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The [[Vernon, British Columbia|Vernon]] Vipers are a junior A team.
  
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| logo = Vernon Vipers logo.png
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| city = [[Vernon, British Columbia|Vernon]], [[British Columbia]]
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| league = [[British Columbia Hockey League|BCHL]]
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| conference = Interior Conference
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| founded = {{Start date|1961}}
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| arena = [[Wesbild Centre]]
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| colours = Red, Gold, and Blue
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| coach = [[Mark Ferner]]
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| GM = Mark Ferner
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| name1 = Vernon Jr. Canadians
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| dates1 = 1961–1962
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| name2 = Vernon Blades
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| dates2 = 1962–1967
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| name3 = Vernon Essos
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| dates3 = 1967–1973
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| name4 = Vernon Vikings
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| dates4 = 1973–1979
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| name5 = Vernon Lakers
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| dates5 = 1980–1983
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| name6 = Vernon Rockets
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| dates6 = 1983–1984
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| name7 = Vernon Lakers
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| dates7 = 1984–1996
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| name8 = Vernon Vipers
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| dates8 = 1996–present
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}}
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The '''Vernon Vipers''' are a Tier II Junior "A" [[ice hockey]] team from [[Vernon, British Columbia|Vernon]], [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. They are a part of the [[British Columbia Hockey League]] and play in the Interior Conference.
   
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==History==
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They have played in the [[British Columbia Hockey League]] since the 1995-96 season.
  
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The Vernon Jr. Canadians, [[Penticton Vees|Penticton Jr. Vees]], [[Kelowna Buckaroos]] and [[Kamloops Jr. Rockets]], four junior "B" teams, formed the [[BCHL|Okanagan-Mainline Junior Hockey League]] in 1961 on the advise and determination of Canadians owner Bill Brown.
   
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After their inaugural season the Canadians changed their name to "Vernon Blades" and kept that name till the start of the 1967-68 season.
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The Vipers won the [[Royal Bank Cup]] in 1995-96, 1998-99, and 2008-09.
  
