Monday, February 28, 2011

Ten Vaanholt/Kehler/Pierce Game 3 Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' forward Jarryd Ten Vaanholt discusses a key goal, credit to Merritt, a 66.6% powerplay, and expecting more physical play.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses a win while not at their best, a more physical game 2, needing to stay out of the box, and bumper pool on ice.









Merritt Centennials' General Manager & Head Coach Luke Pierce discusses deserving a better fate, a surprising second slow start, controlling rebounds on the penalty kill, playing physical while discipline, and the return of J.P. Witkop.







Salmon Arm @ Merritt Lines (GAME 3)

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Gannon - Michelle
Atkinson - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - Muller - de Jersey
McKissock

Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott - Mills
- Manson

Moore
Williams

Friedel/Killip/Zulinick

Merritt:

Soquila - Jones - Stack
Vallis - Brears - Reichert
Harper - Bokenfohr - Fletcher
Sabey - Wall - Maktaak

Marshall - Tresierra
Willcox - Crawford
Witkop - Pfeil

Chimienti
Steel

Lebrun/Playfair/Sabourin

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Vasaturo/Kehler/Pierce Game 2 Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' defenceman Charlie Vasaturo discusses making a statement, two being his lucky number, being a double-threat with Jayson Reardon, and getting away for the gameplan.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses a great start to the playoffs, activating his defenceman, creating a monster in Dustin Cave, the third period lacking intensity, a five-goal win meaning the same as a one-goal victory, and being the lone man behind the bench.









Merritt Centennials' General Manager & Head Coach Luke Pierce discusses a nervous start, worrying about the penalty kill, not blaming Lino Chimienti, missing two veteran defenceman, and Evan Stack's greatly improved second half.







Salmon Arm vs. Merritt Lines (GAME 2)

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Gannon - Michelle
Muller - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - McKissock - de Jersey

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/Killip/Zulinick

Merritt:

Soquila - Jones - Stack
Vallis - Bokenfohr - Maktaak
Reichert - Wall - Brears
Harper - Fletcher - Sabey

Marshall - Tresierra
Willcox - Crawford
Sabourin - Pfeil

Chimienti
Steel

Lebrun/Playfair/Witkop

Salmon Arm 7 vs. Merritt 2 (GAME 1)

Friday, February 25, 2011

McKissock/Kehler/Pierce Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' forward Josh McKissock discusses bouncing in and out of the lineup, staying positive and playing a role, and drawing on a championship last season.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler's squad went 21-9 in the first half of the season and 17-10-2-1 in the back half. He discusses a tough adjustment in varying rink sizes, putting behind a failed goal, being honoured by his peers, a lasting memory in Mike Hammond winning the Brett Hull Trophy, and a slightly different week of practice.









Merritt Centennials' General Manager & Head Coach Luke Pierce's squad started the season 1-9-0-1 and then went 18-12-1-5 before finishing 3-10. He discusses ending the season on a great high, being stuck in limbo, tinkering with their systems, Jacob Riechert's return from injury, a just suspension to J.P. Witkop, a couple of tough to swallow losses, and a very similar first round of the playoffs last year.







Salmon Arm vs. Merritt Lines (GAME 1)

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Gannon - Michelle
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - Muller - de Jersey

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/Killip/McKissock

Merritt:

Soquila - Jones - Stack
Vallis - Bokenfohr - Maktaak
Reichert - Wall - Brears
Harper - Fletcher - Sabey
Lebrun

Marshall - Tresierra
Sabourin - Willcox
- Pfeil

Chimienti
Steel

Crawford/Playfair/Witkop

Salmon Arm vs. Merritt Season Series

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks went 6-0 against the Merritt Centennials this season and recorded all 12 points possible whereas the Cents picked up a couple points going 0-4-0-2.

The two teams played three home-and-home series' on September 17th (2-1), September 18th (8-4), October 8th (4-2), October 9th (5-4 OT), January 8th (3-1), and January 11th (2-1 OT). Overall the 'Backs outscored Merritt 24-13 with four of the six contests coming in each team's first 12 games of the season.

Salmon Arm scored first in all six games and thus led in 3:01:53 of the 6:06:13 time played whereas the Centennials led for only 0:13:52 and the two teams where tied for 2:50:28. The Apes outscored Merritt 9-3 in the first period.

