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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

• April 23 1986: Junior hockey owner hopes to sell fanchise ^(source)
• May 22 1986: Junior team not sold ^(source)

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Pre-Season

• June 16 1986: Lakers have a new owner ^(source)
• June 17 1986: Lis faces a challenge ^(source)
• June 23 1986: Gare to coach Vernon Vipers ^(source)
• July 3 1986: Portland lures Pohls ^(source)
• July 30 1986: Gare prepares for good hockey season ^(source)
• August 12 1986: Kozuback leaves Penticton ^(source)
• August 13 1986: Judd's Journal: Kozuback leaves a legacy...but will we miss him? ^(source)
• August 16 1986: Lakers name Fargher teams's assistant coach ^(source)

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Training Camp

• August 25 1986: Dozens of rookies on the ice tonight ^(source)
• August 26 1986: Knights name Pentland as coach ^(source)
• August 27 1986: Pentland faces challenge ^(source)
• August 28 1986: Rookies hope to catch coach's eye ^(source)
• August 30 1986: Gare takes 16 from rookie camp ^(source)
• September 3 1986: Vernon Lakers establish junior hockey scholarship ^(source)
• September 6 1986: Lakers host Hawks in pre-season game ^(source)
• September 8 1986: Lakers open training camp ^(source)
• September 9 1986: Coach wants more aggression / Kendall's Korner ^(source)
• September 10 1986: Vets could get cut ^(source)
• September 12 1986: Lakers in Penticton for first exhibition ^(source)
• September 16 1986: LAKERS HOST BUCKS TONIGHT ^(source)
• September 17 1986: Judd's Journal: Junior team has lots of potential ^(source)
• September 18 1986: Toth refuses to report ^(source)

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Season

• September 19 1986: Lakers host Merritt tonight ^(source)
• September 23 1986: Dennis starts in goal against Summerland tonight ^(source)
• September 25 1986: Clippers in Vernon ^(source)
• September 26 1986: Lakers host Clippers tonight ^(source)
• September 30 1986: Lakers' centres quiet during opening games / Leaky traded to Nanaimo / BCJHL ^(source)
• October 1 1986: Overtime wins it for Penticton ^(source)
• October 3 1986: Lakers host Knights ^(source)
• October 7 1986: BCJHL ^(source)
• October 8 1986: Vernon goalie wears custom pair of leg pads ^(source)
• October 10 1986: Tough weekend for Lakers ^(source)
• October 17 1986: Vernon goaltenders fight for their jobs ^(source)
• October 21 1986: Kendall's Korner / BCJHL ^(source)
• October 22 1986: Flyers end losing ways ^(source)
• October 23 1986: Lakers take to road for first Coast trip ^(source)
• October 24 1986: Lakers on Coast ^(source)
• October 28 1986: BCJHL ^(source)
• October 29 1986: Judd's Journal: November is kind to Vernon Lakers ^(source)
• October 30 1986: Lakers looking at new players ^(source)
• November 4 1986: BCJHL ^(source)
• November 5 1986: Tough weekend ahead ^(source)
• November 7 1986: Bedard gifted around net ^(source)
• November 12 1986: BCJHL ^(source)
• November 14 1986: Familiar face returns to Vernon Lakers' lineup ^(source)
• November 18 1986: BCJHL ^(source)
• November 19 1986: Judd's Journal: Lakers hovering in mediocrity ^(source)
• November 21 1986: Lakers trade for goaltender ^(source)
• November 22 1986: Packers host Lakers ^(source)
• November 25 1986: Lakers host Prince George ^(source)
• November 27 1986: Ask Al: Lakers lack team leaders ^(source)
• November 28 1986: Palmer starts against Flyers ^(source)
• December 2 1986: Lakers swap for winger, rearguard / BCJHL ^(source)
• December 5 1986: Five Lakers in top 10 ^(source)
• December 8 1986: Six Vernon players named to all-star team ^(source)
• December 9 1986: Lakers host Merritt tonight / Interior Division Scoring / Lis is a shrewd trader ^(source)
• December 12 1986: Lakers lose goalie ^(source)
• December 16 1986: Lakers host Knights tonight / BCJHL ^(source)
• December 19 1986: Vernon host Merritt tonights ^(source)
• December 31 1986: Vernon defencemen nearing league records / BCJHL ^(source)
• January 5 1987: Lakers lose veteran winger ^(source)
• January 6 1987: Lakers go south without Hartnell / Lakers Scoring ^(source)
• January 7 1987: Ask Al: Trade winds blowing ^(source)
• January 8 1987: Lakers still negotiating ^(source)
• January 9 1987: Falcons upset Knights ^(source)
• January 12 1987: KNIGHTS ACQUIRE HARTNELL ^(source)
• January 13 1987: BCJHL ^(source)
• January 14 1987: Lakers need a victory in Penticton ^(source)
• January 15 1987: Vernon centre earns scholarship ^(source)
• January 16 1987: Knights punished / Knights host Lakers ^(source)
• January 20 1987: Kendall's Korner / BCJHL ^(source)
• January 21 1987: Judd's Journal ^(source)
• January 23 1987: Coast stars hang on to edge Interior 5-4 ^(source)
• January 27 1987: Blair earns scholarship / BCJHL ^(source)
• January 28 1987: Scott on scoring spree / Dvision and Team Scoring ^(source)
• February 2 1987: Blair sets his sights on more BCJHL records ^(source)
• February 3 1987: Knights lose brothers / BCJHL / Vernon Scoring ^(source)
• February 5 1987: Kendalls Korner: Lakers show character ^(source)
• February 6 1987: Strong ogaltending give Packers victory ^(source)
• February 11 1987: BCJHL / Vernon Scoring ^(source)
• February 13 1987: Blair's record chase ^(source)
• February 17 1987: Lakers receive good news ^(source)
• February 18 1987: Zamboni scuttles ice - game delayed an hour ^(source)
• February 19 1987: SCOTT LEADS SCORING RACE / BCJHL / Hartnells quit Penticton Knights ^(source)
• February 20 1987: Playoff preview tonight ^(source)

