Laura Smith working out in the gym

Emma Wilkinson does some pull-downs

It can take the players 10 minutes to get all their full kit on

Emma "Frenchy" French strikes a pose

Emma Wilkinson puts on more padding

Kelly Drechsler puts on her shin protectors

The team listen to a briefing from their coach

Laura Urquhart has been a player-coach for 22 years

Emma Wilkinson became captain this season

Brioni Fisk on the ice

"Frenchy" takes a drink during a break

Jodie-Leigh Bloom hugs Kelly Drechsler

Claire Smith on the ice

Winger Julia Coughill is one of the Vipers' most experienced players

Megan Rathbone also plays for England