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Where are they now?

This page is a work in progress.

This page includes a list of former Vernon Junior hockey players that are still playing the game they love today.

If anyone has contact information on former franchise players please contact the Viper office marketing@vipers.bc.ca

Vernon Vipers Alumni 

Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently coaching-playing Minor Pro-Semi Pro Hockey:

Mike Ullrich  (Vernon Vipers 2005-2007)  Currently playing with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears

Dean Strong  (Vernon Vipers 2004-2005)  Currently playing with the AHL Lake Erie Monsters

Bruce Ramsay  (Vernon Lakers 1989-1990)  Head Coach-GM of CHL Tulsa Oilers

Curtis Gedig (Vernon Vipers 2009-2010) Currently playing with AHL Albany Devils

Cory Kane (Vernon Vipers 2008-2010) Currently playing with AHL Providence Bruins

Malcolm Lyles (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with SPHL Pensicola Ice Flyers

Garrett Noonan (Vernon Vipers 2009-2010) Currently playing with AHL Milwaukee Admirals

Chay Genoway  (Vernon Vipers 2005-2006)  Currently playing with the AHL Iowa Wild & NHL Washington Capitals

Kyle Bigos  (Vernon Vipers 2007-2009)  Currently playing with the ECHL Ontario Reign

Isaac Smeltzer (Vernon Vipers 2007-2008) Currently playing with the ECHL Colorado Eagles

Brandon Marino  (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003)  Currently playing with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets

Ryan Santana (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009) Currently playing with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Connor Jones (Vernon Vipers 2007-2010) Currently playing with ECHL Oklahoma City Barons

Kellen Jones (Vernon Vipers 2007-2010) Currently playing with Oklahoma City Barons

Mike Collins (Vernon Vipers 2008-2010) Currently playing with AHL Iowa Wild

Braden Pimm (Vernon Vipers 2007-2010) Currently playing with AHL Milwaukee Admirals
 

David Oliver  (Vernon Lakers 1988-1990)  Currently the Director of AHL Operations / Assistant Coach

Hunter Bishop  (Vernon Vipers 2005-2008)  Currently playing with the AHL Mancester Monarchs

Cam Brodie  (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009)  Currently playing with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently playing European Hockey:

Andrew Lord (Vernon Vipers 2002-2004) Currently playing in Germany with SC Riessersee

Ryan MacMurchy  (Vernon Vipers 2000-2001)  Currently playing with Biel

Dustin Whitecotton  (Vernon Lakers-Vipers 1993-1996)  Currently playing with the EIHL Stena Line Belfast Giants

Kenny Magowan  (Vernon Vipers 1998-2000)  Currently playing with the ET Adler Mannheim

Les Reaney (Vernon Vipers 2002-2004) Currently playing with the EIHL Edinburgh Capitals
 
Matt Zaba  (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003)  Currently playing with the Vienna Capitals of Austria

Cody Brookwell (Vernon Vipers 2004-2005) Currently playing with the EIHL Stena Line Belfast Giants

Lanny Gare  (Vernon Vipers 1997-1999)  Currently playing with Lowen Frankfurt

Garrett Festerling  (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003)  Currently playing with the DEL Hamburg Freezers

Alex Nikiforuk  (Vernon Vipers 1999-2000)  Currently playing with Esbjerg  in Denmark

Tyler Scofield  (Vernon Vipers 2000-2002)  Currently playing with Klagenfurter AC from Austria

Curtis Fraser  (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003)  Currently playing with Cortina from Italy

Josh MacNevin  (Vernon Lakers-Vipers 1994-1996)  Currently playing with the Elitserien AIK

Matt Waddell  (Vernon Vipers 2001-2003)  Currently playing with the Asia League Nikko IceBucks

Rob Turville  (Vernon Vipers 2003-2004)  Currently playing with the Chinook HL Sylvan Lake Admirals

Kyle Murphy (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with Manglerud of Norway

Brad Farynk  (Vernon Vipers 2000-2002)  Currently playing with Tohoku Free Blades in Japan

Sean Perkins  (Vernon Vipers 2006-2007)  Currently playing with Division 1 Vimmerby HC

Bryan McGregor  (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003)  Currently playing with HC Trinec from Czechoslovakia

