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was formed for the start of the 2002/03 season, and used the arena as their home rink. After suffering financial difficulties and being unable to attract enough spectators to afford the rent, the Vipers moved home mid-season in
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2419:Hull Arena
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110:July 2016
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2236:The Sage
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