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Note: Articles for individual games can be found beside each game score under heading 'RECAP' as Gm# (source)

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In Case You Missed It

• May 11 1983: VERNON LAKERS SOLD ^(source)

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Pre-Season

• June 6 1983: Bucks moving ^(source)
• June 14 1983: New owners to name coach ^(source)
• June 17 1983: Team sold, Duncan ^(source)
• June 21 1983: Lakers name head coach / Kelowna affiliates with Revestoke club / Junior league scraps interlocking schedule ^(source)
• June 24 1983: Oilers trade Vernon players ^(source)
• July 13 1983: Vernon Lakers require billets ^(source)
• July 27 1983: Judd's Journal: Arena parking is a problem ^(source)
• August 24 1983: Lakers prepare of camp ^(source)
• August 27 1983: Billets needed ^(source)
• August 30 1983: Lakers may acquire veteran junior stars ^(source)
• August 31 1983: Kapicki is excited about hockey season ^(source)

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Training Camp

• September 2 1983: Opening night jitters settle on serious play ^(source)
• September 3 1983: 60 rookie hopefuls swell Lakers' camp ^(source)
• September 6 1983: 60 players on the ice ^(source)
• September 7 1983: Nine veterans at training camp / Hockey camps make blood rush ^(source)
• September 8 1983: Lakers look impressive in intra-squad outing ^(source)
• September 10 1983: Coach's scout report favours local squad ^(source)
• September 12 1983: Rookie looks forward to playing with Lakers ^(source)
• September 13 1983: Big defenceman returns for second year in Vernon / Lakers loaded with experience ^(source)
• September 14 1983: Lakers release two...more cuts coming / Interior Division should be strong ^(source)
• September 15 1983: Wensley brothers glad to be in Vernon ^(source)
• September 16 1983: Lakers meet Cents twice ^(source)
• September 17 1983: Lakers meet Shuswap at Civic Arena tonight ^(source)

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Season

• September 20 1983: Lakers host Totems ^(source)
• September 23 1983: Lawrence returns to Vernon ^(source)
• September 27 1983: LAKERS AXE COACH / Local boys playing junior ^(source)
• September 28 1983: Junior officials are whistle-happy ^(source)
• September 29 1983: Bluehawks nip Capitals ^(source)
• September 30 1983: Kossan has learned to toll with the flow ^(source)
• October 4 1983: Wensley leads league in first five games ^(source)
• October 5 1983: Enemark swinning with the big fish ^(source)
• October 7 1983: Lakers are determined streak won't end here ^(source)
• October 12 1983: Bucks down Shuswap 10-2 ^(source)
• October 13 1983: Lakers sign local as assistant coach ^(source)
• October 14 1983: Lakers plan defence to reduce goal deficit ^(source)
• October 18 1983: Lakers take on Knights in four point contest ^(source)
• October 20 1983: Lakers face Merritt with record on the line ^(source)
• October 22 1983: Langley Eagles are still BCJHL's only unbeaten team ^(source)
• October 25 1983: Berezowski will remain with Lakers / Team Scoring ^(source)
• October 27 1983: Flyers edge Capitals ^(source)
• October 28 1983: Bucks visit Lakers tonight ^(source)
• November 1 1983: Lakers host red-hot Knights ^(source)
• November 4 1983: Lakers clash with Centennials ^(source)
• November 9 1983: Coach not happy despite easy win ^(source)
• November 12 1983: Lakers: a family affair ^(source)
• November 15 1983: Junior squad boasts impressive statistics ^(source)
• November 18 1983: First place on the line ^(source)
• November 22 1983: Lakers host Bucks / BCJHL ^(source)
• November 25 1983: Lakers cut two players ^(source)
• November 29 1983: Wensley ready to face Rangers / BCJHL STANDINGS ^(source)
• December 1 1983: Czech juniors to meet Lakers ^(source)
• December 2 1983: Lakers host Rangers ^(source)
• December 6 1983: Lowe follows dad's footsteps / Wensley leads Lakers' scoring ^(source)
• December 7 1983: European scouts visit Vernon ^(source)
• December 8 1983: Busy weekend for Lakers ^(source)
• December 15 1983: Wensley facing stiff suspesion ^(source)
• December 16 1983: Frist place is on the line as Shuswap visits Lakers ^(source)
• December 19 1983: Four Lakers named as Interior all-stars ^(source)
• December 20 1983: Wensley is flying ^(source)
• December 21 1983: Wensley joins all-star squad ^(source)
• December 23 1983: Judd's Journal: Nuts to all-stars ^(source)
• December 28 1983: Lakers in second place after Christmas holiday ^(source)
• December 30 1983: Lakers host Rangers ^(source)
• January 4 1984: PENTICTON BUMPS BUCKS ^(source)
• January 5 1984: Lakers host Czech squad ^(source)
• January 10 1984: Intense rivalry resumes tonight / BCJHl Standings / Totems face financial woes ^(source)
• January 12 1984: Vernon visits struggling Cents ^(source)
• January 17 1984: BCJHL STANDINGS ^(source)
• January 18 1984: Lakers dominate all-star line-up / Group formed to buy Totems ^(source)
• January 19 1984: Lakers to help Snowarama '84 ^(source)
• January 20 1984: Lakers spark Interior squad ^(source)
• January 21 1984: Lakers' season-long battle can change momentum Sunday ^(source)
• January 24 1984: Cents earn tie ^(source)
• January 26 1984: Top team on Coast defeats Knights 4-1 ^(source)
• January 27 1984: First place on the line ^(source)
• January 31 1984: Lakers to host Langley Eagles ^(source)
• February 3 1984: Revelstoke may lose junior hockey team ^(source)
• February 4 1984: Lakers take on Bucks in home-and-home series ^(source)
• February 7 1984: Slumping Lakers host Bucks tonight ^(source)
• February 10 1984: Lakers host division leader ^(source)
• February 11 1984: Knights meet Lakers ^(source)
• February 14 1984: Lakers boast potent offence ^(source)
• February 15 1984: Lakers face busy weekend ^(source)
• February 16 1984: Clippers blast Caps ^(source)
• February 17 1984: Lakers limited to one Wensley ^(source)
• February 21 1984: Lakers host troubled Totems / BCJHL STANDINGS ^(source)
• February 23 1984: Totems outlast Merritt ^(source)
• February 24 1984: Wensley nears 100-point mark / Hull is top prospect ^(source)
• March 1 1984: Lakers face Merritt in pre-playoff push ^(source)
• March 2 1984: Honeymoon 's over let's get to it! ^(source)
• March 6 1984: Defencemen nears record / Lakers scoring / BCJHL ^(source)
• March 7 1984: Judd's Journal: Exploding Mike's myths ^(source)
• March 8 1984: Hat Trick Rewards ^(source)

