RBC Final: Humboldt vs Vernon

And then there were two. After a hard fought round robin and an intense semi final, both the Humboldt Broncos and Vernon Vipers have made it to the final of the Royal Bank Cup.

Vernon has not lost a game so far in this tournament, outscoring their opposition 30-15 in 5 games (including a 7-1 shellacking of the Broncos). Expect Andrew Hammond to get the start tonight in the net as he has proven all tournament long he belongs between the pipes.

Humboldt has lost 2 games, one to the team they play tonight in the finals. The Broncos have bounced back with the "revenge factor" after nearly every loss this season, and that, combined with the experience this team has in a Royal Bank Cup final, may prove to be vital, as they should come out with high intensity as well as experience in this big game.

Vernon is looking to become the winningest franchise in Junior A hockey by capturing their 5th Royal Bank Cup title, while the Broncos are looking to become the first back to back champion since Vernon (then known as Lakers) did the deed in the 1990 and 1991 seasons.

Vernon also defeated Humboldt in the 1989 Abbott Cup, which was awarded to the Western Canadian Junior A Hockey Champion.