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For the 1995-96 season the Vernon franchise changed its name to the Vernon Vipers and presently retains that name.

This edition of the franchise would establish itself as an elite junior "A" hockey team in league, regional and national levels.

Duncan Wray

Duncan Wray changed the name of the team from the Vernon Lakers to the Vernon Vipers, for the start of the 1995-96 season.

Under the leadership of GM/Coach Rob Bremner, 1996, was one of Vernons' best years as they finished the regular season, winning 43 games, losing 13 and tying 4. The impressive year culminated with the Vernon Vipers first and the franchises third national title.

Rob Bremner would end his association with the club after the 1995-96 season with a total coaching record of R.S. 240GP-137W-101L-2T -- P.O. 55GP-33W-22L. His Assist Coach Troy Mick would take over for him as GM/Coach for the 1996-97 season.

In the first two years of the club being operated by Troy Mick(1996-98), R.S. 120GP-74W-46L -- P.O. 21GP-12W-9L, they did have some success in the leagues playoffs.

Three short years after winning the inaugural 1996 Royal Bank Cup, national title, the Vernon Vipers would once again returned to the National stage, in 1999. Troy Mick and his Vernon Vipers accomplished this with an amazing regular season of 52 wins and 6 loses with 2 Ties. which is currently the franchises best season. The year ended with the Vernon Vipers capturing it's second and the franchises fourth National title.

Of note during the 1999 playoff run was the fact that the Vernon Vipers are the only British Columbia Hockey League team to lose to a team from the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League. they lost one game, 7-6, in a best-of-five Provincial series, to the Kimberly Dynamiters. It should also be noted however, that Vernon played with a Junior "B" backup goaltender in the loss due to injuries of their regular goaltenders.

Following the 1999 National Championship season, Troy Mick(1999-2000), R.S. 60GP-35W-25L -- P.O. 18GP-9W-9L who always said,"We don't rebuild, We reload", once again journeyed to the League Finals. This would not end Troy Micks' run with the club, as Coach, however, he did leave after the season recording an over-all record, so far, of R.S. 300GP-185W-115L -- P.O. 68GP-43W-25L.

Taking over for Troy Mick was his Assistant Coach, Joe Oliver(2000-01), R.S. 60GP-24W-36L. The 2000-01 season turned out to be an extreme disappointment for the franchise as the Vernon Vipers had a losing regular season thus failing to make the playoffs, for the first time since 1982. GM/Coach Joe Oliver, needless to say, did not return for the next season.

Duncan Wray would hire, as his next GM/Coach, Mike Vandekamp(2001-2005), R.S. 240GP-159W-77L-4T -- P.O. 54GP-34W-20L, he ran the club for the next four years. In those four seasons he had consecutive years of some playoff success. Having maintained a competitive level for the club, in his four years, Mike Vandekamp would be replaced for the next season.

Returning for one last "kick at the can" was none other than "fan favorite" GM/Coach, Troy Mick(2005-06). However, Troy would step down prior to season start citing health issues. Troy Mick ended his run with the Vipers after this season with a overall coaching record of R.S. 300GP-185W-115L -- P.O. 68GP-43W-25L.

Troys' Associate Coach would be promoted to GM/Head Coach, Berni Pimm(2005-06) R.S. 60GP-36W-22L-2T -- P.O. 10GP-5W-5L. This season however, would be disappointing as, the club exited the playoffs in the first round.

Up next for the position of 2006-07 Vernon Vipers GM/Coach was Mark Holick(2007-08), R.S. 60GP-37W-22L-1T -- P.O. 22GP-14W-8L. Mark helped the club to advance to the League finals. Mark Holick did not return for the following season.

Coming over from the Kamloops Blazers organization, to be the next GM/Coach was Mark Ferner(2007-11), R.S. 240GP-165W-68L-7T -- P.O. 98GP-70W-28L, who would lead the club for the next four seasons.

After the team was eliminated in the second round of the 2008 league playoffs. He would maneuvered the club to not one but, two national titles.

In 2009 the Vernon Vipers swept through the league playoffs only losing five games. They would then go undefeated the rest of the way to the national tournament. Even in the tournament they went undefeated to the finals, which they also won. This would be the franchises fifth national title and third for the Vernon Vipers.

Once again, in 2010, the Vernon Vipers would win a national title. This accomplishment is only the third time a team has won back-to-back National Championships, he others being the Prince Albert Raiders (1981 & 1982) and the Vernon Lakers (1990 & 1991). This would also, make the Vernon junior A franchise the only one to win back-to-back twice. To add one more accolade, The Vernon Vipers 4th National Title ties them with the Prince Albert Raiders, although it is the 6th for the Franchise which is a Canadian Record.

