Kevin Mitchell - Vernon Morning Star Published: April 12, 2009 11:00 PM
The Vernon Vipers sprayed non-alcoholic champagne in every direction, gathered for photos with the Fred Page Cup, and embraced one another in a joyous dressing room Sunday night. All-star goalie Andrew Hammond stopped 15 shots and the Vipers' smothering defensive style did the rest as Vernon clipped the Powell River Kings 2-1 at Wesbild Centre, claiming their first B.C. Hockey League playoff title since 2003. The Vipers will open the regional Doyle Cup best-of-seven series Friday against the Alberta champion Grande Prairie Storm. Vernon's home games will be played at old Civic Arena because of a logging show at their home rink. A crowd of 2,269 fans watched the Vipers shut down Powell River's dynamic forwards with relentless checking and moving into shooting lanes with no fear.
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