United Hockey League - Roanoke Valley Vipers

Roanoke Valley Vipers Unveil Logo

Roanoke Valley Vipers - Primary Logo

ROANOKE, VA- The Roanoke Valley Vipers, member of the United Hockey League (UHL), now have a face to go with their name as the new logo has been unveiled for the inaugural season.

After revealing the new name of the team, the Roanoke group went to work quickly and created the new logo. It features a venomous viper wrapped around a diamond shaped crest. The name “Vipers” is displayed across the center and a hockey stick underlines the name. This logo was designed by Keith Flynn of Flynnagain Productions (www.flynnagain.com). Flynn previously designed the award winning logo of the Richmond RiverDogs as well as the Adirondack Frostbite logo, both members of the UHL.

Fans were asked to give their suggestions for a name of the UHL team scheduled to start play in the 2005-06 season. Over 2,500 entries were received by e-mail at the official UHL website (www.theuhl.com) and by mail. The winning name, Roanoke Valley Vipers, was chosen and unveiled on April 9th during the second intermission of the Richmond RiverDogs vs. Motor City Mechanics game played at the Roanoke Civic Center.

The winning entry was submitted by both Rodney Grimmett of Boones Mill, Virginia and Rod Bennett of Hurt, Virginia. Each receives four season tickets to all 38 home games as well as an official Roanoke Valley Vipers team jersey. The jersey will be presented to the winners on opening night of the inaugural season on October 21st, 2005.

The team will be launching its new website in the near future as well as announcing a “Name the Mascot” contest. Further details will be released at a later date.

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