Crystal Gage performs the national anthem prior to the Vipers regular season home opener. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle Vipers captain Brett Langlois (right) and London Nationals captain Derek Todosichuk (left) take part in the ceremonial faceoff with LaSalle mayor Ken Antaya. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle Vipers forward Daniel Beaudoin (centre) chases the puck Wednesday night against the London Nationals. (Photo by Erik Zarins)

LaSalle Vipers goaltender Paolo Battisti makes a save against the London Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer Centre. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle Vipers goaltender Paolo Battisti against the London Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer Centre. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle VIpers captain Brett Langlois (centre) defends a Nationals forward during a game Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer. (Photo by Erik Zarins)

LaSalle Vipers forward Branden Harrogate reacts to a goal against the London Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer Centre. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle Vipers forward Branden Harrogate reacts to a goal against the London Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer Centre. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle Vipers forward Branden Harrogate reacts to a goal against the London Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer Centre. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle Vipers forward Branden Harrogate (left) celebrates a goal with Manny Silverio against the London Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer Centre. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle Vipers Manny Silverio, Dalton Langlois, Chris Pignanelli, Nathan Savage and Branden Harrogate celebrate a goal against the London Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer. (Photo by Chelsea Lefler)

LaSalle Vipers forwards Rio Anzolin, Connor Rosaasen and Manny Silverio celebrate a goal against the London Nationals Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vollmer Centre. (Photo by Erik Zarins)