Silverbacks mourn passing of former player Blaine Jarvis
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce that Blaine Jarvis passed away on January 26, 2016 in Pocatello, Idaho. Blaine was killed late Tuesday night in a snowmobile accident. Blaine got separated from the group with which he was riding and struck a tree.
Blaine played 2 seasons with the Backs in 2002-2003 & 2003-2004 and helped them to a Interior Conference Title in 03-04 before losing in the league final and had 2 20-goal seasons while with the Silverbacks.
“I had the pleasure of coaching Blaine for two years. He was a first class young man and incredible teammate. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him” Stated Rylan Ferster who was the Head Coach for the Silverbacks in 2003-2004 and the current GM/Head Coach for the West Kelowna Warriors.
“Blaine was a 2 way player who played a consistent game night after night. He was a big piece for 2 very strong Silverbacks teams. Stated Garry Davidson who was the Owner, GM & Head Coach for many years in Salmon Arm. Garry is now the General Manager of the Everett Silvertips WHL.
The Silverbacks send their deepest condolences to the Jarvis family and our prayers and thoughts from Salmon Arm are with you.
