Langley, BC: The Vernon Vipers conclude 11 straight away from home tonight as they take on the BCHL’s best, Coquitlam Express.
The Vipers (13-9-1-1) are coming in after a 3-2 shootout loss last night in Langley. Dawson Holt had a shorthanded goal and Reilly Herbst made 30 saves in the SOL. The Vipers have been pretty consistent lately, getting at least a point in 12 of their last 15 games. The Vipers PK has been strong in the last two games killing off 9 straight opportunities and has been a key reason for the Vipers success. Matt Kowalski has goals in back to back games and leads the team in points.
The Express (20-4-0) are the best team in the BCHL sitting with 40 points and have won 8 of their last 9 games. They are extremely balanced as they have 13 players with double digits in points. Connor Gregga leads the way offensively with 7 goals and 14 assists. Clay Stevenson in goal has been a big reason for the teams success as he leads the BCHL in goals against average with 1.41. and is tied for the league lead in shutouts with 3.
Its the first of two regular season meetings.
You can catch all the action starting at 6:45 on 107.5 Beach Radio, Vernon Matters and HockeyTV
