Silverbacks Recap

It was simply a gutsy effort put forth by the entire Silverbacks hockey club in their 4-3 overtime victory over the Warriors. Playing with only 11 forwards, which included an AP, the 'Backs stuck to the game plan and continued to grind their way to the win. Like he did last year Randy Hanagan stepped up with players away at the World Junior "A" Challenge and scored his second goal of the game in overtime for the winner. On the back end Michael Glaciar and Matt Grassi, the twin towers, were phenomenal and logged at least 25 minutes a piece. Graeme Gordon had another solid performance in goal with some huge saves early in the first period and then stopping a penalty shot with the game tied and just over a minute left to play in regulation. Salmon Arm was also awarded two penalty shots on which they didn't score either. The three penalty shots in one game marked a first experience for many fans in attendance including myself.