Game 22 Preview - Warrirors @ Vipers

Following a respectable weekend where the Vernon Vipers took three of a possible four points, the Vipers now welcome West Kelowna for a huge Friday Night matchup.  The last time these two teams met, it didn't go the way Vernon wanted, with only 2 shots in the third period.  A lot has changed with the team since then, the roster and the work ethic.  Injuries are plaguing both teams and depth is of the utmost importance.

Lets look and see how these teams stack up.

Season Series - September 17 - West Kelowna 5 Vipers 3 - Royal LePage Place

Vernon Vipers

Record - 10-6-1-4 - 2nd place in the Interior Division

Home Record - 4-2-1-3               Away Record - 6-4-0-1

Leaders - Goals - Mason Blacklock (15)

             - Assists - Michael McNicholas (14)

             - Points - Mason Blacklock (24)

Goaltending - Danny Todosychuk - 12 GP 7-4-0-1, 2.98 GAA, .902Sv%

                   - Michael Stiliadis - 3 GP 1-1-0-1, 2.87 GAA, .897Sv%

                   - Austin Smith (IR) - 7 GP 2-1-1-2, 3.00 GAA, .904Sv%

Special Teams - Powerplay - 16th in the league - 11 for 88 - 12.5%

                       - Penalty Kill - 6th in the league - 75 of 89 - 84.27%

West Kelowna Warriors 

Record - 12-5-0-2 - 1st place in the Interior Division

Home Record - 5-3-0-0                Away Record - 7-2-0-2

Leaders - Goals - Jason Cotton/Jordan Masters (9)

             - Assists - Carl Hesler (14)

             - Points - Jason Cotton (22)

Goaltending - Andy Desautels - 17 GP 11-3-0-1, 2.46 GAA, .908Sv%

                   - Cody Porter - 3 GP 1-1-0-1, 4.05 GAA, .849Sv%

Special Teams - Powerplay - 10th in the league - 18 for 102 - 17.65%

                       - Penalty Kill - 15th in the league - 67 of 88 - 76.14%

Its Parents Weekend in Vernon and in my experience, players always play motivated in front of their family and friends.  Its a crucial divisional matchup between the Warriors and Vipers.  Internet only broadcast tonight starting at 6:45!  See ya at the rink!