Ex Viper Felton & Canucks Win Calder Cup:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton and the

American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks won the Calder Cup Monday for the first time in franchise history after a 3-2 victory in Game 6 over the Charlotte Checkers.

From the Abbotsford Canucks website,

ABBOTSFORD CANUCKS CLAIM FIRST-EVER CALDER CUP CHAMPIONSHIP | Abbotsford Canucks

From the AHL website,

Signed, Šil’d, delivered: Canucks win Calder Cup | TheAHL.com | The American Hockey League

Highlights from FloHockey,

HIGHLIGHTS: Game 6 Abbotsford Canucks Vs. Charlotte Checkers For The Calder Cup

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 went pointless in 13 regular season games with the Canucks and in 7 regular season games with the Wings, Felton collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point). Felton is on the Canucks playoff roster but has yet to play a playoff game.

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

Mountain Kings Select Munroe At North American Hockey League Draft:

The North American Hockey League New Hampshire Mountain Kings have

selected Vernon Vipers forward Michael Munroe 182nd overall in the 6th round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft.

From the New Hampshire Mountain Kings X Page,

(1) New Hampshire Mountain Kings on X: "Here are picks 5-8 in today's NAHL Entry Draft 🏒 https://t.co/b2TiD7mPzh" / X

Munroe split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Youngstown Phantoms, BCHL Sherwood Park Crusaders and the Vernon Vipers.

The Sherwood Park Crusaders traded Michael Munroe, Eddie Revenig and future considerations to the Vernon Vipers February 10th 2025 for Marko Stojkov. In 14 games with the Vernon Vipers, Munroe collected (1-goal-2-assists-3-points).

Munroe has committed to the University of Maine for the 2025-26 season.

Michael Munroe's Player Profile:

Michael Munroe - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Grizzlies Boost Offence, Netminding, With Three New Signings:

Grizzlies boost offence, netminding with three new signings - Victoria Times Colonist

Crusaders Sign Apollon:

SIGNING ⎸ Divyne Apollon Joins Crusaders for 25/26 Campaign | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Chiefs Sign Brunner:

Chiefs Sign Maximillian Brunner for 2025-26 | Chilliwack Chiefs

Powell River Kings Sign Bennett:

Kings add Max Bennett to forward group | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Meshcheryakov:

Grizzlies Sign High End Russian Forward Meshcheryakov | Victoria Grizzlies

Frost Leaves Crusaders - Signs With Frontenacs:

Frontenacs sign 2022 selection Matthew Frost out of BCHL - Ontario Hockey League

Lougheed Commits To Prince George:

Spruce Kings Commit to Lougheed | Prince George Spruce Kings

Pipke Commits To Saints:

NEWS: Saints Add Kohyn Pipke To Blue Line for 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Crusaders Sign Trompeter:

SIGNING ⎸ Chase Trompeter Signs with Crusaders for 25/26 Campaign | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Grizzlies Sign Lovell:

Grizzlies Add Arizona State Commit George Lovell | Victoria Grizzlies

Express Name Chong New Head Trainer:

Mason Chong joins the fold as the support staff is bolstered | Coquitlam Express

Saints Sign Sandilands:

NEWS: Scott Sandilands Joins Saints for 2025-26 Season | Spruce Grove Saints

Anchorage Wolverines Select Baar At North American Hockey League Draft:

The North American Hockey League Anchorage Wolverines have

selected Vernon Vipers forward Malcolm Baar 177th overall in the 6th round of the NAHL Entry Draft.

Anchorage Wolverines X Page,

(1) Anchorage Wolverines on X: "The Anchorage Wolverines select 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐦 𝐁𝐚𝐚𝐫 in 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟔 of the 2025 North American Hockey League Draft with the 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏𝟕𝟕 overall pick #LetsRage | #NAHLDraft2025 https://t.co/lhwBc1Ua2m" / X

Baar split the 2024-25 season with the Alberta Junior Hockey League Devon Xtreme and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Baar February 7th 2025. In 12 games with the Vernon Vipers, Baar collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point).

Malcolm Baar's Player Profile:

Malcolm Baar - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Wings Select Grimes At NAHL Draft:

The North American Hockey League Aberdeen Wings have selected

Vernon Vipers defenceman Price Grimes 22nd overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft.

