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Friday, May 19, 2023, 12:00PM
ONLINE STORE LINK: https://bostonvipers2023.itemorder.com/
The Vipers annual equipment and apparel fitting will be held on Tuesday May 23rd. Specific team schedule is listed below. Please try to attend at your specified time. 5/23/23 is the only fitting date. Items will arrive prior to Bootcamp in August.
ATTENDANCE: All 2023-24 players are required to attend. Please bring your knee pads and shoulder pads for proper jersey and socks sizing.
GAME JERSEYS/SOCKS: The Vipers game jerseys will be on hand for proper sizing. (Game jerseys are the long lead time item. To ensure arrival prior to the season, the order will be placed at the fitting.)
RETURNING PLAYERS: Please doublecheck your Jerseys and socks to ensure they will still fit in the fall.
APPAREL: This year the Vipers have added a variety of new apparel options. TSR will be showing all of the new apparel options and equipment. Orders will be finalized at the fitting or the online store which will be open for a limited time during the apparel fittings.
EQUIPMENT: All Vipers players are required to wear SOLID BLACK gloves, pants, and helmets next season. SOLID BLACK ONLY. You are welcome to purchase equipment from any manufacturer. The Vipers have partnered with TSR to offer discounted prices on equipment and apparel. TSR will have experts on site to answer questions and properly fit each player.
LOCATION: Holiday Inn, 1 Newbury St., Peabody, MA 01960
TEAM SCHEDULES:
MAY 23, 2023
5:00p - 2015/16
5:15p - 2014
5:30p - 2013
5:45p - 2012
6:00p - 2011
6:30p - 2010
7:00p - U14
7:30p - U16
7:45p - U18
Sunday, April 2, 2023, 8:00PM
 The U18 National Bound Tryouts will begin on April 5th.
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Wednesday April 5th @ 8:30p REVERE
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Wednesday April 12th @ 8:30p REVERE
Monday, March 27, 2023, 8:00PM
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:
Monday, March 27, 2023, 6:00PM
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:
Hometown:
Friday, March 24, 2023, 7:00PM
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.
Coaching Experience:
- 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:
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