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In the playoffs of 1970 the "Vernon Essos", as they were called, captured the league championship and [[Mowat Cup]] (BC). They also automatically advanced to the [[Abbott Cup]] (Western Canada) because the [[AJHL]] champions did not want to contest for the [[Doyle Cup|BC/Alta Championship]] (now called the [[Doyle Cup]]). In the [[Abbott Cup]] of 1970, the [[Weyburn Red Wings]] of the [[Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League]] defeated Vernon 4 games to none.
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The Essos repeated as league champions and [[Mowat Cup]] winners in 1972, only to lose to the [[Red Deer Rustlers]] for the [[Doyle Cup|BC/Alta Championship]], 4 games to 2.
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For the start of the 1973-74 season the "Vernon Essos" became the "Vernon Vikings". The name remained until the end of the 1979 playoffs, which saw the team take a leave-of-absence for the 1979-80 season.
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The 1980-81 season is one, the new, "Vernon Lakers" would like to forget, as they only won 8 games, playing 56. They didn't fair much better the next season which saw them win only 10 of 47. It wasn't until the 1982-83 season that Vernon began its slow and meticulous climb to the top of the [[CJAHL|Junior "A" Hockey World]]. Even a name change, for one season in 1983-84, "Vernon Rockets", did not deter the team from their ultimate goal. Each season that went by, brought with it, an improvement. When in the playoffs of 1988 saw them go all the way to the [[Doyle Cup]], it was the beginning of things to come for the Lakers. In 1989 the Lakers started the first of 4 consecutive trips to the [[Royal Bank Cup|National Championships]]. A string which saw the them accumulate 2 [[Royal Bank Cup|Centennial Cups]](1990 & 1991), 3 [[Abbott Cup]]s, 3 [[Doyle Cup]]s, 4 [[Mowat Cup]]s, 4 League Championships, and 5 Conference Championships.
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In the 1990 [[Royal Bank Cup|Centennial Cup]] final Vernon (as Host) faced the heavily favored [[New Westminster Royals]], whom had previously defeated Vernon in the league finals. It would be the first televised [[Royal Bank Cup|Centennial Cup Final]] and some say the best game ever, period. The game saw New Westminster take the lead into the 3rd period, 5-3. Cam Sylven would tie the game for the Lakers, 5-5, in the third period to force overtime. He scored once again in OT, on a breakaway, for the 6-5 win and the first of two [[Royal Bank Cup|Centennial Cups]] for the Lakers.
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The Lakers repeated as [[Royal Bank Cup|Centennial Cup]] winners in 1991 defeating the [[Sudbury Junior Wolves|Sudbury Cubs]] of the [[Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League]], 8-4. They showed up, to contest for the [[Royal Bank Cup|National Finals]], again in 1992 but fell short in the semis to the [[Winkler Flyers]] of the [[Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League]],5-2.
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The [[Vernon, British Columbia|Vernon]] franchise would not return to the [[Royal Bank Cup|National Final Tournament]] for another 4 years. That year was 1996, the team was the "Vernon Vipers" and the trophy was the inaugural [[Royal Bank Cup]]. It was one of Vernons best seasons as they finished the regular portion winning 43 games, losing 13 and tying 4. The Vipers defeated the [[Langley Hornets|Langley Thunder]] for the League title, 4 games to 1. Went on to defeat [[Prince George Spruce Kings]] (Rocky Mountain JHL) for the [[Mowat Cup]], 3 games to 0. Then faced a tough [[Spruce Grove Saints|Saint Albert Saints]] ([[Alberta Junior Hockey League]]) team but came out ahead winning 4 games to 3, to claim the [[Doyle Cup]].
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The [[Abbott Cup]], which was now awarded during the [[Royal Bank Cup]] round-robin play, was given to [[Melfort Mustangs]] ([[Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League]]) as they defeated Vipers, 5-1. The Vipers had an even round-robin, winning 2 games and losing 2. The [[Newmarket Hurricanes|Newmarket 87's]] of the [[Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League]] were the Vipers next opponent, in the semi-finals, which they won, 7-4. Onto the final it was, meeting the host [[Melfort Mustangs]], avenging their lose in the semis, winning by a score of 2-0.
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Three short years after winning the inaugural [[Royal Bank Cup]] did [[Vernon, British Columbia|Vernon]] once again claim a National Title in 1999.
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The Vipers did this by capping an amazing season of 52 wins and 6 loses 2 Ties, breaking just about every record in League history, with a win over the [[Chilliwack Chiefs]] for the League title, Fred Page Cup. The [[Mowat Cup]] was a mixed blessing as Vernon won but, not without controversy. The Kimberley Dynamiters (Rocky Mountain JHL) won 1 game of the 4 played. It was the first time a team from the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League defeated a team from the [[BCHL]]. It should be noted however, that Vernon played with a Junior "B" backup goaltender in the loss, (7-6) due to injury of their regular goaltenders. Kimberley was only able to muster 13 shots in that game. The [[Doyle Cup]] was easily won by Vernon, 4 games to 1, over the [[Calgary Canucks]] (AJHL). The Vipers did it all the hard-way in the [[Royal Bank Cup|Royal Bank Cup Tournament]] winning only once during round-robin play. That one win was enough though, to claim the [[Abbott Cup]] by defeating the [[Estevan Bruins]] (SJHL), 3-2. After that dismal showing in the round-robin Vernon still managed to advance to the semi-finals. In that semi, the [[Bramalea Blues]] (OPJHL) went down to defeat by a score of, 3-2. The [[Royal Bank Cup]] was an absolute blow-out as the Vipers hammered the [[Charlottetown Abbies]] ([[Maritime Junior A Hockey League]]), 9-3, claiming the franchises [[Royal Bank Cup|4th National Championship]] in 10 years. The 1999 Viper team is considered by many the greatest team in BCHL history.
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In conclusion, 2 [[Royal Bank Cup]]s, 2 [[Royal Bank Cup|Centennial Cups]], 4 [[Abbott Cup]]s, 5 [[Doyle Cup]]s, 8 [[Mowat Cup]]s and 9 League Titles proves that the Vernon Vipers continue to be among the best-of-the-best in junior " A" hockey, and remain a proud and competitive franchise.
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==Season-by-season history==
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{| class="wikitable"
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|bgcolor="#D0E7FF"|<small>'''[[Royal Bank Cup]]</small>
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|bgcolor="#FFCCCC"|<small>'''[[Abbott Cup]]'''</small>
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|bgcolor="#ffeeaa"|<small>'''[[Doyle Cup]]'''
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|bgcolor="#ddffdd"|<small>'''[[Mowat Cup]]'''</small>
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|bgcolor="#FFE6BD"|<small>'''Division Champions'''</small>
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 95%"
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|-
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!rowspan="2"|[[Season (sports)|Season]]
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!rowspan="2"|Division
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!colspan="9"|[[Regular season]]<ref>Code explanation; '''GP'''&mdash;Games Played, '''W'''&mdash;Wins, '''L'''&mdash;Losses, '''T'''&mdash;Tied games, '''OT'''&mdash;Overtime/Shootout losses, '''GF'''&mdash;Goals For, '''GA'''&mdash;Goals Against, '''Pts'''&mdash;Points</ref>
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!colspan="6"|[[Playoffs]]<ref>The result of the playoff series shows the Flames' result first regardless of the outcome, followed by opposite team in parenthesis.</ref>
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|-
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!Finish
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!GP !! W !! L !! T<ref>Beginning in 2005, all games have a winner. Ties were eliminated</ref> !! OT<ref>Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point</ref> !! Pts !! GF !! GA !! GP !! W !! L !! GF !! GA !! Result
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|-
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! 1961–62
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| —
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| 4th
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| 29 || 7 || 21 || 1 || — || 15 || 95 || 182
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| 5 || 2 || 3 || — || —
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| Lost in Semifinals, 2–3 ([[Kelowna Buckaroos|Buckaroos]])
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|-
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! 1962–63
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| —
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| 3rd
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| 31 || 9 || 22 || 0 || — || 18 || 114 || 145
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| 5 || 1 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 ([[Kelowna Buckaroos|Buckaroos]])
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|-
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! 1963–64
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| —
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| 3rd
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| 34 || 7 || 27 || 0 || — || 14 || 124 || 219
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| 7 || 2 || 5 || — || —
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| Third place in playoff round robin
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|-
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! 1964–65
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| —
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| 4th
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| 30 || 10 || 16 || 4 || — || 24 || 99 || 132
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| 5 || 1 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 ([[Kelowna Buckaroos|Buckaroos]])
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|-
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! 1965–66
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| —
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| 4th
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| 30 || 4 || 25 || 1 || — || 9 || 100 || 212
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| 4 || 0 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 ([[Kamloops Rockets|Kraft Kings]])
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|-
