vipers make trade

by viper staff | Added 2007-11-29 | Back

(Vernon)—The Vernon Vipers have acquired 20 year old defenceman Isaac Smeltzer from the Alberni Valley Bulldogs for 18 year old defenceman Eliot Raibl and 18 year old forward Evan Witt.

Smeltzer who is a three year veteran of the BCHL has played in 27 games this season while recording 4 goals and 10 assists along with 68 penalty minutes. Raibl who was acquired from Merritt on September 5 played in 29 games and recorded 2 goals and 4 assists. Witt is in his rookie season in the BCHL and has already committed to Michigan Tech for 09/10, he played in 29 games while tallying 3 goals and 6 assists.

Smeltzer is expected to make his Vernon Viper debut tomorrow night when Vernon hosts Salmon Arm. Vernon would like to wish Evan and Eliot the best of luck in Alberni Valley.