Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers are riding momentum after an emotional road win and now return home looking to turn a good weekend into a great one as they host the Salmon Arm Silverbacks at Kal Tire Place.
With points at a premium and confidence building, the Vipers aim to carry last night’s energy into another key Interior Division matchup.
Last Game – Vernon
The Vipers got back in the win column in improbable fashion Saturday night, knocking off the league-leading West Kelowna Warriors 6-4 at Royal LePage Place.
Deagan McMillan sparked the comeback with two goals and an assist. Evan Sundar recorded three assists, while Connor Dick added two helpers. Sebastian Bradshaw, Garin Ludwig, Brayden Pankey and Christian Maro also found the back of the net.
Lane Maarhuis was outstanding, stopping 33 of 37 shots — including 17 in the third period to preserve the win.
Special teams:
- Powerplay: 0-for-1
- Penalty Kill: 4-for-5
Last Game – Salmon Arm
The Silverbacks dropped a 5-2 decision to the Okotoks Oilers Friday night at Rogers Rink.
Mateu Spath and Parker Deschene scored for Salmon Arm, while Landon Mackie recorded two assists. Mikkel Christensen made 23 saves on 27 shots.
Special teams:
- Powerplay: 1-for-6
- Penalty Kill: 4-for-5
By the Numbers
Vernon
- Record: 12-25-7-0
- Home Record: 5-13-5-0
- Last 10: 4-5-1-0
- Streak: W1
- Powerplay: 19.4% (17th BCHL)
- Penalty Kill: 75.8% (14th BCHL)
- Goals For: 144 (15th BCHL)
- Goals Against: 182 (15th BCHL)
- Goal Differential: -38 (16th BCHL)
Salmon Arm
- Record: 20-20-3-2
- Away Record: 11-10-2-0
- Last 10: 4-6-0-0
- Streak: L5
- Powerplay: 25.0% (8th BCHL)
- Penalty Kill: 75.8% (13th BCHL)
- Goals For: 128 (19th BCHL)
- Goals Against: 145 (5th BCHL)
- Goal Differential: -17 (14th BCHL)
Head-to-Head
Tonight marks the fifth of seven meetings between the two teams.
Vernon is 1-2-1 in the season series so far, but all four previous matchups have been tight and highly entertaining.
The series will wrap up with a home-and-home set in March.
Broadcast Information
Puck Drop: 6:00 PM
Pregame: 5:45 PM
107.5 Beach Radio
Vernon Matters (audio stream)
FloHockey
#TimeToStrike
