Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are thrilled to announce that graduating 20-year-old forward William Poirier has committed to play Canadian university hockey for the McGill Redmen, one of the oldest and most successful programs in U Sports. The Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que. native finished his junior career with the Backs after spending four seasons in […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are excited to announce the commitment of 2002-born defenceman Joaquim Lemay for the 2020-21 BCHL season. The 17-year-old spent last season at Mount St. Charles Hockey Academy in Rhode Island, one of the top midget programs in the United States. Lemay compiled 23 points in 53 games for […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are thrilled to announce the commitment of 2002-born forward Paul Doré for the 2020-21 BCHL season. The 17-year-old has spent the past three seasons at Kimball Union Academy in the United States High School Prep League, where he compiled 39 goals and 38 assists for 77 points in […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks and Trail Smoke Eaters will face off against one another in the Interior Division semifinals, which kick off this Friday in Trail. Here is an in-depth preview to get you all set for the highly anticipated series. Playoff Schedule – Round 2 Game 1: Friday, March 13 […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are pleased to announce the commitment of 2002-born defenceman Lucas Matta for the 2020-21 BCHL season. The 17-year-old comes to the Shuswap from Lake Forest Academy, where he played for the last two seasons. This past year he posted 36 points (12 goals, 24 assists) in just 25 […]
Salmon Arm, B.C.— The Salmon Arm Silverbacks are pleased to announce the two-year contract extension of Marketing Director Russell Day. Day joined the organization last summer, after graduating from Camosun College in Victoria, B.C. with a degree in sports management, and has been an integral part of the Silverbacks’ business operations since his first day. […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The schedule for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks’ second round playoff series has been determined, with the Backs kicking things off on the road next Friday against the Trail Smoke Eaters. The Backs finished in third place in the Interior Division with a 30-23-5 record, while the Smoke Eaters were second with a […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks defeated the Victoria Grizzlies 3-2 on Tuesday night to sweep their opening round playoff series. Kieran Ruscheinski had the game-winning-goal mid-way through the third period on an odd-man rush — his first career BCHL goal. GAME SUMMARY For the first time since game one, the Victoria Grizzlies […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — The Salmon Arm Silverbacks look to wrap up their opening round playoff series on Tuesday night when they take on the Victoria Grizzlies in game four of their opening round playoff series. The Backs currently lead the best-of-7 series 3-0 after a 2-1 win on Friday night, a 4-0 win on Saturday […]
Salmon Arm, B.C. — Three first periods goals were all the Salmon Arm Silverbacks needed to hold on for a tight 3-2 win over the Victoria Grizzlies in game three of their opening round playoff series on Monday night. A 28-save performance from goaltender Ethan Langenegger played a big role in the victory, which now […]
