Vipers Strike Smokies 5-2, Take Series Lead

Matt Kowalski’s fifth of the post season stood as the decider as Vernon beat Trail 5-2.

Teddy Wooding had a pair of tallies to help secure the win.

The victoey puts the Vipers up 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.

The Smoke Eaters will attempt to force a seventh game tomorrow (Saturday) at home, puck drop at 7.