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Playoffs

• March 9 1984: Lakers host Bucks ^(source)
• March 13 1984: Do or die for Lakers ^(source)
• March 14 1984: JUDD'S JOURNAL: Celebration shelved ^(source)
• March 17 1984: Nanaimo to face Langley in finals ^(source)
• March 19 1984: Bucks surprise Knights in first game of series ^(source)
• March 21 1984: Judd's Journal: Naka is top coach ^(source)
• March 22 1984: Eagles, Knights record victories ^(source)
• March 24 1984: Eagles win series Knights still alive ^(source)
• March 26 1984: Knights eliminate Bucks ^(source)
• March 28 1984: Langley defeats Knights ^(source)
• March 29 1984: Eagles blank Knights ^(source)
• March 31 1984: Kelowna location for Revelstoke / Penticton Knights behind eight ball ^(source)
• April 4 1984: Eagles sweep playoff series ^(source)

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BC versus Alberta

• April 18 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)
• April 19 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)
• April 21 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)

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Western Canadian Finals

• April 24 1984: Weyburn juniors take early lead ^(source)
• April 25 1984: Wings lead series ^(source)
• April 26 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)
• April 30 1984: Wings advance to junior final ^(source)

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Centennial Cup

• May 7 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)
• May 9 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)
• May 10 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)
• May 11 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)
• May 14 1984: Hockey Round-up ^(source)

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Post-season

• March 21 1984: Lakers recieve awards ^(source)
• March 23 1984: Short hockey season for local defenceman ^(source)
• April 13 1984: Kelowna council rejects Rangers ^(source)
• April 17 1984: Revelstoke stays one more season ^(source)
• April 24 1984: Two Vernon players invited for tryout ^(source)
• April 30 1984: Enemark will return ^(source)
• May 8 1984: Vernon defenceman awarded scholarship ^(source)
• May 15 1984: Kendall's Korner: Mike returns to prove a point ^(source)
• May 17 1984: Lakers name general manager ^(source)
• May 25 1984: Wensley gets scholarship ^(source)