The Silverbacks held the very slight lead in special teams going 24.24% on the powerplay compared to the 19.33% for the Cents with Salmon Arm also registering a shorthanded tally. The Shots on Goal were also very even with 34.5 for the 'Backs and 32.17 for Merritt.

Kamloops resident Morgan Zulinick led the Silverbacks against the Centennials in the season series with six points in four games. Fellow Kamloops native Devin Gannon also had six points in five games while Clinton Atkinson and Brett Knowles both had six points in six games. Cody Michelle had four points in his three games against Merritt. For the Cents Steve Tresierra had six points in six games.

In goal Salmon Arm's Kris Moore led the way going 3-0 with a 1.33 goals against average and a .960 save percentage. Merritt's Lino Chimienti played in only one game and took the loss with a 1.98 GAA and .938 save percentage. Meanwhile Kurt Williams picked up a win with a 3.06 GAA and .896% and Tyler Steel went 0-2 with a 3.73 and .889.

Prior to Kris Moore's fight with Tyler Steel the Silverbacks' goals against average was at 2.73, during his time out of the lineup Salmon Arm posted a 3.88, and since his return the goals against has been at 3.42. Meanwhile for the Cents prior to Lino's arrival their goals against was at 5.08 and that has dropped to 3.23 with him on the squad.

Recently Salmon Arm's powerplay has been operating at 17.1% in their last seven games meanwhile their penalty kill is at 74.2% in their last eight games. Merritt's powerplay is a 6.8% in their last 17 games while their penalty kill is at 66.7% in their last five games.

Jasyson Reardon finished the season red hot for the Silverbacks with 22 points in his last 26 games after only five points in his first 21 games of the year. Likewise Josh Manson finished with 41 points in 45 games as a d-man after six points in his first 12 games as a forward. Brett Knowles and Dave Killip finished the year on four-game point streaks while Zulinick, Brad Reid, Gannon, and Mike Hammond finished on three-game streaks.

For Merritt Evan Stack finished with 28 points in his last 31 games after only four points in his first 21 contests while Blaine Bokenfohr finished on a three-game point streak. Brent Fletcher scored twice in his first game as a Centennial against Salmon Arm and hasn't scored in the 46 games since.

Merritt has not played against the Silverbacks with Hammond in their lineup while the Silverbacks have not played against J.P. Witkop and won't until Game 3 with a two game suspension to be served.

In Salmon Arm's ten years they have played the Cents once in the playoffs back in 2004/2005 with the Silverbacks victorious in five games.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Night 121

In Coquitlam at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (38-19-2-1) turned in their worst performance of the season with a 10-5 shellacking at the hands of the Coquitlam Express (22-28-1-9). Resting three healthy veterans with two more injured vets out and also giving their backup goalie his first BCHL start the Express scored two quick goals in the first period and continued the onslaught with four more tallies in both the second and third periods.

With a strong start to the second period the Silverbacks scored twice to get back within one goal only to have three forwards all go for a line change at the same time one minute later resulting in an odd man rush against and a turning point goal against to restore a Coquitlam multi-goal advantage.

Defensively the Apes were an abomination with seven of the season high ten goals against coming from wide open Express players in front of the 'Backs net.

Austin Carroll had a career game for the Express with four points and now has seven points in his last four games after only four points combined in his first 38 contests of the season.

Of note Salmon Arm went two-for-six on the man-advantage and finished the season with the BCHL's best powerplay at 28.4%.

With the loss the Silverbacks picked up three of a possible eight points on their roadtrip and finished 1-6-0-1 on the road against the Coastal Conference this season while going 7-1 against the Coastal teams at home.

Salmon Arm as the 3rd seed in the Interior Conference now turns their attention to the Merritt Centennials for the first round of the playoffs starting at home on Friday night. The Apes won all six games between the two teams during the regular season with two of the wins coming in overtime, another by one goal in regulation, two victories by two goals, and one win by a four-goal margin. Overall the 'Backs outscored the Cents 24-13.

Hammond/Kehler/Calvano Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' forward Mike Hammond has 24 points in 16 games since joining his new team. The 1990 born Victoria resident discusses responding to falling behind in the point's race, avoiding giving up a 20 point game, a great defensive system, and loving Salmon Arm.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses a terrific defensive effort, celebrating Hammond's achievement, and how important second place is.









