Duncan, BC: The Vernon Vipers look to win their third straight game as they battle the Cowichan Valley Capitals for the only time this season.
Vernon Vipers
Record: 23-14-1-0
Goals For: 135
Goals Against: 101
Power Play: 31 for 134 – 23.1%
Penalty Kill: 104 of 128 – 81.3%
Leading Scorer: Owen Kim (12G, 27A)
Last Game: The Vipers were victorious last night, taking down the Victoria Grizzlies by a 6-4 score. Erik Pastro, Carson McGinley, Luke Pakulak, Owen Kim, Shea Busch and Hank Cleaves scored the goals. Ethan David was busy with 46 saves on 50 shots. The Vipers were 1 for 2 on the powerplay and killed off all 4 penalties.
Cowichan Valley Capitals
Record: 11-24-2-1
Goals For: 112
Goals Against: 172
Power Play: 32 for 151 – 21.2%
Penalty Kill: 105 of 145 – 72.4%
Leading Scorer: Luke Lavery (15G, 16A)
Last Game: The Capitals saw their winless streak extended to 4 games last night as they were downed by the Alberni Valley Bulldogs 5-3. Luke Lavery, Dryden Kuramoto and Gavin Giesbrecht had goals. Cody Butikis made 29 saves on 33 shots. The Caps were 1 for 3 on the powerplay and a perfect 2 for 2 on the penalty kill.
