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Award Recipients
Article #2 April 18th2009Lecteurs francophones. Frapper ici pour version française Gala
Having eaten an excellent meal and sitting comfortably on their chairs, everyone was now ready for the most awaited moment of the evening, the award presentations. With a cast of performers like the Vipers, selecting award winners is a most difficult task. One would like to give everyone an award, but that of course would render the whole undertaking meaningless. However recognizing the collective efforts of every member within our Vipers team, is not only a possibility but a fundamental obligation. No one player could collect an award without the help of his team-mates. Teamwork is at the root of every individual success. People with more innate abilities can help those who have a little less but neither can function effectively without the other.
Having seen most of the Vipers games, I had the opportunity to watch every player perform throughout the season and I have concluded that every player, in his own way, was a very essential element in the whole chemistry of this team. Whether one is a strong skater, or an agile stick-handler, or a rocket on ice, or a relentless digger, or a quick hand in the net, or a solid body checker, or a powerful right hand puncher, or an effective appeaser, or a wise instigator, or a smart playmaker, or an outstanding passer or the best marker on the team, no one can by himself perform all of these tasks. Yet when one looks at the totality of the team, every single one of the above attributes can be identified numerous times within Vipers' ranks, thus, to use the old cliché, the emergence of chemistry within the Vipers team.
Every year the Legal Vipers' organisation recognizes, in a special way, three players on the team for their outstanding achievements. One award goes to the top scorer on the team, an other goes to the Viper of the year (MVP) and the last one goes to the player who displayed the most heart on the ice, in the dressing room, at practices and within any other endeavors undertaken by the Vipers. Chris Page, for the second year in a row, received both the Top Scorer Award and the MVP Award. Nathalie Legault made the presentation of the "Top Scorer Award" on behalf of Michael Good's Law office of St. Albert. Roger Legault, the Vipers' head coach presented the "M.V.P. Award" to Chris Page.
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Nathalie Legault presenting |
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On the photo to the left from l to r; Ray Tremblay, Matt Kuzio, and Marie Tremblay
Once again congratulations to all the players, coaches and all others who have contributed to the Vipers' successes over the last three years.
The next article will cover the prize winners and the beginning of a pictorial essay on the Vipers' Gala.
Vipers Gala a Huge Success!
April 18th 2009
Lecteurs francophones. Frapper ici pour version française Gala
What can easily be classified as the Vipers' main event of the year, the Vipers' gala, proved to be a huge success again this year for the third year in a row. Ray DeChamplain, M.C. for the evening, was quick to acknowledge the tremendous amount of work that went into the preparation of the event by the Viper ladies and offered a well deserved vote of thanks to all of them. Like he said, "A setting like what we are witnessing here tonight does not happen by accident".The loud applause that resulted illustrates well that the attendance agreed wholeheartedly with him. Good preparation never fails. Ray chatting with crowd
Ray then proceeded with a short resume of the evening's activities and proved to be a good entertainer at the same time throwing a bit of humour along the way througout the evening." In a few minutes", he said, "I will explain why my table will be first to go for the food and then how we will proceed thereafter for the other tables". Ray did a good job of setting the tone for the evening and everyone totally enjoyed themselves all evening long. Incidentally, the food was delicious and there was plenty available. Mission accomplished for Premium Food Services of Legal to the greatest delight of those with better appetites or faster metabolism.
The Vipers Gala was also the scheduled event for the presentation of awards at the team level. For this event the Vipers and their fans, were honored with the presence of Ken McCarthy, president of the NCHL. "The future of senior hockey in Legal is in good hands. In the three years that the Vipers have been in the league, they have continually better themselves and in my estimation they are only a few lucky bounces away from going the distance." Before retiring to his seat, Ken presented the championship banner for the North Division to the Legal Vipers' captain Paul DeChamplain accompanied by his three asssistant captains, Lindsay Mohr, Doug Barich and André DeChamplain. The first championship banner will be raised to the rafters of the Legal arena sometimes next year. An event that the Vipers and their fans are anxiously waiting for.