Coquitlam Express' Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations Jon Calvano is in his first season with the organization after three years as the head coach of the BC Major Midget League's Vancouver Northwest Giants. In his three seasons the Giants finished first each year with a combined record of 98-13-9. This season the Express started off well with a 8-4-0-1 record but then faltered going 2-10-1-5. In their last 28 games Coquitlam's record is a little better at 11-14-0-3.

He discusses not selling off at the trade deadline, the difference coaching Junior compared to Midget, great seasons from Massimo Lamaccia/Destry Straight/Riley McIntosh, Khaleed Devji getting valuable experience this season, why it didn't work out with Brad Reid in Coquitlam, and what's on the line after clinching the 7th seed.







Salmon Arm @ Coquitlam Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Gannon
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
de Jersey - McKissock - Michelle

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Manson - Elliott

Moore
Williams

Cave/Muller/Friedel

Coquitlam:

Lamacchia - Straight - Petan
Lawson - Deacon - Charles
Grecica - Carroll - McKinney
Griffith - Millin (AP) - Georgeson

Begert - Castro
Gelley - Eng
Leposovic (AP) - Warner (AP)

McGladrey
Devji

Hutchinson/Krgovich/Mazzarolo/McIntosh/Perry

Night 120

In Surrey at the South Arena the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (38-18-2-1) played one of their best defensive games of the season in a 4-1 victory over the Eagles (35-22-1-2). Allowing one goal or less for the first time since January 25th the Apes did an outstanding job of protecting the front of the net and keeping the Eagles to the outside. All six defenceman were also very good in getting the puck out of the defensive zone on their first oppurtunity.

Opening the scoring half way through the first period Josh Manson beautifully kept the puck in at the blueline and passed to Devin Gannon who sent the puck in front off the skate of Brett Knowles for his 29th goal of the season. 40 seconds into the second period and three ticks after a powerplay expired Surrey tied the game. Salmon restored the lead halfway through the middle stanza though as nine seconds after a powerplay of their own expired Mike Hammond niftly worked the puck out of the corner and found Devin Muller wide open at the side of the net for his 12th. In the third period the 'Backs scored twice 35 seconds apart on great three-way passing plays. First Morgan Zulinick and Hammond set up Brad Reid for his 23rd followed by Knowles feeding Dave Killip cross ice where he centered in front for a Gannon tip in and his 22nd marker of the year.

With the two points Mike Hammond takes over the BCHL points lead and barring a 20 point game from Massimo Lamacchia he will win the Brett Hull Trophy. It will be the second straight year that a Silverback takes home the award after 120 points from Mark Zengerle last season.

Still to be decided is who Salmon Arm will play in the playoffs as a win in thier final game against Coquitlam will result in a second place finish and a series against the Quesnel Millionaires for a second straight year. Anything but the two points and the Apes finish third and take on the Centennials of Merritt.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Monk/Kehler/Erhart Audio

Surrey Eagles' defenceman Josh Monk discusses being motivated with little on the line, returning from injury, matching up against the Express in the playoffs, and former teammates he is looking forward to playing against.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses players getting caddy, goaltending changes leading to good results, needing to stay out of the box, McGowan & Hammond battling for the Brett Hull Trophy, and Devin Muller playing on a familiar size ice service.









Surrey Eagles' Head Coach and Director of Player Personal Matt Erhart discusses a 2-5 record in his team's last seven games, a couple of long-term injuries, going 7-5 against Coquitlam, McGowan battling for the Brett Hull Trophy, and Josh Monk's play.







Salmon Arm @ Surrey Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Gannon
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Muller - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - Michelle - de Jersey

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/McKissock/Ten Vaanholt

Surrey:

Vanderhoek - McGowan - Vanderlugt
B.Morley - Gentler - T.Morley
Mackie - Holm - Lindores
Trupp - - Coish

Saip - Jones
Koshey - Sweeney
Monk - Orser
Wedel

St-Laurent
Hunt

Hunt/Smith-Mass/Stenerson

Friday, February 18, 2011

Night 119

In Langley at the Events Centre the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (37-18-2-1) kept pace in the race for second place with a 7-6 overtime loss against the Chiefs (31-21-1-7). Down 5-3 to start the third period Salmon Arm scored twice in the first ten minutes to tie the game. Langley quickly called a timeout and 66 seconds later took their third separate lead of the game (1-0,3-2,6-5). However only 24 ticks later Morgan Zulinick scored his second goal of the game to tie the contest up for a fifth time (0-0,1-1,2-2,5-5,6-6). After a late penalty to the Apes the Chiefs carried a powerplay over to overtime where seven seconds after it had expired the game ended.

