Seattle, WA, USA: It was a very solid performance with dynamic output last night for the Vernon Vipers. They look to build on that momentum when they face the Surrey Eagles tonight at the Kraken Community IcePlex.
Record: 8-2-0-0
Goals For: 45
Goals Against: 26
Power Play: 11 for 36 – 30.6%
Penalty Kill: 25 of 30 – 83.3%
Leading Scorer: Hank Cleaves (4G, 9A)
Last Game: The offense exploded last night in a 8-1 win over the Coquitlam Express. Anthony Cliche had a career game with 2 goals and 3 assists to lead the charge. Jordin Palmer scored his first BCHL goal and pitched in with 2 assists. Owen Kim and Lukas McCloskey also had multi point nights. Colin Reay finished with 27 saves on 28 shots for the win.
Surrey Eagles
Record: 8-0-0-0
Goals For: 32
Goals Against: 14
Power Play: 9 for 33 – 27.3%
Penalty Kill: 23 of 23 – 79.3%
Leading Scorer: Aaron Schwartz (5G, 11A) – BCHL’s leading scorer
Last Game: Surrey won their 8th straight game last Friday, 3-1 over the Chilliwack Chiefs at the Coliseum. Caden Cranston led the way offensively with 2 goals and 1 assist. Aaron Schwartz had a goal and an assist while Ryden Evers pitched in with a pair of assists. Ajeet Gundarah made 30 saves on 31 shots.
This is the only meeting of the season between these two teams. You can catch the pregame show starting at 7:30 on 107.5 Beach Radio, Vernon Matters.ca or watch on FloHockey.
