Vipers Alumni MacDonald Awarded Smoyer Award:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Cam MacDonald was awarded the Smoyer

Award at Dartmouth College's annual end of season banquet.

From https://dartmouthsports.com/

Men's Hockey Hosts End of Season Banquet - Dartmouth College Athletics

MacDonald has played the past three seasons at Dartmouth College. In 33 games last season, MacDonald collected (6-goals-10-assists-16-points).

MacDonald committed to the Vernon Vipers June 3rd 2019 for the 2019-20 season. MacDonald played three seasons in Vernon from 2019-2022. In 104 games with the Vernon Vipers, MacDonald collected (35-goals-38-assists-73-points).

Cam MacDonald's Player Profile:

Cameron MacDonald - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Tulsa Oilers Add Former Vernon Viper McNelly To Protected List:

The ECHL Tulsa Oilers announced the team’s protected list of players

from the 2024-25 season.  This is the first of a several-step process that ECHL teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Oilers have twenty four players listed on their Protected List, one is former Vernon Vipers defenceman Cade McNelly.

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).

From https://echl.com/

Official Site of The ECHL | ECHL announces Protected Lists

McNelly spent the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Tulsa Oilers, his first season with the Oilers. In 31 regular season games, McNelly collected (0-goals-6-assists-6-points).

The Oilers added McNelly to their training camp roster October 7th 2024 before suspending McNelly October 15th 2024. The Oilers signed McNelly December 19th 2024 upon visa approval.

McNelly played one season at SAIT (Southern AB Inst. of Tech) during the 2022-23 season before the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets signed McNelly to a tryout agreement August 28th 2023. McNelly never played a game with the Komets, was released October 18th 2023. 

McNelly attended the Los Angeles Kings 2021 training camp.

McNelly played parts of five seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2017-22 with the Seattle Thunderbirds and Vancouver Giants before signing with the 2021-22 Vernon Vipers. The Vipers signed McNelly January 10th 2022. In 19 games with the Vipers, McNelly collected (3-goals-0-assists-3-points).

Cade McNelly's Player Profile:

Cade McNelly - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Junior Hockey League OFFICIAL Tier List - 2025 Ranking

Here is the 2025 Rankings for the Junior Hockey League Official Tier List.

From Advancement Hockey Advising YouTube page,

Junior Hockey League OFFICIAL Tier List - 2025 Ranking

Huskies Sign Former Vipers Defenceman Johnston:

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies have signed former Vernon

Vipers defenceman Eric Johnston.

From huskies.usask.ca

Former WHL Captain Eric Johnston Signs With Huskie Men's Hockey - Huskie Athletics

Johnston split the 2024-25 season with the Western Hockey League Swift Current Broncos, Moose Jaw Warriors and BCHL Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Johnston February 10th 2025. In 15 games with the Vernon Vipers, Johnston collected (0-goals-3-assists-3-points).

Eric Johnston's Player Profile:

Eric Johnston - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Viking Stein Inducted Into Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation Wall Of Honour:

Former Vernon Vikings forward Marty Stein has

been inducted into the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation Wall of Honour.

From https://greggdrinnan.com/

Stein and rings headed to WCPHSF’s Wall of Honour – TAKING NOTE

Stein has spent the past four seasons as a Western Canada Scout with the Buffalo Sabres. Before joining the Sabres, Stein spent twenty four seasons as Amateur Scout with the Detroit Red Wings.

Stein played two seasons in Vernon (1973-1975) with the Vernon Vikings. In two years with the Vernon Vikings Stein collected (38-goals-59-assists-97-points).

The Vernon Vikings were one of seven different team names Vernon's junior hockey team has had since 1961. The Vernon Vikings were around from 1973-1978 before changing their name to the Vernon Canadians in 1978. 

Marty Stein's Player Profile:

Marty Stein Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

Marty Stein's Staff Profile:

Marty Stein Team Staff Profile - Elite Prospects

Americans Add Ex Viper MacDonald To Protected List:

The ECHL Allen Americans announced the team’s protected list of players

from the 2024-25 season.  This is the first of a several-step process that ECHL teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Americans have twenty seven players listed on their Protected List, one is former Vernon Vipers forward Ayden MacDonald.