A special note on the 2010-11 season for the Vipers was that of the 60 regular season games played 20 went to overtime. Their record for those overtime games is, 20GP - 7W - 9L - 4T. 1\3 of a season went to overtime, gotta be some sort of record!

Mark Ferner would leave the Vipers after the 2010-11 season to pursue other interests.

To replace Mark Ferner, Duncan Wray would hire Marks Assistant Coach, former player and Captain(02) of the Vipers, Jason Williamson.

GM/Head Coach Jason Williamson(2011-14), R.S. 174GP-81W-87L-6T -- P.O. 24GP-12W-12L, and the Vernon Vipers failed to make the playoffs in back-to-back years. This is only the second time in franchise history that this occurred.

The Vipers would return to winning ways in 2013-14. The Vipers advanced thru the three rounds before falling in the league final. However, the Vipers were earlier chosen to host the National Tournament, where they advanced as far as the semifinals. This would signal the end of Jason Williamsons job with the Vernon Vipers.

The next GM/Head Coach would be a familiar face to Viper fans as Mark Ferner(2014-19), R.S. 290GP-155W-126L-9T -- P.O. 59GP-33W-26L, would return to the fold. In his 4 years at the helm, he had the team in the playoffs for each one.

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Libby Wray

Vipers Owner, Dr. Duncan Wray , passed away on January 11, 2018. His wife Libby became owner and governor upon his passing.

NOTE: Since buying the team in 1992, Duncan Wray became known as a very hands-on team owner, always interacting with fans, and watching his Vipers play. During Duncans's time as the Vipers owner, the team won twelve (12) Interior Conference pennants, three (3) BCHL regular season titles, seven (7) BCHL Championships, and six (6) Doyle Cups, four (4) National Championships plus one runner up. Duncan Wray was inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011, with his 1998-99 Vernon Vipers following suit in 2016.

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John & Tom Glen

The Vernon Vipers Hockey Club announced an ownership change September 7, 2018. The Club had been sold by owner Libby Wray and had been purchased by Tom and John Glen.

After dealing with the after math of Duncan Wrays death, Mark Ferner continued on as GM/Head Coach for the new owners. In his last year with the club Mark Ferner would guide them to the league final. Mark Ferners total coaching record for the Vernon Vipers is a respectable = Mark Ferner(2007-11 & 2014-19), R.S. 530GP-320W-194L-16T -- P.O. 157GP-103W-54L.

With two national titles, a winning percentage of 60% in the regular season and a winning percentage of 65% for the playoffs, Mark Ferner is without a doubt the best coach the Vernon Vipers have EVER had.

The Vernon Vipers new owners Tom and John Glen decided to replace Mark Ferner with, an associate of theirs, Jason Mckee.

GM/Head Coach, Jason McKee(58-30-24-2-2 64pts) had some success in his first year(2019-20), however the entire playoffs were canceled, after the leagues first round, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

The Covid Panemic continued into the 2020-21 season however, the Provincial Health Office eased restrictions enough to allow the league to play an extended exhibition/traning season from September 25 to November 19. The "Okanagan Cup' tournament was established, for this pre-season, which included Penticton, Salmon Arm and West Kelowna. Penticton defeated the Vipers in the final to take the cup. For the 20 game regular season the Vipers played in a so called "POD" along with Salmon Arm and West Kelowna. The Vipers claimed top spot, recording a record of 13-5-1-1 for 28 points.

Coach McKee guided the 2021-22 Vipers to a record of 54-27-20-4-3-0 (27W & 27L)for 61 points. They placed 10th in the BCHL and 6th in the Interior Conference. In the playoffs they lost to West Kelowna, 4-1.

McKee guides the 2022-22 Vipers to a record of 54-27-21-2-4 (27W & 27L)for 60 points. They placed 11th in the BCHL and 6th in the Interior Conference. In the playoffs they defeated West Kelowna, 4-2 and lost to Salmon Arm, 4-1. What was notable about this season was the amount of player turnover during the early part of the regular season.

GM/Head Coach, Jason McKee(Regular Season 186GP-97W-89L, Playoffs 21GP-10W-11L) continues to coach at just a 50/50 percentage.

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Since their inaugural 1995-96 season, the Vernon Vipers, have achieved the following...

