tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67161721975464978452024-03-14T08:44:32.735-07:00Sssniper & Vipers Blog!!The place to come for player blogs, contests, promos and anything Vipers!!!Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-88180740505387870772011-05-17T09:22:00.000-07:002011-05-17T09:22:03.380-07:00Mr. Excitement Goes Back to College<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCucaazSsAFQ_iRICHdHPXa-dTOv2sch-U5b1d1OODIsvHtSjhzoEZScjJRjCGuBsLZoeZyclvOIto7vnwY51T3v3R_LmiTx6O2aQKLLe7A3z_ZoB4xGRCiPFFF1mB9tzWVdA0KNh6o9c/s1600/Malcolm+Lyles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCucaazSsAFQ_iRICHdHPXa-dTOv2sch-U5b1d1OODIsvHtSjhzoEZScjJRjCGuBsLZoeZyclvOIto7vnwY51T3v3R_LmiTx6O2aQKLLe7A3z_ZoB4xGRCiPFFF1mB9tzWVdA0KNh6o9c/s320/Malcolm+Lyles.jpg" width="267px" /></a></div>Mission accomplished – Malcolm Lyles has regained his confidence and has earned another NCAA athletic scholarship.<br />
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After languishing at the bottom end of the depth chart at Boston College for two years, the athletically gifted native of Miami Gardens, Florida left that university to play Junior “A” hockey in his last year of eligibility.<br />
“Things weren’t working out for me at Boston College, and I was losing my edge, my self-belief. Basically, I had just one chance and that was to come to Vernon. My hockey career would have ended quietly at Boston College if I hadn’t come here. I didn’t even have a full set of equipment!”<br />
Malcolm says that he has “learned a lot about hockey and about life in Vernon.” He adds that he feels “revitalized. I feel optimistic again, like maybe I can be a decent player.” A big part of that rebirth, he says, is “enjoying being around a great bunch of guys on this team.”<br />
The 21-year-old says that “Playing and living in Vernon has been a real eye-opener. There’s a good atmosphere here, a positive vibe. It definitely starts with the owner and coaches and it flows into the dressing room.” <br />
Indeed, he is staying around until early June, when his university classes will wrap up. Malcolm has been taking a full load of courses in order to satisfy requirements that will allow him to play NCAA hockey next year.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgciDNB8cXNg3ONeUGIBGpfaCmkY0ZMq9_0kGJLrCz8xwHRtOa_1U1KSCLvANRGG3z-Kfp8FMG-kRBA-NcKXpwVm30OgZ-KTAQhaeUL_gBN0oiOu-fF89ZEJABESbFeISQ5Y29uOcooh9M/s1600/Malcolm+Lyles+shoots%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgciDNB8cXNg3ONeUGIBGpfaCmkY0ZMq9_0kGJLrCz8xwHRtOa_1U1KSCLvANRGG3z-Kfp8FMG-kRBA-NcKXpwVm30OgZ-KTAQhaeUL_gBN0oiOu-fF89ZEJABESbFeISQ5Y29uOcooh9M/s320/Malcolm+Lyles+shoots%2521.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>He has committed to the University of Massachusetts (Lowell) where he will play for the River Hawks during his Junior and Senior years. He feels that he will have a much better chance of being a regular on that squad because he’s “learned some of the finer points of playing defence from Willy and Ferns.” <br />
This summer he will again train with Mike Boyle and Paul Vincent, who have previously helped develop Malcolm’s legendary strength and quickness. He says, “They are two of the best, and I’d be nowhere without them.”<br />
He has worked hard this year, on and off the ice. He says that he has worked as hard before, but “Now I’m working smarter. Brains over brawn, you know?” <br />
His speed, strength, and mobility have earned him several nicknames. Some refer to Malcolm’s own favourite moniker, Malcolm “Styles” Lyles. He has also been known as “Mr. Excitement,” “Action Jackson,” and “The Chocolate Rocket.” <br />
Whatever the nickname, Malcolm Lyles has left a strong impression on Vernon hockey fans. He will not soon be forgotten.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ25PpAk1fRRNjEZGqr_p3M4G1GI6Uq7Bg-0StakcGa-XjLGlWJmAz_pyGZcql2_dfko1Whu2xVc3hJfGfpfBk5reoDBBE1a8fy_YRjZDTe57Bqt4NgReZb5NKIOdOEVs31TtpD99Qwso/s1600/Murph.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ25PpAk1fRRNjEZGqr_p3M4G1GI6Uq7Bg-0StakcGa-XjLGlWJmAz_pyGZcql2_dfko1Whu2xVc3hJfGfpfBk5reoDBBE1a8fy_YRjZDTe57Bqt4NgReZb5NKIOdOEVs31TtpD99Qwso/s320/Murph.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>Let’s start this article with a short question-and-answer. <br />
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Q: How do you pack a 200-pound heart into a 170 pound body?<br />
A: I don’t know; you’ll have to ask Kyle Murphy. <br />
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An example of Kyle’s work ethic and determination came in the final two games of this year’s RBC Cup, held recently in Camrose, Alberta. He played the entire tournament on a wonky left knee. Then, in the semi-final against Wellington, he laid himself full out to block a shot. <br />
The puck sliced his right knee open, but he finished the game and then played the final game with both knees heavily bandaged. As Mark Ferner put it, “Some guys in the playoffs will play on one leg because it’s the playoffs. Murph played that final game on no legs.”<br />
“We brought him in to be a veteran leader because of what we heard about his character. That’s exactly what he brought to the team. He was great in the [faceoff] circle, he checked like crazy, and he just played the game right.”<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJioG8jh_e0GYb2ry5p2K8-f5Vpl0dtG3gtBbVJAuRxk1SwMbqjCXLO9HcLjQnqPOAoK5os9F977B2I5HW9k7csOB2rIHW51n9RSgjEp-xADc1v8ZqUYzXz8rN-SqOr-OKdrvlcp7u1k/s1600/Kyle+Murphy+in+among+the+trees.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213px" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJioG8jh_e0GYb2ry5p2K8-f5Vpl0dtG3gtBbVJAuRxk1SwMbqjCXLO9HcLjQnqPOAoK5os9F977B2I5HW9k7csOB2rIHW51n9RSgjEp-xADc1v8ZqUYzXz8rN-SqOr-OKdrvlcp7u1k/s320/Kyle+Murphy+in+among+the+trees.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>Kyle often showed his gutsy style in the faceoff circle, where he would get down low and work to tie up opposing centres. He especially excelled late in games. Case in point: in the seventh game against Spruce Grove, Kyle won his last five draws, all in the Viper zone, with the Vipers clinging to a one-goal lead.<br />
