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Welcome to the LaSalle Vipers Website 7 pm Wednesday’s and NEW this season, Sunday matinees at 2:30 pm Season Tickets Now on Sale for 2009-2010 Season
Vipers Bytes From left to right, the players are: Mike Souligny, Bobby Barrett, Derek Lanou, Drew Palmer, Matt Beaudoin, Eric Noel The Vipers held their first awards ceremony on Saturday, June 27th at Woodland Hills Golf Course. After a round of golf, the players and their families, coaches, team volunteers and friends enjoyed a barbecue dinner followed by the awards presentation. John Savage, Vipers President and Kevin McIntosh, Vipers General Manager were assisted by special guest, Mr. William “Skeets” Harrison in handing out the hardware. “Skeets” Harrison has been involved in local sports as a player, coach, scout and general manager with the Detroit Junior Red Wings, the Windsor Royals and the Windsor Bulldogs. He also assisted the Tecumseh Chiefs for many seasons. During the 1950’s he played in the International Hockey League, was a semi-pro football player and was a goalie for two pro lacrosse teams. Mr. Harrison officiated as a referee in football and the Ontario Hockey League with 13 years in the International Hockey League. “Skeets” has won many championships, received numerous awards and honours. At the Vipers award banquet, “Skeets” stated, greatest satisfaction is to see a young player develop their skills to become responsible adults and top notch athletes. The Vipers 2008-2009 award winners are: Mike Souligny – Regular Season MVP - 49 Games, 6 Goals, 20 Assists Bobby Barrett - Most Improved Player – 51 Games, 14 Goals, 25 Assists Derek Lanoue - Rookie of the Year – 51 Games, 22 Goals, 22 Assists Drew Palmer - Playoff MVP – 5 Playoff Games, 3 Goals, 4 Assists – 2 Powerplay Goals Matt Beaudoin - Hardest Working Player – 51 games, 8 goals, 20 assists Eric Noel – Sportsmanship – 43 games, 10 goals, 13 assists Congratulations to all the Vipers on their first season with a record 21 wins, 26 losses and 5 overtimes Vipers Alumni The Vipers are very proud of the following Alumni that were just drafted Saturday, June 27th to the N.H.L. Garrett Wilson went to the Florida Panthers in the fourth round and Eric Wellwood went to Philadelphia in the sixth round.
Vipers BytesThe 4 on 4 Vipers Spring Hockey League is now complete. After six weeks, our participants improved their skills and had a lot of fun. Good luck to all, in their 2009 hockey endeavours and have a safe and happy summer!  Vipers Players Honoured at Western Ontario Conference Junior B Reception Vipers Commit to New Players for 09-10 Season Vipers build on junior B successGM pleased with progress after 1st season in LaSalleBy Dave Waddell, Windsor Star After enduring a season of change, which included a new home, new coaching staff and virtually an entirely new roster, the LaSalle Vipers are looking forward to a little continuity heading into next season. Though their post-season lasted only five games, Vipers general manager Kevin McIntosh sees some positives in the past season. "We had 20 new players compared to last year," McIntosh said. "To make the playoffs is a pretty good season. "The season was a huge accomplishment from the players up through management to the ownership. We had a lot of changes here, but we've really been embraced by the community." The Vipers ranked second in junior B attendance in the province with an average of 915 fans per game. McIntosh said the next step is improving the product on the ice. Every player is eligible to return from what was a very young club. "If we just returned the players we had, I'd be satisfied with that," McIntosh said. "I like our size and our speed. We'll be one year older and more mature "I think that experience and maturity were the advantage London had on us in the first round." PROSPECT CAMP The Vipers have already scheduled a prospects camp at the Vollmer Centre for April 20-24 for players interested in trying out for next season. In addition, McIntosh said he's secured some commitments from players for next season who'll announce their intentions after their own seasons end. "I think we can improve in all areas," McIntosh said. "There's no one area I'm concentrating on. "There's a good group of '92s this year on that Windsor midget team and Sun County. There's also some good players on Belle River, Essex and Kingsville in the junior C ranks. "I'm excited about next year. We've got great stability in the franchise now." dwaddell@thestar.canwest.com or 519-255-5784 © Copyright (c) The Windsor Star
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