Game Preview: Vernon Vipers vs. Cowichan Valley Capitals
Abbotsford, BC: The Vernon Vipers are looking to make it two wins in a row this afternoon as they kick off their BCHL Showcase in Abbotsford against the Cowichan Valley Capitals.
Vipers’ Momentum
The Vipers enter this game on the heels of a commanding home win last Friday against the West Kelowna Warriors. Standout forward Landon McDonald had an impressive night, racking up a goal and three assists, while Shea Busch contributed two goals of his own. In net, Marko Bilic secured his first BCHL win of the season with a solid 24-save performance.
Vernon’s powerplay has been clicking recently, now running at 25% efficiency after going 1-for-3 in their last outing.
Cowichan Valley Capitals
The Capitals come into the matchup with a 2-5 record. Camden Bajzer is leading the charge offensively with four goals and four assists. The Bowling Green University commit has been hot lately, tallying five points over his last four games.
In net, the Capitals have relied heavily on 20-year-old Alexei Noskov, who has started five of the team’s seven games. The Russian netminder boasts a .906 save percentage and a goals-against average of 3.67.
Key Storylines
- First Meeting of the Season: This will be the only regular season meeting between the Vipers and the Capitals.
- Last Season’s Outcome: In their lone matchup last year, the Vipers dominated with a 9-3 victory.
Game Coverage
Tune in to catch all the action starting at 12:45 PM on 107.5 Beach Radio, Vernon Matters, or stream the game live on FloHockey.