His tenacious play led the Viper broadcast crew to refer to the New Jersey native as a “bulldog, ”a “pit bull,” and a “terrier.” (The Viper broadcasters’ grasp of canine terminology is somewhat inconsistent, but they recognize tenacity when they see it.)<br />
Kyle also put up some decent scoring numbers, 20 goals and 28 assists in 78 games, good for fourth place on the team. His biggest goal was the neat deflection that knotted the score at 3-3 in the Vipers’ sensational comeback win over the Powell River Kings in the deciding game of the Fred Page Cup. <br />
He certainly had the pedigree to be successful. He played at a high level in Boston minor hockey and then at the Shattuck St. Mary’s prep school before accepting a scholarship to the fabled Notre Dame university. <br />
At Notre Dame, he didn’t get the ice time that he expected. So, even though the experience of studying and<br />
living at Notre Dame “was first class,” he opted to leave that school to “play the game I love at a level I could accept.” <br />
The study skills he developed at Shattuck St. Mary’s and Notre Dame have certainly helped him navigate a challenging year in Vernon. In order to retain his remaining two years of NCAA eligibility, this year he had to take a full load of university classes and graduate with an associate degree. <br />
This year he took 10 business classes through the extensive online program at Central Texas College. He completed six of those courses after Christmas. How did he manage it? He says, “I still can’t believe it, to be honest. It’s all a blur. It got really hectic, especially during the playoffs when the assignments and exams came thick and fast. But I got some help from the team’s academic advisors and I tried to plan ahead.”<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN-CA">His work has paid off – he has earned an “A” in every one of the 10 classes, an amazing achievement for someone involved in a lengthy playoff run. </span></div>One of his business classes was a business internship. He chose to work in the Viper office, with Marketing<br />
Manager Heidi Haas and Business Operations Manager Todd Miller. Kyle helped with publicity, promotions, sponsorship sales, and ticket sales, in what he calls “a really good experience for someone who’s interested in sports and business. I learned a lot about the business side of a sports organization from Heidi and Todd.” <br />
As he reclined in a bed at Vernon Jubilee hospital, recovering from the second of two operations to deal with a staph infection that has ravaged his cut right knee, Kyle spoke of the Viper coaches. “I’ve been lucky to have good coaches over the years, but Ferns and Willy are one of the best, if not the best coaching staffs I’ve played for. Their knowledge and communications make them exactly the kind of coaches a player wants.”<br />
He’s looking forward to getting rid of the IV drip line, which he’ll have for a couple of weeks after he leaves<br />
hospital: “once the antibiotics kick in, I’ll get back to training and I’ll get ready for this fall.” <br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">He is mulling offers from three universities, all in the Northeastern United States. “All three are good schools for academics and hockey. I’m looking forward to next year, but I’ll never forget the great year I had in Vernon.” </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div align="left">Viper marketing manager Heidi Haas has been busy fielding requests for tickets at the RBC Cup in Camrose.</div><br />
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“Each game we’re allowed 100 tickets for our fans to purchase and I’ve had no problem moving those tickets,” says Heidi.<br />
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In addition to the travelling group of Viper die hard fans, most of the Viper players’ parents have travelled to Camrose. Some, such as the Kakoskes, Corkeys, Thompsons, Voths, and Robinsons, have been here all week. Others, such as the Murphys and Nowicks, have arrived in time for the weekend games. <br />
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Mike and Karen Murphy and Kyle Murphy’s younger brother Brendan arrived Thursday afternoon from New Jersey, just in time for a tail gate party in the Edgeworth Centre parking lot. Brendan, one of four hockey playing Murphys, was somewhat disappointed because Kyle sat out the Thursday game with a nagging injury. <br />
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Benton Hadley, who has been on a lot of airplanes lately, likes the Vipers’ chances: “this team keeps rising to the occasion. Earlier in the playoffs, we were in the process of booking a family holiday, and Aaron told us to wait until the RBC Cup was finished. That tells me something about the players’ confidence!”<br />
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Marcus Basara’s parents, Milos and Karen, talked about the joy they see in their son. Karen said, “Marcus was on a team that won the Telus Cup last year, so he has some experience in this kind of atmosphere, but he’s very excited this year. We’re delighted to see him so happy.”<br />