Langley finished two-for-five on the man-advantage and also scored twice shortly after powerplays had expired (seven and 17 seconds).

After one of the worst first periods of the season, by both sides, the game took life early in the second frame as the Silverbacks scored twice to erase a 1-0 lead. The Chiefs though responded half way through the middle stanza with three unanswered goals in five minutes to reclaim the advantage. With 45 seconds left in the frame the 'Backs got back within one only to have Langley tally 36 ticks later with 10 seconds left on the clock.

Salmon Arm were lead by rookies Morgan Zulinick (two goals), Devin Muller (one assist), and Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (one of each) while veterans Devin Gannon, Dave Killip, and Brett Knowles were instrumental in the comeback with a goal and an assist each. Mike Hammond also had two apples and is one point behind Jordan Grant and tied with Bradley McGowan in the Brett Hull Trophy race. Hammond has two games left while Grant's season is over and McGowan has one contest left which will be against Hammond and the 'Backs on Saturday night.

With the win Langley clinches the third seed in the Coastal Conference and will face the Alberni Valley Bulldogs in the first round of the playoffs. The Silverbacks meanwhile can guarantee a second place finish with wins in their last two games against Surrey and Coquitlam who will meet in the playoffs as well. Only two of the six first round matchups are left to be decided with Salmon Arm, Penticton, Merritt, and Quesnel/Prince George still awaiting to see who they will play.

With the loss the Apes become the final time in the 16 team league to loss a game in overtime (6-0-2-1).

Kehler/Smyl Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses his top players being manhandled, 1/16 on the powerplay recently, a difficult day of travel, and a great breakfast at the McKissock's.









Langley Chiefs' General Manager & Head Coach Harvey Smyl's squad are only 19-20-1-5 in their last 45 games after starting the season 11-1-0-2. He discusses Matt Ius not yet back at top form, 18 goals shorthanded, Darnell Dyck progressing from stick boy to impact player, and only four games played in the last three weeks.







Salmon Arm @ Langley Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Gannon
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
de Jersey - Muller - Michelle

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Elliott
Friedel - Manson

Williams
Moore

Cave/McKissock/Mills

Langley:

Thompson - Myers - Gerling
Dyck - McBride - Ius
Dhaliwal - Tebbutt - Hansen
Plevy - Blacklock - B.Scholten

Daly - Miller
Strahle - D.Scholten
Tuohy - Bakken

Galley
Huggins

Sitterley

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Interior Conference Rookie of the Year?

Let the posturing begin...Salmon Arm Silverbacks' forward Bryce Gervais should be the Interior Conference's Rookie of the Year. The 1992 born center is tied amongst rookies for the conference lead in goals (29), second in points (49), tied for first in shorthanded goals (1), second in game winning goals (6), third in powerplay goals (7), and 12th in penalty minutes (45).

The main reason the Battleford, Saskatchewan resident should win the award is that he only joined one of the two powerplay units 32 games into the season on Decemeber 5th and thus only 28% of his points have come on the man-advantage. Meanwhile 43% of Joey Benik's conference leading 55 points have come on the powerplay this season.

The 5'9" 150 pounder leads all conference rookies with 34 even strength points and is a plus player on a team full of minuses despite not ever playing alongside veteran team scoring leaders: Mike Hammond (86), Dave Killip (56), Brett Knowles (53), Brad Reid (49), or Devin Gannon (47). Instead he has played with fellow rookie Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (48) and Brandon Mistal (17) for most of the season.

Bryce has also been on the team's penalty kill the entire season and done a terrific job helping the Silverbacks post the third best PK in the league. He is also the center on his line and has the responsibility of taking faceoffs and playing down low in the defensive zone.

As far as game winning goals three of Gervais' have come in one goal games to go along with two primary assists on GWGs in one-goal contests while only one of Benik's conference leading seven GWGs has been in a one-goal game.

The little bugger is also gritty, exemplified by breaking his nose against Powell River only to return shortly thereafter and score the tying goal.

