Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Penticton Vees forward Bradly Nadeau on a partial breakaway on Wednesday night, March 22, against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. (Photo- Salmon Arm Silverbacks/Facebook)

Penticton Vees use come-from-behind win in Salmon Arm to extend win streak to 12

Salmon Arm and Penticton both wrap up their regular-season schedules this weekend

 

Salmon Arm Silverback Owen Beckner was named the BCHL’s High School Player of the Month for February 2023. (BCHL image)

Salmon Arm Silverback recognized for proficiency on ice and in school

Owen Beckner named BCHL High School Player of the Month

  • Mar 16, 2023

 

(Lisa Mazurek photo)

Vernon Vipers down Salmon Arm Silverbacks 5-2

Vipers forward Reagan Milburn had a goal and an assist on the night

 

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks beat the West Kelowna Warriors 7-1 Friday, Feb. 11 at Shaw Centre. (Chris Fowler/ photo)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks wallop West Kelowna Warriors

Warriors play in Vernon and Silverbacks take on Nanaimo at home tonight at 6

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks beat the West Kelowna Warriors 7-1 Friday, Feb. 11 at Shaw Centre. (Chris Fowler/ photo)
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks defeated the Vernon Vipers 3-0 at home at the Shaw Centre Friday night, Jan. 6, 2023. (Chris Fowler photo)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks blank Vernon Vipers

Matthew Tovell made 37 saves for his third shutout of the season

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks defeated the Vernon Vipers 3-0 at home at the Shaw Centre Friday night, Jan. 6, 2023. (Chris Fowler photo)
Connor Welsh (11) and the Vernon Vipers spoiled Ugly Christmas Sweater/Teddy Bear Toss Night at the Shaw Centre Saturday, Dec. 10, with a 4-3 BCHL overtime win against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. (Chris Fowler Photo)

Vernon Vipers spoil Salmon Arm Silverbacks’ Christmas theme

Snakes sweep weekend BCHL series with 4-3 overtime road win on Teddy Bear Toss/Ugly Sweater Night

Connor Welsh (11) and the Vernon Vipers spoiled Ugly Christmas Sweater/Teddy Bear Toss Night at the Shaw Centre Saturday, Dec. 10, with a 4-3 BCHL overtime win against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. (Chris Fowler Photo)
(Lisa Mazurek photo)

Vernon Vipers sting Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Luke Pakulak scored a pair of goals in the Friday night victory

(Lisa Mazurek photo)
Jacksenn Hungle (91) and the Victoria Grizzlies blanked CJ Foley (6) and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3-0 in BCHL action Saturday, Dec. 3, in the provincial capital. (Twitter/@BCHLGrizzlies photo)

Powerplay propels Victoria past Salmon Arm Silverbacks

BCHL - Grizzlies score twice with man advantage in 3-0 victory at home Saturday, Dec. 3

Jacksenn Hungle (91) and the Victoria Grizzlies blanked CJ Foley (6) and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3-0 in BCHL action Saturday, Dec. 3, in the provincial capital. (Twitter/@BCHLGrizzlies photo)
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks Junior A hockey team have been a tenant of the Shaw Centre since 2001. (File photo)

Council approves 5-year contract with Salmon Arm Silverbacks on heels of 1-year deal

New contract provides more certainty for Junior A team, Shuswap Recreation Society

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks Junior A hockey team have been a tenant of the Shaw Centre since 2001. (File photo)
West Kelowna Warriors forward Jaiden Moriello (11) gets a shot past Salmon Arm defender Nic Leggett (4) that is stopped by goalie Matthew Tovell during the Warriors’ 7-1 BCHL win Saturday, Oct. 29, at Royal LePage Place. (Tami Quan Photography)

West Kelowna Warriors lay Halloween licking on Salmon Arm

Warriors defeat Silverbacks 7-1 in BCHL play Saturday, Oct. 29, at Royal LePage Place

West Kelowna Warriors forward Jaiden Moriello (11) gets a shot past Salmon Arm defender Nic Leggett (4) that is stopped by goalie Matthew Tovell during the Warriors’ 7-1 BCHL win Saturday, Oct. 29, at Royal LePage Place. (Tami Quan Photography)
Three designated parking stalls sit near the entrance to the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm, with four around the corner of the driveway near the SASCU Recreation Centre entrance. However, such spaces are often not available for people with limited mobility who attend the Silverbacks games, so a fan has asked for a solution. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

Silverbacks fans with limited mobility blocked by lack of parking at Salmon Arm games

City council taking action to save the designated spaces for people who have required permits

Three designated parking stalls sit near the entrance to the Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm, with four around the corner of the driveway near the SASCU Recreation Centre entrance. However, such spaces are often not available for people with limited mobility who attend the Silverbacks games, so a fan has asked for a solution. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)
Vipers defenceman David Brandes celebrates his first BCHL goal in a 6-5 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Lisa Mazurek photo)

Special teams lift Vernon Vipers over Salmon Arm Silverbacks

Two Vipers scored their first career BCHL goals in a 6-5 win Friday night at Kal Tire Place

