On This Day In Vernon Essos History:

Fifty five years ago today (August 23rd 1971) The Vernon Daily News released an article their is still some confusion with directors of Vernon Minor Hockey concerning their proposed sale of the Vernon Essos.

Source: Vernon Daily News

1971-08-23VN.pdf

Source: www.vernonjrahockey.ca

VernonJrAHockey.CA

The Vernon Essos were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since joining the league in 1961. The Vernon Essos were around from 1967-1973 before changing their name to the Vernon Vikings in 1973.