Pre-Game Report: Vernon Vipers vs. Blackfalds Bulldogs

Vernon, BC:  As the holiday break approaches, the Vernon Vipers are eager to snap a 4-game winless streak when they host the Blackfalds Bulldogs. The puck drops tonight at 6:45 PM, and fans can catch all the action live on 107.5 Beach Radio, Vernon Matters, or watch on FloHockey.

Team Records and Recent Form The Vipers enter the matchup with an 8-14-4 record and have gone 3-6-1 in their last 10 games. Their most recent outing was a 5-1 loss to the Cranbrook Bucks last Saturday, where Landon MacDonald scored the lone goal — a memorable tally as it was also the Teddy Bear Toss goal.

The visiting Bulldogs have had an even tougher stretch, sitting at 2-21-1 on the season. They are winless in their last 12 games and have posted an 0-9-1 record over their last 10. Both teams will be looking to reverse their fortunes in tonight’s contest.

Key Players to Watch For the Vipers, Will Schumacher leads the team in points and will be a key offensive contributor. Landon MacDonald, who netted the team’s only goal last game, is the team’s leading goal scorer and will look to stay hot.

The Bulldogs’ offensive production is led by newly acquired forward Matthew Croxall. With 8 goals and 6 assists on the season, Croxall will be the player to watch for Blackfalds as they aim to get back in the win column.

Head-to-Head Matchup This is the second of four scheduled meetings between the Vipers and Bulldogs this season. The Vipers claimed victory in their first encounter, a 6-4 win at the Showcase in Abbotsford. With home-ice advantage on their side tonight, the Vipers will aim to build on that success and secure a much-needed win before the Christmas break.

Game Coverage Fans can tune in at 6:45 PM on 107.5 Beach Radio, Vernon Matters, or watch live on FloHockey. Stay tuned for what promises to be a competitive and spirited battle as both teams seek to end their respective slumps and head into the break on a high note.