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Weekend Sweep Lands Vernon Vipers at Top of BCHL
The Vipers scored 12 goals in two games and moved into first place after a 6-4 win before 2,200 fans.
- The Vernon Vipers completed a weekend sweep of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks with a 6-4 victory at Kal Tire Place on Saturday, October 17, taking over the top spot in the BCHL standings.
- During the weekend, the Vipers scored 12 goals in two games against their Shuswap rivals, following Friday night's 6-2 triumph at Rogers Rink with offensive contributions from Cole Ellis and Ben Trebicky.
- Hockey Fights Cancer Night drew more than 2,200 fans as Toms Trockis led the offense with two goals and an assist, while goaltender Sammy DiBlasi turned aside 30 of 34 shots.
- The team improved its record to 9-1-1-0 while successfully killing off five of six Salmon Arm powerplays, cementing Vernon's position atop the BCHL standings after the weekend sweep.
- Starting Wednesday night in Okotoks, the Vipers begin a five-game road trip against the Oilers, facing consecutive away contests over the next two weeks to test their momentum.
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