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BCHL

Big crowd sees Vipers knock off Centennials

Jan 8, 2023 | 6:00 AM

One of the largest crowds of the season at Kal Tire Place saw the Vernon Vipers drop the Merritt Centennials 6-3 in B.C. Hockey League action Saturday night.

Stittsville, Ont. native Lee Parks scored two goals and added one assist to pace the Vipers to their 15th win of the season before 2,608 fans in Vernon.

The Snakes built up a 4-0 lead in the third period before the Centennials made it interesting with two goals in just over a minute midway through the third period.

Roan Clarke made 26 saves for the win in net while Vernon fired 41 shots on Conor Sullivan.