Vernon Vipers Alumni
Where are they now?
This page is a work in progress.
This page includes a list of former Vernon Junior hockey players that are still playing the game they love today.
If anyone has contact information on former franchise players please contact the Viper office marketing@vipers.bc.ca
Vernon Vipers Alumni
Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently coaching-playing Minor Pro-Semi Pro Hockey:
Mike Ullrich (Vernon Vipers 2005-2007) Currently playing with the ECHL Orlando Solar Bears
Dean Strong (Vernon Vipers 2004-2005) Currently playing with the AHL Lake Erie Monsters
Bruce Ramsay (Vernon Lakers 1989-1990) Head Coach-GM of CHL Tulsa Oilers
Curtis Gedig (Vernon Vipers 2009-2010) Currently playing with AHL Albany Devils
Cory Kane (Vernon Vipers 2008-2010) Currently playing with AHL Providence Bruins
Malcolm Lyles (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with SPHL Pensicola Ice Flyers
Garrett Noonan (Vernon Vipers 2009-2010) Currently playing with AHL Milwaukee Admirals
Chay Genoway (Vernon Vipers 2005-2006) Currently playing with the AHL Iowa Wild & NHL Washington Capitals
Kyle Bigos (Vernon Vipers 2007-2009) Currently playing with the ECHL Ontario Reign
Isaac Smeltzer (Vernon Vipers 2007-2008) Currently playing with the ECHL Colorado Eagles
Brandon Marino (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) Currently playing with the ECHL Fort Wayne Komets
Ryan Santana (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009) Currently playing with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays
Connor Jones (Vernon Vipers 2007-2010) Currently playing with ECHL Oklahoma City Barons
Kellen Jones (Vernon Vipers 2007-2010) Currently playing with Oklahoma City Barons
Mike Collins (Vernon Vipers 2008-2010) Currently playing with AHL Iowa Wild
Braden Pimm (Vernon Vipers 2007-2010) Currently playing with AHL Milwaukee Admirals
David Oliver (Vernon Lakers 1988-1990) Currently the Director of AHL Operations / Assistant Coach
Hunter Bishop (Vernon Vipers 2005-2008) Currently playing with the AHL Mancester Monarchs
Cam Brodie (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009) Currently playing with the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays
Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently playing European Hockey:
Andrew Lord (Vernon Vipers 2002-2004) Currently playing in Germany with SC Riessersee
Ryan MacMurchy (Vernon Vipers 2000-2001) Currently playing with Biel
Dustin Whitecotton (Vernon Lakers-Vipers 1993-1996) Currently playing with the EIHL Stena Line Belfast Giants
Kenny Magowan (Vernon Vipers 1998-2000) Currently playing with the ET Adler Mannheim
Les Reaney (Vernon Vipers 2002-2004) Currently playing with the EIHL Edinburgh Capitals
Matt Zaba (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) Currently playing with the Vienna Capitals of Austria
Cody Brookwell (Vernon Vipers 2004-2005) Currently playing with the EIHL Stena Line Belfast Giants
Lanny Gare (Vernon Vipers 1997-1999) Currently playing with Lowen Frankfurt
Garrett Festerling (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) Currently playing with the DEL Hamburg Freezers
Alex Nikiforuk (Vernon Vipers 1999-2000) Currently playing with Esbjerg in Denmark
Tyler Scofield (Vernon Vipers 2000-2002) Currently playing with Klagenfurter AC from Austria
Curtis Fraser (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) Currently playing with Cortina from Italy
Josh MacNevin (Vernon Lakers-Vipers 1994-1996) Currently playing with the Elitserien AIK
Matt Waddell (Vernon Vipers 2001-2003) Currently playing with the Asia League Nikko IceBucks
Rob Turville (Vernon Vipers 2003-2004) Currently playing with the Chinook HL Sylvan Lake Admirals
Kyle Murphy (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with Manglerud of Norway
Brad Farynk (Vernon Vipers 2000-2002) Currently playing with Tohoku Free Blades in Japan
Sean Perkins (Vernon Vipers 2006-2007) Currently playing with Division 1 Vimmerby HC
