Vernon, BC: The Vernon Vipers accomplished their goal of sweeping a three game home stand, downing Merritt last night. They put a four game win streak on the line tonight as they kick off a 3 game road swing starting in Salmon Arm.
Record: 12-4-0-0
Goals For: 77
Goals Against: 43
Power Play: 18 for 59 – 30.5%
Penalty Kill: 43 of 53 – 81.1%
Leading Scorer: Owen Kim (6G, 17A) – 3rd in the BCHL
Last Game: The Vipers jumped out to an early 4-0 lead 24 minutes into their game Friday night against Merritt. Isaac Tremblay had a pair of goals, while Anthony Cliche and Owen Kim also had goals. That lead would hold up as Ethan David shut the door the rest of the way to earn the 4-2 victory.
Salmon Arm Silverbacks
Record: 9-5-0-0
Goals For: 51
Goals Against: 38
Power Play: 8 for 44 – 18.2%
Penalty Kill: 32 of 37 – 86.5%
Leading Scorer: JJ Monteiro (5G 7A) Tristan Allen (3G, 9A)
Last Game: The Silverbacks won their third straight game last night in Chilliwack, 4-1 over the Chiefs. 11 different Silverbacks had points. Cole Longacre, Ty Paisley, JJ Monteiro and Jacob Bonkowski had goals for Salmon Arm. Ryan Grout turned aside 26 of 27 for his fourth win of the season. The leagues best penalty kill was 2 for 2 while their powerplay was 0 for 2.
This is the third of nine head to head meeting this season. Each team has a win, SA with a 3-2 win in the season opener, then a 5-3 win by the Vipers at Kal Tire Place.
You can listen on 107.5 Beach Radio, Vernonmatters.ca or watch on FloHockey starting at 5:45.
