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 […]
VERNON, B.C. SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 – The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce the addition of two players to their roster. Forward Ryan Brushett(18) and Defenseman Cooper Watson(20) have joined the Snakes ahead of the BCHL Showcase this weekend. Brushett joins the club after playing last season in the USHL with stops in Sioux Falls […]
West Kelowna, B.C., September 17, 2016 – The Vernon Vipers dropped their first game of the season in a feisty affair that saw 15 power plays awarded between the two. The score ended 3-1 but it was a game of missed opportunities and a very competitive opponent. The Warriors peppered the Vipers net in the […]
Vernon, B.C., September 16, 2016 – The Vernon Vipers improved to 3-and-0 on the season, downing the Coquitlam Express by a 4-1 score at Kal Tire Place. . Vernon opened the scoring on Friday night for the 3rd consecutive game, as Steve Jandric scored his second of the season just 2:39 into the opening period. Then just two minutes later […]
A different route, but a similar result for the Vernon Vipers as they came back from a 2 goal deficit to defeat the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 5-3. The Vipers led 4 times Friday night, but only once on Saturday, but when it mattered most thanks to 4 unanswered goals in the final period. Riley Brandt […]
The Vernon Vipers shook off any pre-season winless worries with an effort that was well deserving of a victory. The Vipers offense struck 6 times and the special teams stood tall in the 3rd as the Snakes took game 1 of the regular season by a 6-3 score. Jimmy Lambert paced the goal scoring with […]