This is the first article of a series of articles on the Vipers Gala
Tomorrow: More on the award recipients.Keep on Reading
Heartful Thankyou to all My Web Readers
Frapper ici pour version française story
Sunday March 29th 2009
To all of you faithful Vipers' Web readers, I wish to extend a heartful thank you for the support you have shown to the Vipers hockey club this season and for the interest you have shown in their web site. In the last four weeks alone over 500 readers have visited the Web Site. It was a pleasure for me to provide this service to you this year and in view of the high interest indicated by your frequent visits, I have full intention of continuing it next year. The Vipers' web site keeps you up to date with all the Vipers' activities including game results, individual statistics, action photos, player and coaches profiles and support team to name a few.
Ray's Web Design hopes to improve the service even more in the year (months) to come. Hopefully by next season the site will include a page designed for players and fans to communicate with each other. Also, along the same line, it is my intention to introduce a "Submit" page and have the fans vote for the player of the week or the game. This, of course, would assist management in selecting the top Viper of the week, month or the year. Fans will also be given the opportunity to vote for the player with the most heart on a game by game basis. However, please note that Ray's Web Design cannot guarantee these intended services as yet since I am still in the process of learning the mechanics of initiating those services.
Ray's Web Design would also consider having a page within the Vipers site covering some highlights for minor hockey, pending on the availability of a volunteer to supply the information via E-mail to Ray's Web Design. If anyone can do this the info provided would be included in the "www.legalvipers.com" site.
In the mean time please check the Vipers' site during the summer months as I will add more info as I receive it.
Have a pleasant summer.
Ray TremblayVipers come close to breaking the Ice from under the Icedogs' feet but...
...a weaker third period proves fatal! Final score Vipers 3 Icedogs 5.
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Story to follow tomorrow.
The Provincial Atom D Tournament is in Full Swing
The Legal Eagles lose a second game in the Atom "D" Provincial Tournament.
The Eagles played hard with a lot of heart and determination but were unable to handle the much bigger team Caroline iced for this Tournament. Big strong defenceman Logan Neal of Caroline set the tone for the game by scoring three unanswered goals for the Colts and then adding two assists to his total before the final whistle blew. Dylan Rauch, Cody Graham, and Tanner Denham each scored one to end the scoring story for the game as the Eagles were unable to beat the Colts' goalkeeper.
The final score was 6 to 0 for the Colts but the game was actually closer than what the score is showing. After two periods, the score was three to nothing for the Colts but the Eagles had outshot them by about ten shots. At the end of the game the shots on goals still favoured the Eagles, with the clock showing Legal with 27 shots and Caroline with 24.
There is much to be said about this young Eagles' team. They are small in stature but big at heart. They play with enthusiasm, desire and determination. They believe in themselves and support one another. They believe in winning and work hard to win, but they accept defeat without pouting and can still smile after a defeat. They're a jolly bunch who love to play hockey and really enjoy the game. They're our Legal Eagles!
I went to the dressing room after the game and of course I found a team that was disappointed with the final score, but I also saw a team that was far from being a "defeated team". Their spirit was still full of hope for the future. Losing a battle doesn't mean that the war is lost! Let me tell you, these kids are raring to keep going. And watchout next year, they will be a team to reckon with. Mark my word!
Written by R .Tremblay
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Eagles! Your are our little hereos!! Keep working hard on & off the Ice. Remember schooling is your most important job right now. Best in everything!
Written By R.Tremblay
March 15th 2009
Eagles lose one
With the first day over, the Legal Eagles are sitting at one and one. The Eagles won their afternoon game 6 to 4 yesterday but lost their evening game to the Lamont Hawks by a score of 8 to 3, giving them one loss and one victory for the day. Jake Hunting scored twice in the third period in a losing cause but his two goals gave the Eagles a very needed boost for the coming games. Aiden "Bobo" Cornell assisted both of Jake's two goals and scored one himself with an assist going to Muranda Hunting. The Hawks proved to be a stronger team last night and deserve the victory they worked for. The players played hard on both side and both team showed a lot of sportsmanship. It is comforting to see our young athletes playing with such dedication and enthusiasm, the game that we all love. Keep it up guys!
