Vernon Vipers

Vernon Vipers

City	Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
League	British Columbia Hockey League
Conference	Interior
Founded	1961 (1961)–62
Home arena	Kal Tire Place
Colours	Blue, White
Owner(s)	Duncan Wray
General manager	[[]]
Head coach	Mark Ferner
Website	www.vipers.bc.ca/
Franchise history
1961–1962	Vernon Jr. Canadians
1962–1967	Vernon Blades
1967–1973	Vernon Essos
1973–1979	Vernon Vikings
1980–1983	Vernon Lakers
1983–1984	Vernon Rockets
1984–1995	Vernon Lakers
1995–present	Vernon Vipers

The Vernon Vipers are a Junior "A" ice hockey team based in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Interior Conference of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). They play their home games at Kal Tire Place.

History

The Vernon Jr. Canadians, Penticton Jr. Vees, Kelowna Buckaroos and Kamloops Rockets, four junior "B" teams, formed the Okanagan-Mainline Junior Hockey League in 1961 on the advice and determination of Canadians owner Bill Brown.

After their inaugural season the Canadians changed their name to "Vernon Blades" and kept that name till the start of the 1967–68 season.

In the playoffs of 1970 the "Vernon Essos", as they were called, captured the league championship and Mowat Cup (BC). They also automatically advanced to the Abbott Cup (Western Canada) because the AJHL champions did not want to contest for the BC/Alta Championship (now called the Doyle Cup). In the Abbott Cup of 1970, the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League defeated Vernon 4 games to none.

The Essos repeated as league champions and Mowat Cup winners in 1972, only to lose to the Red Deer Rustlers for the BC/Alta Championship, 4 games to 2.

For the start of the 1973–74 season the "Vernon Essos" became the "Vernon Vikings". The name remained until the end of the 1979 playoffs, which saw the team take a leave-of-absence for the 1979–80 season.

The 1980–81 season is one the new "Vernon Lakers" would like to forget, as they only won 8 games, playing 56. They didn't fare much better the next season, which saw them win only 10 of 47. It wasn't until the 1982–83 season that Vernon began its slow and meticulous climb to the top of the Junior "A" Hockey World. Even a name change, for one season in 1983–84, "Vernon Rockets", did not deter the team from their ultimate goal. Each season that went by brought with it an improvement. When the playoffs of 1988 saw them go all the way to the Doyle Cup, it was the beginning of things to come for the Lakers. In 1989, the Lakers started the first of four consecutive trips to the National Championships, a string which saw them accumulate two Centennial Cups(1990 and 1991), three Abbott Cups, 3 Doyle Cups, four Mowat Cups, 4 League Championships, and 5 Conference Championships.

In the 1990 Centennial Cup final Vernon (as host) faced the heavily favored New Westminster Royals, who had previously defeated Vernon in the league finals. It would be the first televised Centennial Cup Final and some say the best game ever, period. The game saw New Westminster take the lead into the 3rd period, 5–3. Cam Sylven would tie the game for the Lakers, 5–5, in the third period to force overtime. He scored once again in OT, on a breakaway, for the 6–5 win and the first of two Centennial Cups for the Lakers.

The Lakers repeated as Centennial Cup winners in 1991 defeating the Sudbury Cubs of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, 8–4. They showed up, to contest for the National Finals, again in 1992 but fell short in the semifinals to the Winkler Flyers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, 5–2.

The Vernon franchise would not return to the National Final Tournament for another 4 years. That year was 1996, the team was the "Vernon Vipers" and the trophy was the inaugural Royal Bank Cup. It was one of Vernon's best seasons as they finished the regular portion winning 43 games, losing 13 and tying 4. The Vipers defeated the Langley Thunder for the League title, 4 games to 1. Went on to defeat Prince George Spruce Kings (Rocky Mountain JHL) for the Mowat Cup, 3 games to 0. Then faced a tough Saint Albert Saints (Alberta Junior Hockey League) team but came out ahead winning 4 games to 3, to claim the Doyle Cup.

The Abbott Cup, which was now awarded during the Royal Bank Cup round-robin play, was given to Melfort Mustangs (Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League) as they defeated Vipers, 5–1. The Vipers had an even round-robin, winning 2 games and losing 2. The Newmarket 87's of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League were the Vipers' next opponent, in the semifinals, which they won, 7–4. Onto the final it was, meeting the host Melfort Mustangs, avenging their lose in the semifinalss, winning by a score of 2–0.