From the Aberdeen Wings X Page,

(1) Aberdeen Wings on X: "🚨ROUND 1, PICK 22🚨 Your Aberdeen Wings pick Price Grimes! Welcome to the #WingsFamily! #WingsWay #NAHL https://t.co/lkLsoJIGBI" / X

Grimes split the 2024-25 season with the Chilliwack Chiefs and Vernon Vipers. 

The Chilliwack Chiefs traded Price Grimes to the Vernon Vipers February 5th 2025 for future considerations. In 15 games with the Vernon Vipers, Grimes collected (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).

Grimes has committed to the University of New Hampshire for the 2025-26 season.

Price Grimes Player Profile:

Price Grimes - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Announce Home Opener:

The Vernon Vipers announced Tuesday the teams home opener will be September 19th 2025 vs the Trail Smoke Eaters.

From the Vernon Vipers X Page,

(1) Vernon Vipers on X: "WE CAN HARDLY WAIT!!! Our Home Opener will be Friday September 19th when we host the Trail Smoke Eaters! A full breakdown of the schedule will be released in the next few weeks! https://t.co/u5Afn3pbQx" / X

The Vipers went 0-4-1-0 vs Trail last season.

Vernon Vipers Regular Season Record vs the Trail Smoke Eaters since the 2003-04 regular season. (League website only goes back as far as the 2003-04 regular season).

Games Played: 129
Wins: 90
Losses: 31
Ties: 1
Overtime Wins: 13
Overtime Losses: 6
Shootout Wins: 3
Shootout Losses: 1
Overtime Record: 13-6
Shootout Record: 3-1
Home Record: 51-10-5-0-0
Road Record: 39-21-1-1-1

Vernon Vipers Record In Home Openers Since 2003-04 Regular Season:

Games Played: 21
Wins: 8
Losses: 7
Overtime Wins: 2
Overtime Losses: 4
Ties: 0

Minnesota Wilderness Select Blanck At North American Hockey League Draft:

The North American Hockey League Minnesota Wilderness have

seletced Vernon Vipers forward Talan Blanck 16th overall in the 1st round of the 2025 NAHL Entry Draft.

Here is the press release from the Minnesota Wilderness website,

Mix of Youth and Experience Acquired at Draft | MINNESOTA WILDERNESS

Blanck split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Sioux City Musketeers and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Blanck December 23rd 2024. In 27 games with the Vernon Vipers, Blanck collected (11-goals-21-assists-32-points).

Blanck has committed to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks for the 2025-26 season.

Talan Blanck's Player Profile:

Talan Blanck - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Blackfalds-Coquitlam Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Brady Smith | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Kings Sign Esposito:

Forward Sam Esposito signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Warnick:

Grizzlies Announce Signing of Owen Warnick | Victoria Grizzlies

2025 BCHL AGM Meeting Recap:

2025 BCHL Annual General Meeting Recap | BCHL League Site

Chiefs Sign Laurette:

Ben Laurette Joins the Chiefs | Chilliwack Chiefs

Crusaders Aim For New Arena To Open In 2027

Crusaders aim for 2027 open of multiplex | Sherwood Park News

Blackfalds-Langley Trade:

Bulldogs Acquire Tristen Buckley and Owen Dewitt | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Cranbrook-Victoria Trade:

Grizzlies Acquire 20 Year Old Netminder Capton | Victoria Grizzlies

Express Sign Wittwer:

Coquitlam land Swiss Standout Wittwer | Coquitlam Express

Red Deer Rebels Sign Bandits Defenceman Yellowaga:

Rebels sign defenceman Nate Yellowaga | rdnewsnow.com

Understanding The BCHL: The Pathway To Hockey Excellence

Understanding the BCHL: The Pathway to Hockey Excellence - Info Petite Nation

Malhotra Leaving Chiefs For Ontario Hockey League:

Caleb Malhotra leaves Chilliwack for the Ontario Hockey League - The Chilliwack Progress

Revenig Signs Tender Agreement With Bismarck Bobcats:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Eddie Revenig has signed a tender

agreement with the North American Hockey League Bismarck Bobcats.

Here is the press release from the Bismarck Bobcats website,

Defenseman Eddie Revenig Signs Tender with Bismarck Bobcats - BISMARCK BOBCATS

Revenig split the 2024-25 season with the United States Hockey League Fargo Force, the BCHL Sherwood Park Crusaders and Vernon Vipers. 

