before joining the University of Windsor Lancers. They finished the season in second place and drew a first round matchup with the St. Thomas Stars, who they defeated in five games. They were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Chatham Maroons. Rookie Devon Paliani led the team in playoff scoring with 11 goals and 15 points in nine games. Following the season, Paliani would be signed by the OHL's Sudbury Wolves. Also signed to an OHL contracts was defenceman Austin Hall, while Denomme joined the University of Windsor Lancers. Paliani was named GOJHL Western Conference Rookie of the Year, while Mark Manchurek earned Top Rookie Scorer honours. Battisti (February) and Zanussi (October) each won Goaltender of the Month honours, while defenceman Brett Langlois (October) won Defenceman of the Month. Denomme was nominated for league MVP and was named to the All-Star team. Andrew Burns was named Most Outstanding First Year Defenceman. The Vipers bench, led by Bill Bowler, also won coaching staff of the year. 2014-15 season The Vipers signed rookie forwards Manny Silverio and Brett Primeau July 17 after impressive performances in the team's rookie camp. Season-by-season results 2022-2023 Coaching Staff GM/Head Coach - John Nelson Head Coach - Matt Beaudoin Assistant Coach - Chad Shepley Assistant Coach - Nathan Savage Strength/Conditioning Coach - Kyle Bezaire Goalie Coach - Derion Ducedre Video Coach - Joe Donato Trainer - Randy Levac Equipment Manager - Barry Galerno Sutherland Cup appearances 1980: Belleville Bobcats defeated Windsor Royals 4-games-to-none 2008: Tecumseh Chiefs defeated Elmira Sugar Kings 4-games-to-none 2010: LaSalle Vipers defeated Brantford Eagles 4-games-to-1 2015: Caledonia Corvairs defeated LaSalle Vipers 4-games-to-2 Notable alumni Russ Adam Ted Bulley Stubby Clapp Tie Domi Murray Eaves David Gagnon Rick Heinz Dan Jancevski Ed Jovanovski Tim Kerr Richard Kromm Mike Natyshak Joel Quenneville Mickey Renaud D. J. Smith Hunter Smith Kyle Wellwood Derek Wilkinson References External links Vipers Webpage Western Junior B Hockey League teams