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 1 @ Powell River Kings 4

Night 117

In Powell River at Hap Parker Arena the Kings (44-9-3-2) snapped the Salmon Arm Silverbacks' (37-18-2-0) nine game winning streak with a 4-1 victory. The Kings were led by their three best players as forwards Matt Garbowsky and Chad Niddery each had three-point nights while Michael Garteig stopped 25 shots.

Down 1-0 the Silverbacks tied the game early in the second period with Bryce Gervais' 29th of the season after breaking his nose earlier in the game. Dave Killip blocked a clearing attempt and then fed Brett Knowles for the initial shot to draw the assists. 75 seconds later though Powell River retook the lead for good on a powerplay goal of their own.

With the loss the Apes will need to win their last three games and have Vernon pick up only one point in their final two contests in order to finish first. Failing to finish first, three wins will clinch second spot.

The game was delayed 40 minutes due to weather conditions postponing the Silverbacks arrival until 6:40 pm.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Reid/Kehler/Ingrim Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' forward Brad Reid is red hot with 13 points in his last ten games after a stretch of only one point in seven contests. Currently the 1990 born winger is playing with Mike Hammond & Morgan Zulinick and the trio form one of the most skilled lines in the BCHL. Overall with his new team the Delta resident has 18 points in 19 games.

The 6'1" 175 pounder discusses a unique celebration in the dressing room, the defensive play of the league scoring leader, and playing on the point on the power play.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler's squad is currently on a season long nine game winning streak where they have outscored their opposition 52-24. He discusses Charlie Vasaturo being rewarded, persevering, playing more disciplined, and a feisty game against the Smokies.









Trail Smoke Eaters' General Manager & Head Coach Jim Ingrim's squad are finally back healthy now and 8-3-0-3 in their last 14 games after a 6-11-2-0 stretch. He discusses dropping three games in overtime over the last five contests, a great crowd at the Cominco, Clayton McEwan's exuberance, Rajan Sidhu finding his game again, and some healthy in-house competition.







Salmon Arm vs. Trail Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Gannon
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
de Jersey - Muller - Michelle

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Cave/Elliott/McKissock

Trail:

St. Denis - Jacklin - Mellor
Bradshaw - DeSousa - Mailey
Proulx - Cooper - Bauer
Tappe - Blanaru - Baker

Baker - Matthews
McEwan - Tonello
Walker - Dixon

Smiley
Larose

Boytinck/Luiten/Sidhu

Salmon Arm 4 @ Trail 3 (OT)

Friday, February 11, 2011

Night 113

In Trail at the Cominco Arena the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (36-17-2) erased a two-goal third period deficit to defeat the Smoke Eaters (31-20-2-4) 4-3 in overtime. Trailing 3-1 the 'Backs killed off two penalties in the first five minutes of the final frame leading to Cody Michelle's tenth goal of the season. With the marker the Saskatchewan resident becomes the 11th player to hit double-digits in tallies. After another penalty kill and a miraculous Superman save by Kris Moore defenceman Charlie Vasaturo snapped a 40 game goal drought with 3:36 left to tie the contest. The New Jersey resident was back at it in overtime for his second two-goal game of the season. With the victory the team extended their season long winning streak to eight games and guaranteed at least a fourth place finish in the Interior Conference. Salmon Arm's record in overtime also improved to six wins and two ties.

Despite the exceptional penalty killing by the Apes in the third period it was the Smokies controlling the special teams by finishing two-for-seven on the power play and six-for-six on the PK.

The Silverbacks opened up the scoring 85 seconds in on Jayson Reardon's first of the season as apart of a strong two point night. Trail responded halfway through the first with goals 73 seconds apart to take the lead. Travis St. Denis potted his second powerplay goal of the night in the second period to extend his team's lead to two.

Mills/Kehler/Ingrim Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' defenceman Kevin Mills discusses bearing down with a one-goal lead, getting contributions throughout the lineup, and playing in a more defensive role.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses being happy as he can be, surviving a scare, bouncing back after a bad goal, and Cody Michelle's excellent play.









Trail Smoke Eaters' General Manager & Head Coach Jim Ingram discusses healthy bodies battling some rust, struggles against Westside, Jake Baker's heavy workload, what Jordan Bauer has added to the roster, and the versatility of Erik Cooper.