The player of the game award last night for the Eagles went to Scott Hills who played a colassal game in net. For the Hawks the award went to Lane Palahniuk. Congratulations to those two players.
The Eagles Lineup
#1 Scott Hills -Goal Keeper-
#2 Kyle Ozipko
#3 Colten Witter
#5 Charles Malo
#9 Logan Brunen-Lavoie
#10 Devon Cyr
#11 Haydon Plain
#13 Aiden "Bobo" Cornell
#14 Chad Montpetit
#16 Denny Laplante
#17 Jérémie Cyr
#18 Jake Hunting
#27 Muranda Hunting
#31 Albert Nault
Coach -Rick Laplante --Asst. Coaches-Eric Cyr & André Montpetit --Trainer Craig Ozipko --Manager Kevin Hills.
Written by R. Tremblay
Next Vipers' game: Saturday March 14th in Onoway
Important Notice
Please note that "Ray's Web Design" will continue to report important developments concerning the Legal Vipers, throughout the summer months. Also note that this site will give you the results of the
PROVINCIAL TOURNAMENT games involving the Atom "D", as they
happen. Visit the Vipers' site at www.legalvipers.com for more.
Provincial Atom "D" Hockey Tournament to take Place in Legal
The Legal arena will be a busy place this week-end as 8 Atom "D" level hockey teams, from a variety of places in Alberta, will square off in front of their respective fans to determine a Provincial Champion for the 2008-09 season. This is a major event for Legal thanks to a "thumbs up" performance by the Legal Minor Hockey organizers.
The tournament will start with the opening ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. in the Legal Arena this Friday evening with the first game scheduled for 8:00 p.m. At that time, you will have the opportunity to meet up with important hockey personalities in the likes of Loretta Normando(better known here as Loretta Fizer) Pete Peters, constable Armstrong from the R.C.M.P. and of coarse, all the minor hockey little heroes who will be our star performers over the week-end. Loretta Normando is a member of the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame, thanks to her enormous contributions to women's hockey in this province and beyond. She is a former resident of this area, having completed her grade school here in Legal. Pete Peters is a former NHL star goalkeeper, from this area as well, who is always highly motivated when it comes to the promotion of minor hockey. We are priviledged to have these two hockey personalities with us for this special event. "Chapeau" to the minor hockey group for such a feat!
This Web Site will continue to keep you informed on this special events as more information becomes available. Ray's Web Design is highly committed to the promotion of Vipers' hockey and takes pride in assisting it's minor hockey program as well. The Vipers are looking forward to signing more and more local products as they are developping in the minor ranks at this moment. More to come later.
Written by R. Tremblay March 10th 2009Vipers drop another one to The Onoway Ice Dogs
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Next Vipers' game" March 14th in Onoway.Game Time 8:45 p.m.
Défaite des Vipers
Mars le 7 2009
Ice Dogs 8 LegalVipers 3Prochaine partie samedi le 14 à Onoway à 8h45 p.m.
Victoire des Vipers
Février le 28
Les Vipers mettent fin à leur série semi-finale de leur division de la NCHL. Après une défaite un peu humiliante la semaine dernière les Vipers reprennent les choses en main et infligent une défaite aux Hawks de Slave Lake. Des le début de la partie, les Vipers établissent leur rythme et ne sont jamais vraiment menacé sérieusement tout au long de la partie. Finalement, la partie se termine par un pointage de 5 à 2 en faveur les Vipers.
Les Vipers feront face maintenant aux Ice Dogs d'Onoway à partir de vendredi le 6 mars, à Onoway. Le lendemain, samedi le 7, les Vipers seront de retour devant leurs "Fans" pour le deuxième match de la serie.
Pour plus de détails sur la partie appuyez ici Détails
Message to Vipers
Feb 28th 2009
The Vipers fans are looking forward to the game of Saturday Feb 28th and wish to express their strong support to the Vipers. As fans, we are confident that you will win this very important game and that you will go on to the finals the following week. I have had the opportunity to talk to many of the Vipers' fans during the week and I know that this message represents the view of most of them if not all. As fans we know that the possibility of losing exists but that will change nothing in terms of our appreciation for your efforts throughout the season. Play your game as usual, after all it brought you where you are now. Play hard but most of all enjoy your game like we will enjoy it ourselves regardless of the outcome. Go Vipers Go!
