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Newcastle ENL Vipers 5, Nottingham Lions 6

NEWCASTLE ENL Vipers suffered their second defeat in three outings, losing 5-6 at home to Nottingham Lions in the English National Ice Hockey League North. Read

Whitley Warriors 6, Dundee Stars 8

THE Warriors went down in a thrilling Northern League game at Hillheads last night, with the difference between the two sides the four-goal performance of Dundee’s John Dolan. Read

Newcastle Vipers 3, Belfast Giants 6

HIT for six at home on two consecutive nights, the Vipers must quickly regroup and rediscover the form that made them a force to be reckoned with. Read

Culley warning for Whitley

KARL Culley has urged his Whitley Warriors players not to get dragged down by Paisley Pirates today. Read

Clash of cultures is proving fruitful

Derek Campbell came to Newcastle to further his education, and in coach Rob Wilson the Canadian has found the perfect man to teach him, he tells Stuart Rayner Read

We must not ease up, says Shields

AFTER blowing the Elite League title race open, Colin Shields has warned the Vipers they cannot afford to ease up against Edinburgh Capitals this evening. Read

Vipers stopped in their tracks

NEWCASTLE Vipers’ fine run of form, which had seen them become the first team to beat league-leading Coventry Blaze at home this season on Saturday night, came to an abrupt end during the middle period against the Steelers last night. Read

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Blaze game is ‘crucial to title’

ROB Wilson has challenged the Vipers to end Coventry Blaze’s unbeaten start to the Elite League season or kiss their title hopes goodbye, writes STUART RAYNER. Read

Warriors leave it late to clinch a win

WHITLEY Warriors waited until the last 10 minutes to claim victory at home to Manchester Phoenix at Hillheads last night, as the bottom-of-the-table side belied their position for 50 minutes. Read

Shields extends scoring streak

THE Vipers went into this game needing to win in order to secure a Challenge Cup semi-final berth. Read

Andre: I’m looking to the future

AT 31, Andre Payette is nearer the end of his playing career than the start, but like many of his team-mates the left-winger intends to be a fixture at Newcastle Arena for years to come. Read

History-making Vipers skate to top of the table

BRITISH defenceman Jez Lundin’s final period strike shot the Vipers into joint top position with Coventry Blaze in the Elite League table. Read

Vipers spurred by local talent

VICTORY over Hull Stingrays at Newcastle Arena will put the Vipers joint top of the Elite League tonight – and although they will share it with Paul Thompson’s Coventry Blaze, the Great Britain coach should be delighted with their progress. Read

Blackburn Hawks 4, Newcastle ENL Vipers 1

NEWCASTLE ENL Vipers remain in second place in English National Ice Hockey League North after suffering a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Blackburn Hawks last night. Read

Cardiff Devils 3, Newcastle Vipers 2

IT was third time unlucky for the Vipers as they lost their first penalty shoot-out of the season. Read

Whitley Warriors 1, Fife Flyers 2

WHITLEY Warriors gave league champions Fife their toughest encounter of the season last night – but last year’s season’s play-off winners just came up short. Read

Vipers eye up a title charge

ROB Wilson is beginning to sense the makings of a title-winning side forming at Newcastle Arena. Read

Newcastle Mobilx Vipers 4, Edinburgh Capitals 2

THE Vipers got back to winning ways in front of the Sky Sports TV cameras with victory over basement team Capitals in the Elite League last night. Read

We’ve had our wake-up call, says Ryan

THE Vipers reach mid-point of a run of six Elite League games in 11 days tonight with netminder Ryan MacDonald insisting recent adversity has left them in great shape for the punishing schedule. Read

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