Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers have placed goaltender Max Palaga on the long term injured reserve list.
The 19 year old Kamloops product suffered the injury in a game against Merritt on October 11th.
“This type of hip injury will require a number of months of rehabilitation before it is back to where Max needs it,” says Head Coach and GM of the Vipers Jason McKee.
Max was extremely important to the team early in the season starting the first 10 in a row. He posted a goals against average of 2.77 and a save percentage of .899.
Palaga will be eligible to return next season for his final year of junior hockey.
The Vipers will settle in with their current goaltending tandem of Reilly Herbst and James Porter Jr.
The Vipers would like to wish Max all the best in his recovery and look forward to seeing him back next season.
