Vernon, B.C. October 18, 2016 – The Vernon Vipers host the Chilliwack Chiefs Wednesday, October 18th at Kal Tire Place. This will be part two of a home and home series between the two teams. The last time they played (Saturday, October 15th) the Vipers were routed 7-2 as the Chiefs improved their record to 9 wins, […]
The Vernon Vipers ran into a red hot Chilliwack Chiefs squad and despite scoring early in the first, couldn’t gather much momentum as the Chiefs would score 7 unanswered to pace themselves to a 7-2 victory at Prospera Centre. The Vipers got off to a great start thanks to a tenacious forecheck that caused a […]
The Vernon Vipers have made a number of roster moves ahead of tonight’s game in Chilliwack versus the Chiefs. Vernon has traded Defenceman Mitch Oliver to the Chilliwack Chiefs in exchange for 18 year old Forward Jesse Lansdell. The 5’11 206 pound Center had 44 points in 55 games last season and has recorded 5 […]
WEST KELOWNA, B.C. OCTOBER 8th, 2016 – A great tempo to start this game as both teams battled hard for every opportunity. A handful of big hits got everyone into it early. The Warriors were the recipients of three powerplays in the first period, but it was the Viper penalty kill that stood tall in the […]
VERNON, B.C., OCTOBER 7, 2016 – The Vernon Vipers were shocked by the Surrey Eagles 3-2 in overtime following a close game at Kal Tire Place. The Eagles came into the contest with just one win in eight starts and sitting in the bottom of the standings while the Vipers were tied for second in […]
PORT ALBERNI, OCTOBER 1ST, 2016 – The Vernon Vipers earned a single point losing 3-2 in double-overtime to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. The Vipers had a solid first handful of shifts where they looked like they were skating hard and moving their feet. They had a good scoring chance off the hop, but couldn’t beat […]
POWELL RIVER, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 – A slow start and two quick goals against proved to be the true difference maker in the Vipers 5-3 loss in Powell River. The Vipers trailed 3-0 after 1 and couldn’t quite track down the Kings who led for all but 2 minutes. The work ethic improved, but the […]
The Vernon Vipers have traded Defenceman Darren Rizzolo to the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in exchange for future considerations. Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Mark Ferner was forced to make a move as Brett Stapley is set to come off of the injured reserve list. The move now leaves the Vernon roster at 22 […]
CHILLIWACK, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 – It was an odd game of special teams with 15 minor penalties assessed and that proved to be the Vipers undoing as they fell 6-3. The penalty kill was solid killing off 7 of 9, but the time spent shorthanded allowed the Wild to get the lead and hold it […]
CHILLIWACK, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 – The Vernon Vipers rebounded nicely Friday afternoon with a solid 6-3 victory over the Nanaimo Clippers. The Clippers opened the scoring just 78 seconds in as Adam Pilotte let loose a rocket from the right side to give Nanaimo a lead. The Vipers responded nicely when Steven Jandric snapped home […]
