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The Legal Vipers' Season Ends Abruptly

The Legal Vipers hockey season came to an abrupt halt last week with two consecutive defeats at the hands of the Slave Lake Winter Hawks. The two teams were on a home and home series for the opening round of the 2008 play-off with a third game scheduled for Legal on Feb 1st if needed. A 7 to 3 lost at home on Jan. 25th coupled with a 9 to 5 Slave Lake victory in Slave Lake on the following day, resulted in the elimination of the Legal team from the play-off picture After finishing in first place in the NCHL and having had an exceptional year, it is difficult to believe that the Vipers are out of it. For the second time in as many years the Slave Lake Hawks sank their claws in the Vipers backs and yanked them out of the post-season competition.

However, as unpleasant as this may be, the Legal fans have countless reasons to be proud of their team again this year. These young individuals have shown a lot of character throughout the season, playing with heart and determination game after game. Sure they love playing hockey, but they are also very community conscious and they love to play for their fans. Along the same vein, the Vipers are very supportive of minor hockey and other community endeavours. Funds originating from the sale of 50/50 tickets go directly to minor hockey and revenues from the 'Appreciation Night' are geared towards various community projects. The Vipers are also very aware of the fact that, to many young fans, they are role models. Kids look up to them and learn to appreciate the true values of hard work and perseverance.

On behalf of all the Vipers fans, I wish to extend to the players, the coaches, the trainers, the sponsors and everyone else involved with the team a most heartfelt thank you. Thank you for an exciting season, thank you for your dedication to the game of hockey, thank you for your continued support of your community, thank you for the entertainment.

For continued information on the Vipers activities during the off-season, tune in to our web page at 'www.LegalVipers.com'.

Written by Ray Tremblay

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