The Vikings were established following the collapse of French side Club Francais Volants.
[1] The name 'Vikings' was adopted due to the new team using the shirts of the old French club which had large V logos on them.
[citation needed] The club played only briefly before succumbing to financial problems.
[1] During this time the Southampton Vikings played a single season in the Premier Division of the British Hockey League.
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