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Vipers take first road trip out of the Valley starting in Richmond on Friday

October 24, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Roanoke Valley Vipers News Release


The Roanoke Valley Vipers (1-1-0, 2 points) opened up their inaugural 2005-06 season at home with two games versus the Fort Wayne Komets on Friday and Saturday, October 21st and 22nd at the Roanoke Civic Center. The Vipers took an exciting 3-2 shootout victory from the Komets in game one, and lost by a score of 5-4 in regulation on Saturday as the Komets evened the weekend and season series between the two clubs.

Friday, October 21st vs. Fort Wayne

Roanoke Valley Vipers 3, Fort Wayne Komets 2, Shootout

Left wing Josh Tataryn scored in the fifth round of shootouts on Friday night to give the Vipers their first victory in the team's brief history in Roanoke, Virginia. Backed by the solid goaltending of Southern Sports Supply Goaltender of the Week nominee Jamie Hodson, the Vipers took a 2-2 tie into the end of the third period to force a shootout. Hodson recorded 33 saves during regulation for the Vipers, showing the fans in Roanoke some of the best goaltending they've seen since the days of former Roanoke Express goaltender and now assistant coach Daniel Berthiaume. Vipers right wing Mark Scott, who received a nomination for Sher-Wood Player of the Week, had a goal and an assist in the match. Slovakia native Branislav Kvetan also scored for Roanoke. Jan Jas scored the Vipers first shootout goal in round two, but the Komets' Colin Chaulk evened the score in round three with a goal.

Saturday, October 22nd vs. Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne Komets 5, Roanoke Valley Vipers 4

Vipers rookie D-man Alex Jerofejevs scored the first professional goal of his career on Saturday night with an even strength goal in the second period off passes from Mark Scott and team captain David Beauregard. Beauregard ended up with a goal and two assists in the match. New Viper acquisition, Louis-Philippe "L.P." Martin, picked up by the team on Saturday after the release of Brendon Clark, also scored his first professional goal at 9:42 in the first period. Martin, from whom the Vipers expect big offensive numbers, had 65 points (37 G, 28 A) in 54 games with the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2004-05. Josh Tataryn also scored for the Vipers on Saturday, and right wing Mark Scott added two assists. Though he allowed five Komets goals and took a tough loss, goaltender Jamie Hodson had another strong evening to follow his shootout victory on Friday. Hodson made 37 saves on Saturday against Fort Wayne, who kept the pressure on the 6-foot-2 Manitoba native throughout the contest.

THIS WEEK'S GAMES: The Vipers will make their first road trip of the season during the coming weekend, as they take on their division rivals the Richmond RiverDogs on Friday night, then travel to Elmira on Saturday, and finish up against the Danbury Trashers on Sunday. The Vipers look to continue their offensive outbursts and superb goaltending on the trip.

Roanoke Valley Vipers at Richmond RiverDogs

Friday, October 28th at 7:35p.m.

The Vipers will travel 187 miles across central Virginia to meet their rival RiverDogs, as they look to avenge the two pre-season losses they suffered to the ‘Dogs earlier in the month. This will be the first regular season meeting of 18 scheduled for the 2005-06 season between the two clubs.

Roanoke Valley Vipers at Elmira Jackals

Saturday, October 29th at 7:05p.m.

The Vipers travel from Richmond to Elmira to take on the Jackals on Saturday evening. The Jackals are coached by former Roanoke Express head coach Perry Florio, so Roanoke fans are reminded that games can be heard live as they are called by the Voice of the Vipers, Matt Rosen, on 3WR/Fox Sports Radio, or a live game broadcast can be watched via the B2 Network. Both media can be accessed via the Vipers website at www.valleyvipershockey.com, and clicking on the "Listen Live" or "Watch Live" links.

Roanoke Valley Vipers at Danbury Trashers

Sunday October 30th at 7:00p.m.

The Vipers finish off their three-game road trip in Danbury, CT on Sunday as they meet the Trashers for the first time this season. The Vipers will be back in Danbury on December 2nd, and then again on the 14th and 16th, and the Trashers will travel to Roanoke for a two-game set on December 17th and 18th. The two teams will meet again for a game in Februrary, four in March, and two in April.

VIPER BITES

- Mark Scott and David Beauregard lead the Vipers in points with 4 apiece.

- Mark Scott leads the Vipers in penalty minutes with 11.

- Six different Vipers scored the six regulation goals the team put on the board over the weekend: Mark Scott, David Beauregard, Branislav Kvetan, Alex Jerofejevs, Josh Tataryn, and Louis-Philippe Martin.

VIPERS TEAM LEADERS

Goals: Six tied with one

Assists: Mark Scott, David Beauregard (3)

Points: Mark Scott, David Beauregard (4)

+/-: Josh Tataryn, Travis Smith (+2)

PIM: Mark Scott (11)

Shots: Jan Jas (9)

VIPERS GAME BROADCASTS

The Voice of the Vipers, Matt Rosen, is your play-by-play guy for all 76 Vipers games throughout the season. Rosen will join you 10 minutes prior to the start of each game for the Vipers pre-game show on 3WR/Fox Sports Radio, which is 910AM in Roanoke and 990AM in the New River Valley. A link to listen to 3WR via the internet can be found at www.valleyvipershockey.com. Fans wishing to watch the game can also access the B2 Network broadcast link via the Vipers home page as well.

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