Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2006 17:56:56 GMT -5
(Vernon) The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce the commitment of 17 year old Kevin Koopman. The 6’3 200 pound defenseman played last season with the Beaver Valley Nitehawks of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (JrB) where he recorded 14 goals and 25 assists for 39 points in 38 games. Koopman also chipped in with 7 goals and 6 assists for 13 points in 15 games during the Nitehawks playoff run. For his efforts Koopman was also recently named the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Most Valuable Player this past season.
Next season will not be Kevin’s first taste of Junior A hockey as he played 8 games with the Vipers this past season recording 1 goal and 9 Penalty Minutes.
Kevin Koopman on joining the Vipers:
“I’m very excited about being a Viper next season. I received a small taste of Viper hockey this past season and can’t wait to get back in uniform this coming year.”
Kevin Koopman on why he chose Vernon:
“Vernon was the first junior team to show interest in me and we stayed in touch throughout last summer and then of course this past season, so it was a very easy decision to join the Vipers because of the commitment they showed to me.”
General Manager Troy Mick likes what Koopman brings to the table. “Kevin is going to be a big part of our defensive core next season and he brings a great mix of size and skill to the Vipers. We are very excited to have Kevin committed and ready for next season.”
Next season will not be Kevin’s first taste of Junior A hockey as he played 8 games with the Vipers this past season recording 1 goal and 9 Penalty Minutes.
Kevin Koopman on joining the Vipers:
“I’m very excited about being a Viper next season. I received a small taste of Viper hockey this past season and can’t wait to get back in uniform this coming year.”
Kevin Koopman on why he chose Vernon:
“Vernon was the first junior team to show interest in me and we stayed in touch throughout last summer and then of course this past season, so it was a very easy decision to join the Vipers because of the commitment they showed to me.”
General Manager Troy Mick likes what Koopman brings to the table. “Kevin is going to be a big part of our defensive core next season and he brings a great mix of size and skill to the Vipers. We are very excited to have Kevin committed and ready for next season.”