Date: November 23, 2024
Matchup: Vernon Vipers (6-9-4-0) vs. Penticton Vees (15-6-0-0)
Location: South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC)
Broadcast: Tune in at 5:45 PM on 107.5 Beach Radio, Vernon Matters, or stream live on FloHockey.
Game Preview
The Vernon Vipers hit the ice tonight after a well-earned 8-day break, traveling to Penticton to take on the Vees in a key Interior Conference clash. This marks the third of six head-to-head meetings this season between these two teams, with both previous encounters being decided by a single goal, including an overtime thriller. Expect another tight and entertaining battle.
Vernon Vipers: Recent Form
- Current Record: 6-9-4-0
- Last Game: November 15 – A dominant 7-4 victory over Okotoks.
- Highlights:
- Landon MacDonald led the offense with a hat trick.
- Goalie Marko Bilic was stellar, stopping 50 of 54 shots.
- The 7-goal outburst was Vernon’s highest-scoring game of the season.
- 10-Game Snapshot: Consistency has been key for the Vipers, who have only three regulation losses in their last 10 outings.
Penticton Vees: Recent Form
- Current Record: 15-6-0-0 (3rd in Interior Conference)
- Last Game: November 22 – A 2-1 loss to Salmon Arm.
- Highlights:
- Louie Wehmann netted his third goal of the season.
- Will Ingemann stood tall in goal, making 26 saves on 28 shots.
Special Teams Comparison
- Vipers:
- Powerplay: 24.1% (3rd in Interior, 14/58)
- Penalty Kill: 78.5% (6th in Interior, 62/79)
- Key Trend: The PK has shown steady improvement.
- Vees:
- Powerplay: 22.5% (6th in Interior, 16/71)
- Penalty Kill: 79.3% (5th in Interior, 46/58)
Head-to-Head
- Series Record: Penticton leads 2-0.
- Both games have been tightly contested, with the most recent matchup going to overtime. Fans can expect another high-energy showdown as these teams look to edge ahead in their season series.
Game Notes
- Vernon’s offense is firing on all cylinders after their recent 7-goal performance. Can they replicate that scoring touch tonight?
- The Vees are eager to bounce back after a tough loss less than 24 hours ago.
- Both teams are evenly matched on special teams, so discipline and execution could be the deciding factor.
