Nathan Savage celebrates scoring the Vipers first goal of the 2013-14 season against the St. Mary's Lincolns. (Irma Tremblay)

The LaSalle Vipers celebrate the first goal of the 2013-14 season, scored by Nathan Savage, assisted by Austin Hall and Daniel Beaudoin (left). (Irma Tremblay)

Vipers forward Brendan McCann pursues a loose puck in front of the St. Mary's goal. (Irma Tremblay)

Goaltender Taylor Speed takes a drink during a stoppage in play. Speed made 23 saves for the victory. (Irma Tremblay)

LaSalle Vipers Nate Veres, Nicolas Crescenzi, Nathan Savage and Devon Paliani (back to front) skate past the bench after scoring against St. Mary's. (Irma Tremblay)

The LaSalle Vipers salute the Hometown Hockey fans after a winning their home opener 8-2 over the St. Mary's Lincolns. (irma Tremblay)