The Sherwood Park Crusaders traded Eddie Revenig, Michael Munroe & future considerations to the Vernon Vipers February 10th 2025 for Marko Stojkov. In 14 games with the Vernon Vipers, Revenig collected (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).

Eddie Revenig's Player Profile:

Eddie Revenig - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bandits, Eagles & Vipers Only Teams Without Any 2025-26 New Recruits:

According to the BCHL, only the Brooks Bandits, Surrey Eagles and Vernon Vipers are the only teams without any new recruits/committed players for the 2025-26 season.

Here is the list from the BCHL website,

2025-26 New Recruits | BCHL League Site

Vipers Alumni Jandric & The Lions Win Kelly Cup:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Chris Jandric scored the game winning

goal in a 4-1 win over the Toledo Walleye as the ECHL Trois-Rivières Lions won the Kelly Cup in five games.

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 Trois-Rivières Lions website,

Trois-Rivières Lions | The Trois-Rivières Lions are Kelly Cup Champions!

Here is the press release from the ECHL website,

Trois-Rivières wins 2025 Kelly Cup championship

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 54 regular season games with the Lions, Jandric collected (10-goals-40-assists-50-points). In 5 regular season games with the Rocket, Jandric collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points). In 21 playoff games with the Lions, Jandric has (4-goals-9-assists-13-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

Former Vernon Viper Felton & The Canucks Advance To Calder Cup Finals:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Christian Felton and the

American Hockey League Abbotsford Canucks won the Western Conference Championship for the first time in franchise history after defeating former Vernon Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor and the Texas Stars 4-2 in six games to advance to the Calder Cup Finals.

Here is the press release from the Abbotsford Canucks website,

Abbotsford secures a spot in the Calder Cup Finals with a come from behind victory! | Abbotsford Canucks

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Abbotsford Canucks win Western Conference championship - Vernon Morning Star

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 went pointless in 13 regular season games with the Canucks and in 7 regular season games with the Wings, Felton collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point). Felton is on the Canucks playoff roster but has yet to play a playoff game.

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

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Fans To Pick Express "Quarter-Century Team"

Fans to Pick Express “Quarter-Century Team” in Celebration of 25 Seasons Presented by Great Canadian Oil Change | Coquitlam Express

Crusaders Name Bisaillon New Assistant Coach/Assistant GM:

Sébastien Bisaillon Hired as Crusaders Assistant Coach & Assistant GM | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Saints Name Kohm New Assistant Coach:

NEWS: Saints Add Dustin Kohn to Coaching Staff | Spruce Grove Saints

Powell River-Coquitlam Trade:

Express acquire veteran forward Maro from Powell River | Coquitlam Express

Stevenson Leaves BCHL-Signs With Penticton Vees:

Penticton Vees bring back fan-favourite player from BCHL days - Penticton Western News

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Salmon:

Bulldogs sign Grayson Salmon for 25-26 | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Express Sign Costantino:

Express add size and experience to blueline with Costantino signing | Coquitlam Express

Brooks Bandits Celebrate Fred Page Cup With Parade:

Bandits celebrate Fred Page Cup championship with parade and fans | Brooks Bandits

Grizzlies Name Grimwood New Head Coach/GM:

Geoff Grimwood Named 14th Coach in Franchise History | Victoria Grizzlies

Express Name Stone New Associate Coach/Director Of Player Development:

Express add Lee Stone to their staff in multi-faceted role | Coquitlam Express

Clippers Mourn Death Of Longtime Volunteer:

Nanaimo Clippers mourn death of longtime volunteer Dorland - Nanaimo News Bulletin

Coquitlam Express Sign Marshall:

Noah Marshall signed as Coquitlam continue to build an impressive blueline | Coquitlam Express

Ex Viper Dodinghorse Wins Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Brent Dodinghorse wins NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award.

Here is the story from the Calgary Herald,

Brent Dodginghorse wins NHL's Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award | Calgary Herald

Here is the press release from NHL.com,

Dodginghorse wins O'Ree Community Hero Award in Canada | NHL.com

Dodginghorse was elected as councillor with the Tsuut’ina Nation in 2008. He is the current Portfolio holder for companies, working along side Tsuut’ina Contracting, Sarcee Developments, Sarcee Gravel and the Emergency Response Team to name a few.