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Playoffs

• February 24 1987: Playoffs start tonight / Fnal BCJHL Standing / Vernon Scoring / Kendall's Korner ^(source)
• February 25 1987: Judd's Journal: Vernon defencemen a pleasant surprise ^(source)
• February 26 1987: Judd's Journal: Series produces some antics ^(source)
• February 27 1987: Victory by Lakers means stranglehold ^(source)
• March 4 1987: LAKERS HONORED / Judd's Journal: Coaching makes a difference ^(source)
• March 5 1987: Lakers confident going into series ^(source)
• March 6 1987: PREPARATIONS FOR THE BIG GAME / Gare will go with status quo ^(source)
• March 9 1987: Judd's Journal: They're blue-collar hockey players ^(source)
• March 13 1987: It's do or die for Vernon club / Judd's Journal ^(source)
• March 14 1987: Playoff Score ^(source)
• March 16 1987: B.C. Junior ^(source)
• March 18 1987: B.C. Junior ^(source)
• March 19 1987: Packers lose one in overtime ^(source)
• March 21 1987: B.C. Junior ^(source)
• March 23 1987: Sockeyes near series sweep ^(source)
• March 25 1987: Sockeyes sweep Packers ^(source)

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Provincials

• April 4 1987: Sockeyes take lead in B.C. junior series ^(source)
• April 6 1987: Richmond advances ^(source)

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BC versus Alberta

• April 8 1987: B.C. CHAMPS WIN OPENER ^(source)
• April 9 1987: SOCKEYES LEAD JUNIOR SERIES ^(source)
• April 13 1987: Centennial Cup ^(source)
• April 18 1987: Richmond hammers Red Deer ^(source)

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Western Canadian Finals

• April 22 1987: Centennial Cup ^(source)
• April 23 1987: Sockeyes lead playoff series ^(source)
• April 27 1987: Richmond leads series ^(source)
• April 29 1987: Broncos tie series ^(source)

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Centennial Cup

• May 1 1987: Broncos tie series ^(source)
• May 4 1987: Humboldt remains unbeaten ^(source)
• May 5 1987: Sockeyes defeat Pembroke ^(source)
• May 6 1987: Standings ^(source)
• May 7 1987: Humboldt advances to juior hockey final ^(source)
• May 8 1987: Sockeyes thump Pembroke ^(source)
• May 11 1987: Hockey Roundup Centennial Cup ^(source)
• May 12 1987: KENDALL'S KORNER: BCJHL is number one ^(source)

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Post-Season

• March 19 1987: Pair split big share of Lakers' top awards ^(source)
• March 26 1987: Kendall's Korner: Lis excited about next year ^(source)
• April 20 1987: Alaska wants Vernon Captain ^(source)
• April 29 1987: Salmon Arm to rejoin BCJHL Interior Division ^(source)

