Product Info
- 100% Cotton (52% Cotton 48% Polyester for heather colors)
- Extra Soft
- Lightweight
- Classic Fit
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Team: Detroit Vipers
Years Active: 1994-2001 Championships: 1997
Home: The Palace of Auburn Hills
The Vipers were the former , established in 1969 in the . After moving to Detroit in 1994, the were renamed after the Dodge Viper in a sponsorship deal with Chrysler. Early in their history, the team set an IHL attendance record and beat a team of NHL all-stars during the lockout. A later publicity stunt included bringing a 69-year-old Gordie Howe out of retirement for one game. The Vipers were competitive in their early years and capped it off with a 1997 Turner Cup victory.
Notable Players:
- Gordie Howe
- Peter Bondra
- Jimmy Carson
- Dan Cloutier
- Tim Thomas
- Miroslav Šatan
- Petr Sýkora
- Michal Pivoňka
This product is a historical representation of the defunct team in the description. The product is in no way affiliated with any existing team, league or other organization.