Updated 5:45am 17 May 2012

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Lee Ryder

Lee Ryder

Vipers sweat on new NHL target

Newcastle Vipers chief Paddy O'Connor has revealed the club face an anxious wait to discover if they can clinch a deal for a player who will bring them vital NHL experience.Read

Vipers bid to sign a former NHL star

The Newcastle Vipers are still trying to sign a mystery ex-NHLer in a bid to address their late-season slump in the aftermath of last night's defeat against Manchester Phoenix.Read

Wilson play-off pledge

Newcastle Vipers must pick themselves up off the floor for tonight's clash at Manchester Phoenix.Read

Double defeat puts Vipers on back foot

Rob wilson admitted today that his side have it all to do in the Elite League's final straight if they are to book their place in the play-offs.Read

Weaver gunning for glory again

Jonathan Weaver today underlined exactly how crucial Newcastle Vipers' double-header weekend is at the Newcastle Arena then vowed: "We're still gunning for glory this season."Read

Injury rocked me to the Cor

Cory Morgan spoke for the first time today about the injury nightmare which caused him to miss last year's glorious trophy conquest in the Elite League final showpiece in Nottingham.Read

Wilson's anger surfaces

Newcastle Vipers chief Rob Wilson has spoke of his frustration after his side were made to travel to an ill-prepared venue for the second time this season.Read

Phoenix rise is fine by me – Paddy

Newcastle Vipers supremo Paddy O'Connor believes that the re-emergence of Manchester as an ice hockey city can only be good for the sport and the Elite League.Read

Aubry to be kept back by Vipers

Vipers' chief Paddy O'Connor insists that Newcastle will not take any chances on netminder Peter Aubry in a bid to keep him fresh for the Elite League play-offs, (writes Lee Ryder).Read

Vipers target elite placing

Newcastle Vipers go into their final 15 games of the regular Elite League campaign believing they can still achieve a top-three finish, according to head coach Rob Wilson.Read

Vipers set for double challenge

Rob Wilson has asked Newcastle Vipers to maintain their form in this weekend's crunch double header against Belfast Giants and Sheffield Steelers following their superb 4-0 win at Hull Stingrays last night.Read

Rob puts faith in rookie Mark

Newcastle Vipers coach Rob Wilson says he has every confidence in rookie netminder Mark Lee who is set to start in tonight's clash at Hull Stingrays.Read

Vipers out to Sting rivals

Newcastle Vipers travel to Elite League play-off rivals Hull Stingrays tomorrow night (7.30), knowing a win could put an eight-point gap between the two teams.Read

Bison feel Vipers venom

Rob Wilson today heaped praise on his side after their 3-2 win over Basingstoke Bison.Read

Wilson's delight as HInks returns

Newcastle Vipers head coach Rob Wilson will welcome back speed merchant Rod Hinks for the weekend's double clash against Edinburgh Capitals and Basingstoke Bison.Read

Vipers cheer Devils' move

Newcastle Vipers chairman Paddy O'Connor today spoke about his pleasure in seeing Cardiff Devils move into their new Cardiff Bay facility.Read

Wilson double vision

Rob Wilson today switched his thoughts to his date in the Welsh capital ahead of tomorrow night's clash with Cardiff Devils.Read

Top three would be very n-ice

Paddy O'Connor insisted today the Newcastle Vipers are still aiming for a top-three finish in the Elite League.Read

Author Profile

Lee Ryder is the Evening Chronicle's chief sports writer and has followed the Magpies over three decades as a reporter and fan. The North Shields native has followed the black and whites around the world from Scunthorpe to Palermo and beyond. Lee also reports on not only the United first team but covers both reserve team and Academy movement.

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