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! 1966–67
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| —
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| 3rd
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| 40 || 15 || 25 || 0 || — || 30 || — || —
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| 5 || 1 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 ([[Penticton Vees|Broncos]])
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|-
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! 1967–68
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| —
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| 3rd
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| 40 || 19 || 17 || 4 || — || 42 || 213 || 218
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| 4 || 0 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 ([[Penticton Vees|Broncos]])
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|-
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! 1968–69
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| —
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| 3rd
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| 40 || 19 || 15 || 6 || — || 44 || 177 || 191
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| 4 || 0 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 ([[Victoria Grizzlies|Cougars]])
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|-
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! rowspan=2|1969–70
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| rowspan=2|—
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| rowspan=2|1st
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| rowspan=2|48 || rowspan=2|32 || rowspan=2|12 || rowspan=2|4 || rowspan=2|— || rowspan=2|68 || rowspan=2|245 || rowspan=2|151
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| rowspan=2|15 || rowspan=2|8 || rowspan=2|7 || rowspan=2|— || rowspan=2|—
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in Semifinals, 4–1 ([[Vancouver Centennials|Centennials]])<br>Won in Final, 4–2 ([[Victoria Grizzlies|Cougars]])
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| Lost in [[Abbott Cup]], 0–4 ([[Weyburn Red Wings|Red Wings]])
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|-
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! 1970–71
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| Interior
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| 2nd
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| 60 || 34 || 20 || 6 || — || 74 || 285 || 248
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| 5 || 1 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 ([[Kamloops Rockets|Rockets]])
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|-
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! rowspan=2|1971–72
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| rowspan=2|—
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| rowspan=2|1st
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| rowspan=2|60 || rowspan=2|42 || rowspan=2|17 || rowspan=2|1 || rowspan=2|— || rowspan=2|85 || rowspan=2|— || rowspan=2|—
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| rowspan=2|18 || rowspan=2|10 || rowspan=2|8 || rowspan=2|— || rowspan=2|—
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in Semifinals, 4–1 ([[Chilliwack Bruins (BCJHL)|Bruins]])<br>Won in Final, 4–3 ([[Penticton Vees|Broncos]])
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|-
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| Lost in [[Doyle Cup|Pacific Centennial Cup Championship]], 2–4 ([[Red Deer Rustlers|Rustlers]])
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|-
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! 1972–73
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| Interior
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| 4th
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| 61 || 27 || 33 || 1 || — || 55 || 292 || 287
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| 5 || 1 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 ([[Kamloops Rockets|Rockets]])
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|-
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! 1973–74
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| Interior
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| 3rd
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| 64 || 37 || 26 || 1 || — || 75 || 340 || 302
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| 4 || 0 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–4 ([[Penticton Vees|Broncos]])
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|-
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! 1974–75
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| Interior
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| 3rd
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| 66 || 31 || 33 || 2 || — || 64 || 327 || 343
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| 10 || 4 || 6 || — || —
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| Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 ([[Penticton Vees|Broncos]])<br>Lost in Division Final, 0–4 ([[Kelowna Buckaroos|Buckaroos]])
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|-
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! 1975–76
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| —
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| 1st
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| 66 || 47 || 18 || 1 || — || 95 || 390 || 247
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| 10 || 4 || 5 || — || —
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| Won in Quarterfinals, 8–2 ([[Chilliwack Bruins (BCJHL)|Bruins]])<br>Lost in Semifinals, 1–9 ([[Penticton Vees|Vees]])
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! 1976–77
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| Interior
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| 3rd
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| 68 || 29 || 37 || 2 || — || 60 || 259 || 321
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| 6 || 2 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 ([[Penticton Vees|Vees]])
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|-
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! 1977–78
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| Interior
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| 6th
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| 66 || 10 || 56 || 0 || — || 20 || 251 || 486
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| colspan="6"| ''Did not qualify''
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! 1978–79
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| Interior
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| 3rd
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| 62 || 32 || 29 || 1 || — || 65 || 345 || 338
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| 6 || 2 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 ([[Kamloops Rockets|Rockets]])
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|-
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! 1979–80
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| colspan=16|''Team took a leave of absence''
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|-
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! 1980–81
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| Interior
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| 5th
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| 56 || 8 || 48 || 0 || — || 16 || 205 || 435
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| colspan="6"| ''Did not qualify''
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! 1981–82
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| Interior
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| 5th
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| 47 || 10 || 36 || 2 || — || 22 || 182 || 304
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| colspan="6"| ''Did not qualify''
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! 1982–83
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| Interior
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| 2nd
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| 56 || 35 || 20 || 1 || — || 71 || 280 || 235
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| 7 || 3 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 3–4 ([[Penticton Vees|Knights]])
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|-
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! 1983–84
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| Interior
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| 2nd
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| 60 || 45 || 15 || 0 || — || 90 || 452 || 276
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| 6 || 2 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 ([[Kelowna Buckaroos|Buckaroos]])
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|-
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! 1984–85
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| Interior
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| 2nd
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| 51 || 28 || 21 || 2 || — || 58 || 261 || 262
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| 7 || 3 || 4 || — || —
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 3–4 ([[Merritt Centennials|Centennials]])
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|-
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! 1985–86
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| Interior
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| 3rd
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| 52 || 28 || 21 || 3 || — || 59 || 338 || 281
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| 7 || 3 || 4 || 33 || 26
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 3–4 ([[Kelowna Spartans|Packers]])
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|-
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! 1986–87
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| Interior
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| 2nd
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| 52 || 33 || 17 || 2 || — || 68 || 381 || 257
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| 10 || 6 || 4 || 45 || 47
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| Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 ([[Penticton Vees|Knights]])<br>Lost in Division Final, 2–4 ([[Kelowna Spartans|Packers]])
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! rowspan=3|1987–88
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| rowspan=3|Interior
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| rowspan=3|1st
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| rowspan=3|52 || rowspan=3|42 || rowspan=3|10 || rowspan=3|0 || rowspan=3|— || rowspan=3|84 || rowspan=3|381 || rowspan=3|216
