What league does Vernon Vipers play in?

Vernon Vipers play in the BCHL.

When was Vernon Vipers founded?

Vernon Vipers was founded in 1961 in Vernon, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Vernon Vipers based?

Vernon Vipers is based in Vernon, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Vernon Vipers?

The head coach of Vernon Vipers is Matt Cooke.

Who is the captain of Vernon Vipers?

The captain of Vernon Vipers is Deagan McMillan.

What arena does Vernon Vipers play in?

Vernon Vipers play their home games at Kal Tire Place in Vernon, BC, CAN.

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2025-2026 Season

Vernon Vipers were 15-32-7 in the 2025-26 BCHL season with 37 points, 10th in the Interior Conference and 18th overall.

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2025-2026 Vernon Vipers Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Maksim Abdullaev (G)	21	2005	Moskva, RUS	6'6"	187	L
	#31	Brendan Gee (G)	21	2005	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	181	L
	#30	Colton Jugnauth (G)	20	2005	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	150	L
	#35	Oliver Kanat (G)	18	2008		6'0"	185	L
	#30	Lane Maarhuis (G)	19	2006	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	6'6"	185	L
	#31	Jesse Sanche (G)	20	2006	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'1"	183	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#37	Oscar Björk (D)"A"	20	2006	Mölndal, SWE	6'4"	194	L
	#19	Jack Bousquet (D)	18	2007	Dallas, TX, USA	6'2"	185	L
	#5	Bowen Burke (D)	21	2005	Scottsdale, AZ, USA	5'10"	174	R
	#24	Grayson Cohen (D)	19	2006	Weston, MA, USA	6'0"	205	R
	#24	Taylor Curtis (D)	18	2007	Langley, BC, CAN	6'6"	194	R
	#14	Ben Edwards (D)	21	2005	Grand Forks, BC, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	#2	Maverick Hayes (D)	20	2006	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#12	Shawn Leary (D)	21	2005	Dorchester, MA, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#28	Garin Ludwig (D)	20	2006	Eagle River, AK, USA	5'9"	172	L
	#6	Liam Magnuson (D)	19	2007	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	207	R
	#3	Edvin Nilsson (D)"A"	20	2005	Tranås, SWE	5'11"	190	L
	#36	Brayden Pankey (D)	20	2006	Spokane, WA, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#4	Jett Quaschnick (D)	17	2008	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	170	L
	#45	Keegan Shirley (D)	18	2008	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#6	Emils Skeltins (D)	21	2005	Iecava, LAT	6'5"	203	R
	#5	Döme Szongoth (D)	20	2006	Budapest, HUN	6'1"	187	L
	#10	Seth Tansem (D)	20	2006	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'9"	181	R
	#14	Teodor Vápeník (D)	19	2007	Rumburk, CZE	6'4"	209	L
	#4	Aaron Zulinick (D)	18	2008	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'11"	181	R
