The Vipers family suffered a terrible loss on September 20th when we learned of the death of our 97Viper Patrick Gill.

"Your tireless energy, infectious smile and passion for life was contagious, you are a person of honor and character and will be forever missed"... Coach Somerville (GBV Team 97)

The Vipers will be distributing #11 helmet stickers to the coaches tonight.  For the remainder of the 2014-15 season, all Vipers will place a sticker on their helmet in remembrance of Patrick.  (Stickers should be placed on the rear of the helmet behind the players left ear.)     

Please keep the Gill family in your thoughts and prayers.

The Vipers Family suffered a terrible loss on Saturday morning when we all learned of the death of our 97Viper Patrick Gill. It is with the deepest heartfelt sadness that we share the unfortunate and tragic news.

“Your tireless energy, infectious smile and passion for life was contagious, you are a person of honor and character and will be forever missed”… Coach Somerville (GBV Team 97)

Please take a moment to reflect through prayer to honor this fine young man and his wonderful family. Our deepest condolences go out the Gill family and friends during this very unfortunate time.

Services:

• Visitation – Thursday, September 25th (3:00-8:00pm), St. Mary’s Church 155 Washington Street, Winchester, MA, Liturgical Wake Service – 8:00pm @ Church
• Service – Friday, September 26th (11:00AM), St Mary’s Church – (see above), Wildwood Cemetery – 42 Palmer Street, Winchester, MA

We will miss you, Patrick.

In July, the Cronin Rink in Revere suffered significant roof damage caused by the tornado that hit Revere.  We have been informed by FMC that the rink is scheduled to reopen on 9/15/14. 

Until then, we will be running a hybrid schedule to ensure that all teams get practice ice during the first two weeks of the season.  The start of our Skills Program will be delayed until Revere is open so that team practices will get priorirty.  All games that were scheduled in Revere thru the first two weekends have been rescheduled at other locations and/or times.    

Please refer to the online schedule for your team's up-to-date schedule.  

Once Revere Rink reopens, we will revert back to our normal scheduling for all practices, games, and skills.           

Reminder: USA Hockey Registration Now Due

All Vipers players and coaches must register on-line with USA Hockey.  No player will be allowed to skate Vipers events without a completed USA Hockey Registration.  It is very easy to register online and should only take you 5 minutes to complete.    An adult needs to complete the process and you will need your child's date of birth, a valid credit card and an e-mail address.  

Register at https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/  Once all the appropriate information is entered, please proceed to check out.  Enter in the billing/credit card information and then save the .pdf registration file and forward to your team's head coach

The registration fee is $40.  ($35 USA Hockey and $5 Mass Hockey).

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

Forgot to send your confirmation?  A copy of your confirmation page can be accessed directly from the USA Hockey website any time AFTER registering a player.  You only need to return to the USA Hockey website and go to the On-Line Registration home page.   Go to https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/receipt_request.jsp and enter the player's name, date of birth and zip code.  The confirmation page will appear - please forward the confirmation page to your appropriate Head Coach. 

If you have made your July payment please disregard this. If not please send in ASAP

The Vipers will be holding the annual equipment and apparel fitting next Tuesday and Thursday.  All 2014-15 players are required to attend.      

Specific team schedule is listed below.  Please try to attend at your specified time. 

All Vipers players are required to wear BLACK gloves, pants, and helmets next season.  You are welcome to purchase equipment from any manufacturer.   However, the Vipers have partnered with Bauer to offer heavily discounted prices on equipment and apparel to our players.   Last year's prices were significantly lower than the big online distributors.       

All of the new apparel options and sizes will be available for fitting.  Orders will be finalized at the fitting so that we can ensure a quick turn around.  Checks, cash, and credit cards will be accepted and no order will be processed without payment on site.  No exceptions. 

This will be the only fitting and all orders will be finalized at the fitting.  If you can not attend, please email your coach in advance.   

Location:

Holiday Inn

1 Newbury St.

Peabody, MA 01960

Team Schedules: 

The Greater Boston Vipers would like to congratulate Matt Koopman, Zach Laramie and Caroline Kukas for making it to the 2014 National Development Camp. We wish the three Viper players the best. Hard work does pay off

The 01Selects hasa great game versus the Monarchs.  With the game tied at the end of regulation and still tied at the end of OT, they prepared for the shootout.  With some great goaltending and 3 shootout goals, the Vipers pulled away with the hardware!  Congrats 01 Selects!

The Greater Boston Vipers are proud to be the newest members of the Eastern Hockey Federation (EHF).  The Vipers move up to the EHF puts our rosters into the top youth hockey league in New England.  This was the best opportunity for the program, the coaches,  the parents and... most importantly.... the players.  As the Vipers program continues to grow and strengthen, it's the right time to put our players up against the best in New England.           

For more information on the EHF please visit their website: www.fedhockey.com  

All Mites tryout for FREE. 

Players with birth years in 2006, 2007 & 2008 are no cost at Vipers tryouts. 

Tryouts start March 3rd!

Pre-register for tryouts at: www.vipersicehockey.com/tryouts