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September 1st2010
Rumours, Rumours and more Rumours!
Rumour has it that Chris Gauthier is heading to Slave Lake next year to play for the Winterhawks. Chris, as you may know, was one of the founders of the Legal Vipers and his departure from the team is significant. No doubt he will be missed. Of course this could very well be only a rumour but in the eventuality that it is not, we wish him the best wherever he might be next season.
It would appear that George Prefontaine may continue to be Ray DeChamplain's assistant coach for the 2010-2011 season. George did well last year and will certainly be of great help to Ray behind the bench.
With respect to the players, as many as 80% of the players who were with us last year should be back for the 2010-2011 season. One exception that I know of is Josh Kaliel. The traveling distance from his residence to Legal is too far. Josh is presently in Europe. You can't blaim the quy. Assuredly the tall lanky skater's absence from the line-up will be felt very deeply. Josh, I hope you will follow the Vipers' progress through the Vipers' web site. It gives me another reason to keep going with the web site.
Hey! We are losing some excellent players but the good news is that, apparently, this year's crop of newcomers is fantastic. Five or six of them are excellent prospects. If in fact they are as good as their profile indicate, we are in for a pleasant surprise!
All of the above were classified as rumours but most are pretty well founded. Remember this web site is not a rumour spreader but since there is still an element of doubt I decided to classify them as such.
Back to you soon,
R Tremblay
August 28 2010
I know this is a hockey site, but on a different note, the Legal Indians baseball team has had a good season this year. Today the team lost out to the Parkland team for the North Central Division championship but the games were very close even though the score of the first game does not seem to reflect that. Amoung the players I recognized a few Viper players, namely Paul de Champlain & Tyler Day. I had the opportunity to meet them at the ball park today and we had a good chat. As usual both are eager to suit up for the "Good Old Hockey Game" as "stumping Tom Conners" called it.
Paul & Tyler are very competive players who are willing to face up with challenges. The league is improving year after year and securing a spot on any team is not an eazy task. However you can bet your bottom dollar that Tyler & Paul will be at the training camp along with a number of last year's player. As of now Paul, is very busy on the family farm but he will be at the training camp when the time comes.
From what I can hear, it seems that many of our regulars will be back with us for the coming season. At least quite a few are planning on attending training camp this coming September. More on this at a later date.
Written by RT
August 27th2010
Hi
I met with Chris Page this morning and of course, we quickly got going with the subject of hockey, specifically, the Legal Vipers.
However, before we get into the hockey talk, I was pleased to see a Chris Page in good physical shape and eager to start a new season. I quess installing artificial turf is not an easy task but it does maintain the form. Chris along with André De Champlain spent their whole summer beautifying yards in Edmonton and vicinity. In fact, some of their work can be seen in Legal. If you are considering artificial turf as an alternative for your yard, talk to André.
In the meantime Chris is presently back to the work he loves to do, that is teaching. School hasn't started yet but for the teachers, now is a busy time of the year as preparations for the new year have to be done before the arrival of the students. Good luck Chris
Back to André, I was sad to hear that he is still uncertain about making a come-back to the game this season. Due to last year's injury, and a motor cycle mishap this summer, André is still uncertain as to whether or not he'll be able to lace up the skate comes the start of the season. We can only hope that he gets the O.K. from his doctor soon and that he will be back in the line-up for the season opener or shortly after. However, should André be unable to play early this season or not at all for the season, would prove to be very detrimental to the team, and a huge disappointment for the fans. His rugged style of play, always a crowd pleaser, would be immensely missed by all. Good luck André, we are right behind you.
More features on the players will appear soon. See you in a bit
Ray Tremblay
August 22nd2010
Hello dear readers.
The month of August is already half over and unfortunately,the summer is quickly coming to an end. As sad as this may be, one has to rejoice with the, soon to happen, return of hockey in Canada. On the local scene, the Legal Vipers hockey team will be undertaking its 5th season bringing excellence in hockey entertainment to their many fans.
Ray's Web Design is again happy to offer full coverage of the Vipers activities througout the coming season providing you with up to date information as it is happening. Whether you want full accounts of the games, brief-ups on the scoring race, comments from the coaches, or players individual hockey prowess, you will find it on the Legal Vipers' web site.
Along with this, you will be able to consult the schedule for the coming year (2010-11), regularly updated should changes occur during the season. On the same page you will be able to find the results of all the games along with the number of points accumulated by the team as the season progresses.
Again this season, the Vipers' site will feature each individual player in its players' profile page. If you do not know the players we invite you to read the players' profile page and learn more about your players.
To conclude today's article, I invite you to come back to the site often as more information will be posted as it becomes available. In the meantime enjoy the rest of your summer!
Ray Tremblay
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May 2nd2010
Vipers Year end "Get-together"
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Ray Tremblay
May 3rd 2010
Good morning
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Slide Show Vipers' Season in Review
February 19th 2010
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Vipers Team Picture 2009-2010
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.
At this point I would like to express my personal gratitude to the players and the people involved with the Vipers, for what they have given me over the last four seasons. It is a pleasure to be associated with the Vipers' organisation. It is refreshing to be working with a group of young individuals who are eager to display good sportmanship, perseverence, tenacity and most of all joviality in and out of the dressing room even after a heartbreaking defeat. I wish you all a happy summer and I hope to see you all again next year at training camp. Special thanks to Maurice Touchette, Norm Menier, Coaches Ray and Yvon DeChamplain, George (General Manager)and Suzanne (Secretary) Prefontaine and of course, last but not the least, the fans.
Written by,R. Tremblay
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
Viper lose second game of the series in second overtime
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Les Vipers perdent le deuxième match dans la deuxième période de surtemps.
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More details: January 25th2010
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.
ATTENTION---ATTENTION---
January 24th 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.
Vipers lose final game of the regular season against Drayton Valley
Vipers win the see-saw battle with Edson
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See media coverage for story: January 16th 2010
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 19th 2010
R Tremblay
Ice Dogs continue their dominance over the Vipers
January 6th 2010See story in Media Coverage
Vipers win second game of Road trip
December 20th 2009See story in Media Coverage
Slide ShowSee slide show in Snap Shots page
Vipers succumb to the Extreme Heat
December 19th 2009See story in Media Coverage
A Vipers' practice in 2008
Injury list As of December 8 2009.
See Media CoverageVipers win over Hinton Heats 5 to 2 Dec 12 2009
StoryVictoire 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 17th game (game # 10) against Onoway which was postponed at the time will be played on January 6th in Legal. Game time 8:30 p.m.
Vipers next game December 12th at 8:30 p.m. Warm-up at 8:00 in Legal
Vipers win 7 to 6 over Slave Lake
December 6th 2009
Vipers win, but the victory is costly as two Viper players sustained injuries. Read Story in Media Coverage
See top ten scorers of the leaque in Statistics December 1st 2009
Fan photos and Action Shots(Nov 21st) are in. Look in Support and Snap Shot
Vipers make it three in a row
Click here for storyVipers make it two in a row
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Convincing victory for the Vipers
November 20th 2009
Vipers defeat the Athabasca Ices by a score of 9 to 1.
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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.
Vipers Continue to Struggle
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Fan pictures from last game(Nov 14th) 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 7th.
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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
Vipers Loose Season Opener
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Hello Hockey Fans
October 16th 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
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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 9th 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 2nd practice October firstth
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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"
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N.C.H.L. Champs(North Division) 2008-09
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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
Chris Gauthier League's top Goalie 07-08
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
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
Chris Gauthier League's top Goalie 07-08
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