FORWARDS
	#43	Luke Assi (F)	18	2008	Växjö, SWE	6'2"	198	R
	#9	Malcolm Baar (F)	20	2006	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#22	Cole Bieksa (F)	18	2007	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	174	R
	#7	Sebastian Bradshaw (LW)	21	2005	Newtonville, ON, CAN	6'4"	205	L
	#22	Leon Bußmann (F)	20	2006	Starnberg, GER	6'0"	185	L
	#9	Samuel Charko (F)	19	2007	Whitecourt, AB, CAN	6'0"	194	L
	#12	Tyler Chiovetti (C)	20	2006	Redondo Beach, CA, USA	6'1"	165	R
	#44	Henry Colbert (F)	18	2008	San Francisco, CA, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#16	Oliver Czaja (C)	19	2007	Darien, CT, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#39	Rasmus Dahlqvist (F)	21	2005	Tyresö, SWE	6'4"	187	L
	#27	Antoine Demers (F)	19	2006	QC, CAN	6'3"	187	L
	#25	Connor Dick (F)	21	2005	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	5'10"	165	L
	#26	Deacon Drummond (F)	20	2006	West Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	187	R
	#9	Thomas Duhamel (RW)	18	2007	Rouyn-Noranda, QC, CAN	5'9"	181	R
	#39	Keeghan Dunn (C)	19	2007	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'1"	181	R
	#19	Alex Edwards (F)	21	2005	Grand Forks, BC, CAN	6'1"	190	R
	#23	Andrei Gandurov (F)	18	2008	Khabarovsk, RUS	5'10"	161	L
	#13	Koji Gibson (F)	19	2007	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	192	R
	#7	Nathaniel Harvey (C)	20	2006	La Malbaie, QC, CAN	5'10"	185	R
	#21	Néka Jean (C/LW)	20	2006	Moncton, NB, CAN	5'9"	165	L
	#39	Artyom Khaidarov (C)	20	2005	Freiburg, GER	5'11"	168	L
	#22	Nickolas Kovich (F/D)	18	2008	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#27	Dmitri Kubantsev (RW/LW)	18	2008	Rostov-na-Donu, RUS	6'1"	194	L
	#11	Dario Lass (LW/RW)	20	2006	Martin, SVK	6'1"	205	L
	#8	Davids Livsics (C)	21	2005	Riga, LAT	5'10"	165	L
	#14	Christian Maro (RW)	21	2005	Stamford, CT, USA	6'0"	187	L
	#29	Deagan McMillan (F)"C"	21	2005	Vernon, BC, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	#11	Michael Munroe (LW)"A"	19	2007	Hanover, MA, USA	5'9"	170	L
	#23	Ryan Murphy (C)	21	2005	London, GBR	6'1"	165	L
	#26	Anthony Nolan (RW)	20	2006	Naperville, IL, USA	5'9"	185	R
	#26	Andrew Petruk (F)	21	2005	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'4"	209	L
	#12	Shaun Rios (F)	20	2005	San Jose, CA, USA	6'0"	198	L
	#23	Nicholas Russ (LW)	19	2007	Edina, MN, USA	6'0"	185	L
	#28	Brendan Russell (F)	17	2008	CA, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#16	Lane Sim (LW)	19	2007	New Glasgow, NS, CAN	5'8"	161	L
	#21	Evan Sundar (F)	20	2005	St. Albert, AB, CAN	5'10"	161	L
	#24	London Taylor (F)	18	2008	East Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'11"	157	-
	#42	Garrett Trench (F)	18	2007	Victoria, MN, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#17	Toms Trockis (RW/LW)	20	2006	Cesis, LAT	6'0"	185	R

