Vermilion Tigers Take Down Rangers

The Vermilion Jr. B Tigers gave their hometown fans plenty to cheer about on Friday, October 30, as they defeated the Vegreville Rangers 5-1 at Vermilion Stadium during a Halloween-themed evening that brought plenty of excitement both on and off the ice.

The Tigers wasted little time getting things started, with Vaughan opening the scoring in the first period, assisted by Toutant and Selte. Hannah added a power-play goal later in the period, with help from Pavka and Davidson, giving Vermilion a 2-0 lead heading into the second.

Vegreville managed to get on the scoreboard in the middle frame with an unassisted goal from Murphy, cutting the Tigers’ lead to 2-1, but Vermilion came back strong in the third.

MacNab got things rolling with a goal assisted by Hill and Rentz. Haygarth followed with another, assisted by Hannah and Malka, before Toutant rounded out the scoring with a power-play goal, assisted by Hannah and Siewert.

The Tigers kept the pressure on throughout the game, outshooting the Rangers 51-21 on their way to the 5-1 victory. Vermilion also made good use of its power-play opportunities, scoring twice on five chances.

MacNab was named the College Park Motors Player of the Game, while Selte received Hardest Worker honours.

The Halloween fun wasn’t limited to the action on the ice. Fans came dressed in costumes, adding some extra spirit to the stands as they cheered on their hometown team.

The Tigers also held a costume contest, with the Alward/Selte family taking first place and Judy Tesky earning second. The team thanked everyone who came out, dressed up and helped make the evening a fun one for players and fans alike.

With another victory added to their record, the Tigers continued to build momentum in the 2026-27 NEAJBHL season, closing out October on a winning note and giving their fans plenty to look forward to as November gets underway. - Photos submitted -