Day 2 From Vipers Training Camp:

I stopped by the second day of Vipers training camp after work tonight and caught the final 30 minutes of the camp. Team Red defeated Team Blue 5-2. With only being able to catch the final 30 minutes or so of camp, it's hard to get a good look-read on these kids.

Here are some players who I thought stood out,

Rob Florentino 89 Looked very impressive tonight. Played solid on Team Red's backend, looking very comfortable in and outside the defensive zone. I heard from a few people at the camp tonight that the Vipers are seriously looking at this kid. Only problem is, the Vipers already have the league limit of 20 yr old's at six.

Patrick McGillis 91 Caught my eye tonight, good skater, played well in the final period of the evening.

Steve Weinstein 90 Played and looked very solid for the second straight night. Weinstein carried the puck alot tonight, made one nice end to end rush, but was stopped by Vipers goaltender, Graeme Gordon, the play would come back up ice, where Weinstein showed great hustle getting back into the play, breaking up the odd man rush.

Jesse Halikas 91 Looked very good, this kid has some soft hands, putting some nice moves out there. Looked very slick cutting through the neutral zone. Took a high stick late in the final game but seemed to be alright.

Cole Ikkala 90 Looked very good this evening. Ikkala seemed to be involved in the play most of the night, carried the puck alot, had some nice chances in close, getting stopped by Graeme Gordon in close on the two on one.

Nick Kerr 92 Nick is the younger brother of former Viper James Kerr. I didnt notice Nick out there last night, so really tried keeping an eye on him tonight. Kerr didnt really stand out much, but did score a real nice goal going upstairs over Gordon. On the play Kerr made a nice move towards the net, and then beat the one defender in close to score.

Blake Voth 91 Voth was recruited and signed over the summer by the Vipers but didnt look very solid tonight. Vipers veteran Rob Short scored two soft goals on the Vipers rookie backup tender. Shorts long shot from just over the blueline beat Voth and then a quick shot from the circle by Short beat Voth gloveside. Lets hope the kid is just nervous and settles down as camp continues.

News & Notes:

Viper newcomer Dan Nycholat 89 wasnt in the lineup for the second straight night. Heard a few people talking, said he isnt even in town yet.