Kowalski scores, Vipers lose

Photo: Vernon Vipers

Newly acquired Matt Kowalski, shown here in a West Kelowna uniform, was named the game's second star with a goal and an assist for the Vipers in his debut game with the team.

The Vernon Vipers dropped another game on the road, losing 3-2 in Trail Wednesday night.

It was the fourth straight loss for Vernon and sixth loss in the past seven games.  

A bright spot for Vernon was newly acquired Vernon product Matt Kowalski who was named the game's second star with a goal and an assist. 

Kowalski was traded to Vernon earlier in the week from the West Kelowna Warriors in exchange for defenseman Austin Chorney.

Kowalski tied the game up at 1-1 in the second period with his first goal in a Vipers uniform and assisted on Jack Judson's goal in the third, which gave the Vipers a short-lived 2-1 lead. 

Trail tied the game a minute and a half later and potted the eventual winner with a little more than five minutes left in the game. 

Vernon has one more road game before a stretch at home to end the month. 

Up next for Vernon is the West Kelowna Warriors Friday night.