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{{Use British English|date=October 2014}}
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{{Infobox Pro hockey team
{{Infobox Pro hockey team
| team = Newcastle Vipers
| team = Newcastle Vipers
| colour = Black & White & Gold
| colour text = #CDB87C
| logo = NewcastleVipers.png
| logo = NewcastleVipers.png
| logosize =
| logosize = 200px
| city = [[Newcastle Upon Tyne]], [[England]]
| city = [[Newcastle Upon Tyne]], England
| league = [[Elite Ice Hockey League]]
| league = [[Elite Ice Hockey League]]
| conference =
| conference =
| division =
| division =
| founded = 2002
| founded = 2002
| operated = 2002-2011
| operated = 2002–2011
| arena = [[Whitley Bay Ice Rink]]
| arena = [[Whitley Bay Ice Rink]]
| colours = White, Black & Gold<br>{{color box|white}} {{color box|black}} {{color box|#CDB87C}}
| colours = White, Black & Gold<br>{{color box|white}} {{color box|black}} {{color box|#CDB87C}}
| website = [http://www.vipershockey.co.uk vipershockey.co.uk]
}}
}}


The '''Newcastle Vipers''' were an [[ice hockey]] club based in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], [[England]]. Former members of the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]], the club previously held membership in the [[British National League (1996–2005)|British National League]].
From 2002–2011 the '''Newcastle Vipers''' were an [[ice hockey]] club based in [[Newcastle upon Tyne]], England. The club was a member of the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]], and the [[British National League (1996–2005)|British National League]].


== History ==
== History ==
⚫
The club was founded August 2002 after a season without a professional ice hockey team in Newcastle by] Previously, the city was represented by the [[Newcastle Jesters]], who were founded in 1999 by [[Finland|Finnish]] businessman [[Harry Harkimo]] who purchased the [[Sports franchising|franchise]] from the [[Ice Hockey Superleague]].


===Predecessors===
⚫
The franchise had previously been owned by [[John Hall (businessman)|John Hall]] who had owned the club as part of his ambitious "Newcastle Sporting Club" project and known as the Newcastle Cobras and later the Newcastle Riverkings. The Cobras had previously played as the [[Durham Wasps]] who had moved to [[Metro Radio Arena|Newcastle Upon Tyne Arena]] following a season at the Crowtree Leisure Centre in Sunderland as a result of Hall purchasing them after a number of years of financial problems. The Durham ice rink closed shortly thereafter.
⚫
Previously, the city was represented by the [[Newcastle Jesters]], who were founded in 1999 by [[Finland|Finnish]] businessman [[Harry Harkimo]] who purchased the [[Sports franchising|franchise]] from the [[Ice Hockey Superleague]].


⚫
The franchise had previously been owned by [[John Hall (businessman)|John Hall]] who had owned the club as part of his ambitious "Newcastle Sporting Club" project and known as the Newcastle Cobras and later the Newcastle Riverkings. The Cobras had previously played as the [[Durham Wasps]] who had moved to [[Newcastle upon Tyne Arena]] following a season at the Crowtree Leisure Centre in Sunderland as a result of Hall purchasing them after a number of years of financial problems. The Durham ice rink closed shortly thereafter.
⚫
After playing its first three seasons in the [[British National League (1996–2005)|British National League]], the Vipers joined the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]] in the 2005-06 season. During their first season the Vipers finished as runners-up to the [[Belfast Giants]] in the league and won the EIHL Play-Off Championship at the [[National Ice Centre]], defeating the [[Sheffield Steelers]] 2-1 in the Grand Final.


===Formation and playing history===
⚫
== Demise of the club ==
The club was founded August 2002 after a season without a professional ice hockey team in Newcastle.
⚫
On 6 May 2011, the EIHL confirmed that the Vipers would fold and not take part in the 2011-12 season after months of financial difficulty, leaving the North East with no top flight Ice Hockey club for 2011-12. GM Jaimie Longmuir said he was "Incredibly sad to confirm that the Vipers will no longer participate in the Elite League following Tuesday’s meeting."


⚫
After playing its first three seasons in the [[British National League (1996–2005)|British National League]], the Vipers joined the [[Elite Ice Hockey League]] in the 2005–06 season along with the [[Edinburgh Capitals]]; a move which ultimately led to the dissolution of the BNL. During their first season the Vipers finished as runners-up to the [[Belfast Giants]] in the league and won the EIHL Play-Off Championship at the [[National Ice Centre]], defeating the [[Sheffield Steelers]] 2-1 in the Grand Final.
⚫
==Honours==
⚫
* [[British Championship|EIHL Play-Off Champions]] 2005-06


⚫
=== Demise of the club ===
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* Findus Cup Winners 2002-03, 2003-04
Due to low crowds and problems getting regular ice time at the Arena, in November 2010 the Vipers were forced to move in with rivals [[Whitley Warriors]] and play for part of their final season out of the Hillheads rink in [[Whitley Bay]].