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).

From https://allenamericans.com/

Allen Americans | Americans announce prtotected list

MacDonald started the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings, his third season in Kalamazoo, after re-signing with the Wings August 29th 2023. The Wings traded MacDonald to the Maine Mariners January 29th 2025. The Mariners traded MacDonald to the Allen Americans March 19th 2025. In 9 games with the Americans, MacDonald collected (3-goals-1-assist-4-points).

The Americans are MacDonald's fifth team since 2022. MacDonald played five years at Brock University from 2017-2022 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits January 4th 2022.

MacDonald committed to the Vernon Vipers for the 2014-15 season. The Vipers traded MacDonald & Jake Emilio to the Victoria Grizzlies October 8th 2014 for Brandon Egli, Mitch Meek and future considerations. MacDonald went pointless in 5 games with the Vipers. MacDonald played parts of four years in the BCHL with Surrey, Vernon, Victoria and Cowichan from 2013-2017. 

Ayden MacDonald's Player Profile:

Ayden MacDonald - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vipers Prospect Buenaventura Commits To Mount Royal University:

Former Vernon Vipers prospect/goaltender Ethan Buenaventura has

committed to the Mount Royal Cougars.

From https://chl.ca/

Former Calgary Hitmen netminder Buenaventura commits to Mount Royal University - Western Hockey League

Buenaventura split the 2024-25 with the Western Hockey League Calgary Hitmen & BCHL Penticton Vees. 

Buenaventura played parts of four seasons with the Hitmen before being released November 5th 2024.  The Penticton Vees acquired the BCHL playing rights to Buenaventura from the Cowichan Capitals November 14th 2024. In 18 games with the Penticton Vees, Buenaventura went 13-1 with a 2.11 GAA

The Vernon Vipers owned the playing rights to goaltender Ethan Buenaventura. The Vernon Vipers traded the playing rights of Ethan Buenaventura to the Cowichan Capitals November 8th 2024 for forward Noah Grolnic. Buenaventura never played a game with the Vipers.

Ethan Buenaventura's Player Profile:

Ethan Buenaventura - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Rep Commits To Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Ozbej Rep | Prince George Spruce Kings

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Dell'Elce:

Grizzlies Sign Quinnipiac Commit Sebastian Dell’Elce | Victoria Grizzlies

Sherwood Park Crusaders Sign Valenti:

SIGNING ⎸ AJ Valenti Signs with Crusaders for 2025/2026 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Saints Sign Ivogun:

NEWS: Saints Bolster Roster With Addition of Jadon Iyogun | Spruce Grove Saints

Grizzlies Sign Eiter:

Grizzlies Sign Forward Levi Eiter | Victoria Grizzlies

Coquitlam Express Name Wilson Captain:

Cooper Wilson Named Captain of the Coquitlam Express for the 2025-26 Season | Coquitlam Express

Victoria Signs Johnstone:

Grizzlies Sign Forward Jase Johnstone | Victoria Grizzlies

Crusaders Sign Coccaro:

SIGNING ⎸ Tommy Coccaro Joins Crusaders for 25/26 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Smoke Eaters Sign Pape:

Pape Signs with Smokies | Trail Smoke Eaters

Prince George Cougars Acquire BCHLer:

TRADE: Cougars Acquire Brock Souch from Regina Pats - Prince George Cougars

Grizzlies Name Karod New Associate Coach:

Grizzlies Promote Karod to Associate Head Coach | Victoria Grizzlies

Kings Sign Lebeau:

20 year old defenseman Chad Lebeau signs with Kings | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Panthers Select Former Viper Busch At 2025 NHL Entry Draft:

The Florida Panthers selected former Vernon Vipers forward

Shea Busch 128th overall in round 4 of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

From www.nhl.com

Florida Panthers Select Six Players on Day 2 of 2025 NHL Draft | Florida Panthers

From www.vernonmorningstar.com

Former Vernon Viper drafted by Stanley Cup champions - Vernon Morning Star

Busch split the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers & Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. In 22 games with the Vernon Vipers, Busch collected (12-goals-5-assists-17-points). In 39 games with the Silvertips, Busch collected (11-goals-8-assists-19-points).

