The Vernon Vipers didn't end 2013 the way they wanted to, but they have a chance to get back on track Friday night as they face the Trail Smoke Eaters for the 5th time. The Vipers have been off since December 21st and welcomed the players back well rested, recuperated and ready to make the run to the RBC. The Smoke Eaters have scuffled, but gave the West Kelowna Warriors all they could handle on the 30th of December. It took two late goals in regulation and the OT marker for West K to win it and the Smokies continue to play hard and tinker with their lineup
Here's how the teams stack up:
Season Series - October 15 - Vipers 6 Trail 3 - Kal Tire Place
- November 22 - Vipers 4 Trail 1 - Cominco Arena
- December 1 - Vipers 6 Trail 3 - Kal Tire Place
- December 13 - Vipers 6 Trail 3 - Kal Tire Place
Vernon Vipers
Record - 20-10-3-4 - 2nd in the Interior Division
Home Record - 10-3-3-3 Away Record - 10-7-0-1
Leaders - Goals - Michael McNicholas (19)
- Assists - Michael McNicholas (32)
- Points - Michael McNicholas (51)
Goaltending - Austin Smith - 20 GP - 9-5-3-2, 2.77 GAA, .911Sv%
- Danny Todosychuk - 17 GP - 10-4-0-1, 3.01 GAA, .900Sv%
Special Teams - Powerplay - 14th in the league - 24 for 145 - 16.55%
- Penalty Kill - 7th in the league - 124 of 151 - 82.12%
Trail Smoke Eaters
Record - 7-28-2-2 - 6th in the Interior Division
Homer Record - 4-14-2-1 Away Record - 3-14-0-0
Leaders - Goals - Travis Stephens (11)
- Assists - Braden Pears (20)
- Points - Travis Stephens (27)
Goaltending - Dustin Nikkel - 21 GP - 4-15-2-0, 4.04 GAA, .889Sv%
- Adam Todd - 11 GP - 1-7-0-2, 4.84 GAA, .872Sv%
Special Teams - Powerplay - 12th in the league - 27 for 158 - 17.09%
- Penalty Kill - 14th in the league - 125 of 158 - 79.11%
All the action from the Cominco Arena starts at 7:15 for Village Green Hotel Vipers Hockey on 107.5 KissFM.
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