⚫
On 6 May 2011, the EIHL confirmed that the Vipers would fold and not take part in the 2011-12 season after months of financial difficulty, leaving the North East with no top-flight ice hockey club for 2011-12. GM Jaimie Longmuir said he was "Incredibly sad to confirm that the Vipers will no longer participate in the Elite League following Tuesday's meeting."
⚫
* Elite League Runners Up 2005-06


⚫
==Honours==
⚫
* [[British Championship (ice hockey)|EIHL Play-Off Champions]] 2005-06
⚫
* Findus Cup Winners 2002-03, 2003–04
⚫
* Elite League Runners Up 2005-06
* [[EIHL All-Star Team|EIHL First Team All-Stars]]
* [[EIHL All-Star Team|EIHL First Team All-Stars]]
** [[EIHL All-Star Team#2005-2006|2005-06]] [[Trevor Koenig]], Jan Krajicek
** [[EIHL All-Star Team#2005–2006|2005–06]] [[Trevor Koenig]], [[Jan Krajíček]]

* [[EIHL All-Star Team|EIHL Second Team All-Stars]]
* [[EIHL All-Star Team|EIHL Second Team All-Stars]]
** [[EIHL All-Star Team#2005-2006|2005-06]] [[Jonathan Weaver (ice hockey)|Jonathan Weaver]]
** [[EIHL All-Star Team#2005–2006|2005–06]] [[Jonathan Weaver (ice hockey)|Jonathan Weaver]]
** [[EIHL All-Star Team#2006-2007|2006-07]] [[Jonathan Weaver (ice hockey)|Jonathan Weaver]]
** [[EIHL All-Star Team#2006–2007|2006–07]] [[Jonathan Weaver (ice hockey)|Jonathan Weaver]]
** [[EIHL All-Star Team#2008-2009|2008-09]] [[Andrew Verner]]
** [[EIHL All-Star Team#2008–2009|2008–09]] [[Andrew Verner]]


==Retired Jerseys==
==Retired jerseys==
8. Shaun Johnson <br />
8. Shaun Johnson <br />
34. Petri Rautiainen (retired by [[Newcastle Jesters]])
34. Petri Rautiainen (retired by [[Newcastle Jesters]]


==Media Coverage (Vipers Hockey TV)==
==Media coverage (Vipers Hockey TV)==
From September 2009 until March 2011 the students of [[Gateshead College]]'s ND Media Production course filmed every home game and produced a weekly edited highlights package for the team website.
From September 2009 until March 2011 the students of [[Gateshead College]]'s ND Media Production course filmed every home game and produced a weekly edited highlights package for the team website.

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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[[Category:Ice hockey clubs established in 2002]]
[[Category:Sports clubs disestablished in 2011]]
[[Category:Ice hockey clubs disestablished in 2011]]
[[Category:Former Elite Ice Hockey League teams]]
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Latest revision as of 21:06, 18 May 2024

Newcastle Vipers
CityNewcastle Upon Tyne, England
LeagueElite Ice Hockey League
Founded2002
Operated2002–2011
Home arenaWhitley Bay Ice Rink
ColoursWhite, Black & Gold
     

From 2002–2011 the Newcastle Vipers were an ice hockey club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The club was a member of the Elite Ice Hockey League, and the British National League.

History

[edit]

Predecessors

[edit]

Previously, the city was represented by the Newcastle Jesters, who were founded in 1999 by Finnish businessman Harry Harkimo who purchased the franchise from the Ice Hockey Superleague.

The franchise had previously been owned by John Hall who had owned the club as part of his ambitious "Newcastle Sporting Club" project and known as the Newcastle Cobras and later the Newcastle Riverkings. The Cobras had previously played as the Durham Wasps who had moved to Newcastle upon Tyne Arena following a season at the Crowtree Leisure Centre in Sunderland as a result of Hall purchasing them after a number of years of financial problems. The Durham ice rink closed shortly thereafter.

Formation and playing history

[edit]

The club was founded August 2002 after a season without a professional ice hockey team in Newcastle.

After playing its first three seasons in the British National League, the Vipers joined the Elite Ice Hockey League in the 2005–06 season along with the Edinburgh Capitals; a move which ultimately led to the dissolution of the BNL. During their first season the Vipers finished as runners-up to the Belfast Giants in the league and won the EIHL Play-Off Championship at the National Ice Centre, defeating the Sheffield Steelers 2-1 in the Grand Final.

Demise of the club

[edit]

Due to low crowds and problems getting regular ice time at the Arena, in November 2010 the Vipers were forced to move in with rivals Whitley Warriors and play for part of their final season out of the Hillheads rink in Whitley Bay.

On 6 May 2011, the EIHL confirmed that the Vipers would fold and not take part in the 2011-12 season after months of financial difficulty, leaving the North East with no top-flight ice hockey club for 2011-12. GM Jaimie Longmuir said he was "Incredibly sad to confirm that the Vipers will no longer participate in the Elite League following Tuesday's meeting."

Honours

[edit]

Retired jerseys

[edit]

8. Shaun Johnson
34. Petri Rautiainen (retired by Newcastle Jesters

Media coverage (Vipers Hockey TV)

[edit]

From September 2009 until March 2011 the students of Gateshead College's ND Media Production course filmed every home game and produced a weekly edited highlights package for the team website.

References

[edit]
[edit]
Preceded by Playoff Champions
2005-06 		Succeeded by
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