Vipers Defeat Sheffield

Vipers played their last Sheffield encounter of the season on Saturday, away at Ice Sheffield. Having had 3 previous victories against Sheffield, Vipers were in determined mood to make it 4-out-of-4. Vipers got off to a slow start, but eventually the pressure told on the Sheffield keeper, and Vipers ended the first period 4-0 up. The Vipers added to their tally in the second and third periods, and maintained the shut-out to finish the game with a comfortable 6-0 victory.

Draw against Kingston at Grimsby

Nottingham Vipers managed to grind out a 1-1 score when they played away at Grimsby. Nottingham had been hoping to reverse the scoreline from their previous encounter this season, when the Kingston team were victorious at the NIC. However, the rink at Grimsby gave the Kingston team a definite home-advantage, but despite the unusual size ice surface, the Vipers battled on, and ground out a draw in a very scrappy game. The league title is still in their hands - they just have to win 5 of the 5 remaining games left!

New Alternate Captain

Rebecca Cooke was name as the new Assistant Captain just prior to Viper's last game against Flintshire. Cooke was awarded the honour by the coaches thanks to her dedication, team committment and as a reward for making the North of England squad for the first time this season. Congratulations!

We Won!

Vipers came out of their first road-trip to Flintshire (league leaders, and previously undefeated) as 10-3 winners. The win cements Vipers' second place in the league, and more importantly now reduces the gap at the top to 2 points. Vipers would like to thank their very noisy travelling barmy army, whose support was much appreciated throughout the game. Vipers travel to third place Kingston, in another crucial game in two weekends time.

Vipers make it 3-out-of-3 against Sheffield!

This was the third time this season that Sheffield B have played the Vipers. After winning both their previous encounters, Vipers knew that Sheffield would come with solid determination to revenge their losses. Vipers were equal to the challenge, and came out of the blocks hard to prove that this was merely a continuation of their previous encounter. Again, it was a great team performance, which not only resulted in the best win against this Sheffield team this season (7-0) but also gave Maya her third shut-out of the season. This result moves Vipers up to second in the league, and Flintshire (top) play Kingston B (third) next weekend. With Vipers themselves taking on Flintshire the following weekend, it will be an interesting couple of weeks in the Division 1 North battle.

Vipers win at snowy Sheffield

Vipers braved the snow and ice, and some unruly fans, to skate away with their first away victory of the season. Coach Jason Scott, was all smiles at the post-match press conference, having seen his team work hard and deserve the final 6-1 score line over the local Sheffield team. This is two wins out of two over this Sheffield team so far this season, and the sides meet again in 2 weekends time at the fabulous NIC! See you there! Good tickets are still available. Just remember...the louder the roar the higher the score, and if you are lucky for the right team!!!!

Vipers back to Winning Ways

Vipers bounced back from 2 home defeats to start the new year with a convincing win at the NIC. A good team performance, with many names on the score sheet (some for the first time ever) meant that Vipers started 2010 with a 14-0 victory. Hopefully the Vipers will take the confidence from this win into next weekend's first road outing of the season, when they visit Ice Sheffield on Saturday.

Last updated: 24/02/10