For Immediate Release June 6, 2014
Salmon Arm, BC – The Salmon Arm Silverbacks Hockey Club is excited to announce that we have signed winger Karl El-Mir from the Selects Academy U-18 team to our 2014/2015 player roster. A ‘96 birth year from St. Lambert, Quebec, El-Mir is a dynamic, high-scoring forward voted as MVP and Offensive Player of the Year in the USPHL U-18 Division this past season.
Karl El-Mir’s stats speak for themselves. In 30 games played, El-Mir scored 21 goals and 37 assists for a total of 58 points.
Troy Mick, President, Governor & General Manager stated, “Karl is a high-scoring tenacious offensive winger with an explosive skill set. He’s an excellent skater with breakaway speed who loves to put points on the board. Silverback fans will love the way that he plays and how he competes every night. He is sure to be a fan favorite at the Shaw Centre this coming season.”
Karl will be joining his Selects teammate Chase Priskie (Quinnipiac 2015) in Salmon Arm who committed to the ‘Backs earlier this spring. El-Mir, who is NCAA bound after this season, will attend the University of Connecticut in 2015.
Welcome to the 'Backs Karl!
For more information, contact Brandon West, Head Coach, at the Silverbacks Hockey Operations office at 250-832-3856, Ext 111
