Chilliwack (1-1-0-0) @ Vernon (1-1-0-1) 6pm
Tonight is first of two meetings between the Vernon Vipers & Chilliwack Chiefs. The Vipers split the season series 1-1 with Chilliwack last season.
Since the 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 10-6-1-3 vs. Chilliwack
Since 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 8-1-0-0 at home vs. Chilliwack
The Vipers last regular season win at home vs Chilliwack was a 5-4 overtime victory on Saturday, October 11th 2014
The Chiefs last regular season win in Vernon was a 5-4 victory on Saturday, November 5th
take a look at the Vernon Vipers:
Tonight is the second and final game of a two game home stand before the Vipers hit the road for a five game road trip. The Vipers come into tonight’s contest on a two game losing streak after a 4-3 overtime loss to visiting Coquitlam Express Friday. Vernon is 0-1-0-1 at home went 1-1 vs Chilliwack last season. Since 2003-04 regular season Vernon is 8-1-0-0 at home vs. Chilliwack. The Vipers are just a single point back of Salmon Arm, West Kelowna, Penticton & Merritt who all are tied in points atop the Interior Division.
Liam Finlay (2-3-5) Steven Jandric (2-2-4) & Colton McCarthy (2-1-3) share the team lead in goals with two each while Odeen Tufto (1-5-6) leads the team in points with six.
Lets take a look at the Chilliwack Chiefs:
The Chilliwack Chiefs make their first and only visit to Kal Tire Place tonight will host the Vipers February 20th. The Chiefs are coming off a 4-3 loss in Merritt last night are playing the second game of a current four game road trip. Chilliwack went 3-1 in pre-season action has seven players returning from last year’s club. The Chiefs last regular season win in Vernon was a 5-4 victory on November 5th 2010.
Jeremy Germain (2-1-3) & Vimal Sukumaran (2-1-3) share the team lead in goals with two each and in scoring with three each.
The Vipers next action is Saturday, September 26th when they take on the expansion Wenatchee Wild at the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack.
For tickets or more information, please call the Vipers office at 250-542-6022