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Heather Kakoske and Kim Robinson shared a chuckle about their appearance on the big screen during an intermission at the Viper/Wellington game. They participated in an RBC Cup trivia quiz hosted by Camrose play-by-play announcer Tim Ellis. “We just tried to have some fun with it. I mean, who cares which Ontario team last won the RBC Cup?”<br />
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All told, 17 of the Vipers had family members at the tail gate party that was organized by the Corkeys and Heidi Haas. More will be present for this weekend’s playoff games.<br />
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Jack Gilroy, David Robinson’s uncle, played junior hockey in Vernon and Brandon and then went on to a pro career. He said, “People in Vernon are excited for the team and what they’ve done for Vernon. We’re known nationally again. These kids are amazing ambassadors for our community so we’re here to support them.” <br />
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Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-25667265780518913022011-05-01T17:30:00.000-07:002011-05-01T17:30:26.670-07:00Kakoske's Thoughts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-EWPa6dXBQf45N1FW6IS9VH3kYNiYikv7N7EmH7TPpDtDWV5cGtthqRBplWt9i3C_IOSketmF6O8_4a2iE-qhhqTVdHiLUtCotcW9bkaLhs98W4LxRec1_TGc-qwV14D5WaDnbIk3Gw/s1600/IMG00644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-EWPa6dXBQf45N1FW6IS9VH3kYNiYikv7N7EmH7TPpDtDWV5cGtthqRBplWt9i3C_IOSketmF6O8_4a2iE-qhhqTVdHiLUtCotcW9bkaLhs98W4LxRec1_TGc-qwV14D5WaDnbIk3Gw/s320/IMG00644.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Vipers had a day off on Sunday but they couldn't stay away from the rink! Some of the boys caught the 3:30 game where I had the chance to chat with Bryce Kakoske</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>What do you think of Camrose so far?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rink is really nice but I haven't seen much of the city, been busy with playing and practicing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Is the RBC as special the 3rd time as it was the 1st and 2nd time?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh for sure I think so. I don't know how many others have done it. It's pretty cool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>What makes the Vernon Vipers so special?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were so young at the start of the season and we came together right at the start. A lot of great guys on this team.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>What's everyone doing in their spare time?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got to hang out with my parents and brother this afternoon. It's pretty cool having them here and my bother hasn't seen me play since last year so it's nice that he can come watch my final junior A hockey games.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Last year, last games...how are you feeling?</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just cherish every moment and take it all in, it doesn't get any easier after this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsxluHvlIK5Lp4_ed02GlR_ZXC5q7UYilL3FJnKSk3ypXHTERxnr4_ji5Cfh3_eeEvAkxw2sBHNTjt5ms7yKeA3B0Y8P1W787_ZWv4AamAIULVp5BTLH1Wg9FHY90Qzqs0P2I0un-4MXk/s1600/IMG00642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsxluHvlIK5Lp4_ed02GlR_ZXC5q7UYilL3FJnKSk3ypXHTERxnr4_ji5Cfh3_eeEvAkxw2sBHNTjt5ms7yKeA3B0Y8P1W787_ZWv4AamAIULVp5BTLH1Wg9FHY90Qzqs0P2I0un-4MXk/s320/IMG00642.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-65088003019222274682011-04-24T22:19:00.000-07:002011-04-24T22:31:12.022-07:00Message From Hockey Canada<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI46yu7Fe56HA08BeWn149FaL5i-m2jXDTZRG2DQZmLSpGJwR1FsKNLPPHSlpIkWyzUzQ0jzyKCbLLYCQButFrl2YrJMPn7M4lDeSMWlVaypyeK9MceaopULNiuxf27noxhMDLsORFi84/s1600/2011rbc_472x265_e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI46yu7Fe56HA08BeWn149FaL5i-m2jXDTZRG2DQZmLSpGJwR1FsKNLPPHSlpIkWyzUzQ0jzyKCbLLYCQButFrl2YrJMPn7M4lDeSMWlVaypyeK9MceaopULNiuxf27noxhMDLsORFi84/s320/2011rbc_472x265_e.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div>Hey Vernon Vipers fans,<br />
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Congratulations on winning the Doyle Cup. Your team has made it all the way back to the RBC Cup again to compete for your third consecutive National Junior A Championship. The season started with 137 Junior A teams competing for this great trophy and your team is one of the remaining five teams, so you should be proud.<br />
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If you are looking to follow your Vipers at the RBC Cup, here are a few ways to make it real easy.<br />
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Website – real time scores, stats, interviews and tournament stories – <a href="http://www.hockeycanada.ca/rbccup">www.hockeycanada.ca/rbccup</a> <br />
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Twitter – constant updates from the venue in Camrose – <a href="http://www.twitter.com/HC_RBCCup">www.twitter.com/HC_RBCCup</a><br />
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Facebook – Like the RBC Cup on facebook and follow along throughout the tournament with daily updates – www.facebook.com/RBCCup - let us know who you are cheering for!<br />
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Want to watch live? We have that too! All games can be seen via pay-per-view at http://hockeycanada.fasthockey.com. There will be live action, player interviews, thoughts from the coaches and more!<br />
