Ego Ditched As Stayzer Learns to Be Humble ; Vipers Offer Experienced Canadian a Final Challenge

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BLAIR Stayzer was an NHL draft entry at 19 and played in the AHL at 21. It is not exactly the Stanley Cup, but to a new, young Newcastle Vipers, the Canadian brings top-level experience.

He also modestly admits he will "check his pride at the door". Soon to turn 30 and with 11 professional seasons behind him, Stayzer had been contemplating retirement.

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Ego Ditched As Stayzer Learns to Be Humble ; Vipers Offer Experienced Canadian a Final Challenge

He had turned down enticing offers to move to the Elite League in the past, when circumstances were not conducive. Now they are, and the Vipers' ambitious new coac...

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