Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3 @ Vernon Vipers 2 (OT)

Atkinson/Kehler Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks defenceman Clinton Atkinson does not have a point in his last two games but that was after a ten game point streak where he had 14 points. The 1991 born rearguard did not have a point in the first five games of the season but has 34 points in 33 games since. The New Westminister resident is currently serving a two-game suspension for a blow to the head major penalty against the Vernon Vipers and will miss his first games of the season.

The 5'10" 180 pounder discusses a well needed break, his suspension, getting an opportunity to play, and hating watching games from the stands.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses being outworked, continuing to win special team battles, the Clinton Atkinson suspension, the return of Morgan Zulinick, and Cody Michelle's health.

Salmon Arm @ Vernon Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Reid
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - Zulinick - McKissock

Elliott - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo

Moore
Williams

Atkinson/DeJersey/Muller

Vernon:

Kakoske - Murphy - Basara
Zalewski - Walchuk - Knisley
McGillis - Nowick - Hadley
Skirving - Fitzgerald - McPhee
Sparrow -

Corkey - Thompson
Weinstein - Lyles
Mowat -

Halcrow
Voth

McDonald/Patenaude/Robinson

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 3 vs. Vernon Vipers 6

Reid/Kehler/Ferner Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Brad Reid was acquired from the Coquitlam Express on Decemeber 14th for future considerations. The 1990 born right handed shot has played in three games with his new team and at least a point in each one for a total of four altogether. With Coquitlam the Delta resident collected 14 goals and 31 points in 33 contests. The 6'1" 175 pounder is in his fourth year in the BCHL after a year with the Express in Burnaby, one with the Vees in Penticton, and his rookie campaign in Victoria with the Grizzlies. Last season the Rochester Institute of Technology commit had a breakout year with 27 goals and 55 points in 60 games after a total of 28 points in his first two seasons in the league.

Brad has fit in nicely on one of the Silverbacks top lines alongside Dave Killip and Brett Knowles.

Reid discusses the holiday break, asking out of Coquitlam, his four years in the BCHL, playing alongside Killip & Knowles, and why he choose RIT to continue his playing career.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses the holiday break, recruiting, being out-goaltended against Westside, and the return of Morgan Zulinick.



Vernon Vipers General Manager & Head Coach is in his fourth campaign with the franchise. Last season his team had a remarkable year with a 51-6-0-3 regular season first place record followed by their second of back-to-back National Titles after in 2008/2009 another first place finish with a 42-14-1-3 mark. In his first season at the helm Vernon finished fourth in the Interior Conference at 36-20-2-2 and lost out in the Conference Semi-Finals to the eventual BCHL champion Penticton Vees.

The 45-year-old also spent four seasons on the coaching staff with the Kamloops Blazers from 2002-2006 including one term as the head coach. Mark played his junior hockey with the Kamloops organization for three season from 1982-1985. The Regina born defenceman went onto play 91 games in the NHL most notably with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks along with 482 in the AHL before wrapping up his playing career in 2001.

Ferner discusses the holiday break, recruiting, his team turning a corner, playing in 14 overtime games, and Kirby Halcrow making Blake Voth better.

Salmon Arm vs. Vernon Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Reid
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
- Zulinick - DeJersey

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott

Williams
Moore

Cave/McKissock/Muller

Vernon:

Robinson - Murphy - Kakoske
Zalewski - Walchuk - Knisley
McGillis - Nowick - Hadley
Sparrow - Fitzgerald - McPhee
Skirving -

Mowat - Thompson
Weinstein - Lyles
Corkey -

Halcrow
Voth

Basara/McDonald/Patenaude

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 4 @ Westside Warriors 6

Killip/Kehler/Yopyk Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Dave Killip has been red hot of late with 27 points in his last 21 games after starting the season with only eight points in his first 16 contests.

The 1991 born center has been paired on the same line all season with Brett Knowles and has now played three games with newly acquired forward Brad Reid. Previously the duo were winged by Jarryd Ten Vaanholt, Brandon Mistal, and Devin Muller.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses a rude wakeup call, not learning a lesson from previous blown leads, having his backend settle the game down, his team responding to physical play, and championship teams bouncing back after back-breaking losses.



Westside Warriors General Manager & Head Coach Darren Yopyk discusses what he said to his team in the 2nd intermission, playing with inertia, being shorthanded 41 more times than on the powerplay, his elite defenceman Michael King, going 0-4 against Merritt this season, and having 14 forwards that can all contribute.

Salmon Arm @ Westside Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Reid
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
- McKissock - DeJersey

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott

Williams
Moore

Cave/Muller/Zulinick

Singleton - Grieve - T.French
Brickler - M.French - Morrison
Nicholishen - Hochhausen - Gould
McKinnon - Mulcahy - Blanleil

Cronin - King
Kroshus - Maher
Sherbinin - MacIntosh

Boyle
Holowenko

Berglund/Downing/Krause

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 4 vs. Westside Warriors 6

Reardon/Kehler/Yopyk Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks defenceman Jayson Reardon is playing his best hockey of the season and is coming off a two assist and one fight game against the Nanaimo Clippers. The 1990 born physical Lumby resident has now played in 11 contests after missing 11 games due to injury. Paired with Charlie Vasaturo the 6'1" 210 pounder has found good chemistry despite only playing together for a limited time last season.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses a couple of players breaking out of slumps, getting exactly what he expected out of Brad Reid, a lackluster third period, not minding being shorthanded five more times than Nanaimo, and having the worst penalty kill at home & second best on the road.



