Vipers Game Day – Vipers Look To Wrap Weekend In Cranbrook
Vernon Vipers
GM & Head Coach: Jason McKee
2022-23: GP 39 – 18-17-0-4, 6th Interior Division
Home: 13-6-0-2
Away: 5-11-0-2
Goals For: 101
Goals Against: 125
Powerplay: 26 for 132 – 19.7% (10th in BCHL)
Penalty Kill: 140 of 162 – 86.4% (1st in BCHL)
Season Series:
Oct. 29 vs Cranbrook, 1-0 W
Nov. 25 vs Cranbrook, 6-5 SOL
Jan. 15 @ Cranbrook, 5-2 L
Feb. 4 @ Cranbrook, 6PM (PST)
Feb. 24 @ Cranbrook, 6PM (PST)
Last Game: The Vipers kicked off February the right way as they defeated the Trail Smoke Eaters 4-1. Dylan Compton, Isaac Tremblay, Lee Parks and Hank Cleaves had goals, while Ethan David turned away 35 shots. The PK went 4 of 5 in the victory.
Tonight’s Game: The Vipers look to do something only 3 teams have been able to accomplish and that’s win in regulation at Western Financial Place. The Vipers and Bucks have had some close matchups, although the score in the most recent matchup is misleading due to a pair of empty net goals by the Bucks. Vernon has been able to take 3 of 6 points from the Bucks in the first three meetings. This is the final game of a four-game road trip with the Vipers sitting 2-1 through the first 3.
Cranbrook Bucks
GM & Head Coach: Ryan Donald
2022-23: GP 38 – 26-10-1-1, 2nd Interior Conference
Home: 15-3-0-1
Away: 11-7-1-0
Goals For: 138
Goals Against: 90
Powerplay: 20 for 128 – 15.6% (17th in BCHL)
Penalty Kill: 99 of 117 – 84.6% (3rd in BCHL)
Last Game: Cranbrook was victorious last night defeating the PG Spruce Kings 4-3. Noah Quinn scored the game winner in the 3rd period. Rhys Bentham, Jarrod Smith, Jack Silich and Nick Peluso all had multi point games. Nathan Airey made 31 saves for the win.
Today’s Game: The Bucks are as hot as they come in the BCHL right now. They haven’t lost in regulation since January 7th. They’ve got 9 of a possible 10 points in their last 5 games.
Tonight’s game will be broadcast on 107.5 Beach Radio and HockeyTV, starting with the pregame show at 5:45 pm.