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Want photos of the National Junior A Championship – they can be found at www.hockeycanadaimages.ca. <br />
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Congratulations and good luck to your team at the 2011 RBC Cup, April 30 to May 8, 2011 in Camrose, Alta.Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-215303460688164782011-04-21T09:30:00.000-07:002011-04-21T09:30:27.402-07:00Connor Jones Named Rookie of the Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibl3aZvdft8hxTp85_h2-XsRfnNdmQbqESCvZjLQpPWeGGu2zKY9c2Y0Co6wfYNBCBYLvZsCZZoIOfbgArC4L5hvtXpMiJ2KJi2bqLQp8qiuD1pq_Ok1mdEee2s0H-U7KCnhn633zxsSM/s1600/connor+jones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibl3aZvdft8hxTp85_h2-XsRfnNdmQbqESCvZjLQpPWeGGu2zKY9c2Y0Co6wfYNBCBYLvZsCZZoIOfbgArC4L5hvtXpMiJ2KJi2bqLQp8qiuD1pq_Ok1mdEee2s0H-U7KCnhn633zxsSM/s320/connor+jones.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.quinnipiacbobcats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=17500&ATCLID=205138032"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Click HERE to Read Full Story!</span></a></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-69407902302602408292011-04-16T14:02:00.000-07:002011-04-16T14:02:56.885-07:00Vipers Take Game 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbbkU-MzqFOSKHXXJChMiM-rQGqqRfXGPLeAC_4Cl51Z7y1EH_xlMgav_OjC7x_-7Of5hiZo6iIZG15r9Qj7H_D6E_pFa1nr8NvPlK9p_VM9EvzDTTM3k4ONVFCvzBKedYAmOf_vwA5o/s1600/DoyleCup1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbbkU-MzqFOSKHXXJChMiM-rQGqqRfXGPLeAC_4Cl51Z7y1EH_xlMgav_OjC7x_-7Of5hiZo6iIZG15r9Qj7H_D6E_pFa1nr8NvPlK9p_VM9EvzDTTM3k4ONVFCvzBKedYAmOf_vwA5o/s320/DoyleCup1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jK1DPEXbYuuQThLVxBaOIZF5rn_wfRXtazuCD9MNZbauGLIKwqDt73EicsIaWKGjudJLIBHoy6ZnfABQZtMNf4MLuHn7wPvzLoHtbUwxwWxQq_RObn15SR_io9JZaXcoj6Kqm5xIt00/s1600/DoyleCup7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-jK1DPEXbYuuQThLVxBaOIZF5rn_wfRXtazuCD9MNZbauGLIKwqDt73EicsIaWKGjudJLIBHoy6ZnfABQZtMNf4MLuHn7wPvzLoHtbUwxwWxQq_RObn15SR_io9JZaXcoj6Kqm5xIt00/s320/DoyleCup7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYIdlDkwxElUqM_N31ff-s_mJvcwbvK_3N1f-JgG9rdKq7G8ITaNOvDxz-fOoBn4G6oolK2TL1k2BFolIGzYi2QbVqkkBB_L-eZf3Q9qoTRpiZV8tG4kTsSU0nWZEZP_YUawFWzT1uUxY/s1600/DoyleCup8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYIdlDkwxElUqM_N31ff-s_mJvcwbvK_3N1f-JgG9rdKq7G8ITaNOvDxz-fOoBn4G6oolK2TL1k2BFolIGzYi2QbVqkkBB_L-eZf3Q9qoTRpiZV8tG4kTsSU0nWZEZP_YUawFWzT1uUxY/s320/DoyleCup8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Vernon Vipers came out hard and they were able to take Game 1 of the Doyle Cup winning 3-1. Game 2 takes place Saturday night and now that both teams had a chance to see each other and shake any nerves Saturday night should be an intense battle between the best of BC and the best of Alberta. The Vipers are hoping to pack the pit as this weekend is the last the Vipers will play at home so be sure to get your tickets and get your neighbours, family, friends and people you see in the streets to get their tickets as your not going to get better live hockey action any where else!Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-82251742040205505592011-04-15T09:01:00.001-07:002011-04-15T09:01:52.605-07:00Vernon Vipers Prospect Camp ScheduleFriday April 15th<br />
12 (Noon) Registration<br />
1 PM Team 1 White vs Team 2 Blue<br />
3 PM Team 3 Yellow vs Team 4 Red<br />
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Saturday April 16th<br />
7 AM Team 2 Blue vs Team 3 Yellow<br />
9 AM Team 1 White vs Team 4 Red<br />
1 PM Team 1 White vs Team 3 Yellow<br />
3 PM Team 2 Blue vs Team 4 Red<br />
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Sunday April 17th<br />
11 AM Team 1 White vs Team 2 Blue<br />
1 PM Team 3 Yellow vs Team 4 RedSssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-61570787609126945452011-04-12T09:36:00.000-07:002011-04-12T09:36:59.752-07:00Vipers vs Spruce Grove!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZeFKKJ6LVM_brm8CVv43rMgdUq1RglccuYSgTlD1sn-afLdRzGNm4i_UWroSp1W7wz3FCtzcRzK_EVwpFcLIk0mzUo39MQZiDSVD9oH0Oy-x8RbMXomwvUkWWYXQqg9N9rGjTXrNftk/s1600/200px-Spruce_Grove_Saints_Logo_svg.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZeFKKJ6LVM_brm8CVv43rMgdUq1RglccuYSgTlD1sn-afLdRzGNm4i_UWroSp1W7wz3FCtzcRzK_EVwpFcLIk0mzUo39MQZiDSVD9oH0Oy-x8RbMXomwvUkWWYXQqg9N9rGjTXrNftk/s1600/200px-Spruce_Grove_Saints_Logo_svg.png" /></a></div>The Vipers and Spruce Grove Saints will face off again for the Doyle Cup and a pass to the RBC Cup!! Are you planning to go? Contact the Vipers Office and they can help book tickets for you! The Vipers will host the Saints this coming Friday and Saturday and tickets are on sale NOW!!! Be sure you help pack the pit and show Alberta that we have the best fans in Canada!!! It's been one of the best years for hockey and this will be the last weekend to watch your Vipers at home DON'T MISS IT!!! The Vipers players and staff look forward to seeing a packed pit!! Thanks once again Vernon Vipers fans for supporting your team! We couldn't do it without you!!!Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-67817948536811535562011-04-07T13:13:00.000-07:002011-04-07T13:13:09.858-07:00Rob's Blog<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to follow Rob's Blog at </span></strong><a href="http://1075kiss.com/morning/robs-blog/3516-vernon-vipers-are-number-one"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><strong>1075kiss.com</strong></span></a><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> for great stories, fan quotes and Vipers videos!</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamB7o2syNuJKcEqjpnzrZAI3AK79aenB7lezUi7TDp0OZw76xIBQsGukH6_ojR1Q7X7cG7fAdTGe1hidoUvgbDdX5h5yEDJJWHX_sJw6WIgm5ILuVQymi9mdt36DYUp4Lwijpcsdso-0/s1600/threepeatlogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjamB7o2syNuJKcEqjpnzrZAI3AK79aenB7lezUi7TDp0OZw76xIBQsGukH6_ojR1Q7X7cG7fAdTGe1hidoUvgbDdX5h5yEDJJWHX_sJw6WIgm5ILuVQymi9mdt36DYUp4Lwijpcsdso-0/s320/threepeatlogo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-25275938007648853272011-04-07T09:43:00.000-07:002011-04-07T09:43:47.927-07:00Doyle Cup Schedule<strong><span style="font-size: large;">SWEEP FIRST TWO GAMES:</span></strong> <br />
