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Game Preview: Undefeated Backs Host 5-2 Capitals

Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are coming off a nail-biter on Tuesday night, after they narrowly defeated the West Kelowna Warriors in overtime to keep their win streak intact. Now, they’ll pit their 6-0 record against the Cowichan Valley Capitals, who have only lost twice in their first seven games (5-2) and are […]

Silverbacks Top Warriors in Dramatic Fashion to Keep Win Streak Intact

Salmon Arm B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks needed some late-game heroics on Tuesday night in West Kelowna to edge the Warriors 4-3 in overtime and keep their win streak alive. They are now a perfect 6-0 on the season. GAME SUMMARY The first period wasn’t the strongest for the Backs — partly because they were […]

Silverbacks Look for Sixth Straight ‘W’ in West Kelowna

Salmon Arm, B.C. — It was yet another successful weekend for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks, as they disposed of both the previously undefeated Powell River Kings and the Victoria Grizzlies to push their season-opening winning streak to an impressive five games. Now, they’ll take their 5-0 record into West Kelowna to face a Warriors team that […]

Game Preview: Backs Aim for 5 Straight as They Host Grizzlies

Salmon Arm, B.C. — After taking down the 5-0-0 Powell River Kings on Friday night, the Salmon Arm Silverbacks now turn their attention to the 3-2-0 Victoria Grizzlies, who visit the Shaw Centre at 6 p.m. on Saturday. The Grizzlies have won three straight after dropping their first two games by lopsided scores of 8-2 and […]

Silverbacks Take Down League-Leading Kings to Stay Undefeated

Salmon Arm B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks improved to 4-0-0 on the season after a 5-2 come-from-behind win on Friday night at the Shaw Centre over the Powell River Kings. This is the first time since 2010-11 that the Backs have started a season with at least four straight wins (they did start 2015-16 without […]

Game Preview: First Place Kings Come to Town

Salmon Arm, B.C. — Tonight is a battle between two undefeated teams, as the 5-0-0 Powell River Kings visit the Shaw Centre for a clash with the 3-0-0 Salmon Arm Silverbacks. It’s the first of just two meeting between the clubs this season, as the only other head-to-head game will be Jan. 24 at Hab Parker […]

Silverbacks Sign UNH Commit Curran

Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are excited to announce the commitment of 2001-born forward Aidan Curran for the 2019-20 BCHL season. The 18-year-old winger suited up last season for the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs in the National Collegiate Development Conference, where he was named rookie of the year, with 12 goals and 37 […]

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 […]