Vernon Vipers Pre-Game Report #20

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.