Monday, June 22, 2026

On This Day In Vernon Canadians History:

Forty seven years ago today (June 22nd 1979) The Vernon Daily News released an article stating the Vernon Canadians have requested a leave of absence from the British Columbia Junior Hockey League.

Source: Vernon Daily News

1979-06-22VDN.pdf

Source: www.vernonjrahockey.ca

VernonJrAHockey.CA

The Vernon Canadians were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since joining the league in 1961. The Vernon Canadians were around for the 1978-79 season, took a leave of absence for the 1979-80 season, before re-joining the league as the Vernon Lakers for the 1980-81 season.

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