Written by R.T.
Hawks even the score
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February 22nd 2009
À nos lecteur Francophones
Défaite des Vipers Féfrier le 22 2009
Les Vipers qui espéraient mettre fin à leur serie semi-finale, perdent aux mains des Hawks cette après midi. En effet les Vipers s'inclinent par un pointage de 4 à 0 face aux Hawks de Slave Lake. Quoique le pointage ne l'indique pas, la partie fut serrée, la marque étant un à zéro après deux périodes de jeu. Cependant les Hawks établièrent leur rythme de jeu en troisième pour marquer à trois reprises et s'emparer de la victoire.
La dernière partie de cette série aura lieu à Legal samedi prochain à huit heures p.m. Ont vous transmettra les résultats le plus vite possible après cette joute. Au revoir à tous, R Tremblay
Victoire des Vipers
Vipers One Game Away From Finals
The Legal Vipers advance one step closer to the final series with a convincing victory against the WinterHawks last night.Click here for photos and story
Victoire des Vipers
Les Vipers rapportent une deuxième victoire dans la serie semi-finale. À lire plus bas sur la page media coverage.
Frappez ici pour les détails
A picture is worth a thousand words
Huge Victory for Vipers
After losing the first game of the series and having been victims of a few suspensions following the game, the Legal Vipers rebounded with a huge victory against the Slave Lake Winter Hawks last night.
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Hoorah! Hoorah!
Voir lecteurs francophones plus basL'Academie du Hockey
Les classes de M. Chris Page "Academie du Hockey" jouent leur deuxième match de hockey pour la saison 2008-09.
Eh oui! Pour la deuxième fois cette saison les Académiciens de la Citadelle se font face sur la surface glacée de l'arêne de Legal. Ce deuxième match faisait partie de la grande célébration de la journée familiale à l'École Citadelle. Le tout débuta par une messe célébrée par Monseigneur Luc Bouchard dans l'Église de Legal. Un évènement religieusement bien préparé qui établit le climat de la journée qui s'en suivit. Il faut souligner en passant le travail énorme de Mme Nicole Labrecque en particulier et les professeurs de l'École Citadelle qui ont fait de cette célébration une activité vivante, significative et profondément religieuse. Le Notre Père, la prière par excellence que le Christ lui même nous a enseigné et que nous récitons trop souvent sans nous concentrer profondément sur ce que nous disons, nous a été présenté d'une façon concrète et visuelle, nous incitant à vivre ces paroles.
Suite à la messe, les élèves qui le désiraient, furent servis un délicieux repas chaud préparé par "M & M Catering" aux gymnase de l'école. Le repas terminé, le grand moment temps attendu, le fameux match revenge des Bleus de l'École Citadelle contre les Blancs de l'École Citadelle faisait suite. Les élèves, professeurs, parents et amis se rendirent en grand nombre pour voir la joute, espérant une victoire, acceptant la défaite, réalisant très bien que le but primordial était de s'amuser en jouant le sport que nous aimons tellement au Canada, le hockey.
Les joueurs, filles et garçons, sautèrent sur la glace remplit d'enthusiasme, le feu dans les yeux, prêt pour le fameux match. La foule criait son admiration pour ses joueurs préférés, pour son équipe favorite. L'annonceur fait quelques annonces et voilà que l'arbitre, M. Lefebvre pour l'occasion, appelle les alignements de départ pour mettre la partie en marche. La rondelle frappe la glace, la foule démontre sa satisfaction, les joueurs s'élancent sur la rondelle et voilà le match est en marche! Que le meilleur gagne!
Le match se déroula rapidement et sans incidents désagréables. Comme il fait bon de voir nos jeunes s'amuser dans une atmosphère saine ou l'amitié règne et la camaraderie est d'ampleur! Certe une équipe a dû subir la défaite mais elle l'a accepté avec dignité et sans rancune. Le coeur joyeux, les athlètes ont retrouvés leurs vestières respectifs pour enfin retourner à l'école pour terminer cette journée mémorable. Bravo, à la Citadelle, à ses professeurs et ses élèves! Merci à nos parents, grands parents, et amis de l'école! L'appui parental est tellement important pour le bon fonctionnement d'une école que votre valeur est inestimable! Merci Merci.
