The Salmon Arm Silverbacks announced Tuesday that Troy Mick will be stepping into the role of president, governor and general manager and stepping down as head coach.
“Having just completed our first year as the new ownership group of the SilverBacks, we have realized that Troy was wearing too many hats and we wanted to make some changes as we quickly approach the 2014/2015 season,” said Dale Unruh, outgoing governor. “The rule in the BCHL states that no one in the position of head coach can be a team governor. We believe that Troy is an integral part of our SilverBacks organization and will be even more effective in his newly defined role...”
Associate head coach, Brandon West, has been named head coach.
“His work ethic and technical abilities are second to none and his passion is shown every day at the rink,” stated Mick. “With his three years of being associate/assistant coach in the BCHL, he is ready for this.”
West has been building his coaching abilities for over a decade, working with teams from Major Midget to BCHL, and coaching internationally at the World Under 17 Challenge in 2013.
“I look forward to leading this group of great young men...,” said West. “The expectations of the players, and of myself, will not change... We will strive for a national championship and more scholarship opportunities for our players, while being a positive influence in our community.”