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Game 1 April 15, 2011 @ BC<br />
Game 2 April 16, 2011 @ BC<br />
Game 3 April 19, 2011 @ AB <br />
Game 4 April 20, 2011 @ AB <br />
Game 5 April 22, 2011 @ AB<br />
Game 6 April 23, 2011 @ AB<br />
Game 7 April 24, 2011 @ AB<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">SPLIT FIRST TWO GAMES: </span></strong><br />
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Game 1 April 15, 2011 @ BC<br />
Game 2 April 16, 2011 @ BC<br />
Game 3 April 17, 2011 @ BC<br />
Game 4 April 20, 2011 @ AB<br />
Game 5 April 21, 2011 @ AB<br />
Game 6 April 23, 2011 @ AB<br />
Game 7 April 24, 2011 @ ABSssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-52861161188498126162011-04-07T09:30:00.000-07:002011-04-07T13:13:37.544-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3vRoFyW-xdLD6Z0imEYOtdMKNa955X1FAO-Y3rFeCm0DCwv6BgQOxZjVw1eOqzga3o5wweqlxqaJsqZsH_Ibybw6jkG3Gz7UuMdQdZfbY4Tiyo2c5dhar7Hm9DWML91N5AznjUtnxcc/s1600/11BCHLChamps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3vRoFyW-xdLD6Z0imEYOtdMKNa955X1FAO-Y3rFeCm0DCwv6BgQOxZjVw1eOqzga3o5wweqlxqaJsqZsH_Ibybw6jkG3Gz7UuMdQdZfbY4Tiyo2c5dhar7Hm9DWML91N5AznjUtnxcc/s320/11BCHLChamps.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWVBO178ZDwaaZka3jPhVpw999QPYlC9xPSDA13ekuWLvcxvlkkk5QKdNWti0AopdA8zFSQ07dWvnwvI5v9oc9EiGREWUh86EXhnaHdrdjzpsYer3ZFB9EvHoX9bM4Y1Knq-gzal51O5o/s1600/11BCHLchamps2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSvMS413o6vmmtz6I5Fz6mAJqEYXYMCTetNAKzuujYWfPI6aa82RJwaku8xNke-BassPt5prv6Vi7dsykMS9WlZvFkGRa1x7-QvETlurSLDveaRf9NEg6tfNgm6XF29Jcibt1Vv_U00M/s320/522.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">For more photos head to the Vipers<span style="color: red;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Vernon-BC/Vernon-Vipers/143335762385030"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> page</span></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-55719224808094945402011-04-05T10:30:00.000-07:002011-04-05T10:30:54.695-07:00BCHL Finals Game 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_iiLe_qxvos_TU99JwKi8YegFlXjWIP7VzP97PMyngh0lzbzP_f6A6BLwhw-eb-dEAB1Z9V3-eTpwwNplIZaWDyKOeneS4MsUGz2_5Zy2ZWstZYpxuc9PL3RP2YiCyIDX8KSEfs2dPM/s1600/11playoffsvsPowellRiver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJNUM303FkdQiJdHcXavjO9PUD37eb2GRCo4SnveyEv_5eaESf5jOGNNFAh3gqKgHaKd7VQwBoFmB4_LLX351h1ISKof0QSiAbOG0si_1i-WRjgXUPB1mX-20QoRVqZAScq_8fN0XahA/s1600/11playoffsvsPR8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzJNUM303FkdQiJdHcXavjO9PUD37eb2GRCo4SnveyEv_5eaESf5jOGNNFAh3gqKgHaKd7VQwBoFmB4_LLX351h1ISKof0QSiAbOG0si_1i-WRjgXUPB1mX-20QoRVqZAScq_8fN0XahA/s320/11playoffsvsPR8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Be sure to head to the Vipers <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Vernon-Vipers/143335762385030">Facebook</a> page for all the photos from the game!Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-68914812564051499032011-03-29T09:13:00.000-07:002011-03-29T09:13:10.933-07:00BCHL Represented In Final FourThe British Columbia Hockey League is pleased to pass along news that seven of our graduates will be appearing in the NCAA national semifinals - the Frozen Four - which begin April 7 in St. Paul, Minn.<br />
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“Players with a BCHL background continue to get opportunities to play on the biggest stage in the college game,” noted BCHL commissioner John Grisdale, a graduate of Michigan Tech University. “I look forward to seeing more familiar names on the rosters of Frozen Four teams in the years to come.”<br />
Last weekend’s opening-round matchups saw 16 NCAA teams and 43 BCHL alumni go into battle and after a number of upsets, just the semifinalists remain. Of the four original #1 seeds, only North Dakota is still standing which is good news for the BCHL as they carry four league graduates on their roster. The following is a list of BCHL alumni still in the hunt.<br />
North Dakota Fighting Sioux – Brett Hextall (Manhattan Beach, Calif./Penticton Vees), Chay Genoway (Morden, Man./Vernon Vipers), Evan Trupp (Anchorage, Alaska/Penticton Vees), Ryan Hill (Hermantown, Minn./Trail Smoke Eaters) * Hextall is the son of former NHL netminder and Vezina Trophy winner Ron and is a draft pick of the Phoenix Coyotes.<br />
Michigan Wolverines – Ben Winnett (New Westminster, B.C./Salmon Arm SilverBacks).<br />
* Winnett is a draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs.<br />
Notre Dame Fighting Irish – Shayne Taker (Surrey, B.C./Cowichan Valley Capitals)<br />
Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs – Cody Danberg (Canwood, Sask./Nanaimo Clippers)<br />