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• 14-Sep-83 Release Dave Cheveldave, Brad VanGoor
• 20-Sep-83 Cut Brent Doucette / Trade Bob Moll to Merritt Centennials Jay Stark, Derek Webb, Jeff Finley, Keith Chase sent to midgets
• 21-Sep-83 Added Tom Kurucz (C)
• 30-Sep-83 Added Randy Padeleck (LW/C)
• UPDATE: 13-Oct-83 Release Padeleck
• 04-Oct-83 Released Kevin Thorsen (LW)
• 07-Oct-83 Add Scott Young (RW), Carlo Calfa (RW), Larry Wieberg (D) Young from Kelowna Wings(WHL) for future considerations, Calfa from Prince George Spruce Kings(PeaceCJHL) for cash
• UPDATE: 13-Oct-83 Release Wiberg
• UPDATE: 13-Oct-83 Release Wiberg
• 14-nov-83 Quit Calfa returned to Prince George
• 13-Oct-83 Add Jim Young (G), Mark Kulak (G) Young from Revelstoke, Kulak from Salmon Arm / Trade Rudy Poescheck playing rights to Revelstoke for future considerations
• 18-Oct-83 Sign Kevin Kabalka (C/W) to comlpete a trade for Poescheck with Revelstoke Rangers
• 24-Oct-83 Aquire Pat Ryan (F) from Merritt Centennials in exhange for Ron Berezowski, Rob Revell
• UPDATE: 25-Oct-83 Trade resinded Berezowski will remain with Lakers as coach changed his mind Revell still to go to Merritt
• 14-Nov-83 Add Dan Baker (D) from Prince Albert Raider(WHL)
• 18-Nov-83 Aquire Ron Boyd (G) from Richmond Sockeyes / Sent Shawn Oswald (G) to Lethbridge Broncos(WHL) on a trial basis for future considerations
• 25-Nov-83 Release Gord Simpson, Regan Desroches to Naniamo Clippers
• 28-Nov-83 Quit Dan Baker to Fort McMurray Oil Barons(AJHL)
• xx-Nov-83 Released Clay Cody, Rob Hocken, Mark Hocken, Mark Kulak, Kelly Rosehill, Ron Sparks, Kevin Thorlakson, Tom Kurucz, Kelly Muir at some point in the season to get to the league's 19-man roster limit
• 01-Dec-83 Aquire Shannon Pohl(LW) from Fort McMurray Oil Barons to complete a trade for Dan Baker who quit the Lakers
• 09-Dec-83 Add Peter Martin (G) from Kelowna Wings(WHL) to replace Rob Boyd(G) whom went home due to injury
• 10-Dec-83 Add Jeff Doer(D) from Revelstoke Rangers
• 13-Dec-83 Call-up Mark Holland(F), Duane Jackson(F) from juvenile reps
• 12-Jan-84 Call-up Mark Holland, Keith Major from juvenile reps
• 07-Feb-84 Sign Lamont Martell, 20 from White Valley Hockey Leagues' Armstrong team
• 22-Feb-84 Add Rich Potter(G)

EXHIBITION GAMES
SEPTEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
8 Thu. 8pm	@ Shuswap Totems at Enderby	9	7	EX Gm 1 (source)
16 Sat. 8pm	v Merritt Centennials	9	2	EX Gm 2 (source)
17 Sun 7pm	@ Merritt Centennials	4	4	EX Gm 3 (source)
JANUARY	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
5	v Czech U18 Junior National	6	7	EX Gm 4 (source)
FEBRUARY	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
1 Wed	v Langley Eagles	5	3	EX Gm 5 (source)

