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- ↑ Kyle Austin (April 6, 2012). "Saginaw Sting game at Chicago Vipers postponed due to Vipers ownership change" . Retrieved April 9, 2012.
- ↑ Joseph Hayes (March 10, 2012). "Patriots hold off Vipers, 52–49". The Time Herald. Retrieved March 11, 2012.