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The Vipers are pleased to announce Chris Connolly as the 2015 Coach for the 2023-24 season.   

Chris is a passionate hockey coach that believes younger players need to play multiple sports to reach their athletic potention.   Chris grew up in Melrose, MA and currently living in South Hamilton with his wife and three young sons.     

• 2015 Vipers, Coach, 2023-Present
• Wings, Mite Coach, 2020-23 
• Pingree School, Varsity Head Coach, 2016-19
• Pingree School, Varsity Asst Coach, 2012-16
• '99 Vipers, Coach, 2008-11

Playing Experience:

• Austin Icebats, CHL, 2001
• ECAC All Star, 2001
• Hobart College, 1997-01
• NEPSIHA All Star, 1997
• Pingree School, 1994-97
• NEPSIHA All Star, 1997

Hometown:

• South Hamilton, MA

 The Vipers are pleased to announce Dante Maribito as the U16 Coach for the 2023-24 season.  Dante brings a knowledge of high school coacing experience to the U16 roster. 

Dante was a 98 Vipers team alumni who excelled on the ice at St Mary's of Lynn, Phillips Andover, & Assumption College.  The former D1 State Champion at St Mary's of Lynn also captured a conference Championship while at Assumption College.  

Dante brings a boat load of experience and success that he can share with his players.   

Coaching Experience:

• St Mary's of Lynn, JV Coach, 2022-Present
• Skills Instructor, 2020-present

Playing Experience:

• Assumption University, 2018-22 (asst captain, 2nd team all conference, '22 conference champions)
• Phillips Andover Academy, 2017-18
• St Mary's of Lynn, 2013-17 (2 yr captian, 4x CCL All Star, 1x CCL MVP, 2017 D1 State Champions

Hometown:

• Georgetown, MA

2023-24 Tryout Registrations are now OPEN.

2023-24 Tryout Registrations are now OPEN.

We have openings for U14 players for the second half of the season.

Please contact Vipers@vipersicehockey.com

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Rick grew up in Wakefield, MA where he began his hockey career, playing for the in town youth hockey program and then later for the Varsity Hockey Team at Wakefield Memorial High School, where he also played Varsity Baseball and Soccer.  As a youth sports coach (hockey & baseball) Rick’s focus is always on the growth and success of his players, so that they may develop, improve and enjoy playing sports with their teammates. 

Rick and his wife Wendy, live in Wakefield, MA with their son Max (’09) who not only plays hockey, but also enjoys playing lacrosse and golf.

Coaching Experience:

• Vipers 09 TIER 1 - DEFEO, 2022-present. 
• Wakefield Little League, 2015-2019
• North Shore Coyotes Hockey Club, Squirts thru Pee Wees 2019-2021

Playing Experience

• Wakefield Memorial High School ( 3 yrs. Varsity )
• HNIB
• New England Pro-Am

Hometown:

• Wakefield, MA

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Maintaining the Vipers focus of experienced coaching, Jim Leger joins us with a wealth of knowledge and an unrivaled hockey experience to share with his players. 

Formerly of Saugus and now lives in Middleton, Leger was a National Champion with the powerhouse University of Maine Black Bears in 2000.  After college, Jim spent 8 years in professional hockey playing for the Pittsburgh Pengiuns AHL, ECHL, & CHL affiliates.   He was selected for a team out of Canada to travel to Germany to play on their professional teams.

Jim has a USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification.

Jim & his wife, Monica, have 2 girls, Hayden & Keira.

Coaching Experience:

• 14Vipers, Coach, 2022-Present
• Masco Youth Hockey Mites, 2020-22
• Masco Girls Varsity Summer League
• Vipers U16 & U18
• Bishop Hoban Varsity Hockey Coach (Pennsylvania) 

Playing Experience:

• 8 year professional career
• University of Maine (asst captain),
•           National Champions, 1999
•           NCCA Div 1 Frozen Four (Back to Back Years)
•           Hockey East Playoff Championship, 2000
•           NCAA Hockey Hockey Humanitarian Award, 2000
•           Most Inspirational Player Award, University of Maine
•           Unsung Player Award, University of Maine
•           Dean Smith Award - Top Student/Athlete at University of Maine 
• USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints
• Philips Andover Academy
• Saugus High School, Northeast Conference All Star
• (2x) Team Massachusetts & 1995 National Champion at the Chicago Showcase with fellow Viper Coach, Matt Sanders. 

Hometown:

• Middleton, MA