By Pete McIntyre

Vipers host national champs in pre-season

Jul 10, 2019 | 4:17 PM

The Vernon Vipers will host a couple of Alberta teams including the reigning Canadian champs — in their four pre-season games.

The Grand Prairie Storm will visit Vernon Aug. 23, followed by a home and home series against Salmon Arm on Aug. 28 and 30.

The 2019 Canadian Junior A champion Brooks Bandits will visit Kal Tire Place for a 2 p.m. matinee September 1.

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