Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce the commitment of Seiya Tanaka-Campbell for the 2021-2022 season. “Seiya is a talented competitive player that plays the game with a lot of pace and urgency,” says head coach and GM of the Vipers Jason McKee. The Mill Bay, BC product has spent the last 4 […]
A Lifetime of Hockey, Step By Step with Don Klepp Starting with the Vernon Lakers in 1988, David Oliver has had 32 exciting years as a player, coach, hockey operations manager, player development director, and general manager. He didn’t plan or even anticipate such a lengthy, rewarding career. “It was one step at a time,” […]
The recent order that was extended this week by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) means that, as of now, BCHL players age 19 or older are not permitted to engage in any team activities, while players 18 or younger may participate in team activities under Phase 2 of viaSPORT BC’s return to play. As a […]
A Player’s Perspective ~ written by Don Klepp Third-year Viper defenceman Trey Taylor has a mature attitude regarding the challenges faced by team owners, players, and fans during a global pandemic. team owners, players, and fans during a global pandemic. First, Trey is extremely grateful for the chance to play in the current situation. He […]
Penticton, BC: It was all you could ask for between long time division rivals in a one game takes all scenario. Back and forth play, some timely scoring and even a little overtime. In the end, the Vipers fell a goal short in over time by a 3-2 score in the Okanagan Cup Finals. You […]
Vernon, BC: Its a rivalry that is 8 months in the making as the Vipers and Vees get a chance to play for something meaningful, albeit in an exhibition tournament as they battle for bragging rights and the Okanagan Cup Trophy. The Vipers (4-6-1-2) were able to secure their spot in the finals thanks a […]
West Kelowna, BC: JoJo Tanaka-Campbell scored the game winner midway through the first period and Koen MacInnes was perfect turning aside all 31 shots he faced as the Vernon Vipers shutout the West Kelowna Warriors by a 2-0 score to propel themselves to the Okanagan Cup Finals. JoJo Tanaka-Campbell struck first as he capitalized on […]
Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce that Will Arquiett and Trey Taylor have signed their NLI’s to play college hockey next season. Arquiett has signed to play at Saint Lawrence University while Trey Taylor will play for Clarkson. “This is a significant achievement for both players,” says Head Coach and GM of […]
Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers look to clinch a birth in the Okanagan Cup Final tonight as they travel to West Kelowna to take on the Warriors. The Vipers (3-6-1-2) are coming off a pair of losses to the Penticton Vees over the weekend. Tyler Carpendale has caught fire scoring 3 goals in his first […]
Penticton, BC: Tyler Carpendale had a pair of goals and the Vipers kept the Vees to just 22 shots, but found themselves on the wrong side of a 6-3 loss at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The goals would come in flurries throughout the game and no better example of it in the first period […]