• 10 - Interior Conference/Division Pennants
• 1996 1997 1999 2000 2002 2003 2005 2009 2010 2011 2019
• 3 - League Pennants
• 1999 2003 2010
• 11 - Interior Conference/Division Championships
• 1997 1999 2000 2002 2003 2005 2007 2009 2010 2011 2014 2019
  Note: 1996 was a inter-divisional cross-over playoff
• 6 - Subway/Fred Page Cups - League Championships
• 1996 1999 2003 2009 2010 2011
• 6 - Mowat Cups - BC Championship
• 1996 1999 2003 2009 2010 2011
• 5 - Doyle Cups - BC vs AB Championship
• 1996 1999 2009 2010 2011
• Runners up: 2003
• 1 - Abbott Cup - Western Canadian Championship
• 1999 - Retired after 1999 season and resides in the H.H.O.F.
• 4 - Royal Bank Cups - National Championship
• 1996 1999 2009 2010
• Runners up: 2011
  Hosts: 2014

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Below you will find a brief overview of the each season.

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VERNON VIPERS
Season	League Division
		Regular Season								Playoffs
		Rank	GP	W	L	T	PTs	GF	GA	GP	W	L	GF	GA	Result / Series-Score / Opponent
1995-96	BCHL Interior	2nd 1st	60	43	17	0	90	324	219	30	23	7	156	102
															Won Quarterfinals, 4-1 (Naniamo) Won Semifinals, 4-0 (Cowichan Valley) Won League Finals, 4-1 (Langley)
															Won Mowat Cup, 3-0 (Prince George)
															Won Doyle Cup, 4-3 (Saint Albert)
															3rd Royal Bank Cup Round-robin Won RBC Semifinal, 7-4 (Newmarket) Won Royal Bank Cup, 2-0 (Melfort)
															Lost Abbott Cup* Game, 1-5 (Melfort), [RBC-RR]
1996-97	BCHL Interior	2nd 1st	60	41	19	0	87	339	212	14	9	5	56	50
															Won Quarterfinals, 4-0 (Merritt) Won Semifinals, 4-1 (Trail)
															Lost League Finals, 1-4 (Surrey)
1997-98	BCHL Interior	3rd 2nd	60	33	27	0	74	251	229	7	3	4	17	25
															Lost Quarterfinals, 3-4 (Trail)
1998-99	BCHL Interior	1st 1st	60	52	8	0	106	305	145	29	22	7	150	88
															Won Con.Semifinals, 4-1 (Merritt) Won Con. Finals, 4-0 (Prince George)
															Won League Finals, 4-1 (Chilliwack)
															Won Mowat Cup, 3-1 (Kimberly)
															Won Doyle Cup, 4-1 (Calgary)
															4th Royal Bank Cup Round-robin Won RBC Semifinal, 3-2 (Bramalea) Won Royal Bank Cup, 9-3 (Charlottetown)
															Won Abbott Cup* Game, 3-2 (Estevan),[RBC-RR]
1999-00	BCHL Interior	5th 2nd	60	35	25	0	75	242	216	18	9	9	56	64
															Won Con. Semifinals, 4-2 (Prince George) Won Con. Finals, 4-3 (Merritt)
															Lost League Finals, 1-4 (Chilliwack)
2000-01	BCHL Interior	12th 5th	60	24	36	0	58	203	225	DID NOT QUALIFIY FOR PLAYOFFS
2001-02	BCHL Interior	4th 1st	60	33	27	0	72	243	205	17	10	7	52	40
															Won Preliminaries, 4-0 (Merritt) Won Con. Finals, 4-3 (Penticton)
															Lost League Finals, 2-4 (Chilliwack)
2002-03	BCHL Interior	1st 1st	60	47	13	0	95	273	150	18	14	4	63	35
															Won Preliminaries, 4-0 (Penticton) Won Con. Finals, 4-0 (Trail)
															Won League Finals, 4-0 (Chilliwack)
															Lost Doyle Cup, 2-4 (Camrose)
2003-04	BCHL Interior	4th 2nd	60	37	22	1	82	233	182	5	1	4	13	17
															Lost Preliminaries, 0-4 (Trail)
2004-05	BCHL Interior	2nd 1st	60	42	15	3	93	232	156	14	9	5	40	41
															Won Div. Semifinals, 4-0 (Penticton) Won Con. Finals, 4-1 (Prince George)
															Lost League Finals, 1-4 (Surrey)
2005-06	BCHL Interior	6th 3rd	60	36	22	2	78	205	165	10	5	5	32	29
															Won Div. Quarterfinals, 4-1 (Prince George) Lost Div. Semifinals, 1-4 (Salmon Arm)
2006-07	BCHL Interior	5th 2nd	60	37	22	1	78	246	193	22	14	8	70	53
															Won Con. Quarterfinals, 4-2 (Westside) Won Con. Semifinals, 4-1 (Trail) Won Con. Finals, 4-1 (Penticton)