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| rowspan=3|19 || rowspan=3|14 || rowspan=3|5 || rowspan=3|120 || rowspan=3|75
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| Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 ([[Merritt Centennials|Centennials]])<br>Won in Division Final, 4–0 ([[Penticton Vees|Knights]])<br>Won in BCJHL Final, 4–1 ([[Richmond Sockeyes|Sockeyes]])
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in [[Mowat Cup]], 2–0 ([[Grande Prairie North Stars|North Stars]])
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|-
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| Lost in [[Doyle Cup]], 0–4 ([[Calgary Canucks|Canucks]])
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|-
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! rowspan=5|1988–89
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| rowspan=5|Interior
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| rowspan=5|1st
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| rowspan=5|60 || rowspan=5|40 || rowspan=5|19 || rowspan=5|1 || rowspan=5|— || rowspan=5|81 || rowspan=5|376 || rowspan=5|256
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| rowspan=5|31 || rowspan=5|22 || rowspan=5|9 || rowspan=5|146 || rowspan=5|112
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| Won in Division Semifinals, 4–1 ([[Kelowna Spartans|Packers]])<br>Won in Division Final, 4–0 ([[Merritt Centennials|Centennials]])<br>Won in BCJHL Final, 4–1 ([[New Westminster Royals|Royals]])
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in [[Mowat Cup]], 2–0 ([[Williams Lake Mustangs|Mustangs]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffeeaa"|Won in [[Doyle Cup]], 4–2 ([[Red Deer Rustlers|Rustlers]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffcccc"|Won in [[Abbott Cup]], 4–2 ([[Humboldt Broncos|Broncos]])
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|-
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| Fourth place in [[1989 Centennial Cup|Centennial Cup]] round robin
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|-
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! rowspan=2|1989–90
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| rowspan=2|Interior
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| rowspan=2|1st
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| rowspan=2|58 || rowspan=2|33 || rowspan=2|20 || rowspan=2|5 || rowspan=2|— || rowspan=2|71 || rowspan=2|330 || rowspan=2|229
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| rowspan=2|19 || rowspan=2|12 || rowspan=2|7 || rowspan=2|92 || rowspan=2|73
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| First place in Interior round robin<br>Lost in BCJHL Final, 2–4 ([[New Westminster Royals|Royals]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#d0e7ff"|Second place in [[1990 Centennial Cup|Centennial Cup]] round robin<br>Won in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 11–5 ([[Nipawin Hawks|Hawks]])<br>Won in Centennial Cup Final, 6–5 ([[Overtime (ice hockey)|OT]]) ([[New Westminster Royals|Royals]])
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! rowspan=5|1990–91
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| rowspan=5|Interior
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| rowspan=5|3rd
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| rowspan=5|60 || rowspan=5|37 || rowspan=5|20 || rowspan=5|3 || rowspan=5|— || rowspan=5|77 || rowspan=5|359 || rowspan=5|266
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| rowspan=5|28 || rowspan=5|23 || rowspan=5|5 || rowspan=5|170 || rowspan=5|126
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| Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 ([[Kelowna Spartans|Spartans]])<br>Won in Division Final, 4–2 ([[Chilliwack Chiefs|Chiefs]])<br>Won in BCJHL Final, 4–0 ([[Powell River Kings|Paper Kings]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in [[Mowat Cup]], 3–0 ([[Prince George Spruce Kings|Spruce Kings]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffeeaa"|Won in [[Doyle Cup]], 4–1 ([[Calgary Royals|Royals]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffcccc"|Won in [[Abbott Cup]], 5–4 ([[Overtime (ice hockey)|OT]]) ([[Yorkton Terriers|Terriers]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#d0e7ff"|Fourth place in [[1991 Centennial Cup|Centennial Cup]] round robin<br>Won in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 7–5 ([[Yorkton Terriers|Terriers]])<br>Won in Centennial Cup Final, 8–4 ([[Sudbury Jr. Wolves|Cubs]])
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! rowspan=5|1991–92
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| rowspan=5|Interior
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| rowspan=5|4th
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| rowspan=5|60 || rowspan=5|34 || rowspan=5|23 || rowspan=5|3 || rowspan=5|— || rowspan=5|71 || rowspan=5|348 || rowspan=5|286
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| rowspan=5|30 || rowspan=5|22 || rowspan=5|8 || rowspan=5|168 || rowspan=5|116
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| Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 ([[Kelowna Spartans|Spartans]])<br>Won in Division Final, 4–2 ([[Chilliwack Chiefs|Chiefs]])<br>Won in BCJHL Final, 4–0 ([[Trail Smoke Eaters|Ice Hawks]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in [[Mowat Cup]], 3–0 ([[Prince George Spruce Kings|Spruce Kings]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffeeaa"|Won in [[Doyle Cup]], 4–2 ([[Olds Grizzlys|Grizzlys]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffcccc"|Won in [[Abbott Cup]], 5–3 ([[Winkler Flyers|Flyers]])
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|-
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| First place in [[1992 Centennial Cup|Centennial Cup]] round robin<br>Lost in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 2–5 ([[Winkler Flyers|Flyers]])
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|-
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! 1992–93
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| Interior
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| 3rd
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| 60 || 35 || 23 || 2 || — || 72 || 336 || 278
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| 5 || 1 || 4 || 14 || 22
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| Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 ([[Penticton Vees|Panthers]])
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|-
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! 1993–94
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| Interior
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| 3rd
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| 60 || 31 || 29 || 0 || — || 62 || 286 || 314
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| 11 || 4 || 7 || 38 || 48
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| Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 ([[Penticton Vees|Panthers]])<br>Lost in Division Final, 0–4 ([[Kelowna Spartans|Spartans]])
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|-
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! 1994–95
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| Interior
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| 3rd
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| 60 || 28 || 28 || 4 || — || 60 || 297 || 284
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| 9 || 5 || 4 || 41 || 37
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| Won in Preliminary Round, 2–0 ([[Trail Smoke Eaters|Ice Hawks]])<br>Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 ([[Penticton Vees|Panthers]])
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|-
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! rowspan=5|1995–96
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| rowspan=5|Interior
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| rowspan=5|1st
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| rowspan=5|60 || rowspan=5|43 || rowspan=5|13 || rowspan=5|4 || rowspan=5|— || rowspan=5|90 || rowspan=5|324 || rowspan=5|219
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| rowspan=5|30 || rowspan=5|23 || rowspan=5|7 || rowspan=5|156 || rowspan=5|102
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| Won in Quarterfinals, 4–1 ([[Nanaimo Clippers|Clippers]])<br>Won in Semifinals, 4–0 ([[Cowichan Valley Capitals|Capitals]])<br>Won in BCJHL Final, 4–1 ([[Westside Warriors|Thunder]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in [[Mowat Cup]], 3–0 ([[Prince George Spruce Kings|Spruce Kings]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffeeaa"|Won in [[Doyle Cup]], 4–3 ([[St. Albert Saints|Saints]])
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|-
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| Lost in [[Abbott Cup]], 1–5 ([[Melfort Mustangs|Mustangs]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#d0e7ff"|Third place in [[1996 Royal Bank Cup|Royal Bank Cup]] round robin<br>Won in Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 7–4 ([[Newmarket Hurricanes|87's]])<br>Won in Royal Bank Cup Final, 2–0 ([[Melfort Mustangs|Mustangs]])
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|-
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! 1996–97
  +
| Interior
  +
| 1st
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| 60 || 43 || 14 || 5 || — || 87 || 339 || 212
  +
| 14 || 9 || 5 || 56 || 50
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| Won in Quarterfinals, 4–0 ([[Merritt Centennials|Centennials]])<br>Won in Semifinals, 4–1 ([[Trail Smoke Eaters|Smoke Eaters]])<br>Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 ([[Surrey Eagles|Eagles]])
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|-
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! 1997–98
  +
| Interior
  +
| 2nd
  +
| 60 || 33 || 19 || 8 || — || 74 || 251 || 229
  +
| 7 || 3 || 4 || 17 || 25
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| Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 ([[Trail Smoke Eaters|Smoke Eaters]])
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|-
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! rowspan=5|1998–99
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| rowspan=5|Interior
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| rowspan=5|1st
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| rowspan=5|60 || rowspan=5|52 || rowspan=5|6 || rowspan=5|— || rowspan=5|2 || rowspan=5|106 || rowspan=5|305 || rowspan=5|145
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| rowspan=5|30 || rowspan=5|22 || rowspan=5|8 || rowspan=5|150 || rowspan=5|88
