Jacksonville Icemen Activate Vipers Alumni Coughlin From Reserve:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have activated former Vernon Vipers forward

Liam Coughlin 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 report from the ECHL website,

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - March 19

Coughlin is in his first season with the Jacksonville Icemen. The Icemen signed Coughlin August 14th 2024. In 50 games, Coughlin has (15-goals-16-assists-31-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

BCHL Playoffs Preview: Round 2

The second round of the BC Hockey League's playoffs start Friday. The BCHL has a second round playoff preview.

Image credit: BCHL

Round 2 Playoff Preview from the BCHL website,

BCHL Playoffs Preview: Round 2 | BCHL League Site

Former Vipers Streek & Singleton Meet In AJHL League Finals:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Carter Streek and the Grande

Prairie Storm will face former Vernon Vipers forward Bowden Singleton and the Calgary Canucks in the Alberta Junior Hockey League Finals. Game 1 goes tonight in Calgary. 

Here is the report from CTV news,

Calgary Canucks are ready for a Storm in AJHL final – CTVNews

Here is a preview from the AJHL website,

2025 LEAGUE FINALS PREVIEW | Alberta Junior Hockey League

Streek is in his first season with the Grande Prairie Storm. The Storm signed Streek January 10th 2025. In 21 regular season games, Streek collected (8-goals-17-assists-25-points). In 8 playoff games, Streek has (2-goals-4-assists-6-points).

Streek started the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed Streek June 28th 2024. Streek was later removed from the teams roster September 28th 2024 before before signing with the Cowichan Capitals shortly after.

Streek was an "AP" with the 2019-20 Vernon Vipers. Streek went pointless in 1 game with the Vipers. Streek played parts of the past four seasons in the Western Hockey League with Saskatoon & Spokane from 2020-2024 before signing with the Vernon Vipers June 28th 2024. Streek went pointless in 2 games with the Vernon Vipers before being removed from the Vernon Vipers roster September 28th 2024.

Carter Streek's Player Profile:

Carter Streek - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Singleton is in his third season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks and second as captain. In 38 regular season games Singleton collected (24-goals-37-assists-61-points). In 9 playoff games, Singleton has (3-goals-12-assists-15-points).

Singleton and the Canucks are hosting the 2025 Centennial Cup.

Here is the press release from the Calgary Canucks website,

Calgary Canucks Win Bid to Host 2025 Centennial Cup | Calgary Canucks - Over 50 Years of Junior Hockey Excellence

Singleton played parts of the 2022-23 season with the Vernon Vipers. The Vipers acquired Singleton September 26th 2022 from the Alberta Junior Hockey League Okotoks Oilers for future considerations. The Vipers traded Singleton November 23rd 2022 to the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks for future considerations. In 16 games with the Vipers, Singleton collected (0-goals-0-assists-0-points).

Bowden Singleton's Player Profile:

Bowden Singleton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BC Raised: Former Vernon Viper Luke Lavery

The BC Hockey League has released one of it's weekly BC Raised

players, this one is on former Vernon Vipers forward Luke Lavery.

Image credit: BCHL

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

BC Raised: Luke Lavery | BCHL League Site

Lavery recently finished his first season with the Nanaimo Clippers. The Clippers lost to the Cowichan Capitals in 5 games of the playoffs 1st round. Lavery was in his second stint with the Clippers. In 53 regular season games, Lavery collected (20-goals-26-assists-46-points). In 5 playoff games, Lavery collected (2-goals-3-assists-5-points). Lavery has committed to Providence College for the 2025-26 season.

Lavery played the 2023-24 season with the Cowichan Capitals. In 54 games last season, Lavery collected (22-goals-24-assists-46-points). The Capitals traded Lavery to the Sherwood Park Crusaders June 26th 2024. The Crusaders traded Lavery to the Coquitlam Express July 8th 2024. The Express traded Lavery to Nanaimo July 30th 2024.

Lavery played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2021-2022. The Nanaimo Clippers traded Talon Zakall and Luke Lavery to the Vernon Vipers November 30th 2021 for Desmond Johnson, Nick Remissong, Braden Smith and future considerations. The Vernon Vipers traded Luke Lavery, Kobe Verbicky and future considerations to the Cowichan Capitals November 3rd 2022 for Connor Elliott. In 48 games with the Vernon Vipers, Lavery collected (6-goals-10-assists-16-points).

Luke Lavery's Player Profile:

Luke Lavery - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Texas Stars Sign Ex Viper Taylor:

The American Hockey League Texas Stars have signed former Vernon

Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor to an amateur tryout,

Here is the press release from the Texas Stars website,

Texas Stars Sign Trio of Players to Amateur Tryouts | Texas Stars | AHL Affiliate to Dallas Stars

Taylor recently finished his third season at Clarkson University, was signed by the Dallas Stars to a two-year entry-level contract March 24th 2025.

Taylor was named to the ECAC Hockey's First-Team All-Conference team & named Best Defensive Defenseman. Taylor was 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

Watt Commits To University Of Toronto:

Vernon Vipers forward Ryan Watt has committed to the University of Toronto

for the 2025-26 season.

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vernon Vipers’ Ryan Watt Commits to University of Toronto | Vernon Vipers

Ryan Watt's Player Profile:

Ryan Watt - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vipers "AP" Wilson Chases Back-To-Back WHL Titles With Victoria:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Cosmo Wilson and the

Victoria Royals are in the second round of the Western Hockey League playoffs vs the Spokane Chiefs. The series is tied 1-1 with Game 3 going tonight in Victoria.

