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Backs Trade Adams to Warriors

Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have traded 1999-born forward Trevor Adams to the West Kelowna Warriors in exchange for future considerations. Adams, a Michigan native, has played the past two BCHL seasons for the Silverbacks, recording 26 points in his rookie season in 2017-18 and then 40 points last year. This season, he […]

Silverbacks Win Thriller in OT; Improve to 3-0

Salmon Arm B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks edged the Trail Smoke Eaters 3-2 in overtime on Saturday night to keep their perfect record in tact. They are now 3-0-0 on the season. GAME SUMMARY This game was a barn burner. The Silverbacks dominated the first period, out-shooting the home side 21-4, but they only held […]

Game Preview: Backs Go For Sweep in Trail

Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks improved their record to a 2-0-0 last night thanks to a big 4-2 win over the Trail Smoke Eaters. Tonight, they play the rematch and will be looking for the same result. 3 Storylines 1) Chemistry of Rybarik-Bennett-Wakeford This trio was outstanding last night, with Rybarik and Wakeford […]

Silverbacks Stay Undefeated With 4-2 Win Over Smoke Eaters

Salmon Arm B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks defeated the Trail Smoke Eaters 4-2 on Friday night in their first road game of the season. They now have a 2-0-0 record on the season. GAME SUMMARY This game was a tight one right from the get go, with the Backs opening the scoring five minutes in […]

Game Preview: Silverbacks Set for Double-Header With Smoke-Eaters

Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks took care of business in their home opener this past Sunday, thanks to a 4-1 victory over the West Kelowna Warriors. Now it’s time to hit the road for the first time this season. The club will head to Trail to take on the Smoke Eaters, who began […]

Backs’ Penalty Kill Shines in Season Opening Win

Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks penalty kill wasn’t just good in Sunday’s 4-1 victory over the West Kelowna Warriors: it was tremendous, and, perhaps, the biggest reason they won. The PK wasn’t just 5-for-5, 6-for-6, or even 7-for-7. No, for this season opening matinee at the Shaw Centre, the penalty killers put on […]

Silverbacks Defeat Warriors 4-1 to Begin Season on Winning Note

Salmon Arm B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks took down the West Kelowna Warriors 4-1 in their season opener on Sunday afternoon at the Shaw Centre to start their season on a winning note. GAME SUMMARY It took less than five minutes for the first goal of the 2019-20 regular season to be scored, as veteran […]

Game Preview: Silverbacks Host Warriors in Regular Season Opener

Salmon Arm, B.C. — It’s finally here — what fans have long been waiting for: the 2019-20 regular season! While 15 of the league’s 17 teams have played at least one game and nine have played twice as of Saturday night, the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (and Chilliwack Chiefs) have been patiently waiting to make their debut. […]

Silverbacks Name Hirose Captain for 2019-20

Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are thrilled to announce that defenceman Akito Hirose has been named team captain for the 2019-20 BCHL season. Hirose enters his fourth season in Salmon Arm and has already accumulated 72 points in 151 career games thus far. He is the only defenceman in the BCHL this year […]

Silverbacks Trade Krahn to SJHL’s Melville Millionaires

Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have traded 2001-born forward Jonathan Krahn to the Melville Millionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Krahn played in 50 games last season for the Backs, recording four goals and four assists, while also scoring one goal in five playoff games. In 2017-18, […]