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The Greater Boston Vipers are now accepting applications for those interested in coaching for the 2009/10  NEHL season.  The Vipers will be rostering teams for birth years 1994 - 2003. 

• 94Vipers - half season
• 95Vipers
• 96Vipers
• 97Vipers
• 98Vipers
• 99Vipers
• 00Vipers
• 01Vipers
• 02-03Vipers 

Anyone interested in coaching at any level, please forward your resume to vipers@vipersicehockey.com

Any interested players should also contact vipers@vipersicehockey.com for more information.

The Vipers dug themselves to big of a hole to get out of as they spotted the Glades a 4 goal lead before chipping away late in the game but ended up on the short end of a 7-4 decision. The 98's would find themselves down 3-0 early on 2 Glade power play goals. Kyle Lynch and Kyle Hentosh would then hook up on a incredible goal as Hentosh would carry the puck down the left wall, he would hold onto the puck around a sprawling defenseman, below the goaline and at the last minute he would dish an incredible pass to a streaking Lynchy high in the slot who would bury it to cut the lead to 3-1.

The Glades would however go on to score 5 goals int he second period to extend their lead. Like they have done all year the 98's refused to lay down as they would score 2 goals in 11 seconds to cut the lead in half, the first on another pretty goal while on the power play, moving the puck nicely and showing excellent puck possession skill Kyle Lynch would feed Aaron Dollin who dropped down nicely into some open space and fire a wrist shot short side. Heath King would then bang in a rebound off a Brendan White rocket with JT Chamberlain also picking up an assist, and finally Dante Maribito would finish off an incredible individual effort after being stopped on a breakaway would gather his own rebound circle the net, hold onto the puck long enough and then put one top shelf where Grandma keeps the cookies. Andrew Krajeski came in and played very nicely between the pipes in relief.

The 98's turned in a very solid effort in earning a 2-2 tie with the Vermont Glades a team that had beaten them 6-0 very early in the season. The Glades would jump out 1-0 with just 29 seconds left in the period. Heath King would pounce on a loose puck in front and jam home the rebound to tie things up at 1, helpers went to Brendan White and JT Chamberlain. The Glades would go up 2-1 with just 5 minutes left on a power play goal. Andrew Krajeski's play in the net would allow the Vipers to stage a late comback as Kyle Lynch would break down the left wing and fire a wrist shot that would deflect of a Glades defenseman and find the back of the net to tie the score with 1:39 left in the game, Ryan Connearney would get the assist as he made a nice outlet pass to send Lynchy in on the 1 on 1.

       

   

It took the Warriors three third period goals to get by the Vipers on Saturday as the two teams hooked up for an entertaining game. The Warriors jumped out to the 1-0 lead midway through the first, but the Vipers would answer just 2 1/2 minutes later as Dante Maribito would tie it up, Kyle Hentosh and Kyle Lynch would both pick up the assists as the score remained 1-1 at the end of two periods. It was a great up and down game but the Vipers were just not able to sustain the intensity as the Warriors struck for 2 goals just 10 seconds apart to go up 3-1 and then sealed it their fourth as they went on to the 4-1 win. Aaron McDonnell played a strong game between the pipes.

10 different players hit the scoresheet and both goalies combined on the shutout as the Vipers skated past the New England Predators in a big way. The Green Line led the way as Dante Maribito (2-3-5), Kyle Lynch (3-0-3) and Kyle Hentosh (0-4-4) hooked up on a few highlight reel goals, The Red line led by Noah Maercklein (3-1-4), Brendan White (1-1-2) and Jack Moretti (0-2-2) and the Orange Line of Chris Goggin (0-2-2), JT Chamberlain (1-0-1) and Heath King played well all night. Aaron Dolin and Ryan Connearney provided single helpers from the blue line. Andrew Krajeski and Aaron McDonnell provided the shutout for the home team

As of 1:30pm, the Holland Arena will remain open for this evenings events.  All Vipers practices & Young Vipers skill sessions will be open.  In Boston, the snow has changed over to rain and roads are fairly clear.  Please drive carefully and we'll see you at the rink!

If you have any questions, please email msanders@vipersicehockey.com

 

Vipers Can't Come All the Way Back.  In the second game of the doubleheader just 1 hour later the Vipers spotted the Rats a lead of 4-1, closed it to 4-3 but could not get the equalizer as they fell 5-3 to the Rats. Kyle Hentosh started the scoring for the Vipers as he finished off a nice feed from Dante Maribito to cut the lead to 2-1, the Rats would extend their lead to 4-1 in the first before Heath King would cut the lead in half with the helper going to JT Chamberlain. JT would pull the Vipes to within 1 in the second period with an unassisted tally but thats as close as they would get as the rats scored a late goal on a pretty backhand over the shoulder of Aaron McDonnell who came on in relief of Andrew Krajeski

The 98's continued their fine play with a thrilling 2-1 win over the Albany River Rats in the first of two games. Kyle Hentosh got the Vipes on the board in the first as he shoveled home a rebound on a shot from Ryan Connearney with just 6 seconds left in the first period. The score would stay that way until well into the third period thanks to some fine goaltending by Aaron McDonnell, but with just 3:51 left and Albany on the Power Play they tied the score at 1 with a fine power play goal. The 98's would not be denied as they had worked extremely hard the entire game. Off a D-zone face-off Kyle Lynch did his job and raced to his point, blocked a shot and raced in all alone and roofed a shot into the top corner short side to give the Vipers the much deserved 2-1 win

Last night was the 1st session fo the Young Vipers program specializing in skating skills for the 2001-2002 skaters.  Due to the overwhelming # of signups, we have added an additional session @ 6:20pm. Nightly walk-ons are not allowed.   If you are interested in signing up for future camps, please email: vipers@vipersicehockey.com

All sessions are held at the Holland Arena in Woburn, MA.

Session1: 5:00pm - enrollment closed

Session2: 6:20pm - enrollment closed

All sessions are directed by:

SELECT SKILLS HOCKEY

For more information, please follow the link below:

Information: http://www.vipersicehockey.com/files/Vipers---Young-Vipers-Program.pdf

Application: http://www.vipersicehockey.com/files/Vipers---Contract-Young-Vipers.pdf

 

   

The Vipers remained undefeated in the Top Gun Tourney with a stunning 2-1 victory over the Springfield Pics. The Vipers controlled a good portion of the game in this one, out shooting and outworking the Pics with some tenacious forechecking, but  with the Pics goaltender playing well and making many fine stops the Vipers had to keep coming. After not allowing a shot on net for the entire first period the Vipers found themselves down 1-0 halfway through the second period. The Vipers never stopped working hard in all 3 zones and it finally paid off after numerous chances as Kyle Hentosh would snap home the equalizer with just 4 minutes left in the game, Kyle Lynch would pick up the helper as he continued his torrid pace this weekend. The 98's would go on to control the last 4 minutes of the game with many excellent scoring chances, but were kept at bay by the hot Pics goalie. With 15 seconds left in the game and the Pics D in control of the puck, Brendan White was in perfect position to pick off a clearing attempt just inside the blue, he started to attack the net, put the brakes on and slide an incredible pass to Rob Murphy who found himself in alone and quickly snapped home the winner with just :09 ticks left on the clock, sending the packed house into a frenzy. The Vipers will now head into the playoff format as the #1 seed and will try to advance to the finals by knocking off Assabet Valley Patriots on Sunday.