Vipers defenceman David Brandes celebrates his first BCHL goal in a 6-5 win over the Salmon Arm Silverbacks Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Lisa Mazurek photo)
Josh Ciocco played in the B.C. Hockey League with four teams, including the Vernon Vipers and Salmon Arm Silverbacks, in the early 2000s. His death at age 38 was announced by Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Ciocco had been an assistant coach with the Warriors for the past five seasons. (@VernonVipers photo)

Vernon Vipers, Salmon Arm Silverbacks alum dies at 38

Josh Ciocco had been an assistant coach the past five years with Merrimack College in Massachusetts

Josh Ciocco played in the B.C. Hockey League with four teams, including the Vernon Vipers and Salmon Arm Silverbacks, in the early 2000s. His death at age 38 was announced by Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass. Tuesday, Oct. 4. Ciocco had been an assistant coach with the Warriors for the past five seasons. (@VernonVipers photo)
Goalie Matthew Tovell leads the Salmon Arm Silverbacks onto the ice for their BCHL game Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Shaw Centre against Wenatchee. Tovell and the ‘Backs downed the Wild 6-4. (@sasilverbacks photo)

Late rally lifts Salmon Arm Silverbacks past Wild

Four goals in game’s final 10 minutes give ‘Backs a 6-4 BCHL win over visiting Wenatchee Saturday

Goalie Matthew Tovell leads the Salmon Arm Silverbacks onto the ice for their BCHL game Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Shaw Centre against Wenatchee. Tovell and the ‘Backs downed the Wild 6-4. (@sasilverbacks photo)
The Penticton Vees used a multi-point performance from Josh Nadeau on Friday night, Sept. 30, in a 6-1 victory against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. (Photo- Chris Fowler/Salmon Arm Silverbacks)

Josh Nadeau leads Penticton Vees to perfect September in 6-1 triumph over Salmon Arm

Penticton has won 19 straight games, dating back to last year’s playoff run

The Penticton Vees used a multi-point performance from Josh Nadeau on Friday night, Sept. 30, in a 6-1 victory against the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. (Photo- Chris Fowler/Salmon Arm Silverbacks)
Vernon Vipers defenceman Ayden Third (right) bumps Salmon Arm captain Nathan Mackie into the boards during the Silverbacks’ 4-1 B.C. Hockey League victory in Vernon’s home opener Saturday, Sept. 24, at Kal Tire Place. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks sweep aside Vernon

‘Backs roll to 4-1 BCHL win in Vipers’ home opener; sweep season-opening home-and-home series

Vernon Vipers defenceman Ayden Third (right) bumps Salmon Arm captain Nathan Mackie into the boards during the Silverbacks’ 4-1 B.C. Hockey League victory in Vernon’s home opener Saturday, Sept. 24, at Kal Tire Place. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography)
Salmon Arm Silverbacks goaltender Matthew Tovell was stellar in a 3-0 win over the Vernon Vipers to kick off the 2022-23 BCHL season Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (Salmon Arm Silverbacks photo)

Vernon Vipers shut out by Salmon Arm in season opener

Matthew Tovell stopped all 36 shots he faced for the Silverbacks

Salmon Arm Silverbacks goaltender Matthew Tovell was stellar in a 3-0 win over the Vernon Vipers to kick off the 2022-23 BCHL season Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. (Salmon Arm Silverbacks photo)
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks sent forward Mathieu Cobetto-Roy to the B.C. Hockey League’s Trail Smoke Eaters for future considerations. (sasilverbacks.com file photo)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks win, trade, hire

Gorillas sweep BCHL pre-season games with Merritt; trade returning forward; and hire assistant coach

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks sent forward Mathieu Cobetto-Roy to the B.C. Hockey League’s Trail Smoke Eaters for future considerations. (sasilverbacks.com file photo)
Salmon Arm Silverbacks goalie Matthew Tovell (right) makes a glove save with Vernon Vipers veteran forward Luke Pakulak causing a disturbance in front during Salmon Arm’s 4-2 BCHL pre-season win Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Kal Tire Place. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography)

Shorthanded success lifts Salmon Arm Silverbacks over Vernon Vipers

4-2 pre-season win Tuesday, Vernon travels to Penticton Friday and West Kelowna Saturday

Salmon Arm Silverbacks goalie Matthew Tovell (right) makes a glove save with Vernon Vipers veteran forward Luke Pakulak causing a disturbance in front during Salmon Arm’s 4-2 BCHL pre-season win Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Kal Tire Place. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography)
The hometown Salmon Arm Silverbacks (grey) defeated the Vernon Vipers 6-3 as the B.C. Hockey League pre-season schedule for both teams kicked off Sunday, Sept. 4, in the Shuswap. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography file)

Salmon Arm Silverbacks double Vernon Vipers

Make the final 6-3 at the Shaw Centre as the BCHL pre-season schedule begins; teams meet Tuesday in Vernon

The hometown Salmon Arm Silverbacks (grey) defeated the Vernon Vipers 6-3 as the B.C. Hockey League pre-season schedule for both teams kicked off Sunday, Sept. 4, in the Shuswap. (Lisa Mazurek - Vernon Vipers Photography file)
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