hunter Sawka 05
Joseph Meredith 05
Jacob Goudreau 06
Jamie Hikida 06
Ryder de Nys 05
Logan Broten 06
Luke Calabria 05
Ben Vatis 06

Okotoks Oilers Departed/Traded Players From 2024-25 Season:

Otto Hanson 06
Brock Souch 06
Coy Pighin 06
Jackson Rowland 04
Kade Duell 06
Ryan Boyce 08
Spencer Rheaume 05
Ethan DeKay 04
Teo Pisani 06
Aiden Bruce 06
Rylan Oster 06
Cyle Clayton 04
Brennen Hocher 07
Nathan Tobey 05
Brayden Duy 06
Bowen Burke 05
Casey Black 05
Olivier Ciarlo 04
Simon Westling 06

Okotoks Oilers 2024-25 Regular Season Home Record vs Vernon Vipers:

2-0-0-0

Okotoks Oilers 2024-25 Regular Season Road Record vs Vernon Vipers:

0-1-1-0

Okotoks Oilers 2024-25 Regular Season Scoring Leaders vs Vernon Vipers:

Brett Wilson (1-3-4)
Jamie Hikida (1-3-4)
Ryan Boyce (2-2-4)
Hunter Sawka (1-2-3)
Ryder de Nys (0-3-3)
Bowen Burke (0-3-3)
Jackson Rowland (1-2-3)
Jacob Goudreau (2-0-2)
Michael Kowalski (2-0-2)
Cyle Clayton (0-2-2)
Kade Duell (1-1-2)
Coy Pighin (1-1-2)
Otto Hanson (0-1-1)
Joseph Meredith (1-0-1)
Brayden Duy (0-1-1)
Casey Black (0-1-1)
Brock Souch (0-1-1)

Olivier Ciarlo (2-1 Record)
Simon Westling (0-1 Record)
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