REGULAR SEASON GAMES
SEPTEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
SEPTEMBER 25 ROSTER DEADLINE TO 25
20 Tue	v Shuswap Totems	11	7	Gm 1 (source)
23 Fri	v Revelstoke Rangers	6	4	Gm 2 (source)
24 Sun	@ Merritt Centennials	3	4	Gm 3 (source)
30 Fri	v Merritt	11	4	Gm 4 (source)
OCTOBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
2 Sun	@ Shuswap Totems	7	6 ot	Gm 5 (source)
4 Tue	@ Penticton Knights	4	8	Gm 6 (source)
7 Fri	v Shuswap Totems	6	5	Gm 7 (source)
8 Sat	@ Revelstoke	11	5	Gm 8 (source)
9 Sun	v Revestoke	9	10	Gm 9 (source)
14 Fri	v Merritt	13	5	Gm 10 (source)
15 Sat	@ Summerland Buckaroos	3	4	Gm 11 (source)
18 Tue	v Penticton	6	7	Gm 12 (source)
20 Thu	@ Merritt	11	5	Gm 13 (source)
22 Sat	@ Shuswap	7	6	Gm 14 (source)
28 Sat	v Summerland	7	4	Gm 15 (source)
29 Sun	@ Summerland	6	4	Gm 16 (source)
NOVEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
1 Tue	v Penticton	7	6	Gm 17 (source)
4 Fri	v Merritt	19	2	Gm 18 (source)
5 Sat	@ Revelstoke	7	2	Gm 19 (source)
12 Sat	@ Merritt	12	1	Gm 20 (source)
15 Tue	v Summerland	8	2	Gm 21 (source)
18 Fri	@ Penticton	3	7	Gm 22 (source)
20 Sun	@ Revelstoke	4	7	Gm 23 (source)
22 Tue	v Summerland	5	0	Gm 24 (source)
25 Sat	@ Summerland	4	3 ot	Gm 25 (source)
26 Sun	@ Revelstoke	9	5	Gm 26 (source)
DECEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
2 Fri	v Revelstoke	8	5	Gm 27 (source)
4 Sun	v Penticton Knights	7	2	Gm 28 (source)
8 Thu	@ Shuswap Totems	5	3	Gm 29 (source)
9 Fri	v Merritt Centennials	11	3	Gm 30 (source)
10 Sat	@ Revelstoke	5	4	Gm 31 (source)
12 Mon	v Merritt	12	4	Gm 32 (source)
13 Tue	@ Penticton	3	4	Gm 33 (source)
16 Fri	v Shuswap Totems	4	3	Gm 34 (source)
28 Wed	@ Summerland	5	2	Gm 35 (source)
30 Fri	v Revelstoke	5	3	Gm 36 (source)
JANUARY	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
JANURAY 10 ROSTER DEADLINE TO 19
6 Fri	v Revelstoke	4	3	Gm 37 (source)
8 Sun	v Penticton	8	6	Gm 38 (source)
10 Tue	@ Penticton	4	6	Gm 39 (source)
12 Thu	@ Merritt	6	5 ot	Gm 40 (source)
13 Fri	v Summerland	7	4	Gm 41 (source)
15 Sun	v Shuswap	6	4	Gm 42 (source)
22 Sun	v Penticton	10	9	Gm 43 (source)
27 Fri	@ Penticton	6	12	Gm 44 (source)
28 Sat	@ Salmon Arm Totems	4	8	Gm 45 (source)
FEBRUARY	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
4 Sat	@ Summerland	6	8	Gm 46 (source)
7 Tue	v Summerland	15	0	Gm 47 (source)
11 Sat	v Penticton	5	3	Gm 48 (source)
12 Sun	v Summerland	7	5	Gm 49 (source)
17 Fri	v Revelstoke	7	5	Gm 50 (source)
18 Sat	@ Salmon Arm	13	1	Gm 51 (source)
19 Sun	v Merritt	7	2	Gm 52 (source)
21 Tue	v Salmon Arm	20	4	Gm 53 (source)
25 Sat	@ Revelstoke	5	8	Gm 54 (source)
28 Tue	@ Summerland	4	2	Gm 55 (source)
MARCH	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
1 Thu	@ Merritt	14	4	Gm 56 (source)
2 Fri	v Salmon Arm	7	2	Gm 57 (source)
4 Sun	@ Merritt	8	1	Gm 58 (source)
6 Tue	@ Penticton	5	11	Gm 59 (source)
8 Thu	@ Salmon Arm	11	6	Gm 60 (source)

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NAT BAILEY CUP - LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTERFINALS v SUMMERLAND BUCKAROOS
DATE	LOCATION	GF	GA	RECAP
Fri Mar 9 8pm	@ Vernon	4	5 ot	PO1 (source)
Sat Mar 10 8pm	@ Vernon	4	5	PO2 (source)
Sun Mar 11	@ Summerland	1	5	PO3 (source)
Tue Mar 13	@ Summerland	4	2	PO4 (source)
Wed Mar 14 8pm	@ Vernon	4	3	PO5 (source)
Thu Mar 15	@ Summerland	1	7	PO6 (source)
Totals		18	27

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POSITION	NAME
OWNERS	Carl Enemark / Bud Russell
Secretary/Treasurer	Bud Russell
PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER	Carl Enemark
HEAD COACH	Chuck Tapp (1st) (to 1983-09-27) Mike Enemark (2nd)
ASSISTANT COACHS	Mike Enemark (1st) Carl Enemark (2nd) Dave Popilchak Terry Lowe
PUBLIC RELATIONS	Mike Enemark
PROMOTION	Mike Enemark
MANAGER	Carl Enemark
TRAINER	Martin Van De Leest
PLAYER PERSONNEL & SCOUT	Vern Dye
BILLET COORDINATER	Diane Connauton

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• Roster & Stats submitted by Chris Heisenberg 2/17/18
• George Zimmerman, 10/9/22 1983-84 Program / Junior Hockey Magazine V3 #6 / Junior Hockey Magazine V3 #6 / Junior Hockey Magazine V3 #7
• Jock Worth, 9/21/24, Via Facebook Chat
• Vernon Daily News Articles - The Museum & Archives of Vernon via Gwyn Evans

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