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Category Archives: Vernon Vipers

New name for BCHL streaming service
The BC Hockey League (BCHL) has rebranded its online streaming broadcasts to BCHL TV.The league has launched a new website - www.bchltv.ca - specifically tailored to BCHL fans, where viewers can brows...
Corey Fischer Nov 06, 2020
BCHL plans 32 game regular season
The B.C. Hockey League will play a 32 game regular season, starting in early December, and ending in March.Teams will play games against their regional cohorts.The Washington-based Wenatchee Wild are ...
Corey Fischer Nov 06, 2020
Vipers and Silverbacks split their weekend series
The Vernon Vipers had a goal from Luke Pakulak, while newcomer Koen MacInnes stopped 17 of 18 in regulation, but the Vipers fell 2-1 in a shootout to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Saturday night at Kal T...
Corey Fischer Nov 01, 2020
Sparrow flies back into Vipers nest
A former Vernon Viper has returned to the organization.Colton Sparrow will serve in an on-and off-ice development role with the BCHL team."We feel Colton's background as a former player as well as his...
Oct 30, 2020
Vernon Vipers add WHL veterans
The Vernon Vipers have signed a pair of 20-year old Western Hockey League players. Josh Prokop and Tyler Carpendale will be joining the BCHL team this week. "These are two veteran guys who can play in...
Corey Fischer Oct 30, 2020
Vipers sign WHL goalie
The Vernon Vipers have signed a goaltender with Western Hockey League experience.Koen MacInnes, 18, spent last season with the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL where he posted a GAA of 2.84 and a save perc...
Oct 27, 2020
Vipers drop second straight in extra time to Warriors
UPDATE Oct. 24 The West Kelowna Warriors defeated the Vernon Vipers 4-3 for the second straight game, this time in overtime as opposed to a shootout. The game was held at Royal Lepage Place in West Ke...
Corey Fischer Oct 24, 2020
BCHL extends partnership with HeadCheck Health
The BC Hockey League (BCHL) has announced an extension of their partnership with HeadCheck Health concussion management and data collection system.Since partnering with HeadCheck in 2017, the BCHL has...
Oct 23, 2020
Vipers take down Silverbacks in overtime in BCHL's Okanagan Cup series
JoJo Tanaka Campbell scored in overtime to lift the Vernon Vipers to a 4-3 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Saturday night at the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm. Campbell won it with a back hand shot un...
Corey Fischer Oct 18, 2020
Vipers trade two players for veteran forward
The Vernon Vipers have acquired a veteran forward from the Cowichan Valley Capitals.Will Arquiett, 20, will be joining the Vipers while Brett Fudger, Colby Feist and future considerations go to the Ca...
Oct 14, 2020

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