Category Archives: Vernon Vipers

Win one, lose one: Vipers split pair with Spruce Kings
The Vernon Vipers went .500 on their BC Hockey League road trip up north against the Prince George Spruce Kings, winning 5-3 Friday night before falling 4-2 to the Kings Saturday.Luke Bibby and Julian...
Feb 25, 2024

Family Day dud: Bucks silence Snakes
The Vernon Vipers served up a dud to their fans on B.C.'s Family Day, losing 9-1 to the visiting Cranbrook Bucks in BC Hockey League action Monday afternoon at Kal Tire Place.The Bucks led 3-1 after o...
Corey Fischer Feb 19, 2024

Late goal pushes Vipers to victory before near-capacity crowd
Julian Facchinelli scored with 44 seconds left in the third period to lift the Vernon Vipers to a thrilling 5-4 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Saturday night at Kal Tire Place.It was the second g...
Corey Fischer Feb 18, 2024

Vernon Vipers sweep games on Island
The Vernon Vipers went two-for-two on their Island road trip in the BC Hockey League with wins over the Victoria Grizzlies and Cowichan Valley Capitals.On Saturday, Brossard, Quebec product Georgios S...
Feb 11, 2024

Vipers add defenceman from Warriors
The Vernon Vipers have acquired defenceman Zhenya Miles from the West Kelowna Warriors in exchange for future considerations.Vipers coach and GM Jason McKee calls Miles "a talented young defenceman (b...
Feb 09, 2024

Biggest crowd of season cheers Vipers on to victory
The Vernon Vipers did not disappoint a sold-out crowd at Kal Tire Place Saturday night, defeating the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 5-2 in BC Hockey League action.Ethan David turned aside 33 shots to earn fi...
Corey Fischer Feb 04, 2024

Alberta teams officially join the BC Hockey League
The BC Hockey League (BCHL) has officially added five Alberta-based teams after franchise agreements were finalized."Effective immediately, the Blackfalds Bulldogs, Brooks Bandits, Okotoks Oilers, She...
Corey Fischer Feb 01, 2024

Local product secures U.S. college scholarship
A strong rookie season with his hometown team in the BC Hockey League has paid off for a Vernon hockey product.Erik Pastro of the Vernon Vipers has committed to the University of Nebraska-Omaha, a Div...
Jan 31, 2024

Youngest Vernon Viper to join Nittany Lions
The youngest player on this year's Vernon Vipers team will be suiting up for a well-known U.S. university once he's finished his BC Hockey League career.Forward Shea Busch, who is 16, has committed to...
Jan 30, 2024

Vipers go 0-2 on weekend road trip after loss to Bucks
The Vernon Vipers could only muster one goal as they fell 2-1 to the Cranbrook Bucks Sunday afternoon at Western Financial Place in the East Kootenays. The Bucks peppered Vipers goalie Colin Reay with...
Corey Fischer Jan 28, 2024

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