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January 19, 2022
Vegreville Vipers Join Can-Am Junior Hockey League Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Vegreville Vipers are one of five Canadian and one American team that have agreed to establish a new league called the Can-Am Junior Hockey League. The new league will be governed by its founding teams and continue to operate as a Tier 2 Junior A hockey model.
It was a high scoring affair with the Vipers edging out the Vernal Oilers 7-5. Viper forward Matthew Borg tries to get a handle on the puck. (Michelle Pinon/Photo) Dawson Bilyk fires a howitzer of a shot. (Michelle Pinon/ Photo)
Vipers General Manager Bryan Brown explained the situation by saying its former affiliate, the Western States Hockey League, (WSHL) officials “had made some false promises, and didn’t keep up their end of the bargain as promised to our pro-
Vipers celebrate after scoring one of their goals. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
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vincial division, and we had talked about a future different league development, but after Vegas it was apparent because of the organization, it was going to happen for next season. But after a short league meeting, the commissioner decided he was ready to make a change sooner than later, and we agreed as a division. And the six remaining WSHL teams parted our ways, forming a new league called the Can-Am Jr Hockey League.” The Vipers will finish off the season with the six teams. Brown said there are “a lot of new teams interested in joining our new Jr. A Tier 2 league for next season” and he is very excited about its future.
Vipers’ goalie Sam Delaisse heads off the ice. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Brown said they are planning to have a minimum of 16 teams, and can accommodate up to 36 teams next season. “This will be one of the biggest Jr. A Tier 2 Hockey Leagues around. I’m very excited to be one of the spear headers to make it happen for sure. We will be looking for a commissioner, and a couple of other positions going forward.” He went on to say, “All of the coaches, players and staff are extra excited as are our fans. This is a new league and lots of new things to look forward to.”
Correction The Vegreville U18B Wranglers team photo was inadvertently omitted from the Salute to Minor Hockey tribute that was published in the Jan. 12 edition. The VNA apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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Members of the team include: (Back Row L-R) Manager Tesa MacKenzie, Karson Rowe, Reagan Watling, Gavin Horon,Thomas Peyton, Reed Olineck, Kayden Gladue, Ryan Sturrock and Head Coach James Couch. Front Row L-R: Dylan Lazaruk, Jack Harrison, Rylan Ferguson, Logan Chorney, Drayden Lizotte, Scott MacKenzie, Parker Lemko, Brady Douglas Krill and Coach Brad Olineck. Missing from the photo are: Jeanathan Chermeshynski, Adrik Stefansion, Coach Michael Sturrock, Coach Todd Harrison and Coach Andy Gladue. (MVP Photography/Submitted Photo)
