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February 19^th 2010

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Vipers' Season is over

The Vipers lost the Semi-Final series last night to the Onoway Ice Dogs but they can still walk tall and hold their heads up high now that it is all over. First the Onoway Ice Dogs is a very good team with a strong offense, a solid defence along with excellent goaltending. Loosing to the Ice Dogs is not a dishonourable happening. In fact the Vipers provided a strong opposition, maybe the stongest one the IceDogs had to face so far in the play-offs and will have to face in the remainder of the play-off series. Whatever the case may be, we (Vipers' organisation and the Vipers' players) wish the Ice Dogs best of luck in the finals and possibly in the Provincial play-offs.

Second, the Vipers have given us, the fans, a most exciting season full of thrilling occasions and tons of memorable moments. The Vipers have created an interest for the game within all of us, attracting young and old to the hockey rink for every homegame. It was a pleasure to see the young fans head to the dressing room after the games seeking autographs from the players. It was even nicer to see the Vipers take the time to, not only sign autographs but devote some of their time to accommodate the youngsters. Chapeau to the players for that nice gesture!

One can not neglect to mention at this point, the interest shown by the youngsters, who not only attended the games but also prepared posters, posted them on the glass behind the goaltender in an effort to encourage the players at the last two home games. No doubts the Vipers have become role models for our youngsters and they have done an excellent job of acquiescing this role.

La saison des Vipers est terminé

D'abord je m'excuse d'avoir mi tant de temps avant de vous adresser ces mots mais soyez assuré que c'était un manque de temps et rien d'autre. Comme vous le savez sans doute maintenant, la saison des Vipers c'est terminé par une défaite aux mains des Ice Dogs d'Onoway vendredi soir passé. Les vipers y ont mi un bel effort mais l'équipe d'Onoway était tout simplement plus forte. Certe avec les Vipers hors de leur chemin, les Ice Dogs ont maintenant la voie libre vers la coupe. Nous leur souhaitons bonne chance et à l'année prochaine.

Je tiens à vous remercier chers lecteurs francophones qui prenez le temps de suivre l'équipe des Vipers par l'intermédiaire du site des Vipers. Je compte bien poursuivre le travail l'année prochaine afin que vous puissiez continuer de suivre l'équipe au fur et à mesure que les évènements se déroulent.Le site sera actif tout au cour de l'été même si les nouvelles seront sans doute plus limitées.

Merci tout spécialement aux lecteurs qui m'ont envoyés des courriels de support et d'encouragement. Ce fut bien apprécié. E-mail: rayt@clearwave.ca

Amicalement,
Raymond Tremblay

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Viper lose second game of the series in second overtime

Story in Media Coverage

Les Vipers perdent le deuxième match dans la deuxième période de surtemps.

Voir le résumé du match dans Media Coverage

Stay in touch with the Vipers Web Site for further information as it becomes available

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More details: January 25^th2010

Standings in the Northern Division

* Legal will be playing Slave Lake in the opening round of the play-offs. Date: week-end of the 29,30,31. Date,Time and Place will follow a.s.a.p.

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January 24^th 2010

The semi finals will be starting on the week-end of January 29, 30 & 31. We are still not sure where the first game will be: depending on who gets home-ice advantage. The Vipers' Web Site will keep you posted. Make a point of checking daily until all the details are available.

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Vipers lose final game of the regular season against Drayton Valley

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Vipers win the see-saw battle with Edson

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See media coverage for story: January 16^th 2010

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Vipers back in action Saturday the 16 ^th in Legal

GAME TIME 8:30 p.m.

The Vipers lost their two last games and are hopeful to get back on track tomorrow night against the Slavelake WinterHawks. The race in the standings is still very tight and it is esssential that the Vipers take advantage of the remaining games of the season to solidify their play-off position. Fortunately the Vipers are playing four of their last five games at home in front of their fans. We urge you, fans, to come and support your favorites for the final stretch of the regular season. See you their tomorrow!!

Stats are updated to January 19^th 2010

R Tremblay

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Ice Dogs continue their dominance over the Vipers

January 6^th 2010

See story in Media Coverage

Vipers win second game of Road trip

December 20th 2009

See story in Media Coverage

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Vipers succumb to the Extreme Heat

December 19th 2009

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A Vipers' practice in 2008

Injury list As of December 8 2009.

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Vipers win over Hinton Heats 5 to 2 Dec 12 2009

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Victoire des Vipers 5 à 2

Needed: Someone with a good camera to take action shots at the Vipers' games

The pictures on the link below were taken by a photographer in Athabasca. You don't need to be a pro to take pictures for the Vipers, but a good camera makes a huge difference in the quality of the pictures. If you are interested you can send me your pictures by E-mail at rayt@clearwave.ca. Viper pictures Click on individual pictures to enlarge.

The Vipers' October 17^th game (game # 10) against Onoway which was postponed at the time will be played on January 6^th in Legal. Game time 8:30 p.m.