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• 08-Aug-86: Acquire Kevin Scott 'C', Ryan Dennis (G) from Shuswap Totems(Defunct) / Add Terry Pohl from Quesnell Millionairs(PCJHL)
• 10-Sep-86: Trade Greg Guest to Langley Eagles for cash / Acquire Mark Greyeyes, Keith Chase (D) from Merritt Warriors
• 15-Sep-86: Release Brad Lepitich, Sam Hamilton, Warren Wurzer, Al Hayter
• 16-Sep-86: Release Glen Mitchell, Ian Young / Quit Doug McIntyre returned to Weyburn Red Wings(SJHL)
• UPDATE: 26-Sep-86 Rejoins McIntyre team at some point
• xx-Sep-86: Release Ken McArthur, Pete Martini, Dane Jackson, Travis Green from training camp
• xx-Sep-86: Sign Brian Main(D) but, sent to Quesnel Kangaroos of the Peace Cariboo Junior Hockey League
• 17-Sep-86: Add Chad Biafore from Cranbrook Colts(Jr.B) / Trade Terry Pohl, Tony Tothto Summerland Buckaroos in exchange for Greg Bedard, Ed Tuckwood / Trade Derek Webb to Merritt Centennials for Mark Greyeyes / Sent Darcy Martini to Quesnell Millionairs
• UPDATE: 17-Oct-86 Did not report Pohl to Summerland Buckaroos is back practicing with the team
• 23-Sep-86: Add Ryan Dennis (G) from Shuswap Totems(Defunct) / Release Randy Zemlak(G) to Vernon Juvenile Reps
• 30-Sep-86: Trade Greg Leaky(F) to Naniamo Clippers future considerations
• 06-Oct-86: Add Frank Biller (F)
• 17-Oct-86: Try-out Dan Doran (G) from Prince George Midget Reps / Release Chris Ganzert, Sandy Moger to Vernon Midget Reps / Quit Steve Humphrey
• 23-Oct-86: Release Peter Repole (G) to Quesnell Millionaires(PCJHL) / Acquire Todd Demchuk(LW) to complete a trade with Nanaimo Clippers for Greg Leakey(F)
• 30-Oct-86: Add Lorne Cummins(D) played rec. hockey in 1985-86
• 14-Nov-86: Try-out Frank Romeo(G) released by Victoria Cougars(WHL) played 1985-86 for Kelowna Packers
• 21-Nov-86: Trade Wes Gentles(F), 20 to Langley Eagles for Jason Palmer(G), 18
• 01-Dec-86: Call-up Sandy Moger
• 02-Dec-86: Trade Sean Hartnell(D), Jeff Kental(F) to Abbotsford Falcons for Ian Alger(LW), Wes Elliot(D),19 / Trade Ryan Dennis(G) to Prince George Spruce Kings for Lonnie Ferguson
• UPDATE: 09-Dec-86 Hartnell refused to report to Abbotsford Falcons(went to Penticton Knights) so, newly acquired Lonnie Ferguson was sent to Abbotsford Falcons instead
• 10-Dec-86: Trade? Frank Biller(F) to Merrit Warriors at some point
• 12-Dec-86: Quit/Trade? Darryl Dickens(G) / Call-up Randy Zemlak(G) for back-up
• 15-Dec-86: Acquire Mike Conrad(D/W) from Abbotsford Falcons, left upprotected
• 05-Jan-87: Quit Stacey Hartnell wants to play in Penticton with brother Sean / Add Sand Moger to roster
• UPDATE: 12-Jan-86 Trade Stacey Hartnell to Penticton Knights for Shawn Howard(F), Jan Zeidel(F)
• 31-Jan-87: Add Mike Sutherland(G) from Swift Current Broncos(WHL)
• 23-Feb-87: Add Dave Munk

EXHIBITION GAMES
SEPTEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
12 Fri	@ Penticton Knights	1	7	EX Gm 1 (source)
13 Sat 9pm	v Penticton Knights	7	5	EX Gm 2 (source)
16 Tue	v Summerland Buckaroos	13	4	EX Gm 3 (source)
20 Sat	v Portland Winterhawks(WHL)	7	4	EX Gm 4 (source)
DECEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
2 Tue	v Prince George Spruce Kings	6	5	EX Gm 5 (source)
JANUARY	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
1 Thu	v B.C. Junior 'B' All-star Team in Osoyoos	8	4	EX Gm 6 (source)

