Thoughts On Elser Being Traded:

The Vipers have now lost two great kids along with two solid hockey players due to the import rule. Last weekend the Vipers lost backup Goaltender, Ryan Faragher to the import rule, Faragher then joined the Westside Warriors. Now today the Vipers lost Brian Elser due to the import rule, due to aquiring former WHLer Ryan DePape. I was very impressed with the play of Elser at the Vipers training camp. Elser worked very hard, always shwoing alot of hustle in trying to make this yrs team. Elser looked very good on a line with Braden Pimm & Chris Crowell. Always played with an edge along with having some good size. Its too bad this kid had to be traded.... A kid coming from New York all the way to Vernon is now on his way to Drayton Valley. All the best with the Thunder Brian! You will be missed. Best of luck up in Alberta.