Dodginghorse started the 1997-98 season with the USHL Omaha Lancers before joining the Western Hockey League Calgary Hitmen in 1997. Dodginghorse played two seasons with the Calgary Hitmen before signing his first professional contract in 1999 with the ECHL Johnstown Chiefs. Dodginghorse played two seasons in the ECHL from 1999-2001 with the Johnstown Chiefs & Pensacola Ice Pilots before retiring from professional hockey in 2001.

Dodginghorse played two seasons in Vernon from 1995-1997. The Vernon Vipers traded Dodginghorse in the summer of 1997. (I don't remember the actual trade) In 111 games with the Vipers, Dodginghorse collected (53-goals-82-assists-135-points). 

Brent Dodginghorse Player Profile:

Brent Dodginghorse - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

2025 BCHL Annual General Meeting Recap:

The BC Hockey League held their AGM meeting May 29th & 30th.

Here is the press release from the BCHL website,

2025 BCHL Annual General Meeting Recap | BCHL League Site

Blog Hits 4 Million Viewers:

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Fighting Hawks Name Former Vernon Laker Jackson New Head Coach:

The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks have named former Vernon Lakers

 forward Dane Jackson new Head Coach.

Here is the press release from the NCHC website,

Dane Jackson Named Head Coach of North Dakota Hockey Program - National Collegiate Hockey Conference

Here is the story from the Vernon Morning Star,

Vernon Lakers grad new head coach at North Dakota University - Vernon Morning Star

Jackson has spent the past nineteen seasons at North Dakota as an Assistant Coach & Associate Head Coach. 

Jackson played four seasons at North Dakota from 1988-1992 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Hamilton Canucks in 1992. Jackson was drafted 44th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in Round 3 at the 1988 NHL Entry Draft. Jackson played four seasons in the NHL with Vancouver, Buffalo & the New York Islanders from 1993-1998 before retiring from professional hockey in 2003.

Jackson played one season in Vernon with the 1987-88 Vernon Lakers. In 49 games with the Lakers, Jackson collected (24-goals-30-assists-54-points).

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Dane Jackson's Player Profile:

Dane Jackson - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Dane Jackson's Coaching Profile:

Dane Jackson - Men's Hockey Coach - University of North Dakota Athletics

Vernon-Sherwood Park Trade:

The Vernon Vipers have acquired the playing

rights to 19 year old defenceman Landon Young and 18 year old goaltender Spencer Michnik from the Sherwood Park Crusaders as future considerations, completing a trade from February 9th 2025.

Here is the report from the BCHL website,

Transactions | BCHL League Site

On February 9th 2025 The Sherwood Park Crusaders acquired the playing rights to 20 year old defenceman Marko Stojkov from the Vernon Vipers in exchange for the playing rights to 19 year old defenceman Eddie Revenig and 17 year old forward Michael Munroe and future considerations.

Young split the 2024-25 season with the Western Hockey League Wenatchee Wild & Victoria Royals. Young has played parts of the past three seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Winnipeg Ice, Wenatchee Wild & Victoria Royals. The Royals signed Young December 2nd 2024. In 10 games last season with the Wild, Young collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point). In 39 games with the Royals last season, Young collected (0-goals-7-assists-7-points).

Landon Young's Player Profile:

Landon Young - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Michnik split the 2024-25 season with the Western Hockey League Victoria Royals and the BCHL Sherwood Park Crusaders. Michnik has played the past two seasons with the Western Hockey League Seattle Thunderbirds, Victoria Royals and the BCHL Sherwood Park Crusaders. The Crusaders signed Michnik January 10th 2025. In 12 games with the Royals last season, Michnik went 5-5-1 with a 3.77 GAA In 14 games with the Crusaders last season, Michnik went 10-4 with a 3.23 GAA

Spencer Michnik's Player Profile:

Spencer Michnik - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon-Victoria Trade:

The Victoria Grizzlies have acquired the playing rights to 19 year

old defenceman Shane Burns from the Vernon Vipers as future considerations, completing a trade from February 10th 2025.

Here is the report from the BCHL website,

Transactions | BCHL League Site

On February 10th 2025 The Vernon Vipers acquired the playing rights to 20 year old forward Ryan Watt and 17 year old forward Finn Kallay from the Victoria Grizzlies in exchange for the playing rights to 20 year old forward Will Schumacher and 19 year old forward Georgios Stavrianeas and future considerations.