Rapportage d'un ami de l'école.
R.T.
À nos lecteurs francophones
Après une défaites des plus désevantes vendredi dernier, les Vipers de Legal retroussent leurs manches et rapportent la victoire, peut-être la plus importante de la saison. Ce fut un match chaudement disputé qui a vu les deux équipes prendre les devants à tour de rôle pour finalement se terminer avec un pointage en faveur des Vipers. Chris Page, qui a terminé la saison à la tête du classement de son équipe, a retrouvé sa touche magique hier devant le filet adverse pour marquer quatre fois et conduire son équipe vers la victoire et par le fait même égaliser la serie 1 à 1.
Les Vipers poursuivrons leur serie demi-finale à Legal vendredi soir prochain et une victoire leur procurerait une bonne chance d'accéder à la finale dans la NCHL et peut-être même à la compétition provinciale Hockey Senior AA. Cette année les compétitions provinciales auront lieu à Spirit River dans la section Nord Est de l'Alberta. Nous leur souhaitons bonne chance.
Chris Page. Quatre buts lors du dernier match des Vipers
Legal Loses First Game
The Vipers drop first game in front of their home fans but the fans withnessed a thriller. Final score 5 to 4 for Slave Lake.
Click here for story.Vipers' Semi-Final Series Starts Friday
Game Time 8:30 Friday February 13 in Legal
Second game in Slave Lake on Sunday Game Time 2:00 p.m.
Thank you Viperettes
Click here for pictorial story.Vipers Win Their First Post-Season Series
Game two results: Vipers 3 Drayton Valley 1.
Legal takes the series with two consecutive victories. Brilliant play on both sides and outstanding goal-tending on both sides. Congratulations Vipers. Click here for story.
Coaches Corner follows story
Thank you to our fans!!!
A nos lecteurs des régions francophones"
Voir section au bas de "Coaches' Corner"
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Vipers Win Game One of Best of Three
The Vipers came up winners in a hard fought battle against Drayton Valley last night. Even if the final score highly favours the Vipers the game was very close till the end. With less than three minutes left in the game, the Vipers only had a one goal lead over Drayton Valley. The Vipers played a very strong game and finally got through Derek Schadeck, the Drayton Valley goal keeper and scored twice in the dying minutes of the game. Mark Nysetvold was a strong factor in the Vipers' victory scoring twice and picking up two helpers as well. The team as a whole played one of its better games so far this year. All and all the game was a good crowd pleaser. The Vipers are playing again tonight in Drayton Valley. A victory for the Vipers would clinch the series and allow them to continue on to what we hope will be a championship for Legal. The last time Legal had a senior team championship dates back to 1973. Go Vipers go!
Attention Viper Fans
The Third Annual Viper Gala is Scheduled for Saturday April 18TH2009
Make plans to attend now! The Vipers main event of the year is coming soon. In fact April 18th, is the date to mark on your calendar. Tickets will be going on sale in the next few days and you can rest assured that they will go fast. Call George at Legal Motors for more information.
Tickets: 150 in all
Ticket Prices
- Admission $30.00 / person. -Includes Supper -Dance & Award Presentations
- Tickets purchased before March 15th
- will qualify for two Early Bird Draws.
Early Bird Draws:
Two draws of $250.00 each -gifts certificates for the Lily Lake Resort.
Main Draws:
Also taking place on that night is the grand prize draw for a $1500.00 --two draws of $300.00 each as second prizes --& two draws of $150.00 for third prizes.
It's practice time!!!
See photosClick here.
Vipers End Season on a Winning Note
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Sunday January 18th 2009
Vipers lose to Slave Lake by a score of 6 to 3.
Story Media coverage
Click Snap shots of game.
Meet Two New Vipers
Click Player Profiles.
The Skate/Hockey Academies of l'École Citadelle hit the Ice
See Media Coverage
Boys on the Bus
Click Boys on Bus.