Salmon Arm @ Trail Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Gannon
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
de Jersey - Muller - Michelle

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Cave/Elliott/McKissock

Trail:

St. Denis - Jacklin - Mellor
Bradshaw - DeSousa - Mailey
Boytinck - Cooper - Luiten
Tappe - Proulx - Baker

Baker - Matthews
McEwan - Tonello
Walker - Sidhu

Smiley
Larose

Bauer/Blanaru/Dixon

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Elliott/Kehler/Ferner Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' defenceman Justin Elliott discusses essential passing out of the d-zone, bouncing in and out of the lineup, an equipment malfunction and teammates looking to setup his first goal.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses improved even strength play, a player garnering NHL attention, upcoming scholarships, and guarding against overconfidence.









Vernon Vipers' General Manager & Head Coach Mark Ferner discusses Malcolm Lyle's improvement, Bryce Kakoske's all-around game, Dane Muench's offensive production, and shots on goal not a be-all end-all.







Salmon Arm vs. Vernon Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Gannon
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Michelle - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - Muller - de Jersey

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Elliott

Moore
Williams

McKissock/Ten Vaanholt/Vasaturo

Vernon:

Robinson - Murphy - Kakoske
Muench - Walchuk - Nowick
McGillis - Knisley - Hadley
McPhee - Fitzgerald - Basara

Mowat - Thompson
Weinstein - Corkey
Patenaude - Lyles

Halcrow
Voth

Renz/Sparrow/Zalewski

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Mistal/Kehler/Esdale Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' forward Brandon Mistal being bigger boned down low, the longevity of his line, becoming more selfish, staying composed against physical teams, and Twitter taking over Kamloops.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler's squad finally has a five game winning streak after four foiled four game streaks earlier this season. He discusses terrific penalty killing, a lethal combination on the powerplay, Devin Gannon's health, and Charlie Vasaturo's penalty leading to a two-game suspension.









Alberni Valley Bulldogs' General Manager & Head Coach Paul Esdale's squad started the season 10-4-1-1 but have since went 12-20-3-2. Improving slightly the Bulldogs are 5-5-1-1 in their last 12 contests and have played in an astonishing 37 one-goal games this season going 14-16-4-3. He discusses losing a lot of one-goal games, playing four lines all season, Casey Bailey's 25 goals, and adding some age to the backend.







Salmon Arm vs. Alberni Valley Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Michelle
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - Muller - de Jersey

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Elliott

Williams
Moore

Gannon/McKissock/Vasaturo

Alberni Valley:

Bailey - J.Mitchell - Nowakowski
Dorais - S.Mitchell - Hicks
Adams - Morello - Hepso
Mick - Darragh - Litke

Riddle - Keca
Weber - Puddifant
Varley - Morrison

Giroux
Slubowski

Berkholtz/McCluskey/Sobchak

Salmon Arm 6 vs. Cowichan Valley 3

Friday, February 4, 2011

Cassidy/Kehler/Purinton Audio

Cowichan Valley Capitals' forward Matt Cassidy is off to a terrific start with his new team with 17 points in 11 games. Prior to being traded the 1990 born London, Ontario resident had only three points in his last 17 games with the Silverbacks. To start the season though the 5'9" 175 pounder compiled 24 points in 23 games. He discusses reacting to being dealt, having a great start with his new team, his year and a half in Salmon Arm, and playing against a bunch of buddies.









Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses Brandon Mistal's value to the team, a four-for-four week, a valuable couple days of rest, and Mike Hammond facing his former team.









Cowichan Valley Capitals' Head Coach Dale Purinton's squad started the season 6-14-0-2 in their first 22 games followed by going 12-6-1-3 in their next 22 contests. Lately however the Caps have struggled going 1-7-0-2 in their last ten games. The former NHLer discusses a tough start to the season, what turned around the season, the mindset of trading leading scorer Mike Hammond, how good Matt Cassidy has played, and Chase Martin solidifying Cowichan's net.







Salmon Arm vs. Cowichan Valley Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Michelle
Zulinick - Hammond - Reid
Ten Vaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - Muller - de Jersey

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/Gannon/McKissock

Cowichan Valley:

Matheson - Cassidy - Grant
Chessa - Jones - Kaiser
Houghton - MacDonald - Clark
Saretsky - Smith - Evans

Ridley - Robak
Wong - Paterson
Marcinew - Dambrauskas

Martin
Dun

Amies/Bruce/Godinho/Halloran