Cranbrook, BC: The Vernon Vipers look to end a 3-game slide and head into the Christmas Break on a winning note when they take on the Cranbrook Bucks for the fourth time this season.
Record: 16-9-1-0
Goals For: 103:
Goals Against: 76
Power Play: 25 for 90 – 27.8%
Penalty Kill: 73 of 89 – 82.0%
Leading Scorer: Owen Kim (7G, 22A)
Last Game: The Vipers fell 5-2 to Salmon Arm on Tuesday night at Kal Tire Place. George Stavrianeas and Luke Bibby had the goals. The Vipers tied the game up with Bibby’s shorthanded goal, but a couple of powerplay goals against ultimately were the difference in the loss.
Cranbrook Bucks
Record: 12-14-1-0
Goals For: 70
Goals Against: 93
Power Play: 16 for 80 – 20.0%
Penalty Kill: 60 of 78 – 76.9%
Leading Scorer: Joseph Blackley (1G, 19A)
Last Game: The Bucks split a weekend set at home against Prince George last weekend. They fell 3-2 on the Friday before doubling up on the Spruce Kings 4-2 on the Saturday. Julian Frias led the way with 2 goals and an assist and Danick Leroux made 23 saves for the win. The Cranbrook powerplay was 0 for 2 and their PK killed off 1 of 2.
You can listen on 107.5 Beach Radio, Vernonmatters.ca or watch on FloHockey starting at 5:45.