															Lost League Finals, 2-4 (Nanaimo)
2007-08	BCHL Interior	5th 4th	60	36	22	2	76	238	185	10	6	4	35	31
															Won Eliminations, 3-0 (Trail) Lost Con. SemiFinals, 4-3 (Penticton)
2008-09	BCHL Interior	2nd 1st	60	42	17	1	88	223	145	27	22	5	104	29
															Won Con. Semifinals, 4-1 (Penticton) Won Con. Finals, 4-2 (Salmon Arm)
															Won League Finals, 4-2 (Powell River)
															Won Doyle Cup, 4-0 (Grande Prairie)
															1st Royal Bank Cup Round-robin Won RBC Semifinal, 6-3 (Kingston) Won Royal Bank Cup, 2-0 (Humboldt)
2009-10	BCHL Interior	1st 1st	60	51	9	0	105	298	119	32	21	11	117	80
															Won Con. Semifinals, 4-2 (Quesnel) Won Con. Finals, 4-2 (Penticton)
															Won League Finals, 4-3 (Powell River)
															Won Doyle Cup, 4-3 (Spruce Grove)
															2nd Royal Bank Cup Round-robin Won RBC Semifinal, 2-0 (Brockville) Won Royal Bank Cup, 8-1 (Dauphin)
2010-11	BCHL Interior	2nd 1st	60	36	20	4	85	197	141	28	21	7	93	67
															Won Con. Semifinals, 4-2 (Westside) Won Con. Finals, 4-2 (Salmon Arm)
															Won League Finals, 4-0 (Powell River)
															Won Doyle Cup, 4-3 (Spruce Grove)
															1st Royal Bank Cup Round-robin Won RBC Semifinal, 4-1 (Wellington) Lost Royal Bank Cup, 2-0 (Pembroke)
2011-12	BCHL Interior	9th 5th	60	30	29	1	63	208	193	DID NOT QUALIFIY FOR PLAYOFFS
2012-13	BCHL Interior	13th 6th	56	21	34	1	52	139	170	DID NOT QUALIFIY FOR PLAYOFFS
2013-14	BCHL Interior	7th 3rd	58	30	24	4	70	181	175	24	12	12	66	58
															Won Div. Semifinal 4-2 (West Kelowna) Won Div. Finals 4-3 (Penticton)
															1st Round-robin 1-0 (Victoria) & 1-0 (Coquitlam) Lost League Finals 0-4 (Coquitlam)
															~ Hosts ~ Royal Bank Cup 2nd, Round-robin(2-2) Lost Semifinal, 6-3 (Yorkton)
2014-15	BCHL Interior	4th 2nd	58	36	21	1	76	218	161	11	7	4	32	31
															Won Div. Semifinal 4-0 (Merritt) Lost Div. Finals 4-3 (Penticton)
2015-16	BCHL Interior	12th 4th	58	24	34	0	51	179	206	5	1	4	9	21
															Lost Div. Semifinal 1-4 (Penticton)
2016-17	BCHL Interior	6th 2nd	58	30	24	4	69	181	158	12	7	5	40	27
															Won Div. Semifinal 4-1 (Trail) Lost Div. Finals 3-4 (Penticton)
2017-18	BCHL Interior	2nd 2nd	58	39	15	4	83	205	118	10	6	4	24	19
															Won Div. Quarter-final 4-0 (Salmon Arm) Lost Div. Semifinal 2-4 (Wenatchee)
2018-19	BCHL Interior	8th 4th	58	26	32	0	63	166	160	21	12	9	61	53
															Won Div. Quarter-final 4-1 (Salmon Arm) Won Div. Semifinal 4-3 (Trail) Won Div. Final 4-1 (Wenatchee)
															Lost BCHL Finals 4-0 (Prince George)
2019-20	BCHL Interior	8th 5th	58	30	28	-	64	174	178	5	4	1	23	11
															Won Div. Quarter-final 4-1 (Wenatchee)
															PLAYOFFS CANCELLED (March 13) DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
2020-21	POD	1st	20	13	7	-	28	69	55	0	0	0	0	0
															NO PLAYOFFS DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
2021-22	BCHL Interior	10th 6th	54	27	27	0	61	152	154	5	1	4	14	26
															Lost Div QuarterFinals 1-4, (West Kelowna)
2022-23	BCHL Interior	11th 6th	54	27	27	0	60	160	164	11	5	6	36	36
															Won Div QuarterFinals 4-2, (West Kelowna) Lost Div. Semifinal 4-1 (Salmon Arm)
2023-24	BCHL Interior	-th -th	54	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Team Totals			1610	958	607	45	-	-	-	386	244	142	-	-
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Note:
Loses may include any Over Time Loses & Shoot Out Loses
Total Points may include any Over Time Loses & Shoot Out Loses Points
N/A = Not Applicable