Burns played parts of the 2023-24 & 2024-25 seasons with the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Steinbach Pistons before signing with the Brooks Bandits December 27th 2024. The Bandits traded Burns to the Vernon Vipers February 10th 2025 for forward Luke Bibby. Burns never reported to the Vipers and re-joined the Steinbach Pistons for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Shane Burns Player Profile:

Shane Burns - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Grizzlies Sign Blixt:

Grizzlies Ink Hard Nosed Swede Vidar Blixt For 2025-26 Season | Victoria Grizzlies

Laplante Commits To Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Laplante | Prince George Spruce Kings

Clippers Sign Fechner:

Clippers add 2005 Forward Hayden Fechner | Nanaimo Clippers

Gomez Leaves Eagles:

Surrey Eagles hunt for new head coach after Scott Gomez departure - Vernon Morning Star

Spruce Kings Name Tobin New Associate Coach:

Spruce Kings Round out Bench Staff | Prince George Spruce Kings

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Matthew:

Bulldogs sign Kai Matthew for 25-26 | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Penticton Vees Name Laurie New Senior Vice President:

Vees hire former BCHL rival’s president for senior role

Grizzlies Part Ways With Ferster:

Grizzlies & Head Coach Rylan Ferster Mutually Agree to Part Ways | Victoria Grizzlies

Lukacik Commits To Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Lukáčik | Prince George Spruce Kings

Nanaimo Clippers Sign Seguin-Lescarbeau:

Clippers sign goaltender Eliot Séquin-Lescarbeau for the 2025-2026 Season | Nanaimo Clippers

Warriors Sign Pavlowich:

(1) Nexlevel Hockey on X: "Congrats Carson! #LetsGo @BCHLWarriors @BCHockeyLeague @Rails_Hockey https://t.co/GtmvKgj0Is" / X

Kings Sign VanWalleghem:

16 year old Jaden VanWalleghem set to join Kings next season | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Will Former Vernon Laker Metropolit Have To Leave HC Davos?

There are rumors former Vernon Lakers

forward Glen Metropolit will have to leave HC Davos after this season.

Here is the story from swisshockeynews.ch,

New assistant coaches for HC Davos next season?

Metropolit is in his second season as an Assistant Coach with HC Davos. HC Davos is a professional Swiss ice hockey team based in Davos, Switzerland.

Metropolit retired from professional hockey in 2017. Metropolit last played professional hockey with the HCB Foxes. Metropolit left the team for family reasons during the 2016-17 season. The HCB Foxes or also known as Hockey Club Bolzano-Bozen Foxes is an Italian ice hockey team located in the city of Bolzano, South Tyrol, that plays in the Austrian Hockey League.

Metropolit got into coaching in 2020, was Head Coach of Jenkins High in Florida for the 2020-21 season and an Assistant Coach in Turkey during the 2021-22 season.

Metropolit was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame in November 2019 & HC Lugano Hall of Fame in 2023. Hockey Club Lugano, often abbreviated to HC Lugano or HCL, is a professional ice hockey club based in Lugano, Switzerland. The team competes in the National League (NL)

Metropolit was never drafted played eight seasons in the NHL from 1999-2003 & 2006-2010 with seven different teams (Washington, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, St. Louis, Boston, Philadelphia & Montreal) One season in the ECHL with Nashville, three seasons in the IHL with (Quebec, Atlanta & Grand Rapids), seven seasons overseas playing with five different teams (EV Zug, HC Lugano, SC Bern, Adler Mannheim & HC Bolzano) in three different leagues (NLA, DEL & EBEL). Metropolit was also captain for Team Canada at the 2014 Spengler Cup.

Metropolit played one season in Vernon with the 1994-95 Vernon Lakers. In 60 games with the Lakers, Metropolit lead the team in scoring with (43-goals-74-assists-117-points).

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Lakers were around from 1980-1995 before changing their name to the Vernon Vipers in 1995.

Glen Metropolit's Player Profile:

Glen Metropolit - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Miller & Douglas Named Co-Winner For BCHL Marketer Of The Year:

Vernon Vipers Executive Vice-President Todd Miller & Chilliwack Chiefs Governor & Vice-President Barry Douglas have been named co-winner for the BCHL Marketer of the Year.

Image credit: BCHL

Here is the press release from the Vernon Vipers website,

Vipers’ Todd Miller Named BCHL Marketer of the Year — Again | Vernon Vipers

Ex Viper Taylor In Texas:

Journalist and reporter Sean Shapiro interviews former Vernon

Vipers defenceman Trey Taylor after a Texas Stars game back in April 2025.

