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By Pete McIntyre
Late home opener

Vipers’ new schedule released

Jul 2, 2019 | 1:01 PM

The Vernon Vipers already have a new coach and general manager in Jason McKee, along with a new captain in Connor Marritt — and now they have their new schedule.

The B.C. Hockey League has announced the 2019-20 regular season schedule for its 17 teams.

Click here for the complete schedule.

The Vipers will open the regular season on Friday, September 6 with a road game against the West Kelowna Warriors.

The home opener will be Friday, September 20 when the Victoria Grizzlies come to town.

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“It’s the latest home opener in history, but promises to be a fun one with the Island Division Champions in town,” the Vipers’ website said.

The schedule will also see the Vipers play 11 straight away from home from the third week of October to the third week of November.

Other key dates will see the defending league champion Prince George Spruce Kings come to Kal Tire Place on Friday, January 31 and a home and home with the Penticton Vees on December 13 and 14.

“We are excited for what the 2019-20 season has in store for our 17 clubs,” Steven Cocker, BCHL Executive Director, Competition and Events said. “As we saw at the NHL Draft last week, it’s an exciting time to be involved in the BCHL. Now with the schedule in place, we can all start looking ahead to what is sure to be another great season”

Some highlights of this year’s regular season include:

  • Sunday, Sept 8: Chilliwack Chiefs at Langley Rivermen – A rematch of the first round of the 2019 playoffs where the Chiefs came back from down 3-0 in the series to win in seven games.
  • Saturday, Sept. 21: Penticton Vees at Cowichan Valley Capitals – The first time the teams will play since the Capitals upset the Vees in the first round of the 2019 playoffs.
  • Saturday, Sept. 28: Powell River Kings at Victoria Grizzlies – One of the fiercest rivalries in the BCHL and the first meeting since Victoria beat Powell River in Game 7 of the Island Division Finals.
  • Friday, Oct. 18: Vernon Vipers at Penticton Vees – Another one of the biggest rivalries in the league, these teams meet for the first of six matchups this season.
  • Friday, Nov. 13: Vernon Vipers at Prince George Spruce Kings – A rematch of the 2019 Fred Page Cup Finals, won by Prince George in four games.

The league will announce the schedule and locations for the BCHL Showcase Festival presented by Bauer later this week.

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