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| Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 ([[Merritt Centennials|Centennials]])<br>Won in Conference Final, 4–0 ([[Prince George Spruce Kings|Spruce Kings]])<br>Won in BCHL Final, 4–1 ([[Chilliwack Chiefs|Chiefs]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in [[Mowat Cup]], 3–1 ([[Kimberley Dynamiters|Dynamiters]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffeeaa"|Won in [[Doyle Cup]], 4–1 ([[Calgary Canucks|Canucks]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffcccc"|Won in [[Abbott Cup]], 3–2 ([[Estevan Bruins|Mustangs]])
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|-
  +
| bgcolor="#d0e7ff"|Fourth place in [[1999 Royal Bank Cup|Royal Bank Cup]] round robin<br>Won in Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 3–2 ([[Bramalea Blues|Blues]])<br>Won in Royal Bank Cup Final, 9–3 ([[Charlottetown Abbies|Abbies]])
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|-
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! 1999–00
  +
| Interior
  +
| 2nd
  +
| 60 || 35 || 20 || — || 5 || 75 || 242 || 216
  +
| 18 || 9 || 9 || 56 || 64
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| Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–2 ([[Prince George Spruce Kings|Spruce Kings]])<br>Won in Conference Final, 4–3 ([[Merritt Centennials|Centennials]])<br>Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 ([[Chilliwack Chiefs|Chiefs]])
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|-
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! 2000–01
  +
| Interior
  +
| 5th
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| 60 || 24 || 26 || — || 10 || 58 || 203 || 225
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| colspan="6"| ''Did not qualify''
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|-
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! 2001–02
  +
| Interior
  +
| 1st
  +
| 60 || 33 || 21 || — || 6 || 72 || 243 || 205
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| 17 || 10 || 7 || 52 || 40
  +
| Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–0 ([[Merritt Centennials|Centennials]])<br>Won in Conference Final, 4–3 ([[Penticton Vees|Panthers]])<br>Lost in BCHL Final, 2–4 ([[Chilliwack Chiefs|Chiefs]])
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|-
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! rowspan=2|2002–03
  +
| rowspan=2|Interior
  +
| rowspan=2|1st
  +
| rowspan=2|60 || rowspan=2|47 || rowspan=2|12 || rowspan=2|0 || rowspan=2|1 || rowspan=2|95 || rowspan=2|273 || rowspan=2|150
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| rowspan=2|17 || rowspan=2|10 || rowspan=2|7 || rowspan=2|52 || rowspan=2|40
  +
| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–0 ([[Penticton Vees|Panthers]])<br>Won in Conference Final, 4–0 ([[Trail Smoke Eaters]])<br>Won in BCHL Final, 4–0 ([[Chilliwack Chiefs|Chiefs]])
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|-
  +
| Lost in [[Doyle Cup]], 2–4 ([[Camrose Kodiaks|Kodiaks]])
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|-
  +
! 2003–04
  +
| Interior
  +
| 2nd
  +
| 60 || 37 || 15 || 1 || 7 || 82 || 233 || 182
  +
| 5 || 1 || 4 || 13 || 17
  +
| Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–4 ([[Trail Smoke Eaters]])
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|-
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! 2004–05
  +
| Interior
  +
| 1st
  +
| 60 || 42 || 9 || 3 || 6 || 93 || 232 || 156
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| 14 || 9 || 5 || 40 || 41
  +
| Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–0 ([[Penticton Vees|Vees]])<br>Won in Conference Final, 4–1 ([[Prince George Spruce Kings|Spruce Kings]])<br>Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 ([[Surrey Eagles|Eagles]])
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|-
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! 2005–06
  +
| Interior
  +
| 3rd
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| 60 || 36 || 18 || 2 || 4 || 78 || 205 || 165
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| 10 || 5 || 5 || 32 || 29
  +
| Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–1 ([[Prince George Spruce Kings|Spruce Kings]])<br>Lost in Conference Semifinals, 1–4 ([[Salmon Arm Silverbacks|Silverbacks]])
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|-
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! 2006–07
  +
| Interior
  +
| 2nd
  +
| 60 || 37 || 19 || 1 || 3 || 78 || 246 || 193
  +
| 22 || 14 || 8 || 70 || 53
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| Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 ([[Westside Warriors|Warriors]])<br>Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 ([[Trail Smoke Eaters|Smoke Eaters]])<br>Won in Conference Final, 4–1 ([[Penticton Vees|Vees]])<br>Lost in BCHL Final, 2–4 ([[Nanaimo Clippers|Clippers]])
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|-
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! [[2007–08 BCHL season|2007–08]]
  +
| Interior
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| 4th
  +
| 60 || 36 || 20 || 2 || 2 || 76 || 238 || 185
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| 10 || 6 || 4 || 35 || 31
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| Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–0 ([[Trail Smoke Eaters|Smoke Eaters]])<br>Lost in Conference Semifinals, 3–4 ([[Penticton Vees|Vees]])
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|-
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! rowspan=3|2008–09
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| rowspan=3|Interior
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| rowspan=3|1st
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| rowspan=3|60 || rowspan=3|42 || rowspan=3|14 || rowspan=3|1 || rowspan=3|3 || rowspan=3|88 || rowspan=3|223 || rowspan=3|145
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| rowspan=3|25 || rowspan=3|20 || rowspan=3|5 || rowspan=3|152 || rowspan=3|90
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| bgcolor="#ddffdd"|Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 ([[Penticton Vees|Vees]])<br>Won in Conference Final, 4–2 ([[Salmon Arm Silverbacks|Silverbacks]])<br>Won in BCHL Final, 4–2 ([[Powell River Kings|Kings]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#ffeeaa"|Won in [[Doyle Cup]], 4–0 ([[Grande Prairie Storm|Storm]])
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|-
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| bgcolor="#d0e7ff"|First place in [[2009 Royal Bank Cup|Royal Bank Cup]] round robin<br>Won in Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 6–3 ([[Kingston Voyageurs|Voyageurs]])<br>Won in Royal Bank Cup Final, 2–0 ([[Humboldt Broncos|Broncos]])
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|}
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==NHL alumni==
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<table><tr><td valign=top>
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*[[Ron Areshnekoff]]
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*[[Murray Baron]]
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*[[Ryan Bayda]]
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*[[Ron Delorme]]
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*[[Dallas Drake]]
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*[[Todd Ewen]]
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*[[Bob Gassoff]]
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</td><td valign=top>
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*[[Derek Gustafson]]
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*[[Jerry Holland (ice hockey)|Jerry Holland]]
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*[[Ken Holland]]
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*[[Dane Jackson]]
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*[[Ed Johnstone]]
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*[[Scott King]]
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*[[Bill Lindsay]]
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</td><td valign=top>
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*[[Jason Marshall]]
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*[[Darcy Martini]]
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*[[Vic Mercredi]]
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*[[Glen Metropolit]]
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*[[Sandy Moger]]
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*[[Don Murdoch]]
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*[[David Oliver (ice hockey)|David Oliver]]
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</td><td valign=top>
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*[[Rod Pelley]]
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*[[Rudy Poeschek]]
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*[[Dale Purinton]]
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*[[Terry Ryan (ice hockey)|Terry Ryan]]
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*[[Mike Santorelli]]
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*[[Kevin Sawyer]]
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*[[Corey Spring]]
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</td><td valign=top>
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*[[Tyson Strachan]]
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*[[Tiger Williams]]
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</td></tr></table>
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== External links ==
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*[http://www.vipers.bc.ca/ Vipers Website]
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*[http://members.shaw.ca/vernonfranchise/ Vernon Jr. 'A' Hockey History]
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{{succession box | before = [[Thunder Bay Flyers]] | after = [[Thunder Bay Flyers]] | title = [[Royal Bank Cup|Centennial Cup]] Champions | years = [[Centennial Cup 1990|1990]] and [[Centennial Cup 1991|1991]]}}
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{{succession box | before = [[Calgary Canucks]] | after = [[Summerside Western Capitals]] | title = [[Royal Bank Cup]] Champions | years = [[Royal Bank Cup 1996|1996]]}}
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{{succession box | before = [[Surrey Eagles|South Surrey Eagles]] | after = [[Fort McMurray Oil Barons]] | title = [[Royal Bank Cup]] Champions | years = [[Royal Bank Cup 1999|1999]]}}
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{{succession box | before = [[Humboldt Broncos]] | after = incumbent | title = [[Royal Bank Cup]] Champions | years = [[2009 Royal Bank Cup|2009]]}}
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Vernon Vipers
Vernon Vipers logo
City: Vernon, British Columbia
League: BCHL
Conference: Interior Conference
Founded: 1961 (1961)
Home Arena: Wesbild Centre
Colors: Red, Gold, and Blue
Head Coach: Mark Ferner
General Manager: Mark Ferner
Franchise history
1961–1962: Vernon Jr. Canadians
1962–1967: Vernon Blades
1967–1973: Vernon Essos
1973–1979: Vernon Vikings
1980–1983: Vernon Lakers
1983–1984: Vernon Rockets
1984–1996: Vernon Lakers
1996–present: Vernon Vipers