Here is the story from shapshotshockey.com,

AHL Shap Shots bowl: On Taylor in Texas, Danielson, Lombardi, Blumel, Buium, Cossa, and more

Taylor is in his first season with the American Hockey League Texas Stars. The Stars are in the Western Conference Finals vs the Abbotsford Canucks. In 10 regular season games, Taylor collected (0-goals-1-assist-1-point). In 10 playoff games, Taylor has (1-goal-5-assists-6-points).

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. The American Hockey League Texas Stars signed Taylor to an amateur tryout March 25th 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

Vernon Vipers Getting Ready For 2025-2026 Season With Spring Camp:

The Vernon Vipers held their Spring ID Camp over the weekend.

Here is the story from castanet.net,

Vernon Vipers getting ready for 2025-2026 season with spring camp - Vernon News - Castanet.net

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Express Make Several Internal Promotions:

Coquitlam Express announce key internal promotions to support ongoing organizational growth | Coquitlam Express

Clippers Sign MacPherson:

Conner MacPherson signs with the Clippers | Nanaimo Clippers

New Arena Opens In Spruce Grove:

NEWS: Saints Welcome New Era at Thompson Family Arena | Spruce Grove Saints

Hitmen Acquire Silverbacks MacBeth:

TRADE: Hitmen Acquire Ben MacBeath and Three Draft Picks in Exchange for Carson Wetsch - Calgary Hitmen

Coquitlam Express Unveil 25th Anniversary Logo:

25th Anniversary Logo unveiled as the Express gear up for their quarter century celebration | Coquitlam Express

Brooks Bandits Win Fred Page Cup:

Brooks Bandits capture 2024-25 Fred Page Cup | BCHL League Site

Saints New Arena Unveiled To The Public:

Spruce Grove Saints on X: "Thompson Family Arena & Heavy Metal Place took centre stage on the weekend as both were unveiled to the public for the first time! 🏟️ We caught up with Heavy Metal Equipment Owner Jesse van der Werf, @citysprucegrove Mayor Jeff Acker & Saints Vice President of Business Ops. J.J. https://t.co/vD4PIjEC1K" / X

Former Vees Star Signs With Victoria Royals:

Victoria Royals' draft gamble pays off with Eli McKamey signing - Vernon Morning Star

Clippers Name Cox New Assistant GM:

Brandon Cox hired as Assistant General Manager | Nanaimo Clippers

Crusaders Name Girard New Director Of Player Personnel:

Adam Girard Joins Crusaders as Executive Director & Director of Player Personnel | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Laurie Leaves West Kelowna Warriors:

Chris Laurie out as West Kelowna Warriors president - Vernon Morning Star

Alberni Valley Bulldogs Sign Smith:

Bulldogs announce signing of Leim Smith | Alberni Valley Bulldogs

Former Vernon Viper Compton Named One Of Three Finalists For USHL Defenseman Of The Year:

Former Vernon Vipers defenceman Dylan Compton was named

one of three finalists for the United States Hockey League (USHL) Defenseman of the Year.

Here is the press release from the USHL website,

Osburn, Laurila and Compton Named USHL Defenseman of the Year Finalists - USHL

Luke Osburn of the Youngstown Phantoms was named the USHL Defenseman of the Year.

Here is the press release from the USHL website,

Luke Osburn Named USHL Defenseman of the Year - USHL

Compton and the Black Hawks lost 6-5 in overtime to the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the Clark Cup Finals.

Here is the press release from the USHL website,

Muskegon Wins First-Ever Clark Cup - USHL

Compton played parts of one season with the 2023-24 Alberta Junior Hockey League Brooks Bandits before being traded to the United States Hockey League Waterloo Black Hawks in February 2024. Compton recently finished his second season with the United States Hockey League Waterloo Black Hawks. In 62 regular season games, Compton collected (5-goals-40-assists-45-points). In 15 playoff games, Compton collected (2-goals-11-assists-13-points). 

Compton has committed to Northeastern University for the 2025-26 season.

Compton played one season in Vernon with the 2022-23 Vernon Vipers. Compton committed to the Vipers June 27th 2022 for the 2022-23 season. In 40 games, Compton collected (4-goals-14-assists-18-points). Compton had committed to Northeastern University for the 2023-24 season.

Dylan Compton's Player Profile:

Dylan Compton - Stats, Contract, Salary & More