For Immediate release
SILVERBACKS HEIDT COMMITS TO ALASKA NANOOKS FOR THE
2016-2017 SEASON
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are proud to announce that Red Deer, Alberta forward Ross Heidt has committed to the Alaska Nanooks of the WCHA for the 2016-2017 season.
“Ross has had a very good start to the year and has been rewarded today for his play” Stated GM Troy Mick. The Nanooks are a very good program and Ross will be joining Backs Alumni Jordan Burns who is currently playing in Fairbanks.
Backs Head Coach Brandon West had this to say. “We are very proud of Ross and his commitment. Ross is a relentless worker and will be an impact on and off the ice in Fairbanks. Coach Ferguson and his staff are very excited to have Ross join their program and will expect big things for years to come”.
I couldn’t have done this without the help from the Silverbacks coaching staff, organization & the awesome fans that gave me every opportunity to achieve this goal. Along with their hard work and efforts to showcase my play. Also, to my family and teammates for their willingness to help me make a decision and backing me in my choice to commit to the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.
Congrats Ross!
For more information please contact Troy Mick at the Silverbacks Hockey Operations office at 250-832-3856