Three years after winning the inaugural Royal Bank Cup did Vernon once again claim a National Title in 1999.

The Vipers did this by capping a season of 52 wins and 6 loses 2 ties, breaking just about every record in league history, with a win over the Chilliwack Chiefs for the league title, Fred Page Cup. The Mowat Cup was a mixed blessing as Vernon won but, not without controversy. The Kimberley Dynamiters (Rocky Mountain JHL) won one game of the 4 played. It was the first time a team from the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League defeated a team from the BCHL. It should be noted however, that Vernon played with a Junior "B" backup goaltender in the loss, (7–6) due to injury of their regular goaltenders. Kimberley was only able to muster 13 shots in that game. The Doyle Cup was easily won by Vernon, 4 games to 1, over the Calgary Canucks (AJHL). The Vipers did it all the hard-way in the Royal Bank Cup Tournament winning only once during round-robin play. That one win was enough though, to claim the Abbott Cup by defeating the Estevan Bruins (SJHL), 3–2. After that dismal showing in the round-robin Vernon still managed to advance to the semifinals. In that semi, the Bramalea Blues (OPJHL) went down to defeat by a score of 3–2. The Royal Bank Cup was an absolute blow-out as the Vipers hammered the Charlottetown Abbies (Maritime Junior A Hockey League), 9–3, claiming the franchises 4th National Championship in 10 years. The 1999 Viper team is considered by many the greatest team in BCHL history.

The 2000–01 season turned out to be an extreme disappointment for the franchise as the Vernon Vipers failed to make the playoffs, the first time since 1982.

Maintaining a competitive level in the league for the next few years, the Vipers would eventually set a Canadian record. In 2009 the Vipers swept through the league playoffs, defeating the Penticton Vees four games to one, the Salmon Arm Silverbacks four games to two and the Powell River Kings four games to two. The Vernon Vipers would then literally breeze though the regional and national series with ten straight wins and no losses. They defeated the Grande Prairie Storm for the Doyle Cup, and in the Royal Bank Cup Tournament they defeated all teams in the round-robin: the Kingston Voyageurs, 6–3, in the semifinal and the Humboldt Broncos, 2–0, in the final, winning the franchise's fifth national title and third Royal Bank Cup. The Canadian Record ?, with five national titles, Vernon is the only Jr. A franchise in Canada to have that distinction.

Once again, in 2010, the Vernon Vipers won the Royal Bank Cup, only the third time a team has won back-to-back national championships, the previous two being in 1981 & 1982 Prince Albert Raiders, 1990 & 1991 Vernon Lakers. The Vipers were League and Divisional Pennant winners with 105 points, second all-time for the franchise, finishing with a league record of 51 W-6 L-0T-3OL. Having avoided the elimination round, the Vipers met up with the 5th-place Quesnel Millionaires in the quarterfinals, defeating them 4 games to 2. The Penticton Vees were the Vipers' next victim in the semifinals, winning also by a result of 4 games to 2. In the BCHL Finals the Vernon Vipers would once again take on the Powell River Kings. Looking for revenge from their loss in 2009, to the Vipers, the Kings took Vernon to a game seven. The Vipers won that game by a score of 3–1, advancing them to the Doyle Cup. The Doyle Cup series also went to seven games, against the Spruce Grove Saints, with Vernon winning 7–3.

The 2010 National Jr. A Tournament was held in Dauphin, Manitoba. The Vernon Vipers record in the Round Robin, 3 W-1 L, Dauphin Kings 5–6 L ot, La Ronge Ice Wolves 4–2 W, Oakville Blades 5–3 W and Brockville Braves 4–2 W. In the semifinal Vernon once again took on the Brockville Braves earning a shut-out winning 2–0. The Final was a blow-out for the Vernon Vipers. Taking on the Host, Dauphin Kings, the Vipers annihilated Dauphin for an 8–1 win, giving the Vernon Vipers their 6th Royal Bank Cup.

The Vernon Vipers 4th National Title ties them with the Prince Albert Raiders, although it is the 6th for the Franchise which is a new Canadian Record set last year by the same Vipers.

2011 The Vernon Vipers once again reached the National Championship Tournament setting a Canadian Record of 9 appearances.

