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Vernon Vipers Eliminated from BCHL Playoffs After Loss to Bulldogs
The Vernon Vipers were eliminated from playoff contention after a 6-3 loss to the Blackfalds Bulldogs. The Cranbrook Bucks have secured the final playoff spot.
The Vernon Vipers' hopes for a playoff spot in the BC Hockey League's Interior West Division ended Friday. The Vipers needed to win their remaining five games to have a chance at the playoffs. Their defeat against the Blackfalds Bulldogs dashed those hopes. The Cranbrook Bucks have now secured the last playoff spot. The Vipers will finish the season in last place in their division. However, the Vipers still have three regular season games remaining.
Key Facts
- The Vernon Vipers are officially out of playoff contention.
- The team lost to the Blackfalds Bulldogs 6-3 on Friday.
- The Cranbrook Bucks secured the final playoff spot.
- The Vipers have three regular season games remaining.
- The Vipers will face the Brooks Bandits in Alberta.
- The Vipers will host the Brooks Bandits on March 25.
- The Trail Smoke Eaters will visit Vernon on March 27.
- The Vipers will play their final game in Trail on March 28.