The Vernon Vipers are a Tier II Junior "A" ice hockey team from Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. They are a part of the British Columbia Hockey League and play in the Interior Conference.

History

The Vernon Jr. Canadians, Penticton Jr. Vees, Kelowna Buckaroos and Kamloops Jr. Rockets, four junior "B" teams, formed the Okanagan-Mainline Junior Hockey League in 1961 on the advise and determination of Canadians owner Bill Brown.

After their inaugural season the Canadians changed their name to "Vernon Blades" and kept that name till the start of the 1967-68 season.

In the playoffs of 1970 the "Vernon Essos", as they were called, captured the league championship and Mowat Cup (BC). They also automatically advanced to the Abbott Cup (Western Canada) because the AJHL champions did not want to contest for the BC/Alta Championship (now called the Doyle Cup). In the Abbott Cup of 1970, the Weyburn Red Wings of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League defeated Vernon 4 games to none.

The Essos repeated as league champions and Mowat Cup winners in 1972, only to lose to the Red Deer Rustlers for the BC/Alta Championship, 4 games to 2.

For the start of the 1973-74 season the "Vernon Essos" became the "Vernon Vikings". The name remained until the end of the 1979 playoffs, which saw the team take a leave-of-absence for the 1979-80 season.

The 1980-81 season is one, the new, "Vernon Lakers" would like to forget, as they only won 8 games, playing 56. They didn't fair much better the next season which saw them win only 10 of 47. It wasn't until the 1982-83 season that Vernon began its slow and meticulous climb to the top of the Junior "A" Hockey World. Even a name change, for one season in 1983-84, "Vernon Rockets", did not deter the team from their ultimate goal. Each season that went by, brought with it, an improvement. When in the playoffs of 1988 saw them go all the way to the Doyle Cup, it was the beginning of things to come for the Lakers. In 1989 the Lakers started the first of 4 consecutive trips to the National Championships. A string which saw the them accumulate 2 Centennial Cups(1990 & 1991), 3 Abbott Cups, 3 Doyle Cups, 4 Mowat Cups, 4 League Championships, and 5 Conference Championships.

In the 1990 Centennial Cup final Vernon (as Host) faced the heavily favored New Westminster Royals, whom had previously defeated Vernon in the league finals. It would be the first televised Centennial Cup Final and some say the best game ever, period. The game saw New Westminster take the lead into the 3rd period, 5-3. Cam Sylven would tie the game for the Lakers, 5-5, in the third period to force overtime. He scored once again in OT, on a breakaway, for the 6-5 win and the first of two Centennial Cups for the Lakers.

The Lakers repeated as Centennial Cup winners in 1991 defeating the Sudbury Cubs of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, 8-4. They showed up, to contest for the National Finals, again in 1992 but fell short in the semis to the Winkler Flyers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League,5-2.

The Vernon franchise would not return to the National Final Tournament for another 4 years. That year was 1996, the team was the "Vernon Vipers" and the trophy was the inaugural Royal Bank Cup. It was one of Vernons best seasons as they finished the regular portion winning 43 games, losing 13 and tying 4. The Vipers defeated the Langley Thunder for the League title, 4 games to 1. Went on to defeat Prince George Spruce Kings (Rocky Mountain JHL) for the Mowat Cup, 3 games to 0. Then faced a tough Saint Albert Saints (Alberta Junior Hockey League) team but came out ahead winning 4 games to 3, to claim the Doyle Cup.

The Abbott Cup, which was now awarded during the Royal Bank Cup round-robin play, was given to Melfort Mustangs (Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League) as they defeated Vipers, 5-1. The Vipers had an even round-robin, winning 2 games and losing 2. The Newmarket 87's of the Ontario Provincial Junior A Hockey League were the Vipers next opponent, in the semi-finals, which they won, 7-4. Onto the final it was, meeting the host Melfort Mustangs, avenging their lose in the semis, winning by a score of 2-0.

Three short years after winning the inaugural Royal Bank Cup did Vernon once again claim a National Title in 1999.

