Vernon, BC: JoJo Tanaka-Campbell, a smooth skating centre from Mill Bay, BC has committed to the Vipers for next season. Playing at the Shawnigan Lake prep school this past season, JoJo registered 15 goals and 55 assists in 36 games. He played with a variety of wingers, but primarily with Jacob Fraser (27 goals) and Kaleb […]
Vernon, BC: Keigo Hachisuka has committed to the Vipers for 2019-20. The 18-year-old defenceman, who was raised in San Diego but now makes his home in Texas, has spent the past two years at the Shawnigan Lake prep school on Vancouver Island. Keigo’s Shawnigan Lake coach, Kevin Cooper, describes Keigo as “a fast player with a […]
Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers are very pleased to announce that Connor Marritt has committed to Northern Michigan University for the 2020-21 Season. “I’m very excited to commit to this school. They have an excellent coaching staff and great facilities,” says Marritt. “Marquette is a beautiful place and I can’t wait to get started and […]
Vernon, BC: Head Coach Jason McKee is pleased to announce that Brett Fudger has committed to the Vipers for the upcoming season. “We liked what we saw in Brett during our spring camp,” says Coach McKee. “Brett is big and strong. He skates well and he plays the game the right way.” Viper fans will […]
Vernon, BC: Defenceman Ryan MacLean has committed to the Vipers for 2019-20. He attributes his decision to the “highly professional-run Vipers spring camp” and to the “honesty and professionalism displayed by Coach McKee.” Ryan, a 6 foot, 175 pound native of North Vancouver, has played the last two years at the West Van Academy prep […]
Vernon, BC: Cameron MacDonald is bringing his scoring touch to the Vipers for the 2019-20 season. The 5’10” speedster from Surrey committed to Vernon after the April spring camp. In 61 games over two years at Abbotsford’s Yale Hockey Academy, Cameron has produced 51 goals and 47 assists. In between those two years he played a […]
Vernon, BC: This is our final submission of Departing Heroes. In this feature, Don Klepp showcases Josh Latta and Lane Zablocki. Josh Latta Reaches His Goal Confidence is crucial to success in hockey but sometimes a player’s confidence can be eroded by circumstances. Josh Latta’s three-year BCHL illustrates this point. He had a good first […]
Vernon, BC: We continue a showcase of 20 year olds as written by Don Klepp. Volume 2 features Michael Young and Carver Watson. Young In Name Only Michael Young is one of the most mature Vipers ever. Coach Ferner was impressed when the 18-year-old defenceman from Medford, Massachusetts essentially interviewed the coach, with probing questions […]
Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce that Carver Watson has committed to Mercyhurst University for next season. “I can’t wait to go to Mercyhurst University. I’m so thankful for the Vernon Vipers for the experience over the last year and what it taught me,” says Watson. The Appleton, Wisconsin product put up […]
Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers are holding their spring camp this weekend at Kal Tire Place North as many Vipers hopefuls attend the three day event. Friday May 10th Kal Tire Place North 1pm to 2pm – Goalie Session 2:15pm to 3:45 pm – Black vs Blue 4pm to 5:30pm – White vs Red 5:45pm […]