With 9 national championship tournament appearances, 4 Royal Bank Cups, 2 Centennial Cups, 4 Abbott Cups (2-second places), 9 Doyle Cups (3-second places), 12 Mowat Cups, 12 League Titles,16 Conference titles, 7 League Pennants (most points) and 13 Conference pennants (most points) proves that the Vernon Franchise continues to be among the best-of-the-best in junior " A" hockey.

Season-by-season history

Royal Bank Cup	Abbott Cup	Doyle Cup	Mowat Cup	Division Champions

Season	Division	Regular season^[1]									Playoffs^[2]
Season	Division	Finish	GP	W	L	T^[3]	OT^[4]	Pts	GF	GA	GP	W	L	GF	GA	Result
1961–62	—	4th	29	7	21	1	—	15	95	182	5	2	3	—	—	Lost in Semifinals, 2–3 (Buckaroos)
1962–63	—	3rd	31	9	22	0	—	18	114	145	5	1	4	—	—	Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Buckaroos)
1963–64	—	3rd	34	7	27	0	—	14	124	219	7	2	5	—	—	Third place in playoff round robin
1964–65	—	4th	30	10	16	4	—	24	99	132	5	1	4	—	—	Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Buckaroos)
1965–66	—	4th	30	4	25	1	—	9	100	212	4	0	4	—	—	Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Kraft Kings)
1966–67	—	3rd	40	15	25	0	—	30	—	—	5	1	4	—	—	Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Broncos)
1967–68	—	3rd	40	19	17	4	—	42	213	218	4	0	4	—	—	Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Broncos)
1968–69	—	3rd	40	19	15	6	—	44	177	191	4	0	4	—	—	Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Cougars)
1969–70	—	1st	48	32	12	4	—	68	245	151	15	8	7	—	—	Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Centennials) Won in Final, 4–2 (Cougars)
1969–70	—	1st	48	32	12	4	—	68	245	151	15	8	7	—	—	Lost in Abbott Cup, 0–4 (Red Wings)
1970–71	Interior	2nd	60	34	20	6	—	74	285	248	5	1	4	—	—	Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Rockets)
1971–72	—	1st	60	42	17	1	—	85	—	—	18	10	8	—	—	Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins) Won in Final, 4–3 (Broncos)
1971–72	—	1st	60	42	17	1	—	85	—	—	18	10	8	—	—	Lost in Pacific Centennial Cup Championship, 2–4 (Rustlers)
1972–73	Interior	4th	61	27	33	1	—	55	292	287	5	1	4	—	—	Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Rockets)
1973–74	Interior	3rd	64	37	26	1	—	75	340	302	4	0	4	—	—	Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–4 (Broncos)
1974–75	Interior	3rd	66	31	33	2	—	64	327	343	10	4	6	—	—	Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Broncos) Lost in Division Final, 0–4 (Buckaroos)
1975–76	—	1st	66	47	18	1	—	95	390	247	10	4	5	—	—	Won in Quarterfinals, 8–2 (Bruins) Lost in Semifinals, 1–9 (Vees)
1976–77	Interior	3rd	68	29	37	2	—	60	259	321	6	2	4	—	—	Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 (Vees)
1977–78	Interior	6th	66	10	56	0	—	20	251	486	Did not qualify
1978–79	Interior	3rd	62	32	29	1	—	65	345	338	6	2	4	—	—	Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 (Rockets)
1979–80	Team took a leave of absence
1980–81	Interior	5th	56	8	48	0	—	16	205	435	Did not qualify
1981–82	Interior	5th	47	10	36	2	—	22	182	304	Did not qualify
1982–83	Interior	2nd	56	35	20	1	—	71	280	235	7	3	4	—	—	Lost Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Knights)
1983–84	Interior	2nd	60	45	15	0	—	90	452	276	6	2	4	—	—	Lost Division Semifinals, 2–4 (Buckaroos)
1984–85	Interior	2nd	51	28	21	2	—	58	261	262	7	3	4	—	—	Lost Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Centennials)
1985–86	Interior	3rd	52	28	21	3	—	59	338	281	7	3	4	33	26	Lost Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Packers)
1986–87	Interior	2nd	52	33	17	2	—	68	381	257	10	6	4	45	47	Won Division Semifinals, 4–0 (Knights) Lost Division Final, 2–4 (Packers)
1987–88	Interior	1st	52	42	10	0	—	84	381	216	19	14	5	120	75	Won Division Semifinals, 4–0 (Centennials) Won Division Final, 4–0 (Knights) Won BCJHL Final, 4–1 (Sockeyes)
																Won Mowat Cup, 2–0 (North Stars)
																Lost Doyle Cup, 0–4 (Canucks)