The Frozen Four is being held at Xcel Energy Centre. Minnesota-Duluth and Notre Dame play at 3 p.m. PDT and Michigan and North Dakota follow at 6:30 p.m. PDT.Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-50157128382833467152011-03-25T22:16:00.000-07:002011-03-25T22:16:07.718-07:00Vipers Advance to BCHL Finals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTS7f5NYxQsG5_qHwC0VcSYdLHgvjUu4vCPGmU779LCK976y2p7Fn9OpPBRnYPmMoESYqhj7GWkQGwgm80P4xk0ju9xLk1Tt9jt7kVjxo3FsTaOdjfA1eg4TibQgAzjQ9bb_YTmjq4u0/s1600/11playoffsSA3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUTS7f5NYxQsG5_qHwC0VcSYdLHgvjUu4vCPGmU779LCK976y2p7Fn9OpPBRnYPmMoESYqhj7GWkQGwgm80P4xk0ju9xLk1Tt9jt7kVjxo3FsTaOdjfA1eg4TibQgAzjQ9bb_YTmjq4u0/s320/11playoffsSA3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>WOW! The Vernon Vipers have done it...AGAIN! For the third straight year the Vernon Vipers have claimed the Ryan Hatfeild Memorial Trophy and named Interior Conference Champions. Another three-peat happened on the coast as Powell River won the Coastal Championship and the two teams will battle for the third straight year in hopes to hoist the Fred Page Cup and be the best in the BCHL. <br />
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks battled hard in every game and put doubt in a lot of Vipers fans when they took the first two games in the series that started in Vernon. But the Vipers dug deep and would take the next four games to win the series in six. After an overtime thriller in Vernon for game five, the Vipers were leading the series 3-2 going to Salmon Arm. With there backs to the wall and Vernon coming on strong the Silverbacks put everything they had out on to the ice and fell short of a miraculous comeback.<br />
Dylan Walchuk would get four of the five Vipers goals and was named first star and now the Vipers look to get past one more team to claim the Fred Page Cup and they will have to once again get past the Powell River Kings.<br />
In the regular season the Vipers and Kings only met up twice, November 17th the Kings won 5-2 on home ice and on January 21st the Vipers won 3-2 in their barn. Powell River also finished first in there division giving them a first round bye and so far has played five overtime games in the playoffs, winning two of the five.<br />
The Vipers have gone above and beyond what many would have expected back in September and the next games are only going to get better as the two top teams in the BCHL battle it out for the Fred Page Cup and a chance to go for the Doyle Cup. Be sure to get your tickets to the games and you can listen online to all the Vipers games at 107.5 Kiss FM.Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-20388201521464185482011-03-25T13:45:00.001-07:002011-03-25T13:45:25.561-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/QdL8CAZ-Zsg?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-24777285758067827142011-03-25T13:40:00.000-07:002011-03-25T13:41:10.933-07:00Vipers Vs Salmon Arm SeriesThe Vipers have taken the lead on the Interior Finals Series and Game 6 will take place in Salmon Arm Friday night....expect a great hockey game!! Make sure you read the post game report by Don Kleep on the <a href="http://www.vipers.bc.ca/"><span style="color: red;">Vipers website</span></a> and if you're looking for some stories to read about last nights game and all other games in the series, head to<u> </u><a href="http://www.bclocalnews.com/okanagan_similkameen/vernonmorningstar/sports/vipers/"><span style="color: red;">Vernon Morning Star website</span></a> or read what the away team is talking about <a href="http://haashub.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: red;">here at the Silverbacks blog</span></a><span style="color: red;">.</span><br />
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But make sure you "LIKE" the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Vernon-Vipers/143335762385030">Vernon Vipers Facebook</a> page for the all the latest happenings in the Vipers world! Thank you fans who have already clicked "like" we hope to get A LOT more!! So make sure you tell your friends!Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-1787298384550404842011-03-25T13:31:00.000-07:002011-03-25T13:31:16.206-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/_O_TSmJnwns/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_O_TSmJnwns&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_O_TSmJnwns&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-50486195363604757872011-03-21T13:03:00.001-07:002011-03-21T13:03:34.796-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/VAEyvnPZeWY?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-80422575470779968592011-03-21T13:00:00.000-07:002011-03-21T13:00:23.527-07:00Long Time No PostI know...it's been awhile since I've posted! It's been pretty busy around here as you would probably know! The Vipers moved past the Warriors and are now in a full battle with Salmon Arm. Unless you've been under a rock for the past few days you'll know that the Backs took the first two games of the series and now head to Salmon Arm tonight and tomorrow for games 3 and 4. It's a big game for the Vipers and since the Backs have been winning there fans have come back out to watch so the arena should be packed...although saying that I know alot of fans from Vernon will be making the trip as well...including a Vipers fan bus! Vernon and Salmon Arm have always seemed to bring out out the fans and Salmon Arm is looking to get their hands on the Ryan Hatfield trophy which they have only won once before and the last time they were in the Interior Finals was in 2009 when the Vipers won and went on to win the RBC Cup. <br />
