Saturday, May 7, 2011

Former Vipers Olthuis, Short & Sibbald Added To SPHL's Protected List:

SPHL Releases 2011 Protected Lists

CHARLOTTE, NC - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today released the names of the players whose rights were protected for the 2011 season.

Three former Vernon Vipers have been added to their current SPHL team's protected list.

Goaltender, Jon Olthuis (Augusta RiverHawks) Olthuis played two years with the Vipers (2004-2006) Olthuis went 45-16 during the regular season in two seasons in Vernon.

Forward, Rob Short (Louisiana IceGators) Short played four seasons with the Vipers (2006-2010) The Vernon product is the lone Viper to have his jersey retired.

Goaltender, Mark Sibbald (Huntsville Havoc) Sibbald played two seasons in Vernon (2003-2005)

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