Silverbacks Acquire Shay Neufeld

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks have acquired forward Shay Neufeld from the Battlefords North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for future considerations. This season in three games the 1990 born Carrot River, Saskatchewan resident had a goal and two points. Last season the 5'11" 195 pounder put up 14 goals and 45 points in 56 games. Prior to last season Battlefords acquired the right-handed shot from the Camrose Kodiaks of the Alberta Junior Hockey League where in 2008/2009 he had four goals and 11 points in 28 games after being acquired from the Melfort Mustangs where he had five goals and 11 points in 27 games.

Prior to Junior Neufeld played midget for the Prince Albert Mintos where in 2007/2008 he had 16 goals and 31 points in 32 games and in 2006/2007 he won the Telus Cup. Shay is the fifth former Minto currently playing with the Silverbacks alongside Taylor Fauchoux, Bryce Gervais, Josh Manson, and Cody Michelle.