Vipers in good position for playoffs

With the LaSalle Vipers finishing third in the Conference, players and coaches are optimistic about their playoff chances.

 

The Vipers played their second last home game before the playoffs on Feb. 24 against the Strathroy Rockets. The Vipers beat the Rockets seven to three.

 

“We like the way our team is playing,” said head coach Bill Bowler. “We have been slowly but steadily improving over the season and I think we’re hitting our peak at the right time.” Bowler says the team is very hopeful about their playoff chances.

 

“We’ve tried to win as many games as possible to secure our spot.” The Vipers have won over 20 games this season, a majority of the games they have played.

 

“I’ve been doing a lot of extra work. I think we all have,” said Manny Silverio, the top scoring player on the team with 28 goals. “There’s no selfishness here. It’s all about the team.” Silverio said he was proud of the team and feels ready for playoffs.

 

Nathan Savage, the team’s forward, lived up to his name working hard for the win. He scored three goals for the Vipers in the game against the Rockets.

“I’m just trying to lead by example,” Savage said. Savage is the third top scoring player on the Vipers, scoring 22 goals this season.

“If I work hard, they’ll work hard,” said Savage. “That’s what we want, everyone doing their best.”

 

The Vipers have two more games before the playoffs against the St.Thomas Stars and the London Nationals.