Here is the story from the Morning Star,

Vernon’s Cosmo Wilson chases back-to-back WHL titles with Victoria - Vernon Morning Star

Wilson is in his first season with the Victoria Royals. In 63 regular season games, Wilson collected (7-goals-21-assists-28-points). In 6 playoff games, Wilson has (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).

Wilson spent the previous three seasons with the Western Hockey League Moose Jaw Warriors, before being traded to Victoria. Wilson attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in 2021 was later released/cut before the 2021-22 regular season. Wilson was later added to the Vernon Vipers roster as an affiliated player in November 2021. Wilson played 7 games as an "AP" with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers before joining the Moose Jaw Warriors later that season.

Cosmo Wilson's Player Profile:

Cosmo Wilson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Orlando Solar Bears Release Former Vernon Viper 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 31

This was Taylor's fourth stint with the Solar Bears this season. Taylor is eligible for waivers.

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. The Solar Bears signed Taylor 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

Florida Everblades Activate Vipers Alumni Lansdell From 14-Day Injured Reserve:

The ECHL Florida Everblades have activated former Vernon Vipers

forward Jesse Lansdell from the 14-day injured reserve.

Here is the transaction from the ECHL website,

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL Transactions - March 15

Lansdell is in his second season with the ECHL Florida Everblades. In 60 regular season games, Lansdell collected (15-goals-24-assists-39-points).

Lansdell split the 2023-24 season with the University of Nebraska-Omaha & the ECHL Florida Everblades. Lansdell started the 2023-24 season at the University of Nebraska-Omaha before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Florida Everblades April 1st 2024.In 6 games with the Everblades last season, Lansdell collected (2-goals-0-assists-2-points). Lansdell and the Everblades won the 2024 Kelly Cup. 

Lansdell played four seasons at the University of Notre Dame from 2019-2023.

Lansdell played parts of three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2016-2019. The Vipers traded defenceman Mitch Oliver October 15th 2016 to the Chilliwack Chiefs for Jesse Lansdell. In 127 games with the Vipers, Lansdell collected (31-goals-60-assists-91-points).

Jesse Lansdell's Player Profile:

Jesse Lansdell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper Singleton Named 2024-25 RBC AJHL Community Ambassador:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Bowden Singleton is one of twelve

players named the 2024-25 RBC AJHL Community Ambassadors.

Image credit: AJHL

Here is the press release from the AJHL website,

RBC COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS | Alberta Junior Hockey League

Singleton is in his third season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks and second as captain. In 38 regular season games Singleton collected (24-goals-37-assists-61-points). In 9 playoff games, Singleton has (3-goals-12-assists-15-points).

Singleton and the Canucks are hosting the 2025 Centennial Cup.

Here is the press release from the Calgary Canucks website,

Calgary Canucks Win Bid to Host 2025 Centennial Cup | Calgary Canucks - Over 50 Years of Junior Hockey Excellence

Singleton played parts of the 2022-23 season with the Vernon Vipers. The Vipers acquired Singleton September 26th 2022 from the Alberta Junior Hockey League Okotoks Oilers for future considerations. The Vipers traded Singleton November 23rd 2022 to the Alberta Junior Hockey League Calgary Canucks for future considerations. In 16 games with the Vipers, Singleton collected (0-goals-0-assists-0-points).

Bowden Singleton's Player Profile:

Bowden Singleton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

On This Day In Vernon Vipers History:

Twenty years ago today (April 14th 2005) Vernon Vipers forward Cody

McMullin scored at 5:00 of the second overtime, giving the Vernon Vipers a 3-2 double overtime victory over the Surrey Eagles in front of 1,755 at the Civic Arena. Jon Olthuis made 45 saves in the win, while Michael-Lee Teslak made 40 saves in the loss in Game 3 of the BCHL League Championship Finals with the Eagles leading the series 2-1. Surrey went on to win the best of seven series 4-1.

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Surrey Eagles @ Vernon Vipers Thursday, April 14, 2005 | BCHL League Site

Cody McMullin's Player Profile:

Cody McMullin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Dallas Stars Sign Former Viper Taylor:

The Dallas Stars have signed former Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey

Taylor.

Here is the press release from the Dallas Stars website,

Dallas Stars sign defenseman Trey Taylor to a two-year entry-level contract | Dallas Stars

Taylor recently finished his third season at Clarkson University, was named to the ECAC Hockey's First-Team All-Conference team & named Best Defensive Defenseman. Taylor was 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

Laval Rocket Assign Former Vipers Defenceman Jandric To ECHL:

The American Hockey League Laval Rocket have assigned former Vernon

Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric to the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions.

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. 20

Jandric has split the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions & American Hockey League Laval Rocket. Jandric was named to the ECHL Eastern Conference selection for the 2024-25 Midseason All-Star Team.

Jandric is in his second season with the Lions & Rocket. In 53 games with the Lions, Jandric has (10-goals-38-assists-48-points). In 5 games with the Rocket, Jandric has (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Jandric started the 2023-24 season with the Rochester Americans & ECHL Jacksonville Icemen. The Americans traded Jandric to the American Hockey League Laval Rocket January 11th 2024.

Jandric committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2018-19 season. Jandric spent three years at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks from 2018-2021 before transferring to the University of North Dakota for the 2021-22 season. Jandric played two seasons at the University of North Dakota before signing his first professional contract in late March 2023 with the American Hockey League Rochester Americans.

Jandric attended the Arizona Coyotes Development Camp in July 2022 & the Buffalo Sabres development camp in July 2023. 

Jandric played two seasons in Vernon from 2016-2018. In 108 games with the Vipers, Jandric collected (6-goals-45-assists-51-points). 

Chris Jandric's Player Profile:

Chris Jandric - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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