Former backstop beats ’Backs

by Richard MacKenzie of the Salmon Arm Observer

That they have been able to stay on top in the conference is a tribute to the depth and resilience of the team as they continue to find success with a line-up decimated by injuries.

“When you’re missing four out of your top six on the back-end (defence), it makes it pretty tough,” he said. “And here we are in the meat of our schedule, so it’s a good test for the guys available. We hope to have (Mike) Glaicar back this weekend and (Ryan) Forgaard is back and healthy now. (Matt) Grassi’s return is still unknown, but we’re getting there.”

He also noted the work of affiliated defencemen Mike Puddifant, from Salmon Arm who plays for the Chase Chiefs, and Sicamous’ Colton Hayes for their work, as well as forward Ronnie Smith who racked up some time on the back-end versus the Kings.

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