Position: G: 5, D: 14, F: 23Av Age: 19.40 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 183 lbsCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Vernon Vipers Staff

GM/Head CoachMatt Cooke
Asst. CoachRyan Hollweg
Asst. CoachMichael Sommer

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Vernon Vipers Captains

"C"

Deagan McMillan

"A"

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2025-2026 Vernon Vipers Demographics

Vernon Vipers Facts

Plays in: British Columbia Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Vernon, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 1961

2025-2026 Vernon Vipers Roster Facts

Nationalities

31 players
19 players
3 players
3 players
3 players
2 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Vernon Vipers: 1 264 GP
Czechia: 2 GP
DEL: 4 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Kal Tire Place
Location: Vernon, BC, CAN
Capacity: 3 506
Construction Year: 2001

Vernon Vipers Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
10/04/2026 09:00 PM UTC	Vernon Vipers	Blackfalds Bulldogs	-	BCHL
10/04/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Vernon Vipers	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	-	BCHL
09/27/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Vernon Vipers	West Kelowna Warriors	7 - 3	BCHL
09/26/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	Vernon Vipers	1 - 5	BCHL
09/20/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Trail Smoke Eaters	Vernon Vipers	0 - 4	BCHL

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Vernon Vipers History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	BCHL	4	3	1	-	-	0	17	8	6	1.5	2	-
2025-2026	BCHL	54	15	32	-	-	7	167	223	37	0.69	5	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	BCHL	54	15	33	-	-	6	162	230	36	0.67	5	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	BCHL	54	33	19	-	-	2	196	160	68	1.26	4	Conference SF loss
2022-2023	BCHL	54	27	21	-	-	6	160	164	60	1.11	6	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	BCHL	54	27	20	-	-	7	152	154	61	1.13	6	First round loss
2020-2021	BCHL	20	13	5	-	-	2	69	55	28	1.4	1	No playoffs held
2019-2020	BCHL	58	30	24	-	-	4	174	178	64	1.1	5	Playoffs Interrupted
2018-2019	BCHL	58	26	21	-	-	11	166	160	63	1.09	4	Final loss
2017-2018	BCHL	58	39	14	-	-	1	205	118	83	1.43	2	Division Semifinal loss
2016-2017	BCHL	58	30	19	-	-	5	181	158	69	1.19	2	Division Final loss
2015-2016	BCHL	58	24	31	0	4	3	179	206	51	0.88	4	Division Semifinal loss
2014-2015	BCHL	58	36	18	1	-	3	218	161	76	1.31	2	Division Final loss
2013-2014	BCHL	58	30	18	4	5	6	187	175	70	1.21	3	Final loss
2012-2013	BCHL	56	21	25	1	6	9	139	170	52	0.93	6	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	BCHL	60	30	27	1	-	2	208	193	63	1.05	5	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	BCHL	60	36	11	4	-	9	197	141	85	1.42	1	Champion
2009-2010	BCHL	60	51	6	0	-	3	298	119	105	1.75	1	Champion
2008-2009	BCHL	60	42	14	1	-	3	223	145	88	1.47	1	Champion
2007-2008	BCHL	60	36	20	2	-	2	238	185	76	1.27	4	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	BCHL	60	37	19	1	-	3	246	193	78	1.3	2	Final loss
2005-2006	BCHL	60	36	18	2	-	4	205	165	78	1.3	3	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	BCHL	60	42	9	3	-	6	232	156	93	1.55	1	Final loss
2003-2004	BCHL	60	37	15	1	-	7	233	182	82	1.37	2	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	BCHL	60	47	12	0	-	1	273	150	95	1.58	1	Champion
2001-2002	BCHL	60	33	21	0	-	6	243	205	72	1.2	1	Final loss
2000-2001	BCHL	60	24	26	-	-	10	203	225	58	0.97	5	Did not make playoffs
1999-2000	BCHL	60	35	20	0	-	5	242	216	75	1.25	2	Final loss
1998-1999	BCHL	60	52	6	-	-	2	305	145	106	1.77	1	Champion
1997-1998	BCHL	60	33	19	-	-	8	251	229	74	1.23	2	Conference SF loss

Vernon Vipers Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Vernon Vipers
2013-2014	RBC Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	13	14	4	1	2	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	RBC Cup	4	4	0	-	-	-	19	9	8	2	1	Final loss
	Doyle Cup	7	4	3	-	-	-	17	16	8	1.14	1	Champion
2009-2010	RBC Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	15	13	6	1.5	2	Champion
2008-2009	RBC Cup	4	4	0	-	-	-	24	12	8	2	1	Champion
1998-1999	RBC Cup	4	1	3	-	-	-	11	15	2	0.5	4	Champion
1995-1996	RBC Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	17	16	4	1	3	Champion
Vernon Lakers
1991-1992	Centennial Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	23	17	6	1.5	1	Semifinal loss
1990-1991	Centennial Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	14	20	4	1	4	Champion
1989-1990	Centennial Cup	4	3	1	-	-	-	19	9	6	1.5	2	Champion
1988-1989	Centennial Cup	3	0	3	-	-	-	8	18	0	0	4	Did not make playoffs
Vernon Essos
1969-1970	Memorial Cup	6	2	4	-	-	-	-	-	4	0.67	9	Qualification loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Oliver Czaja (F)	2026-2027	Corpus Christi IceRays	NAHL	7	6	3	9	4
2.	Zhenya Miles (D)	2026-2027	Maryland Black Bears	NAHL	7	2	6	8	16
3.	Coen Miller (F)	2026-2027	Amherst Ramblers	MJAHL	7	4	3	7	29
4.	Christian Felton (D)	2026-2027	Kalmar HC	HockeyAllsvenskan	6	3	4	7	12
5.	Nicholas Cherkowski (F)	2026-2027	Nice	Ligue Magnus	5	4	1	5	2
6.	Néka Jean (F)	2026-2027	Campbellton Tigers	MJAHL	5	4	1	5	4
7.	Lane Sim (F)	2026-2027	Summerside Western Capitals	MJAHL	5	3	2	5	4
8.	Dante Hannoun (F)	2026-2027	Milano Hockey Club	ICEHL	6	3	2	5	4
9.	Cole Sanford (F)	2026-2027	Guildford Flames	-	5	2	3	5	2
10.	Carson Golder (F)	2026-2027	BIK Karlskoga	HockeyAllsvenskan	6	2	3	5	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	18.69
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.40
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.50
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	190 lbs	19.27
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	19.39

