Monday, January 19, 2026

Russell Leaves Vernon Vipers For NAHL:

17 year old Vernon Vipers forward Brendan Russell has left the team to play in the North

American Hockey League.

Source: www.vernonvipers.com

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Russell spent the 2024-25 season with the Cowichan Capitals. 

Russell attended the Vernon Vipers training camp in August 2025 made the teams opening night roster. In 24 games, Russell had (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).

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2 comments:

Jim said...

This is starting to look like last year. Maybe time for a coaching change?

vipersdiehardfan said...

Too bad, I liked Russell, thought he played hard, was physical and played with an edge when he did play but didn't play a lot. At 17 yrs old he had time to grow and develop. Wishing Brendan the best in the NAHL.

I was hoping last season was last season but with the team not doing well in the standings and all the trades and players coming and going again this season, it's starting to look a lot like last year.

Last season saw 57 different players suite up for the 2024-25 Vipers, while this season has seen 51 players play in Vernon. Just to compare only 29 players suited up for the 2023-24 Vipers & 36 players for the 2022-23 season. The NCAA rule change, changed junior hockey last season and with Matt Cooke hired with the team already recruited/picked heading into training camp, I'm hoping we see changes and less player turnover next season.