The Vipers did this by capping an amazing season of 52 wins and 6 loses 2 Ties, breaking just about every record in League history, with a win over the Chilliwack Chiefs for the League title, Fred Page Cup. The Mowat Cup was a mixed blessing as Vernon won but, not without controversy. The Kimberley Dynamiters (Rocky Mountain JHL) won 1 game of the 4 played. It was the first time a team from the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League defeated a team from the BCHL. It should be noted however, that Vernon played with a Junior "B" backup goaltender in the loss, (7-6) due to injury of their regular goaltenders. Kimberley was only able to muster 13 shots in that game. The Doyle Cup was easily won by Vernon, 4 games to 1, over the Calgary Canucks (AJHL). The Vipers did it all the hard-way in the Royal Bank Cup Tournament winning only once during round-robin play. That one win was enough though, to claim the Abbott Cup by defeating the Estevan Bruins (SJHL), 3-2. After that dismal showing in the round-robin Vernon still managed to advance to the semi-finals. In that semi, the Bramalea Blues (OPJHL) went down to defeat by a score of, 3-2. The Royal Bank Cup was an absolute blow-out as the Vipers hammered the Charlottetown Abbies (Maritime Junior A Hockey League), 9-3, claiming the franchises 4th National Championship in 10 years. The 1999 Viper team is considered by many the greatest team in BCHL history.

In conclusion, 2 Royal Bank Cups, 2 Centennial Cups, 4 Abbott Cups, 5 Doyle Cups, 8 Mowat Cups and 9 League Titles proves that the Vernon Vipers continue to be among the best-of-the-best in junior " A" hockey, and remain a proud and competitive franchise.