1988–89	Interior	1st	60	40	19	1	—	81	376	256	31	22	9	146	112	Won Div. Semifinals, 4–1 (Packers) Won Div. Final, 4–0 (Centennials) Won BCJHL Final, 4–1 (Royals)
																Won Mowat Cup, 2–0 (Mustangs)
																Won Doyle Cup, 4–2 (Rustlers)
																Won Abbott Cup, 4–2 (Broncos)
																4th place Centennial Cup round robin
1989–90	Interior	1st	58	33	20	5	—	71	330	229	19	12	7	92	73	First place in Interior round robin Lost in BCJHL Final, 2–4 (Royals)
1989–90	Interior	1st	58	33	20	5	—	71	330	229	19	12	7	92	73	Second place in Centennial Cup round robin Won in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 11–5 (Hawks) Won in Centennial Cup Final, 6–5 (OT) (Royals)
1990–91	Interior	3rd	60	37	20	3	—	77	359	266	28	23	5	170	126	Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 (Spartans) Won in Division Final, 4–2 (Chiefs) Won in BCJHL Final, 4–0 (Paper Kings)
																Won in Mowat Cup, 3–0 (Spruce Kings)
																Won in Doyle Cup, 4–1 (Royals)
																Won in Abbott Cup, 5–4 (OT) (Terriers)
																Fourth place in Centennial Cup round robin Won in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 7–5 (Terriers) Won in Centennial Cup Final, 8–4 (Cubs)
1991–92	Interior	4th	60	34	23	3	—	71	348	286	30	22	8	168	116	Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Spartans) Won in Division Final, 4–2 (Chiefs) Won in BCJHL Final, 4–0 (Ice Hawks)
																Won in Mowat Cup, 3–0 (Spruce Kings)
																Won in Doyle Cup, 4–2 (Grizzlys)
																Won in Abbott Cup, 5–3 (Flyers)
																First place in Centennial Cup round robin Lost in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 2–5 (Flyers)
1992–93	Interior	3rd	60	35	23	2	—	72	336	278	5	1	4	14	22	Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Panthers)
1993–94	Interior	3rd	60	31	29	0	—	62	286	314	11	4	7	38	48	Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 (Panthers) Lost in Division Final, 0–4 (Spartans)
1994–95	Interior	3rd	60	28	28	4	—	60	297	284	9	5	4	41	37	Won in Preliminary Round, 2–0 (Ice Hawks) Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Panthers)
1995–96	Interior	1st	60	43	13	4	—	90	324	219	30	23	7	156	102	Won in Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Clippers) Won in Semifinals, 4–0 (Capitals) Won in BCJHL Final, 4–1 (Thunder)
																Won in Mowat Cup, 3–0 (Spruce Kings)
																Won in Doyle Cup, 4–3 (Saints)
																Lost in Abbott Cup, 1–5 (Mustangs)
																Third place in Royal Bank Cup round robin Won in Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 7–4 (87's) Won in Royal Bank Cup Final, 2–0 (Mustangs)
1996–97	Interior	1st	60	43	14	5	—	87	339	212	14	9	5	56	50	Won in Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Centennials) Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Smoke Eaters) Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 (Eagles)
1997–98	Interior	2nd	60	33	19	8	—	74	251	229	7	3	4	17	25	Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Smoke Eaters)
1998–99	Interior	1st	60	52	6	—	2	106	305	145	30	22	8	150	88	Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 (Centennials) Won in Conference Final, 4–0 (Spruce Kings) Won in BCHL Final, 4–1 (Chiefs)
																Won in Mowat Cup, 3–1 (Dynamiters)
																Won in Doyle Cup, 4–1 (Canucks)
																Won in Abbott Cup, 3–2 (Mustangs)
																Fourth place in Royal Bank Cup round robin Won in Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 3–2 (Blues) Won in Royal Bank Cup Final, 9–3 (Abbies)
1999–00	Interior	2nd	60	35	20	—	5	75	242	216	18	9	9	56	64	Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–2 (Spruce Kings) Won in Conference Final, 4–3 (Centennials) Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 (Chiefs)
2000–01	Interior	5th	60	24	26	—	10	58	203	225	Did not qualify
