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Edinburgh Capitals 2, Newcastle Vipers 2

WITH his last swish of his stick for the Vipers’ Todd Griffith ensured the team went through to the semi-finals of the British Knockout Cup. Read

Fan's shock as Griffith announces he's quitting on Facebook

THE Vipers must continue for the rest of the season without their top goalscorer Todd Griffith who told player coach Rob Wilson that he was quitting the club after Saturday night’s British Knockout Cup win over Edinburgh Capitals. Read

We must take the pain – Wilson

VIPERS player-coach Rob Wilson has revealed his players have been playing through the pain in recent weeks and promises anyone fit enough to skate will be on the ice at their second home for this weekend’s British Knockout Cup clash against Edinburgh Capitals. Read

Time right to stop playing

FOR sportsmen, "goodbye" can often be the hardest word to say, but Rob Wilson's bad back left him with no other choice. Read

Panthers are too strong for feisty Vipers

A DEPLETED Vipers team put up a good fight but couldn’t contain the Panthers who out-shot them 60-24 last night. Read

We are going to miss Wilson – Gouett

MARK Gouett has sent a heart-felt message to injured defencemen Rob Wilson and Burt Henderson ahead of tonight’s trip to Nottingham Panthers – get well soon, we need you. Read

Wilson feels pain of loss

DRESSED in a silver grey suit and tie, player-coach Rob Wilson still cut a disconsolate figure as he faced the media after another frustrating Vipers’ home defeat, writes PETER ADAMS. Read

Comeback not enough for Vipers

TOP goalscorer Todd Griffith struck twice to put the Vipers back into contention after the cause had looked lost at the first break – but it still wasn’t enough, writes PETER ADAMS. Read

Wilson thinking positive

ROB Wilson hopes the Vipers may be on the verge of a run which will finally kick-start their Elite League season. Read

Chris McAllister out to avoid Christmas sacking

THE Vipers have changed beyond all recognition since the last time Chris McAllister played for them. Read

Twin wins give Vipers big boost

AFTER conjuring up a shock 4-1 away victory in Sheffield on Saturday, the Vipers comfortably beat the Stingrays last night to record a rare two-win weekend. Read

Coach softens sack stance – for now

THE Vipers have withdrawn the threat to ruin one of their players’ Christmas but Rob Wilson wants something in return for his Ebeneezer Scrooge-like 11th-hour infusion of festive spirit. Read

Whitley Warriors 2, Dundee Stars 1

THE Warriors came from behind for the second night in a row to make it four points out of four in the Northern League. Read

Vipers blow a two-goal lead

APOOR second period display saw the Vipers lose a two-goal lead to the champions, writes PETER ADAMS. Read

Vipers are marching on together

THE Vipers were put through their paces by the army this week but centre Andre Payette believes a new defenceman was the only team-building his side needed, writes STUART RAYNER. Read

Verner nets top award

ANDREW Verner has been named the Elite League’s player of the week, but player-coach Rob Wilson is hoping the Vipers can soon stop relying quite as much on his heroics. Read

Vipers stars are playing for their jobs

THIS weekend’s Elite League matches will be like an ice hockey version of the reality television show The Apprentice for five Vipers players, with one being told at the end of them, “You’re fired!” Read

Fife Flyers 5, Whitley Warriors 2

WHITLEY Warriors were in Northern League action in Kirkcaldy on Saturday and quickly went two goals down. Read

Newcastle Vipers 1, Nottingham Panthers 2

A MUCH-IMPROVED Vipers side lost in a penalty shootout last night after controversially having what would have been a winning goal ruled out in sudden death overtime. Read