Bryan McGregor (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) Currently playing with HC Trinec from Czechoslovakia
Ryan Bayda (Vernon Vipers 1998-1999) Currently playing with the DEL Nürnberg Ice Tigers
Glen Metropolit (Vernon Lakers 1994-1995) Currently playing with Lugano
Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently playing-coaching College-University Hockey:
Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with Elmira College
Steve Weinstein (Vernon Vipers 2008-2010) Currently playing with Bently University
Drew George (Vernon Vipers 2009-2010) Currently playing with Sacred heart University
Steve Tresierra (Vernon Vipers 2007-2009) Currently playing with Queen's University
Cole Ikkala (Vernon Vipers 2008-2010) Currently playing with Union College
Cody Butcher (Vernon Vipers 2005-2006) Currently playing with University of Alaska
Patrick Raley (Vernon Vipers 2007-2008) Currently playing with St. Lawerence University
Mike Leidl (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009) Currently playing with Colgate University
Evan Witt (Vernon Vipers 2007-2008) Currently playing with Michigan Tech University
Mark Hall (Vernon Vipers 2006-2007) Currently playing with the University of Lethbridge
James Kerr (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009) Currently playing with Princeton University
Marcus Basara (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Campbell Blair (Vernon Lakers 1986-1987) Head Coach of University of Alaska-Anchorage
Gus Correale (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with Lake Superior State University
Eliot Raibl (Vernon Vipers 2007-2008) Currently playing with RIT (Rochester Inst. of Tech.)
Kory Roy (Vernon Vipers 2008-2009) Currently playing with University of Alaska-Anchorage
Other:
Nyjer Morgan (Vernon Vipers 1996-1997) Currently playing baseball with Cleveland Indians
Trent Dorais (Vernon Vipers 2007-2009) Currently a linesman in the BCHL
Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently playing-coaching Junior Hockey:
Rylan Ferster (Vernon Lakers 1989-1990) West Kelowna Warriors Head Coach-GM
Troy Mick (Vernon Vipers 1997-2000 & 2005-2006) Salmon Arm Silverbacks Head Coach-GM-Part Owner
David Robinson (Vernon Vipers 2006-2007 & 2009-2011) Vernon Vipers Assistant Coach
Brent Kisio (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) Assistant Coach Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
Elliott Richardson (Vernon Vipers 2010-2011) Currently playing with the OJHL Wellington Dukes
Jason Williamson (Vernon Vipers 1999-2002) Vernon Vipers Head Coach-GM
Luke Pierce (Vernon Vipers 2003-2004) Merritt Centennials Head Coach-GM
Larry Black (Vernon Vipers 2001-2012) Salmon Arm Silverbacks Assistant GM & Director of Player Personal
Mike Vandekamp (Vernon Vipers 2001-2004) Nanaimo Clippers Head Coach-GM
Sean Matile (Vernon Lakers 1992-1995) Vernon Vipers Goalie Coach
Brad Cook (Vernon Vipers 1995-1996) Saanich Braves Head Coach (VIJHL)
Former Vernon Junior Hockey players currently playing-scouting-Involved In the NHL:
George Fargher (Vernon Essos 1970-1972) Ottawa Senators Scout
Ernie Gare (Vernon Essos 1970-1972) New York Rangers Scout
Aaron Volpatti (Vernon Vipers 2003-2006) Currently playing with the NHL Washington Capitals
Dennis Holland (Vernon Lakers 1985-1986) Dallas Stars Scout
Justin Bourne (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) NHL-Hockey Writer
Matt Watkins (Vernon Vipers 2004-2005) Currently playing with the NHL Washington Capitals
Ken Holland (Vernon Vikings 1973-1974) Detroit Red Wings GM
Bill Lindsay (Vernon Lakers 1988-1989) Florida Panthers TV commentator
Tyson Strachen (Vernon Vipers 2002-2003) Currently playing with the NHL Washington Capitals
Rod Pelley (Vernon Vipers 2001-2002) Currently playing with the NHL New Jersey Devils
Marty Stein (Vernon Essos 1972-1975) Detroit Red Wings Scout
Mike Santorelli (Vernon Vipers 2003-2004) Currently playing with the NHL Vancouver Canucks
