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For the 1978-79 season the Vernon franchise was known as the Vernon Canadians. It was the only season that this name was used, although in 1961 they were known as the Jr. Canadians.

Hank Aarsen Sr., Sheldon Bloomer and Ray Williment Sr. & 2 others

Former Coach Sheldon Bloomer would take the reins of the club as General Manager. Sheldon recruits, as Coach, Greg Kvisle(1978-79), R.S. 62GP-32W-29L-1T -- P.O. 6GP-2W-4L

Greg describes his time with the Canadians as a bizare year, citing all kinds of antics with the club and within the league. Such as, when Dave Schneiders' brothers were involved in a incident at a playoff game that lasted forty minutes, included spectators and involved police. Also, the story of the teams school bus renovation and trips to the coast with the bus. Another about a lady that grabbed the visiting teams walkie-talkie and ran away with it, priceless!(source Greg Kvisle via phone call)

Due to extreme financial difficulties the team would take a "leave-of-absence" the following year, 1979-80.(source Greg Kvisle)

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