September Update

First month of hockey ✅. September was full of firsts for the Viper’s new and returning players. Practices and games began, off-ice and Friday night skills started, and My 360 Mindset was introduced to the players. Most recently the u10 through u14 teams had picture day and full-season goalies will start goalie skills with Coach…

Remembering Sarah Duval

As the month of September comes to an end, we pause to remember Sarah Duval and pay tribute to her ever-lasting legacy #SarahStrongForever 🧡🎗️#ChildhoodCancerAwarnessMonth   U12-1s in the first picture honoring and remembering Sarah Duval during picture day, and U16 Red pictured with orange tape, giving “Sarah Strong” cheer in between periods❤️🏒🧡

Chris Czarnota Named Goalie Skills Director

With great pleasure, the North Shore Vipers announce Chris Czarnota as our Goalie Skills Director.   Chris Czarnota is a highly experienced and accomplished hockey coach specializing in goaltender development. Currently, he is a lead instructor for Shield Goaltending. Over the past decade, Czarnota has worked with goalies of all ages, from learn-to-skate programs to…

My 360 Mindset Partnership

The Vipers are excited to announce our partnership with My 360 Mindset!   My 360 Mindset is here to help players achieve peak performance through mindset training.   Players will get the support of on and off-ice sessions where they will learn about enhancing vital skills such as confidence, concentration, and overall well-being.   Coaches…

Summer Skills Recap

That’s a wrap on summer skills! 🎬 Huge thank you to Coach Kerry and Coach Ryan for pushing each player to their maximum potential in preparation for this season💪🏒 Great work this summer to all of the players who participated, and good luck this hockey season👏🏒

Mandatory Neck Guard Rule

Friendly reminder Thursday, August 1st marked the first day that neck guards are required to be worn per USA Hockey. Players without a neck guard will not be able to participate in any on-ice activities.   The North Shore Vipers have proudly partnered up with Skate Armor to keep our athletes safe and USA Hockey…

February Update

The Vipers played some amazing hockey in February! The U13-2 team competed in the Waterville Deep Freeze Tournament and had a blast on and off the ice! Our U14 Red team is currently ranked number 3 in their division with only three games left in the season. Our U10 Red, U12 Red, U12 White, and…

Sarah Duval Night At BIC

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Andover Girls Varsity Hockey Team last night as they honored the life of Sarah Duval🧡🏒🎗️ The Vipers made a stick tunnel to lead the AGVH team on the ice. The U14-1s, Sarah’s team, participated in the ceremony on the bench of AGVH. Sarah’s parents, Stacy…

January Update

What an eventful start to the new year! Four of our teams competed in the Islanders Holiday Tournament, hosted at our home rink, Breakaway Ice Center. This was a great way to end 2023 and kick off the New Year! Unfortunately due to a few bad snow storms, games and practices had to be canceled…

RYAN SWEENEY NAMED HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

North Shore Vipers Official Announcement    It is with great pleasure the North Shore Vipers Organization announces Ryan Sweeney as our Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Ryan is the Owner and Head Coach of Sweeney Performance Training (SPT) and recently made Breakaway Ice Center the first hub of SPT.   Message From Ryan:   After…