Salmon Arm, B.C. — Salmon Arm Silverbacks broadcaster Nathan Kanter is stepping down from his post as Play-by-Play Announcer and Communications Coordinator to pursue another career opportunity. Kanter has been the voice of the Backs the past two seasons, while also managing the team website and social media accounts. “First and foremost, I want to […]
Salmon Arm B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are excited to announce the commitment of 16-year-old forward Owen Beckner for the 2021-22 BCHL season. The Victoria, B.C. native attended St. George’s School in Vancouver the past two years, playing for the bantam prep team in the 2019-20 season and for their U-17 prep team this past […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are extremely proud to announce that defenceman Joaquim Lemay was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fourth round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday, 119th overall. “It’s an amazing feeling. It’s fun to spend this time with my family,” Lemay said during the Capitals […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are excited to announce that general manager and operations manager Brooks Christensen has signed a two-year extension. Christensen, 30, has quickly climbed the ladder within the organization, first joining the Backs in 2015 as an assistant coach, before shifting to the business side as marketing director in 2017, […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have introduced ticket prices for the 2021-22 season! With season tickets, you get: Reserved seat for all 26 regular season home games Playoff Ticket Priority Beat the Line Season Ticket Holder giveaways EVERY game! 10% off licensed Silverbacks merchandise Discounted exhibition game tickets VIP discounts Meet & […]
PHOTO: OTTAWA JR. SENATORS Salmon Arm B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are excited to announce the acquisition of 17-year-old forward Isaac Lambert from the Ottawa Jr. Senators of the Central Canada Hockey League in exchange for future considerations. Lambert, from Victoriaville, Que., was unable to play last season in the CCHL due to the COVID […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are seeking one individual to fill the role of Trainer/Equipment Manager for the 2021-22 BCHL season! This individual is responsible for tending to all player injuries and performing all equipment manager duties, including dressing room maintenance/preparation, equipment repair, skate sharpening, laundry and more. The ideal candidate will […]
PHOTO: PURE LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY Salmon Arm, B.C. — Salmon Arm Silverbacks trainer and equipment manager Brodie St. Jacques has accepted a position with the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League and will be leaving the Silverbacks organization. “It’s tough to see Brodie moving on from our organization,” Silverbacks general manager Brooks Christensen said. “Since […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are thrilled to announce that head coach and assistant general manager Tyler Shattock has signed a two-year extension with the organization. Shattock, 31, has compiled a 20-16-5-2 regular season record since taking over head coaching duties midway through the 2019-20 season. He swept his first ever playoff series […]
Salmon Arm B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are thrilled to announce the commitment of 17-year-old defenceman Lynden Hanvold for the 2021-22 BCHL season. The Kelowna, B.C. native suited up for Okanagan Hockey Academy’s U-18 Prep team in Penticton the past two seasons, recording 12 points (2G, 10A) in 34 games as a 15-year-old in the […]