Ryan Bayda  (Vernon Vipers 1998-1999)  Currently playing with the DEL Nürnberg Ice Tigers

Glen Metropolit  (Vernon Lakers 1994-1995)  Currently playing with Lugano

Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently playing-coaching College-University Hockey:

Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with Elmira College

Steve Weinstein  (Vernon Vipers 2008-2010)  Currently playing with Bently University
 
Drew George  (Vernon Vipers 2009-2010)  Currently playing with Sacred heart University

Steve Tresierra  (Vernon Vipers 2007-2009)  Currently playing with Queen's University

Cole Ikkala  (Vernon Vipers 2008-2010)  Currently playing with Union College

Cody Butcher (Vernon Vipers 2005-2006)  Currently playing with University of Alaska

Patrick Raley  (Vernon Vipers 2007-2008)  Currently playing with St. Lawerence University

Mike Leidl  (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009)  Currently playing with Colgate University

Evan Witt  (Vernon Vipers 2007-2008)  Currently playing with Michigan Tech University

Mark Hall  (Vernon Vipers 2006-2007)  Currently playing with the University of Lethbridge

James Kerr  (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009)  Currently playing with Princeton University

Marcus Basara (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with the University of Alaska Fairbanks

Campbell Blair   (Vernon Lakers 1986-1987)  Head Coach of University of  Alaska-Anchorage

Gus Correale (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with Lake Superior State University

Eliot Raibl  (Vernon Vipers 2007-2008)  Currently playing with RIT (Rochester Inst. of Tech.)

Kory Roy  (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009)  Currently playing with University of Alaska-Anchorage

Other:

Nyjer Morgan  (Vernon Vipers 1996-1997)  Currently playing baseball with Cleveland Indians

Trent Dorais (Vernon Vipers 2007-2009) Currently a linesman in the BCHL

Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently playing-coaching Junior Hockey:

Rylan Ferster   (Vernon Lakers 1989-1990)  West Kelowna Warriors Head Coach-GM  

Troy Mick  (Vernon Vipers 1997-2000 & 2005-2006)  Salmon Arm Silverbacks Head Coach-GM-Part Owner

David Robinson (Vernon Vipers 2006-2007 & 2009-2011)  Vernon Vipers Assistant Coach

Brent Kisio  (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003)  Assistant Coach Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

Elliott Richardson  (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011)  Currently playing with the OJHL Wellington Dukes

Jason Williamson  (Vernon Vipers 1999-2002)  Vernon Vipers Head Coach-GM

Luke Pierce  (Vernon Vipers 2003-2004)  Merritt Centennials Head Coach-GM

Larry Black  (Vernon Vipers 2001-2012)  Salmon Arm Silverbacks Assistant GM & Director of Player Personal

Mike Vandekamp  (Vernon Vipers 2001-2004)  Nanaimo Clippers Head Coach-GM

Sean Matile  (Vernon Lakers 1992-1995)  Vernon Vipers Goalie Coach

Brad Cook (Vernon Vipers 1995-1996) Saanich Braves Head Coach (VIJHL)

Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently playing-scouting-Involved In the NHL:

George Fargher  (Vernon Essos 1970-1972)  Ottawa Senators Scout

Ernie Gare  (Vernon Essos 1970-1972)  New York Rangers Scout

Aaron Volpatti  (Vernon Vipers 2003-2006)  Currently playing with the NHL Washington Capitals

Dennis Holland  (Vernon Lakers 1985-1986)  Dallas Stars Scout

Justin Bourne  (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003)  NHL-Hockey Writer 

Matt Watkins (Vernon Vipers 2004-2005) Currently playing with the NHL Washington Capitals

Ken Holland  (Vernon Vikings 1973-1974)  Detroit Red Wings GM

Bill Lindsay   (Vernon Lakers 1988-1989)  Florida Panthers TV commentator

Tyson Strachen (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) Currently playing with the NHL Washington Capitals

Rod Pelley  (Vernon Vipers 2001-2002)  Currently playing with the NHL New Jersey Devils

Marty Stein  (Vernon Essos 1972-1975)  Detroit Red Wings Scout

Mike Santorelli   (Vernon Vipers 2003-2004)  Currently playing with the NHL Vancouver Canucks