2001–02	Interior	1st	60	33	21	—	6	72	243	205	17	10	7	52	40	Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Centennials) Won in Conference Final, 4–3 (Panthers) Lost in BCHL Final, 2–4 (Chiefs)
2002–03	Interior	1st	60	47	12	0	1	95	273	150	17	10	7	52	40	Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Panthers) Won in Conference Final, 4–0 (Trail Smoke Eaters) Won in BCHL Final, 4–0 (Chiefs)
2002–03	Interior	1st	60	47	12	0	1	95	273	150	17	10	7	52	40	Lost in Doyle Cup, 2–4 (Kodiaks)
2003–04	Interior	2nd	60	37	15	1	7	82	233	182	5	1	4	13	17	Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Trail Smoke Eaters)
2004–05	Interior	1st	60	42	9	3	6	93	232	156	14	9	5	40	41	Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–0 (Vees) Won in Conference Final, 4–1 (Spruce Kings) Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 (Eagles)
2005–06	Interior	3rd	60	36	18	2	4	78	205	165	10	5	5	32	29	Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Spruce Kings) Lost in Conference Semifinals, 1–4 (Silverbacks)
2006–07	Interior	2nd	60	37	19	1	3	78	246	193	22	14	8	70	53	Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Warriors) Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 (Smoke Eaters) Won in Conference Final, 4–1 (Vees) Lost in BCHL Final, 2–4 (Clippers)
2007–08	Interior	4th	60	36	20	2	2	76	238	185	10	6	4	35	31	Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Smoke Eaters) Lost in Conference Semifinals, 3–4 (Vees)
2008–09	Interior	1st	60	42	14	1	3	88	223	145	25	20	5	152	90	Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 (Vees) Won in Conference Final, 4–2 (Silverbacks) Won in BCHL Final, 4–2 (Kings)
																Won in Doyle Cup, 4–0 (Storm)
																First place Royal Bank Cup RR Won Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 6–3 (Voyageurs) Won Royal Bank Cup Final, 2–0 (Broncos)
2009–10	Interior	1st	60	51	6	0	3	105	298	119	32	21	11	117	77	Won Conf. Semifinals, 4–2 (Millionaires) Won Conf. Final, 4–2 (Vees) Won BCHL Final, 4–3 (Kings)
																Won Doyle Cup, 4–3 (Saints)
																2nd place Royal Bank Cup RR Won Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 2–0 (Braves) Won Royal Bank Cup Final, 8–1 (Kings)
2010–11	Interior	1st	60	36	11	4	9	85	197	141	28	21	7	93	59	Won Conf. Semifinals, 4–2 (Warriors) Won Conf. Final, 4–2 (Silverbacks) Won BCHL Final, 4–0 (Kings)
																Won in Doyle Cup, 4–3 (Saints)
																First Place Royal Bank Cup RR (4–0) Won RBC Semifinal vs (Dukes) 4–1 Lost RBC Final vs (Kings) 2–0
2011–12	Interior	5th	60	30	27	1	2	63	208	193	Did not qualify
2012–13	Interior	6th	56	21	25	1	9	52	139	170	Did not qualify
2013–14	Interior	3rd	58	30	18	4	6	70	187	175	19	10	9	66	58	Won in Div. Semifinals, 4–2 (Warriors) Won in Div. Final, 4–3 (Vees) Won Semifinal Round Robin 2–0 Lost in BCHL Final, 0–4 (Express)
2014–15	Interior BCHL	2nd 4th	58	36	18	1	3	76	218	161	19	10	9	66	58	Won in Div. Semifinals, 0–4 (Centennials) Lost in Div. Final, 3–4 (Vees)
2015–16	Interior BCHL	4th 12th	58	24	31	3	0	51	179	206	5	1	4	9	21	Lost in Div. Semifinal, 1–4 (Vees)

Notable alumni

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Alumni who played in the National Hockey League

Other notable alumni

References

↑ Code explanation; GP—Games Played, W—Wins, L—Losses, T—Tied games, OT—Overtime/Shootout losses, GF—Goals For, GA—Goals Against, Pts—Points
↑ The result of the playoff series shows the Flames' result first regardless of the outcome, followed by opposite team in parenthesis.
↑ Beginning in 2005, all games have a winner. Ties were eliminated
↑ Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point

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Preceded by Thunder Bay Flyers	Centennial Cup Champions 1990 and 1991	Succeeded by Thunder Bay Flyers
Preceded by Calgary Canucks	Royal Bank Cup Champions 1996	Succeeded by Summerside Western Capitals
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