The Vipers are pleased to announce John Garron as the 2013-GOLD Coach for the 2023-24 season.

John grew up in Everett, MA and started playing hockey at age 5 for the town youth hockey program.  John has a USA Hockey Level 1 Coaching Certification with current training ages up to U10.  As a coach, John focuses on skill development, team work, respect, and having fun.  John’s goal is to develop his players so they are ready for the next level of hockey.  
 
John and his wife Lauren, live in Winthrop, MA with their son John (age 9) and daughter Marli (age 5).  John works for Dell Technologies as an Account Executive managing an account set in the Boston area.

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

• 2013 Vipers, Coach, 2023-Present
• Winthrop Youth Hockey, Squirt AAA Coach, 2022-23
• 2013 Icemen, Mite Coach, 2021-22
• Greater Boston Youth Roller Hockey League, Coach, U8 Team, 2021-2022        

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

• Providence College
• Everett High School

HOMETOWN:

• Winthrop, MA 

The Vipers are excited to announce Jeff Butters as the 2015/16 Coach.  Jeff has coached multiple age levels over his coaching career.  He truly enjoys the game and brings a wealth of knowledge to his players. 

Jeff has a USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification.     

Coaching Experience:

• 2015/16Vipers, Coach, 2022-Present
• Essex Tech School, JV Coach, 2021-Present
• Vipers Mite Development, 2021
• Marblehead High School, Girls Varsity Coach, 2019-20
• U19 Vipers Elite, Coach 2010-13
• Amesbury High School, Asst Coach, 2000-06

Playing Experience:

• Salem High School 
  

Hometown:

• Swampscott, MA

The Vipers are pleased to announce Drew Palmer as the 2011 Gold Coach for the 2023-24 season.   

Drew grew up in Pepperell, MA and currently living in Wakefield.  Drew's main focus as a coach is to help kids realize their full potential as players and growing their love for the game.  Drew and his wife have three boys all involved in hockey.  "I have loved being part of their development as hockey players and seeing them become as passionate about hockey as I am." 

Drew has a USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification with current training ages up to U16.  He will adding U18 training for this coming season. He is also a USA Hockey certified referree, which has given Drew a deeper appreciation for the game. 

In 2021, Drew won the Donald McKay Memorial Coaches Award with two VHL championship teams.

• 2012 Vipers, Coach, 2023-Present
• Wakefield Youth Hockey, 2010-23
• 06 Shamrocks, Coach, 2020-Present
• Wakefield Middle School Hockey, 2017-20

Playing Experience:

• Gettysburg College
• Jarved, Europa Cup
• Acton Boxborough High School
• Jr Wallce Wallopers

Hometown:

• Wakefield, MA

Looking for a 2015 goalie. Please email Vipers@vipersicehockey.com

Additional tryout dates have been added for each age level to help accomodate conflicting schedules. 

For any player that has a conflict, please note that on the tryout registration or send an email to: vipers@vipersicehockey.com     

Link to COACHING BIOS

The Vipers are pleased to announce Chris Connolly as the 2015 Coach for the 2023-24 season.   

Chris is a passionate hockey coach that believes younger players need to play multiple sports to reach their athletic potention.   Chris grew up in Melrose, MA and currently living in South Hamilton with his wife and three young sons.     

• 2015 Vipers, Coach, 2023-Present
• Wings, Mite Coach, 2020-23 
• Pingree School, Varsity Head Coach, 2016-19
• Pingree School, Varsity Asst Coach, 2012-16
• '99 Vipers, Coach, 2008-11

Playing Experience:

• Austin Icebats, CHL, 2001
• ECAC All Star, 2001
• Hobart College, 1997-01
• NEPSIHA All Star, 1997
• Pingree School, 1994-97
• NEPSIHA All Star, 1997

Hometown:

• South Hamilton, MA

 The Vipers are pleased to announce Dante Maribito as the U16 Coach for the 2023-24 season.  Dante brings a knowledge of high school coacing experience to the U16 roster. 

Dante was a 98 Vipers team alumni who excelled on the ice at St Mary's of Lynn, Phillips Andover, & Assumption College.  The former D1 State Champion at St Mary's of Lynn also captured a conference Championship while at Assumption College.  

Dante brings a boat load of experience and success that he can share with his players.   

Coaching Experience:

• St Mary's of Lynn, JV Coach, 2022-Present
• Skills Instructor, 2020-present

Playing Experience:

• Assumption University, 2018-22 (asst captain, 2nd team all conference, '22 conference champions)
• Phillips Andover Academy, 2017-18
• St Mary's of Lynn, 2013-17 (2 yr captian, 4x CCL All Star, 1x CCL MVP, 2017 D1 State Champions

Hometown:

• Georgetown, MA

2023-24 Tryout Registrations are now OPEN.

2023-24 Tryout Registrations are now OPEN.