Vipers next game December 12^th at 8:30 p.m. Warm-up at 8:00 in Legal

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Vipers win 7 to 6 over Slave Lake

December 6^th 2009

Vipers win, but the victory is costly as two Viper players sustained injuries. Read Story in Media Coverage

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See top ten scorers of the leaque in Statistics December 1^st 2009

Fan photos and Action Shots(Nov 21st) are in. Look in Support and Snap Shot

Vipers make it three in a row

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Vipers make it two in a row

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Convincing victory for the Vipers

November 20^th 2009

Vipers defeat the Athabasca Ices by a score of 9 to 1.
Story in Media Coverage
Victoire des Vipers par un pointage de 9 à 1.

The Vipers next game is again in Legal tonight at 8:30 p.m. The visitors Slave Lake Winterhawks.

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Vipers Continue to Struggle

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Fan pictures from last game(Nov 14^th) are in

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Read about Roger Legault's induction to the honor roll.
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Message from our readers

Bonjour Marie et Raymond,

Un petit bonjour québécois. C'est bien apprécié de votre part de faire correspondance en français, car Reggie peut vous suivre plus facilement et moi de mon côté je me pratique dans les deux langues.

Félicitations pour votre beau travail et au plaisir de se voir très bientôt car je serai chez les garçons du 5 au 12 déc...

Bonne journée,

Sincèrement
Marie France Page

 

Roger inducted into the Vipers' Honour Roll Nov 7^th.

Story to follow later this week

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Vipers Win against Jasper by a score of 8 to 2

Vipers played good hockey but failed to get the two points

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Vipers Loose Season Opener

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Hello Hockey Fans

October 16^th 2009

Sorry for the communications interruption but my wife and I went for a short trip in western Canada last week and it was not possible for me to maintain the site to date during that time. However I am pleased to say that the Vipers have very committed friends in the far west. We met two families, formally from Legal, who are still keeping in touch with what is going on in the Legal Hockey Circles.

The pre-season is now over and I understand the Vipers did quite well. Many players showed up for the training camp, thus making the coaches' selection duties that much more difficult. However this is a more enjoyable task than having a shortage of candidates to pick from. To all the players who tried for the team and failed to break into the line-up, the Legal Vipers hockey organization wishes to thank you for the interest and enthusiasm you have displayed throughout the camp. Hopefully some of you might get recalled as the season progresses.

On the eve of the new season, the Vipers' fans are excited and looking forward to again another thrilling season. The 2009-10 edition of the Vipers is different with new players cracking the line-up this year, but don't panic, many of the original players are still going to be there to provide you with thrills and excitement starting with the Vipers' first home game on Saturday.

Faithful Fans From Vancouver Island

Richard and Germaine
Cloutier

Kake Family
formally from
Morinville

 

 

 

 

 

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The Vipers win their first exhibition game

The vipers came from behind to win their first exhition game by a score of 6 to 5. After falling behind, by a margin of two goals, the Vipers rallied in the third to claim the victory against Tofield.

The two teams played good hockey and showed a lot of character in a game that had no significance in terms of standings in their respective leagues. The victory is nice to claim but the fact that the players gave it all they had is encouraging for the coaches who are trying to determine who will or will not make the line-up. The next Vipers' game is on the 9^th of October in Onoway.

Les Vipers l'emporte contre Tofield

Dans un effort common les Vipers de Legal ont remporté la victoire contre l'équipe de Tofield hier soir par un pointage de 6 à 5. Les deux équipes ont démontrées beaucoup de caractère dans un match sans conséquence pour une équipe autant que pour l'autre. Les Vipers durent jouer du hockey de rattrapage pour vaincre Tofield dans un match chaudement disputé. Il faut souligner que l'équipe n'y allait pas nécessairement de ses meilleurs éléments mais il est raisonable de croire que l'équipe de Tofield ne présentait pas non-plus son meilleur alignement. La prochaine partie des Vipers aura lieu le 9 octobre à Onoway.

Vipers 2^nd practice October first^th

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Bonjour à tous mes lecteurs francophones

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Minor Hockey page now available Click here

Yvon DeChamplain - New Assistant Coach see story

Schedules info for practices / exhibition games are in. Click Info here.

Coming soon on your Vipers Web Site. "Page of fame" & "Memory page"

Ray's Web Design

N.C.H.L. Champs(North Division) 2008-09

The Legal Vipers 2008-09 Banner Presentation

 

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Vipers Training Camp 2009-10

For your information, the Vipers' training camp will be opening soon. It is our hope that ice time will be available to us in late September or early October. Now is the time to get in shape boys!!! If you are interested in trying out for the Vipers' line-up, your contact person is George Prefontaine. E-mail= George@legalmotors.com .

Further information, the Legal Vipers Organisation is pleased to announce that Ray DeChamplain will be the Vipers' headcoach for the coming season and he will be assisted by his brother Yvon. Yvon is also doing some scouting for the Vipers.

Last, but not the least important, the Legal Vipers wish to extend their most heartfelt thank you to Roger Legault for his exceptional dedication as headcoach of the Vipers for the last three years. Roger made his decision official last month stating that he wishes to spend more time with his children and grandchildren. Roger, thanks again and enjoy your family life. You deserve it.

Check the following regularly

Check the Vipers site "Schedule page" or "Tryouts page"for details. This information will be available for you within a few days.

Hello Hockey Fans

The Legal Vipers' Web Page this year will again 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.

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

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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