The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are excited to announce that forward Holden Knights has committed to the team for the 2019/2020 season.
Hailing from Warman, Saskatchewan, Knights is currently playing in the Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League for the Beardy’s Blackhawks for a second straight season. Last year Knights had 21 points in 34 games, and this year he has 29 goals and 26 assists in just 40 games for 55 points. As an affiliate this season of the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, Knights has one goal in two appearances. At the Mac’s Tournament this season, the forward led his team with four goals and two assists in four games tying him for eighth in tournament point scoring.
“I chose Salmon Arm because it seems like a great organization and it’s something that I wanted to be a part of and I think I’m going to fit in,” said Knights. “My goals for next year are to have a good rookie year and I hope to get a scholarship in the future. I think my skating is the strongest part of my game and will help my transition to the BCHL.”
“We feel that Holden is an elite forward, who possesses a full skill set, and can step right into our line up and make an immediate impact. We anticipate him being a fan favourite given his ability to generate offence and score, while at the same time playing an extremely physical and gritty brand of hockey. Holden is extremely difficult to play against,” said Silverbacks GM and Head Coach Scott Atkinson.