Busch has committed to Penn State University for the 2025-26 season.

Busch committed to the Vernon Vipers May 11th 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Busch played parts of two seasons with the 2023-24 Vernon Vipers and 2024-25 Vernon Vipers before leaving the team November 29th 2024 for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Lethbridge Hurricanes traded the playing rights of Shea Busch to the Everett Silvertips November 29th 2024. In 75 games with the Vipers, Busch collected (20-goals-17-assists-37-points).

Shea Busch's Player Profile:

Shea Busch - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Florida Everblades Add Vipers Alumni Lansdell To Protected List:

The ECHL Florida Everblades announced the team’s protected list of players

from the 2024-25 season.  This is the first of a several-step process that ECHL teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Everblades have twenty five players listed on their Protected List, one is former Vernon Vipers forward Jesse Lansdell.

From www.floridaeverblades.com

Florida Everblades | Everblades Announce Protected Players

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).

Lansdell played the past two seasons with the ECHL Florida Everblades. In 60 games, Lansdell collected (15-goals-24-assists-39-points).

Lansdell played five seasons at the University of Notre Dame & University of Nebraska-Omaha from 2019-2024 before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Florida Everblades April 1st 2024.

Lansdell played parts of three seasons with the Vernon Vipers from 2016-2019. The Vipers traded defenceman Mitch Oliver October 15th 2016 to the Chilliwack Chiefs for Jesse Lansdell. In 127 games with the Vipers, Lansdell collected (31-goals-60-assists-91-points).

Jesse Lansdell's Player Profile:

Jesse Lansdell - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Vernon Esso/Vernon Laker Gare Inducted Into Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation Wall Of Honour:

Former Vernon Essos forward and Vernon Lakers Head

 Coach Ernie Gare has been inducted into the Western Canada Professional Hockey Scouts Foundation Wall of Honour.

From https://greggdrinnan.com/

Gare headed to WCPHS Foundation’s Wall of Honour – TAKING NOTE

Gare was a scout for eighteen years with the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers from 1997-2012.

Gare played two seasons in Vernon with the Vernon Essos from 1970-1972 In 115 games with the Vernon Essos, Gare collected (83-goals-114-assists-197-points). Gare was also Head Coach with the Vernon Lakers from 1986-1989.

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

The Vernon Lakers were one of seven different team 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.

Ernie Gare's Player/Coaching Profile:

Ernie Gare - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Ex Viper McPhee Releases New Single:

Former Vernon Vipers forward Zach McPhee released his new single "Smoke" in January. 

Frpm https://cfweradio.ca/

Zach McPhee has a new single out, Smoke | CFWE, Alberta's Best Country

McPhee was named the winner of SiriusXM's 2024 Top of the Country Competition.

McPhee was an Assistant Coach with RINK Hockey Academy in Kelowna from 2020-2022. 

McPhee spent four seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2010-2014 with Tri-Cities, Everett and Kootenay before playing five seasons at the University of Regina from 2014-2019. Trollhättan HC signed McPhee in May 2019. Trollhättan HC is a professional ice hockey team from Trollhättan, Sweden. McPhee never reported or played a game before retiring from hockey. 

McPhee started the 2010-11 season with the Western Hockey League Tri-City Americans before being assigned to the Vernon Vipers November 18th 2010. McPhee played parts of one season with the 2010-11 Vernon Vipers before leaving the Vipers during the 2010-11 season for the Western Hockey League Everett Silvertips. The Vipers traded McPhee's playing rights & future considerations to the Victoria Grizzlies December 12th 2011 for Sean Robertson. McPhee never played a game with the Grizzlies. In 24 games with the Vipers, McPhee collected (3-goals-1-assist-4-points).

Zach McPhee's Player/Coaching Profile:

Zach McPhee - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Komets Add Former Vernon Viper Tufto To Protected List:

The ECHL Fort Wayne Komets announced the team’s protected list of

players from the 2024-25 season.  This is the first of a several-step process that ECHL teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Komets have twenty eight players listed on their Protected List, one is former Vernon Vipers forward Odeen Tufto.

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).

From https://komets.com

Fort Wayne Komets | Komets announce protected list

Tufto played the 2024-25 season with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets, his first season with the Komets. The Komets signed Tufto August 6th 2024. In 36 regular season games Tufto collected (12-goals-26-assists-38-points).