The Vipers have put in a very entertaining year and surprised a lot of people when they finished first in the interior and they may still have a few surprises left! You can listen online on 107.5 Kiss FM or call the Vipers Office if you are interested in hoping on the fan bus 250-542-6022.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><strong>GO VIPERS GO!</strong></span></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-88489159175966771602011-03-08T21:39:00.000-08:002011-03-08T21:39:12.667-08:00Vipers Take Game OneThe Vernon Vipers won 3-2 in game one of the Interior Conference Semi-Finals Tuesday night in Vernon, it was a great game for the Vipers as they came out fast and furious and showing no signs of rust after over a week off. The crowd that did show up was loud and proud the whole way though and made sure the players knew they were there for them. Unfortunately it wasn't enough fans to guarantee the $10 rate for any games after Wednesday. To hold the $10 rate the Vipers would have to completely sell out and get over 3000 fans to the game. It may have been disappointing to see less then 2500 fans but the businesses around Vernon are sure stepping up the show their support. So far Prestige Hotel & Conference Centre, Johnston Meier, Vernon Mini-Storage, Swan Lake Nurseryland, Go-Go Box, Wendy's, Boston Pizza and Affordable Auto...they're all showing their Viper Pride with painted windows and "Go Vipers Go" on their marquee and billboard signs and the Vipers thank you!!!!!!! If you have a business that is showing your Viper Pride please let us know!i<br />
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So here's to hoping the City of Vernon can get behind their team and can pack the pit to its maximum capacity ...it IS possible and if everyone who came Tuesday night came again with a friend then not only would we be sold out but tickets will stay at $10 each instead of going to $15 each!!<br />
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See you Wednesday at 7pm for game 2!!!!Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-23476835030977588022011-03-03T10:21:00.000-08:002011-03-03T10:21:21.691-08:00Show Your Viper Pride!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The Vernon Vipers are looking for <em>ALL</em> businesses around town to show their Viper Pride by decorating their windows and changing their marquee and billboard signs to cheer on the Vernon Vipers as they take another run at the RBC Championship! Local businesses are encouraged to cheer on the Vipers and the Vernon Vipers will take pictures and post them to the blog as well as Facebook and as a huge incentive to show support all businesses that take part will be entered to win an advertising package for next season valued at over $2500...the more Viper Pride you show the more entries you will get! For more information contact the Vipers Office at 250-542-6022. <br />
The Vernon Vipers hope to see the City of Vernon and all businsess get behind their home town team. Fans can show their support by buying tickets to the first two games that will take place on March 8th & 9th, tickets are on sale now and are only $10 each. If fans want the price to stay at $10 then 2500 fans must come to each of the first two games, if not the ticket price will go to $15 each. A lot more fans need to come to get to the 2500 mark so if you already have your tickets make sure you tell everyone you know to come out and support the Vernon Vipers!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">Goin' for 7 in 20-11</span></strong></div>Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-80760265746744943992011-03-02T11:34:00.000-08:002011-03-02T11:34:25.988-08:00Narrowed to Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPHoW7z4Kc93pWDi-xvXJZDKO2byBHEqX49y_7ZeFoBqCMboVxkPYpC6cv_QGUSSqKx7tJMSo4KN6uD-qmuAYZu-F0O3qMSh_zbxRSDKif4xyOql0qEV7whgJs06C11RqRU1W1n-ju3Q/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjPHoW7z4Kc93pWDi-xvXJZDKO2byBHEqX49y_7ZeFoBqCMboVxkPYpC6cv_QGUSSqKx7tJMSo4KN6uD-qmuAYZu-F0O3qMSh_zbxRSDKif4xyOql0qEV7whgJs06C11RqRU1W1n-ju3Q/s200/Untitled.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Well the Vipers opponent has been officially narrowed down to two possibilities after both Salmon Arm and Penticton won four straight games in the first round to advance and play each other in round two of the playoffs. As for the Vipers they still have to wait to see who they will play as Trail and Westside battle it out in their series. The Warriors took game four which leaves the series tied at two a piece. The two will continue the battle on Thursday night in Westside and will have to again travel back to Trail for a game six scheduled for Friday night. <br />
Full credit going to both Quesnel and Merritt for their efforts in beating both the Vees and Backs. Last night saw the Millionaires score three goals in the third period after being down 5-0, but after bringing the game within two it was just too late as the Vees scored an empty net goal and finished the game 6-3 for the series win. As for Merritt, if there was an award to hand out for team with the biggest heart they would get it hands down. This team never quit all year and battled through every game against Salmon Arm and last night saw them get within one but the Backs wouldn't allow a goal in the third to keep the lead and also win their series.<br />
So now the both Backs and Vees will take the weekend off and face each other on Tuesday while the Vipers continue to practice and wait to see who they will face in the Interior Semi-Finals. <br />
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Quick Stats -<br />
The Silverbacks went 3-2-1 in the regular season against the Vees but ended the season two points shy of Penticton to finished third in the standings while Penticiton finished second.<br />