Vipers lose to Edson and Slave Lake
See Coverage December 12th&13th 2008
New Snap Shots
See Album
Mid Season Report Card
If you recall, when the season openned, the Vipers' coaching staff was very confident that the Vipers hockey team would have a very productive season this year. After ten games completed, it is fair to say that the coaches had a good vision of the team they had put together during the off-season and with the Vipers at 9 & 1 now, I would dare say that the Vipers are having an exceptional season.
In Net
The goal-tending this year is superb. Chris Gauthier, Tyler Day and Gessie McGillis are simply unbeatable in net and are giving the opposing players nightmare after nightmare.
On the average so far, the goal tending trio have allowed less then three goals per game. What else can we ask for?
Rating *****
Defence
Our defensive core ranks with the best in the league. The goalies are doing their job and the defencemen play a very efficient supportive role. The likes of Matt Kuzio, Geoff Puchala, Lindsay Mohr, Simon Nugent, Rod Kaliel, Al McClaren and Barret Dupuis would be welcomed by any other team in the league. Of course we would not release them. At least I don't think so!
Rating *****
Forwards
The Vipers are strong and efficient on the defensive side of the game and the same is also true when we look at the offensive side of our game. The Vipers this year have three lines that can score. No matter which line is on the ice, the opposing teams cannot relent one minute. Our third line does not consist of players that are not as good as the other two lines, it's just that we can't play nine players on the first line. So the logical thing to do is to split them in three. Thus, our 1st, 2nd and 3rdlines. Lines are not necessarily based on player ability but more on which players play best with which other player or players. I believe that on any given night any player on our team can play as well as any other player on the team. It is the coaches' job to determine which trios function best together and are most efficient as a unit on any given night.
Keeping this in mind here are our three lines as they stand currently.
First line:
Chris Page, André Letourneau, & André DeChamplain.Rating *****
Second line:
Doug Barich, Cameron Sault/ & Paul DeChamplain/Brett Tapola.
Rating *****
Third line:
Mark Nysetvold, Evan Taylor & Cody Millar/Ed Long.Rating*****
Coaches
Roger and Ray form an excellent team. They are both very proficient at the game of hockey and give themselves fully to the task. They are passionate individuals who love and promote the game.
Rating*****
Well that's my version of what I believe the team did so far. You might say that I am biased and I'll admit it with pride. You bet I am bias! But the fact remains that the statistics so far support heavily what I have said. If we don't win it all this year it won't be because we have a lame team. We have determination, strength, conviction, and a lot of ability on this team. Go Vipers Go!
Fans
The Vipers are proud to say that they have the best fans in the league. Game after game they show-up to cheer their team. Win or lose the Legal fans are # 1
Rating *****
Written by Ray Tremblay
Also taking place on that night is the grand prize draw for a $1500.00 --two draws of $300.00 each as second prizes --& two draws of $150.00 for third prizes.
It's practice time!!!
See photosClick here.
Vipers End Season on a Winning Note
Click here for storySunday January 18th 2009
Vipers lose to Slave Lake by a score of 6 to 3.
Story Media coverage
Click Snap shots of game.Meet Two New Vipers
Click Player Profiles.The Skate/Hockey Academies of l'École Citadelle hit the Ice
See Media Coverage
Boys on the Bus
Click Boys on Bus.Vipers lose to Edson and Slave Lake
See Coverage December 12th&13th 2008
New Snap Shots
See AlbumMid Season Report Card
If you recall, when the season openned, the Vipers' coaching staff was very confident that the Vipers hockey team would have a very productive season this year. After ten games completed, it is fair to say that the coaches had a good vision of the team they had put together during the off-season and with the Vipers at 9 & 1 now, I would dare say that the Vipers are having an exceptional season.
In Net
The goal-tending this year is superb. Chris Gauthier, Tyler Day and Gessie McGillis are simply unbeatable in net and are giving the opposing players nightmare after nightmare. On the average so far, the goal tending trio have allowed less then three goals per game. What else can we ask for?