The Komets are Tufto's seventh team since 2021.

Tufto played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2017-2021 before signing his first professional contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning March 31st 2021. The Lightning assigned Tufto to the American Hockey League Syracuse Crunch after his college season ended in 2021. Tufto has never played a game with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Tufto played one season in Vernon with the 2015-16 Vernon Vipers. In 57 games with the Vipers, Tufto collected (25-goals-40-assists-65-points). Tufto left the Vipers after one season for the United States Hockey League. Tufto played one season in the USHL with Fargo, Tri-City & Sioux City before committing to Quinnipiac University for the 2017-18 season.

Odeen Tufto's Player Profile:

Odeen Tufto - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Vernon Vipers Lose Long Time Fan/Season Ticket Holder:

Vernon Vipers long time fan/season ticket holder Sharon Buck has passed away.

From www.vernonmorningstar.com

Sharon Gail Buck - Obituary - Vernon - Vernon Morning Star

Ideback Joins Kalix HC:

Vernon Vipers defenceman Noah Ideback has joined Kalix HC.

From Kalix GC Instagram,

Instagram

Kalix HC (Kalix Youth Hockey Club) is a Swedish ice hockey club based in Kalix northern Sweden. 

Ideback split the 2024-25 season with HV71 J20 and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Ideback January 3rd 2025. In 22 games with the Vernon Vipers, Ideback collected (0-goals-2-assists-2-points).

Noah Ideback's Player Profile:

Noah Idebäck - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bydal Signs Tender Agreement With Anchorage Wolverines:

Vernon Vipers forward Luc Bydal has signed a tender agreement with

the North American Hockey League Anchorage Wolverines.

From the Anchorage Wolverines X Page,

Anchorage Wolverines on X: "Welcome to the Wolverines 😈 #LetsRage https://t.co/MG9PgO6i8P" / X

Bydal split the 2024-25 season with the North American Hockey League Minot Minotauros, North American Hockey League Colorado Grit and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Bydal January 23rd 2025. In 17 games with the Vernon Vipers, Bydal collected (5-goals-4-assists-9-points).

Luc Bydal's Player Profile:

Luc Bydal - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Jacksonville Icemen Add Ex Vipers Coughlin & Martin To Protected List:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen announced the team’s protected list of

players from the 2024-25 season.  This is the first of a several-step process that ECHL teams use to begin building their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Icemen have twenty one players listed on their Protected List, two are former Vernon Vipers forwards Liam Coughlin & Craig Martin.

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).

From jacksonvilleicemen.com

Jacksonville Icemen | Icemen Announce 2025 Protected List of Players

Coughlin played the 2024-25 season with the Jacksonville Icemen, his first season with the Icemen. The Icemen signed Coughlin August 14th 2024. In 50 games last season, Coughlin collected (15-goals-16-assists-31-points).

The Icemen is Coughlin's eighth team since 2019. Coughlin played four seasons at Vermont University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs May 19th 2019.

Coughlin was drafted 130th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 5 at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Coughlin didn't play a game with the Oilers, was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks July 6th 2015. Coughlin has yet to play a game with the Blackhawks.

Coughlin played two seasons in Vernon from 2013-2015. In 107 games with the Vipers, Coughlin collected (38-goals-67-assists-105-points).

Liam Coughlin's Player Profile:

Liam Coughlin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Martin played the 2024-25 season with the Manchester Storm, his first season with the Storm. The Storm signed Martin in September 2024. The Storm are a British professional ice hockey team founded in 2015. They are members of the Elite Ice Hockey League. In 49 games last season, Martin collected (13-goals-30-assists-43-points).

Martin played parts of five seasons in Jacksonville from 2019-2024.

