tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post6092688744025198085..comments2024-03-28T07:02:22.244-07:00Comments on vipersdiehardfan blog: BCHL News & Trades:vipersdiehardfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17917214606291534493noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post-10892179223656180312019-08-17T12:27:37.725-07:002019-08-17T12:27:37.725-07:00All I am saying is none of these recruits look lik...All I am saying is none of these recruits look like blue chip prospects. The team has a strong core returning. But the recruiting class is well behind the top teams of the bchl. In the past the team's may have not announced everything in order to continue to attract top talent. Oenticton, chilliwack, and Pg for that matter all seem to have stronger recruits. Time will tell but I think this ownership group is in for a wake up call Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post-60009661925674866342019-08-16T21:44:50.638-07:002019-08-16T21:44:50.638-07:00I think every fan wants to see a competitive team ...I think every fan wants to see a competitive team on the ice no matter who they cheer for. But at the same time, I think fans also want to hear news, information, stats, anything regarding the team they cheer for no matter what month or time of year it is. Most hockey fans are passionate about the team they cheer for and for someone like myself, something very minor is newsworthy to me, may not be as newsworthy to the next hockey fan. <br /><br />Hockey is not only a sport but its also now a business, and to keep fans coming back and interested you not only have to put a competitive team on the ice, you still also have to market and advertise your team off the ice. Back in the 1970's and 80's there was no real marketing, or internet with all the great information fans have now a days. Back in the day, you heavily relied on the local newspaper, radio broadcasts and gossip going around the rink. Unless you knew somebody involved with the team in some way, they didn't advertise or produce press releases and news info like they do now. I think if you don't keep your fans involved and in the know, that's when you start to lose fans.<br /> vipersdiehardfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917214606291534493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post-79085264062936470292019-08-16T21:26:41.067-07:002019-08-16T21:26:41.067-07:00Once again vdhf are you satisfied with news or com...Once again vdhf are you satisfied with news or competitive teams? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post-33693980447927130452019-08-13T12:32:46.684-07:002019-08-13T12:32:46.684-07:00Good afternoon, Thank you for the comments and vi...Good afternoon, Thank you for the comments and visiting my blog. Much appreciated!<br /><br />Yes I too am already excited for another new season. For the first time in at least ten-fifteen years, the Vipers have been keeping the fans updated with new recruits/committed players and roster news etc over the summer as well as updating the website with some of Don Klepp's articles. At least heading into training camp this summer, we know who the new recruits/committed players are. I was told a few months ago from a very reliable source the Vipers have fifteen players from last years team that could return, but its not guaranteed. I like the sounds of the new coach & the players they have brought in so far. With the new owners having a year of owning a Junior hockey team, under there belt, they have a more general idea on what to expect and do this coming season.<br /><br />All teams across the league open training camps Monday. I haven't heard any times or dates about the Vipers training camp. I'm hoping someone from the Vipers reads these comments and posts the training camp schedule soon. <br /> vipersdiehardfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917214606291534493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758343892805191083.post-73942686255358136312019-08-13T09:32:47.870-07:002019-08-13T09:32:47.870-07:00Hello VDHF... looking forward to an exciting yea...Hello VDHF... looking forward to an exciting year & having a few chats with you. Do you have any times yet for training camp, think it starts on Monday? Thanks for all the good work with keeping us up to speed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com