The Vernon Vipers continue their push for the postseason tonight as they travel to Blackfalds, Alberta, for a matchup against the Bulldogs at Eagle Builders Centre. This marks the Vipers’ first-ever visit to Blackfalds, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
Vernon (14-26-6) enters the night trailing the final playoff spot by eight points but is riding some momentum after a strong weekend. They picked up back-to-back 4-2 victories over Alberni Valley and Spruce Grove, showing resilience when it mattered most.
On the other side, the Blackfalds Bulldogs (9-35-2-0) have officially been eliminated from playoff contention but continue to compete hard. Last weekend, they split a pair of games with the Sherwood Park Crusaders, falling 4-1 on Friday before bouncing back with a 3-2 win on Saturday.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
- Vernon’s Last 10: 3-7
- Blackfalds’ Last 10: 4-6
- Road Struggles: Vernon is 6-16-1 away from home and is winless in its last four road games.
- Home Ice Battle: Blackfalds is 5-15-2 at home but has won two straight in their own building.
- Season Series: This is the fourth and final meeting between the teams, with Vernon holding a 2-1 advantage.
With the season winding down, every game is crucial for the Vipers as they try to close the gap in the standings.
Puck drop is set for 6:00 PM Pacific, with coverage beginning at 5:45.