Season-by-season history

Royal Bank Cup Abbott Cup Doyle Cup Mowat Cup Division Champions
Season Division Regular season[1] Playoffs[2]
Finish GP W L T[3] OT[4] Pts GF GA GP W L GF GA Result
1961–62 — 4th 29 7 21 1 — 15 95 182 5 2 3 — — Lost in Semifinals, 2–3 (Buckaroos)
1962–63 — 3rd 31 9 22 0 — 18 114 145 5 1 4 — — Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Buckaroos)
1963–64 — 3rd 34 7 27 0 — 14 124 219 7 2 5 — — Third place in playoff round robin
1964–65 — 4th 30 10 16 4 — 24 99 132 5 1 4 — — Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Buckaroos)
1965–66 — 4th 30 4 25 1 — 9 100 212 4 0 4 — — Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Kraft Kings)
1966–67 — 3rd 40 15 25 0 — 30 — — 5 1 4 — — Lost in Semifinals, 1–4 (Broncos)
1967–68 — 3rd 40 19 17 4 — 42 213 218 4 0 4 — — Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Broncos)
1968–69 — 3rd 40 19 15 6 — 44 177 191 4 0 4 — — Lost in Semifinals, 0–4 (Cougars)
1969–70 — 1st 48 32 12 4 — 68 245 151 15 8 7 — — Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Centennials)
Won in Final, 4–2 (Cougars)
Lost in Abbott Cup, 0–4 (Red Wings)
1970–71 Interior 2nd 60 34 20 6 — 74 285 248 5 1 4 — — Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Rockets)
1971–72 — 1st 60 42 17 1 — 85 — — 18 10 8 — — Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Bruins)
Won in Final, 4–3 (Broncos)
Lost in Pacific Centennial Cup Championship, 2–4 (Rustlers)
1972–73 Interior 4th 61 27 33 1 — 55 292 287 5 1 4 — — Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Rockets)
1973–74 Interior 3rd 64 37 26 1 — 75 340 302 4 0 4 — — Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–4 (Broncos)
1974–75 Interior 3rd 66 31 33 2 — 64 327 343 10 4 6 — — Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Broncos)
Lost in Division Final, 0–4 (Buckaroos)
1975–76 — 1st 66 47 18 1 — 95 390 247 10 4 5 — — Won in Quarterfinals, 8–2 (Bruins)
Lost in Semifinals, 1–9 (Vees)
1976–77 Interior 3rd 68 29 37 2 — 60 259 321 6 2 4 — — Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 (Vees)
1977–78 Interior 6th 66 10 56 0 — 20 251 486 Did not qualify
1978–79 Interior 3rd 62 32 29 1 — 65 345 338 6 2 4 — — Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 (Rockets)
1979–80 Team took a leave of absence
1980–81 Interior 5th 56 8 48 0 — 16 205 435 Did not qualify
1981–82 Interior 5th 47 10 36 2 — 22 182 304 Did not qualify
1982–83 Interior 2nd 56 35 20 1 — 71 280 235 7 3 4 — — Lost in Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Knights)
1983–84 Interior 2nd 60 45 15 0 — 90 452 276 6 2 4 — — Lost in Division Semifinals, 2–4 (Buckaroos)
1984–85 Interior 2nd 51 28 21 2 — 58 261 262 7 3 4 — — Lost in Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Centennials)
1985–86 Interior 3rd 52 28 21 3 — 59 338 281 7 3 4 33 26 Lost in Division Semifinals, 3–4 (Packers)
1986–87 Interior 2nd 52 33 17 2 — 68 381 257 10 6 4 45 47 Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 (Knights)
Lost in Division Final, 2–4 (Packers)
1987–88 Interior 1st 52 42 10 0 — 84 381 216 19 14 5 120 75 Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 (Centennials)
Won in Division Final, 4–0 (Knights)
Won in BCJHL Final, 4–1 (Sockeyes)
Won in Mowat Cup, 2–0 (North Stars)
Lost in Doyle Cup, 0–4 (Canucks)
1988–89 Interior 1st 60 40 19 1 — 81 376 256 31 22 9 146 112 Won in Division Semifinals, 4–1 (Packers)
Won in Division Final, 4–0 (Centennials)
Won in BCJHL Final, 4–1 (Royals)
Won in Mowat Cup, 2–0 (Mustangs)
Won in Doyle Cup, 4–2 (Rustlers)
Won in Abbott Cup, 4–2 (Broncos)
Fourth place in Centennial Cup round robin
1989–90 Interior 1st 58 33 20 5 — 71 330 229 19 12 7 92 73 First place in Interior round robin
Lost in BCJHL Final, 2–4 (Royals)
Second place in Centennial Cup round robin
Won in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 11–5 (Hawks)
Won in Centennial Cup Final, 6–5 (OT) (Royals)
1990–91 Interior 3rd 60 37 20 3 — 77 359 266 28 23 5 170 126 Won in Division Semifinals, 4–0 (Spartans)
Won in Division Final, 4–2 (Chiefs)
Won in BCJHL Final, 4–0 (Paper Kings)
Won in Mowat Cup, 3–0 (Spruce Kings)
Won in Doyle Cup, 4–1 (Royals)
Won in Abbott Cup, 5–4 (OT) (Terriers)
Fourth place in Centennial Cup round robin
Won in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 7–5 (Terriers)
Won in Centennial Cup Final, 8–4 (Cubs)
1991–92 Interior 4th 60 34 23 3 — 71 348 286 30 22 8 168 116 Won in Division Semifinals, 4–2 (Spartans)
Won in Division Final, 4–2 (Chiefs)
Won in BCJHL Final, 4–0 (Ice Hawks)
Won in Mowat Cup, 3–0 (Spruce Kings)
Won in Doyle Cup, 4–2 (Grizzlys)
Won in Abbott Cup, 5–3 (Flyers)
First place in Centennial Cup round robin
Lost in Centennial Cup Semifinals, 2–5 (Flyers)
1992–93 Interior 3rd 60 35 23 2 — 72 336 278 5 1 4 14 22 Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–4 (Panthers)
1993–94 Interior 3rd 60 31 29 0 — 62 286 314 11 4 7 38 48 Won in Division Semifinals, 4–3 (Panthers)
Lost in Division Final, 0–4 (Spartans)
1994–95 Interior 3rd 60 28 28 4 — 60 297 284 9 5 4 41 37 Won in Preliminary Round, 2–0 (Ice Hawks)
Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Panthers)
1995–96 Interior 1st 60 43 13 4 — 90 324 219 30 23 7 156 102 Won in Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Clippers)
Won in Semifinals, 4–0 (Capitals)
Won in BCJHL Final, 4–1 (Thunder)
Won in Mowat Cup, 3–0 (Spruce Kings)
Won in Doyle Cup, 4–3 (Saints)
Lost in Abbott Cup, 1–5 (Mustangs)
Third place in Royal Bank Cup round robin
Won in Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 7–4 (87's)
Won in Royal Bank Cup Final, 2–0 (Mustangs)
1996–97 Interior 1st 60 43 14 5 — 87 339 212 14 9 5 56 50 Won in Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Centennials)
Won in Semifinals, 4–1 (Smoke Eaters)
Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 (Eagles)
1997–98 Interior 2nd 60 33 19 8 — 74 251 229 7 3 4 17 25 Lost in Quarterfinals, 3–4 (Smoke Eaters)
1998–99 Interior 1st 60 52 6 — 2 106 305 145 30 22 8 150 88 Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 (Centennials)
Won in Conference Final, 4–0 (Spruce Kings)
Won in BCHL Final, 4–1 (Chiefs)
Won in Mowat Cup, 3–1 (Dynamiters)
Won in Doyle Cup, 4–1 (Canucks)
Won in Abbott Cup, 3–2 (Mustangs)
Fourth place in Royal Bank Cup round robin
Won in Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 3–2 (Blues)
Won in Royal Bank Cup Final, 9–3 (Abbies)
1999–00 Interior 2nd 60 35 20 — 5 75 242 216 18 9 9 56 64 Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–2 (Spruce Kings)
Won in Conference Final, 4–3 (Centennials)
Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 (Chiefs)
2000–01 Interior 5th 60 24 26 — 10 58 203 225 Did not qualify
2001–02 Interior 1st 60 33 21 — 6 72 243 205 17 10 7 52 40 Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Centennials)
Won in Conference Final, 4–3 (Panthers)
Lost in BCHL Final, 2–4 (Chiefs)
2002–03 Interior 1st 60 47 12 0 1 95 273 150 17 10 7 52 40 Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–0 (Panthers)
Won in Conference Final, 4–0 (Trail Smoke Eaters)
Won in BCHL Final, 4–0 (Chiefs)
Lost in Doyle Cup, 2–4 (Kodiaks)
2003–04 Interior 2nd 60 37 15 1 7 82 233 182 5 1 4 13 17 Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–4 (Trail Smoke Eaters)
2004–05 Interior 1st 60 42 9 3 6 93 232 156 14 9 5 40 41 Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–0 (Vees)
Won in Conference Final, 4–1 (Spruce Kings)
Lost in BCHL Final, 1–4 (Eagles)
2005–06 Interior 3rd 60 36 18 2 4 78 205 165 10 5 5 32 29 Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–1 (Spruce Kings)
Lost in Conference Semifinals, 1–4 (Silverbacks)
2006–07 Interior 2nd 60 37 19 1 3 78 246 193 22 14 8 70 53 Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 4–2 (Warriors)
Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 (Smoke Eaters)
Won in Conference Final, 4–1 (Vees)
Lost in BCHL Final, 2–4 (Clippers)
2007–08 Interior 4th 60 36 20 2 2 76 238 185 10 6 4 35 31 Won in Conference Quarterfinals, 3–0 (Smoke Eaters)
Lost in Conference Semifinals, 3–4 (Vees)
2008–09 Interior 1st 60 42 14 1 3 88 223 145 25 20 5 152 90 Won in Conference Semifinals, 4–1 (Vees)
Won in Conference Final, 4–2 (Silverbacks)
Won in BCHL Final, 4–2 (Kings)
Won in Doyle Cup, 4–0 (Storm)
First place in Royal Bank Cup round robin
Won in Royal Bank Cup Semifinals, 6–3 (Voyageurs)
Won in Royal Bank Cup Final, 2–0 (Broncos)

NHL alumni


External links


Preceded by
Thunder Bay Flyers 		Centennial Cup Champions
1990 and 1991 		Succeeded by
Thunder Bay Flyers
Preceded by
Calgary Canucks 		Royal Bank Cup Champions
1996 		Succeeded by
Summerside Western Capitals
Preceded by
South Surrey Eagles 		Royal Bank Cup Champions
1999 		Succeeded by
Fort McMurray Oil Barons
Preceded by
Humboldt Broncos 		Royal Bank Cup Champions
2009 		Succeeded by
incumbent
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  1. ↑ Code explanation; GP—Games Played, W—Wins, L—Losses, T—Tied games, OT—Overtime/Shootout losses, GF—Goals For, GA—Goals Against, Pts—Points
  2. ↑ The result of the playoff series shows the Flames' result first regardless of the outcome, followed by opposite team in parenthesis.
  3. ↑ Beginning in 2005, all games have a winner. Ties were eliminated
  4. ↑ Beginning in 1999, overtime (and later shootout) losses are worth one point
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