Rating *****
Defence
Our defensive core ranks with the best in the league. The goalies are doing their job and the defencemen play a very efficient supportive role. The likes of Matt Kuzio, Geoff Puchala, Lindsay Mohr, Simon Nugent, Rod Kaliel, Al McClaren and Barret Dupuis would be welcomed by any other team in the league. Of course we would not release them. At least I don't think so!
Rating *****
Forwards
The Vipers are strong and efficient on the defensive side of the game and the same is also true when we look at the offensive side of our game. The Vipers this year have three lines that can score. No matter which line is on the ice, the opposing teams cannot relent one minute. Our third line does not consist of players that are not as good as the other two lines, it's just that we can't play nine players on the first line. So the logical thing to do is to split them in three. Thus, our 1st, 2nd and 3rdlines. Lines are not necessarily based on player ability but more on which players play best with which other player or players. I believe that on any given night any player on our team can play as well as any other player on the team. It is the coaches' job to determine which trios function best together and are most efficient as a unit on any given night.
Keeping this in mind here are our three lines as they stand currently.
First line:
Chris Page, André Letourneau, & André DeChamplain.Rating *****
Second line:
Doug Barich, Cameron Sault/ & Paul DeChamplain/Brett Tapola.Rating *****
Third line:
Mark Nysetvold, Evan Taylor & Cody Millar/Ed Long.Rating*****
Coaches
Roger and Ray form an excellent team. They are both very proficient at the game of hockey and give themselves fully to the task. They are passionate individuals who love and promote the game.
Rating*****
Well that's my version of what I believe the team did so far. You might say that I am biased and I'll admit it with pride. You bet I am bias! But the fact remains that the statistics so far support heavily what I have said. If we don't win it all this year it won't be because we have a lame team. We have determination, strength, conviction, and a lot of ability on this team. Go Vipers Go!
Fans
The Vipers are proud to say that they have the best fans in the league. Game after game they show-up to cheer their team. Win or lose the Legal fans are # 1
Rating *****
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Warm-up video1.
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Warm-up video2.
Player Profiles. Click Player Profiles
Ray's Web Design's message(below).
Hello Hockey Fans
A new season has arrived. Hockey is back! For all of you fans, who are avid hockey enthusiasts as I am, the cold turkey season is over. Sure there is football, baseball and many others sports but deep down, the one sport that we can hardly wait for is hockey.(At least for some of us) Well it's here!
The Legal Vipers' Web Page this year will be hosted by Ray's Web Design. My name is Raymond Tremblay and it is my pleasure to serve you via the w.w.w. This year's format is very similar to the previous years with a few exceptions and changes. New this year is the individual Vipers player's stats sheet (which will be updated from game to game), an arena map to facilitate access to the arena for people from other areas, a more detailed description of our sponsors and/or organisations,and, hopefully very soon, video highlights of the games.
Ray's Web Design is open to spectator comments and suggestions but reserves the right of publishing or not publishing these contributions. I will be at all Vipers' games, I like to chat with people and I consider myself a good listener. Any constructive suggestion will be given a lot of weight. It is my wish to make the Vipers Web Page interesting for the Vipers and their fans and in the process keep everyone informed.
Hoping to serve you satisfactorily,
Respectfully yours,
Ray Tremblay
Getting ready for a new season
The Legal Vipers' coaches and managers are looking forward to what could be the Legal Vipers best season yet. Coach Roger Legault is confident that the Vipers' line-up will once again show some improvement over the previous years and be a strong contender for the post-season honors.
The Vipers did very well last season but failed to produce at the same level in the post-season as they were eliminated in the first round of the play-off. Losing in round one was a huge disappointment for players and fans,but one cannot let this setback overshadow the sensational season the Vipers gave their fans last year. Finishing in second place, only one point behind the first place Lamont team, was a formidable accomplishment.Vipers, your fans are right behind you and are looking forward to the coming season. GO! VIPERS GO!!!
For your information the Vipers' training camp is opening on September 21th in Morinville.Check the Vipers site "Schedule page" or "Tryouts page"for details.
For continued information on the Vipers activities,surf to the Vipers Web Page at www.LegalVipers.com.
Written by Ray Tremblay
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