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The Vipers have gone 4-1-0-1 against Trail and 4-0-1-1 against Westside in the regular season with Westside finishing five points ahead of Trail placing them fourth and fifth in the standings.Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-37744527632259122992011-03-01T10:08:00.000-08:002011-03-01T11:41:17.465-08:00Who Will The Vipers Play?A lot of hockey fans have asked “Who do the Vipers play?” and I thought I might try to explain who, why and what is happening now! The Vernon Vipers finished 1st in the interior which gives them a 1st round bye (meaning they don’t have to play in the first round). Once the first round is over the Vipers will play the lowest seeded team. So in the current battles the Vipers would first play the Quesnel Millionaires if they beat Penticton if Penticton wins then the Vipers would play the Merritt Centennials if they were to beat the Salmon Arm Silverbacks but if the Backs win then the Vipers would play the winner of the Trail/Westside series. It’s not as complicated as it sounds! Now to give you a heads up on all the series, Penticton and Salmon Arm will advance to the next round tonight with a win and they would play each other in round 2 and the Vipers opponent will still have to wait to be decided as Trail is up 2-1 in their series with a definite game 5 needed. <br />
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A quick re-cap of the Interior series.<br />
What are the chances of a Penticton and Salmon Arm sweep? <br />
Well if you asked Penticton before they headed to Quesnel they probably would have told you that Quesnel doesn’t have a chance but last night in the bottom seeded interior teams put up a fight that saw all games go into overtime and we will find out tonight if it was the cliché of “too little too late” or the “TSN turning point” of the year! After two 5-1 wins in Penticton, Quesnel took the lead in game 3 and wouldn’t let up, always keeping the 1 goal lead, they only had 11 seconds to hold on for the win but with Penticton’s net empty and the extra attacker, they managed to tie it up and take the win in overtime. Even though Penticton might claim “they had all the excuses in the world to lose”, I think Quesnel may have a little more fight left in them.<br />
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In Merritt, the Centennials managed to tie the game up twice and bring their game three into overtime after losing 7-2 in game 1 and a close 4-3 loss in game two in Salmon Arm. The Centennials are proving to be “never say die” team and with their backs up against the wall the Silverbacks cannot take tonight’s game lightly if they want to take the Cents in 4.<br />
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The 3rd and 4th seeded teams in the league, Westside and Trail, are proving to be the most even battled series of the league. Trail took game one, 4-2 in Westside and the Warriors battled back in game two, winning 4-2. Game three took place on Monday night in Trail and Westside took a 4-2 lead in the third but the Smoke Eaters tied it up with two power play goals and took the win just two minutes into overtime. Game four will take place tonight in Trail and game five will take place Thursday in Westside.<br />
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So who will the Vipers play? We could see in narrowed down to two teams tonight but we could also see Merritt and Quesnel dig deep to take their series to game five as well. Don’t count any team out just yet, this is playoffs after all!<br />
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What should Vernon fans do while they wait? BUY TICKETS!! It doesn’t matter who the Vipers will play on the 8th and 9th of March, all tickets are only $10 each and if you want to keep them at $10 then you have to come to the games! If everyone brings an extra friend or two we will have a sold out arena and VERY cheap tickets for any additional playoff games! Lots of seats are still available and without your support your next tickets could cost you $15! Book your seats NOW!!!!Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716172197546497845.post-11459437556764449022011-02-24T15:00:00.000-08:002011-02-24T15:00:52.866-08:00First-ever BCHL all-rookie team unveiledFor the first time ever, the British Columbia Hockey League named an all-rookie team and it's made up of players from both the Interior and Coastal Conferences.<br />
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Voting was done by coaches from all 16 teams in conjunction with award and regular all-star balloting. As opposed to finding true centres and wingers, the league simply named three forwards to go along with two defencemen and a goalie.<br />
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The 2011 BCHL All-Rookie team is as follows:<br />
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Forward - Destry Straight, Coquitlam Express<br />
59 GP, 26 G, 41 A, 48 PIM <br />
Coastal Conference Rookie of the Year<br />
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Forward - Bryce Gervais, Salmon Arm SilverBacks<br />
58 GP, 29 G, 22 A, 49 PIM<br />
Interior Conference Rookie of the Year<br />
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Forward - Joey Benik, Penticton Vees<br />
60 GP, 30 G, 26 A, 12 PIM<br />
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Defence - Craig Dalrymple, Powell River Kings<br />
58 GP, 9 G, 26 A, 18 PIM<br />
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Defence - Sam Labrecque, Nanaimo Clippers<br />
47 GP, 15 G, 12 A, 2 PIM<br />
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Goaltender - Kevin Boyle, Westside Warriors<br />
39 GP, 20-16-1, 3.02 GAA, .902 sv. %.<br />
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Voting was also done for league all-stars and results will be released Friday, February 25.Sssniperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205291382840724885noreply@blogger.com