REGULAR SEASON GAMES
SEPTEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
19 Fri	v Merritt Warriors	6	3	Gm 1 (source)
23 Tue	v Summerland Buckaroos	8	1	Gm 2 (source)
26 Fri	v Nanaimo Clippers	9	2	Gm 3 (source)
28 Sun	@ Merritt Warriors	8	3	Gm 4 (source)
OCTOBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
3 Fri	v Penticton Knights	3*	5*	Gm 5 (source) * = Lakers Win (source)
4 Sat	v Juan de Fuca Whalers	5	6	Gm 6 (source)
10 Fri	@ Penticton Knights	6	9	Gm 7 (source)
11 Sat	v Kelowna Packers	9	11	Gm 8 (source)
17 Fri	v Merritt Warriors	5	4	Gm 9 (source)
18 Sat	v Penticton Knights	5	4	Gm 10 (source)
19 Sun	@ Kelowna Packers in Rutland	4	5	Gm 11 (source)
24 Fri	@ Delta Flyers	4	9	Gm 12 (source)
25 Sat	@ Abbotsford Falcons	11	4	Gm 13 (source)
26 Sun	@ Langley Eagles	7	7	Gm 14 (source)
31 Fri	@ Kelowna Packers	5	6	Gm 15 (source)
NOVEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
1 Sat	@ Merritt Warriors	9	1	Gm 16 (source)
3 Sun	v Summerland Buckaroos	19	3	Gm 17 (source)
7 Fri	v Penticton Knights	6	7	Gm 18 (source)
8 Sat	v Kelowna Packers	0	9	Gm 19 (source)
9 Sun	@ Penticton Knights	4	2	Gm 20 (source)
14 Fri	v Richmond Sockeyes	7	9	Gm 21 (source)
16 Sun	v Summerland Buckaroos	10	4	Gm 22 (source)
23 Sun	@ Kelowna Packers in Rutland	6	8	Gm 23 (source)
28 Fri	v Delta Flyers	10	6	Gm 24 (source)
29 Sat	@ Summerland Buckaroos	15	5	Gm 25 (source)
30 Sun	v Summerland Buckaroos	13	2	Gm 26 (source)
DECEMBER	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
5 Fri	@ Kelowna Packers	7	6 ot	Gm 27 (source)
6 Sat	@ Merritt Warriors	10	5	Gm 28 (source)
9 Tue	v Merritt Warriors	9	6	Gm 29 (source)
2 Fri	@ Penticton Knights	6	5 ot	Gm 30 (source)
13 Sat	@ Summerland Buckaroos	14	1	Gm 31 (source)
16 Tue	v Penticton Knights	1	3	Gm 32 (source)
19 Fri	v Merritt Warriors	6	7	Gm 33 (source)
20 Sat	@ Kelowna Packers	5	5	Gm 34 (source)
JANUARY	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
2 Fri	v Merritt Warriors	13	4	Gm 35 (source)
3 Sat	v Abbotsford Falcons	9	2	Gm 36 (source)
6 Tue	v Summerland Buckaroos	4	3	Gm 37 (source)
10 Sat	@ Summerland Buckaroos	5	2	Gm 38 (source)
16 Fri	@ Penticton Knights	4	6	Gm 39 (source)
17 Sat	v Kelowna Packers	2	5	Gm 40 (source)
23 Fri	v Langley Eagles	6	4	Gm 41 (source)
24 Sat	@ Merritt Warriors	9	7	Gm 42 (source)
25 Sun	v Summerland Buckaroos	12	0	Gm 43 (source)
29 Thu	@ Richmond Sockeyes	7	6	Gm 44 (source)
30 Fri	@ Naniamo Clippers	6	3	Gm 45 (source)
31 Sat	@ Juan de Fuca Whalers	7	6 ot	Gm 46 (source)
FEBRUARY	OPPONENT	GF	GA	RECAP
7 Sat	@ Merritt Warriors	7	3	Gm 47 (source)
8 Sun	@ Summerland Buckaroos	15	2	Gm 48 (source)
10 Tue	v Kelowna Packers	9	10	Gm 49 (source)
15 Sun	@ Penticton Knights	4	11	Gm 50 (source)
20 Fri	v Penticton Knights	2	4	Gm 51 (source)
21 Sat	@ Kelowna Packers	8	7	Gm 52 (source)

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NAT BAILEY CUP - LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

QUARTERFINALS v PENTICTON KNIGHTS
DATE	LOCATION	GF	GA	RECAP
Tue Feb 24	@ Vernon	6	2	PO1 (source)
Wed Feb 25	@ Penticton	6	3	PO2 (source)
Fri Mar 27	@ Vernon	4	3 ot2	PO3 (source)
Sat Mar 28	@ Vernon	4	3	PO4 (source)
Totals		20	11

SEMIFINALS v KELOWNA PACKERS
DATE	LOCATION	GF	GA	RECAP
Fri Mar 6	@ Kelowna	5	9	PO5 (source)
Sat Mar 7	@ Vernon	4	3 ot	PO6 (source)
Sun Mar 8	@ Kelowna	5	2	PO7 (source)
Tue Mar 10	@ Vernon	6	7 ot	PO8 (source)
Wed Mar 11	@ Kelowna	4	9	PO9 (source)
Fri Mar 13	@ Vernon	3	6	P10 (source)
Totals		27	36

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POSITION	NAME
OWNER/G.M.	MEL LIS
ASSISTANT G.M./HEAD COACH	ERNIE GARE
MANAGER/ASSIST. COACH	GEROGE FARGHER
TRAINER	WAYNE SORCI
PHYSICIAN	DR. P.J. WHEELDON

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• Updated stats submitted by Chris Heisenberg 2/17/18
• George Zimmerman 10/9/22 1986-87 Program
• Vernon Daily News Articles - The Museum & Archives of Vernon via Gwyn Evans