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Wayne Dye (F)	134	131	141	272
2.	Jim Lawrence (F)	119	77	167	244
3.	Duane Dennis (F)	148	89	134	223
4.	Nick Kapicki (F)	147	65	152	217
5.	Scott Longstaff (F)	87	69	139	208

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Wayne Dye (F)	134	131	141	272
2.	Mark Nelson (F)	209	92	115	207
3.	David Oliver (F)	116	92	86	178
4.	John Neeld (F)	124	90	109	199
5.	Jason Elders (F)	116	90	79	169

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jim Lawrence (F)	119	77	167	244
2.	Nick Kapicki (F)	147	65	152	217
3.	Wayne Dye (F)	134	131	141	272
4.	Scott Longstaff (F)	87	69	139	208
5.	Duane Dennis (F)	148	89	134	223

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Chris Crowell (F)	213	33	90	596
2.	Kori Davison (F)	213	72	171	580
3.	Jason Williamson (F)	177	54	128	569
4.	Garth Gartner (F)	233	78	167	515
5.	Ryan Singer (F)	102	19	40	510

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jagger Williamson (F)	233	54	119	173
2.	Garth Gartner (F)	233	78	89	167
3.	Rob Short (F)	229	61	76	137
4.	Kori Davison (F)	213	72	99	171
5.	Chris Crowell (F)	213	33	57	90

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Dallas Drake (F)	47	39	124	2.64
2.	Terry Lowe (F)	60	63	154	2.57
3.	Kevin Scott (F)	52	56	126	2.42
4.	Scott Longstaff (F)	87	69	208	2.39
5.	Robert Revell (F)	3	2	7	2.33

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Scott Longstaff (F)	1991-1992	60	54	160
2.	Terry Lowe (F)	1978-1979	60	63	154
3.	John Price (F)	1971-1972	58	54	133
4.	Ernie Gare (F)	1971-1972	57	50	133
5.	Dan Shermerhorn (F)	1992-1993	60	46	130

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Jason Elders (F)	1990-1991	60	67	116
2.	Tony Szabo (F)	1988-1989	53	64	118
3.	Terry Lowe (F)	1978-1979	60	63	154
4.	Dustin Kelley (F)	1994-1995	58	59	92
5.	Roland Ramoser (F)	1991-1992	49	58	106

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Scott Longstaff (F)	1991-1992	60	106	160
2.	Terry Lowe (F)	1978-1979	60	91	154
3.	Jim Lawrence (F)	1970-1971	59	86	127
4.	Dallas Drake (F)	1987-1988	47	85	124
5.	Dan Shermerhorn (F)	1992-1993	60	84	130

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Scott Salmond (F)	1988-1989	41	33	350
2.	Trevor Pohl (F)	1985-1986	39	52	348
3.	Ed Tuckwood (F)	1986-1987	49	84	333
4.	Todd Demchuk (F)	1988-1989	54	59	329
5.	Troy Pohl (F)	1985-1986	51	82	305