Vigier came to the Snakes last year, putting up impressive numbers in his first professional season. He started the season on a strong note with three consecutive wins, including a shutout in just his second professional game.

In 31 regular season games played, Vigier posted a 13-12-4 regular season record, finishing fifth in the league among goaltenders with a 3.19 Goals Against Average and .917 save percentage. For his efforts, he was one of six players in the league named to the all-rookie team.

"I am just elated to have two number-one goalies with Ian and Chad," head coach Jerome Bechard said. "Ian really came in last year and proved himself as a number-one goalie, and to have Ian and Chad both here pushing each other couldn't be better for the Columbus Cottonmouths. We will have a chance to win every game this year because both of these guys are capable of stealing games for you."