Martin played four seasons at Quinnipiac University from 2015-2019 before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds, was released, later signing with the ECHL Adirondak Thunder July 8th 2019. The Thunder traded Martin to Jacksonville November 26th 2019.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon from 2011-2013. The Vipers traded Martin and future considerations to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs October 1st 2013 for Jared Wilson. In 46 games with the Vipers, Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points). Martin played parts of four seasons in the BCHL with Vernon, Alberni Valley & Trail from 2011-2015.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

Craig Martin - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

BCHL News & Trades:

BCHL News & Trades:

Coquitlam Express Sign Ivanusec:

Express sign AJHL standout Justin Ivanusec | Coquitlam Express

Grizzlies Bid Farewell To oliver Auyeung-Ashton:

Grizzlies Bid Farewell To Oliver Auyeung-Ashton | Victoria Grizzlies

Crusaders Sign St. Pierre:

SIGNING ⎸ Maxim St. Pierre Signs with Crusaders for 2025/2026 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Smoke Eaters Sign Three Players From ID Camp:

Smokies Sign 3 Players From ID Camps | Trail Smoke Eaters

Walos Leaves Silverbacks - Signs With Sting:

Sting sign Walos out of BCHL

Powell River Kings Sign Powers:

Kings bring in goaltender Erik Powers | Powell River Kings Junior A Hockey Club

Sherwood Park Crusaders Sign St. Pierre:

SIGNING ⎸ Danick St. Pierre Signs with Crusaders for 25/26 Season | Sherwood Park Crusaders

Grizzlies Sign Karjalainen:

Grizzlies Sign O5 Finnish Defenceman Niklas Karjalainen | Victoria Grizzlies

Blackfalds Bulldogs Sign Ivashchenko:

Nikita Ivashchenko Signs with Bulldogs | Blackfalds Bulldogs

Eagles Name Passmore New Head Coach/GM:

Meet new Surrey Eagles GM/coach, back in BCHL to lead team in transition - Cloverdale Reporter

Ushio Commits To Prince George Spruce Kings:

Spruce Kings Commit to Ushio | Prince George Spruce Kings

Victoria Grizzlies Sign Gault:

Grizzlies Sign 07 Defenceman Reece Gault | Victoria Grizzlies

Lancers Select Kresl At United States Hockey League Draft:

The United States Hockey League Ohmaha Lancers have selected

Vernon Vipers forward Charlie Kresl 113th overall in round 7 of the 2025 United States Hockey League Draft.

From the Ohmaha Lancers,

2025 PHASE II DRAFT RECAP - Omaha Lancers

Kresl played the 2024-25 season with the Vernon Vipers.

Kresl committed to the Vernon Vipers January 22nd 2024 for the 2024-25 season. In 45 games with the Vernon Vipers, Kresl collected (12-goals-15-assists-27-points).

Kresl has committed to UMass-Lowell University for the 2026-27 season.

Charlie Kresl's Player Profile:

Charles Kresl - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Former Viper Captain Pastro Wins Kyle Turris Community Award:

Former Vernon Vipers forward/captain Erik Pastro has won the Kyle Turris Community Award.

Image credit: Vernon Vipers

From the Vernon Morning Star,

Vernon Vipers captain collects community honour - Vernon Morning Star

Pastro committed to the Vernon Vipers March 2nd 2023 for the 2023-24 season, Pastro played the past two seasons with the Vernon Vipers. In 107 games with the Vernon Vipers, Pastro collected (23-goals-41-assists-64-points).

Pastro has committed to the University of  Nebraska-Omaha for the 2025-26 season.

Erik Pastro's Player Profile:

Erik Pastro - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Bobcats Select Lominac At NAHL Draft:

The North American Hockey League Bismarck Bobcats have selected

Vernon Vipers forward Dennis Lominac 169th overall in round 5 of the North American Hockey League Entry Draft.

From the Bismarck Bobcats X Page,

(1) Bismarck Bobcats on X: "With the 169th overall pick in the 2025 NAHL Draft, your Bismarck Bobcats have selected Dennis Lominac from the Vernon Vipers! Welcome to Bismarck! https://t.co/CK8ND96dxH" / X

Lominac split the 2024-25 season with the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League Saint John Sea Dogs, Maritimes Junior Hockey League Summerside Western Capitals and the Vernon Vipers.

The Vernon Vipers signed Dennis Lominac November 28th 2024. In 19 games with the Vernon Vipers, Lominac collected (1-goal-4-assists-5-points).

Dennis Lominac's Player Profile:

Dennis Lominac - Stats, Contract, Salary & More

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