Vipers games moved to Kal Tire Place North due to repairs

Repairs to their normal home have forced the Vernon Vipers to find a new lair to play two upcoming games.

The BC Hockey League team announced Tuesday, they have shifted their games against two Coastal Conference teams this weekend from the 3,000-seat Kal Tire Place South, to Kal Tire Place North, which has seating for just 400 spectators.

Vipers statement:
The Vernon Vipers regret to inform, due to an ice chiller issue at Kal Tire Place South, the following changes have been made to this weekend’s set of games against Alberni Valley and Nanaimo:

Friday night’s game will now be scheduled for Sunday night at 7 p.m. against the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and be played at Kal Tire Place North.

Saturday night’s game will still be played at 6 p.m. against Nanaimo, but will see that game also played at Kal Tire Place North.

“We are obviously disappointed in the situation we find ourselves in,” Todd Miller, Vipers executive vice-president, said. “However, we do understand and appreciate this affects many other groups as well. We are working hard with everyone involved to help find a solution.”

Kal Tire Place North (Vernon Matters photo)

The Vipers will be releasing information regarding ticket sales for the two games in the coming days.

An ice chiller failed at Kal Tire Place on Saturday, forcing the City of Vernon to close the facility to ice users while repairs are made. The ice surface will also have to be installed again which takes another five days, so the city has said it will likely be Monday, March 18 when ice activity can resume at the facility.