Friday, May 22, 2026

Former Viper Bussmann - Brooks Bandits Win Back To Back League Championships:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Leon Bussmann and the Brooks

Bandits won back to back BCHL Championships tonight after a 4-3 overtime victory in Game 5 over the Nanaimo Clippers winning the best of 7 series 4-1

Boxscore-Game Summary,

Nanaimo Clippers @ Brooks Bandits Friday, May 22, 2026 | BCHL League Site


Bussmann is in his first season with the Brooks Bandits. In 18 regular season games, Bussmann collected (5-goals-3-assists-8-points), In 15 playoff games, Bussmann has (2-goals-3-assists-5-points).


Bussmann started the 2025-26 season playing in Germany with Iserlohner EC U20 before signing with the Vernon Vipers November 14th 2025. The Vipers traded Bussmann to the Brooks Bandits Januray 1st 2026 for forward Connor Paronuzzi. Paronuzzi didn't report to Vernon and signed with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Steinbach Pistons. In 13 games with the Vipers, Bussmann collected (2-goals-5-assists-7-points).

Leon Bussmann's Player Profile:

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1 comment:

  1. AnonymousMay 22, 2026 at 11:46 PM

    Another player we decided to move on from. Not sure what ownership/managment has been up to the last 2 years in vernon but it’s getting ridiculous. All players that leave have success. Look at George Stav and chiovettie on the express. Both over half a point a game. Pastro 25 goals in trail. Gee goalie all star in AJHL. Edvin nillson our best D man wanted nothing to do with this team. Koji Gibson played with 0 players around him this year in Vernon then gets traded and scores lots. The list goes on and on.

    Really losing faith in what was a prestigious franchise. Players are starting to push away from coming to Vernon and I have heard from multiple people around the rink this year Vernon isn’t highly respected in the league anymore. Super unfortunate… could we see the team sold in the next few years?

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