Westside Warriors General Manager and Head Coach Darren Yopyk discusses giving up a couple of one-goal leads in the third period, injury updates on Grayson Downing, Tyler Krause, & Izaak Berglund, a busy stretch before Christmas, the play of new faces Stefan Nicholishen & Tyler French, getting goals from the backend, and some terrible goaltending.

Salmon Arm vs. Westside Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Reid
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - - DeJersey

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott

Moore
Williams

McKissock/Muller/Zulinick

Singleton - Grieve - T.French
Brickler - M.French - Morrison
Nicholishen - Hochhausen - Gould
McKinnon - Mulcahy - Blanleil

Cronin - MacIntosh
Sherbinin - Maher
Kroshus - King

Boyle
Holowenko

Berglund/Downing/Krause

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 7 vs. Nanaimo Clippers 3

Gervais/Kehler/Olson Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Bryce Gervais is currently on a five game point streak with nine points along with scoring in four straight contests. Overall the 1992 born center has 14 points in his last ten contests. The Battleford, Saskatchewan resident started his rookie season with eight points in his first seven games but then hit a slump with five points in his next 18 contests before the recent hot streak.

Recently the 5'9" 150 pounder started recieving powerplay time after very little earlier this season.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager and Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses taking the season series with Penticton, Bryce Gervais' strong play, strength down the middle, Devin Muller's status, acquiring Brad Reid, and Christmas time!



Nanaimo Clippers Assistant Coach Michael Olson discusses an early morning, nine wins in their previous 14, different styles of play in the two conferences, battling through injuries, and the play of his goaltenders.

Salmon Arm vs. Nanaimo Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Reid
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - - DeJersey

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott

Williams
Moore

McKissock/Muller/Zulinick

Nanaimo:

Cyr - Martin - Kramer
L.Fitzgerald - G.Fitzgerald - M.Fitzgerald
Allison (AP) - Jamieson -
Domsodi - Gladiuk

Gebert - Bell
Ursic - Newell
Labrecque - McCormack
McNaughton - Dopko

Pelletier
Premont

Hartskamp/Jaw/LaFlamme/Lowenberger/Stanimir

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 5 vs. Penticton Vees 4

Moore/Kehler/Harbinson Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks goaltender Kris Moore has now played in six games since returning from injury and improved his save percentage in each of his first five starts. The 1990 born netminder missed six weeks and 16 games where his team posted a 9-7 record. Before injury the Calgary resident was on a five game winning streak.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager and Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses his team staying out of the box, his motto for overtime, and dressing 11 forwards along with seven defenceman.



Penticton Vees' General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson discusses battling the ref, the strong play of Kyle Mountain & Tyler Hlookoff, a 32% powerplay at home while 16% on the road, and one last roster spot to fill.

Salmon Arm vs. Penticton Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - DeJersey
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - McKissock -

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott

Moore
Williams

Muller/Zulinick

Penticton:

O'Donnell - MacMillan - McCauley
Loik - Mountain - Holka
Polk - Milan - Johnston
Benik - Hall - Betz

Johnson - Stecher
LaLeggia - Bezzo
Hlookoff - Bannor

Faust
Rumpel

Beaulieu/Berry/Iacobellis

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 2 @ Penticton Vees 2

Night 68

In Penticton the Salmon Arm Silverbacks (21-11-1) and the Vees (23-10-1-1) each recorded their first tie of the season with a 2-2 draw. Three of the four goals of the game were scored in the first period with Salmon Arm holding 1-0 and 2-1 leads with a pair of goals from Bryce Gervais. The 1992 born center's second marker was goal of the year material with a Pavel Datsyuk-esk deke to finish off his breakaway. Josh Manson assisted on both goals thanks to great up-ice passes. After Penticton tied the game in the second period Salmon Arm had four powerplays including one in overtime but didn't score and finished one-for-six on the PP while the Peaches scored on their lone powerplay in the opening frame. Both goaltenders were sensational with both Kris Moore and Joel Rumpel each recording 38 saves. The Silverbacks were a perfect 3-0 in extra time coming in while the Vees were 4-1.

Mills/Kehler/Harbinson Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks defenceman Kevin Mills has now played
in three games since being acquired from the AJHL. The 1990 born rearguard has formed a formidable pair with roommate alongside Clinton Atkinson. The Princeton University commit passes above average and is very agile for a 200 pounder.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager and Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses not making the other team's goaltender the first star, a well conditioned team, struggling in the second period, a strong bounce-back game from his netminder, and needing more from a pair of forwards.



Penticton Vees' General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson discusses keeping the goals against down, Joel Rumpel finding a groove, Myles McCauley & drawing major junior players from out east, and a mountain of a line with Kyle Mountain, Joey Holka, and Curtis Loik.

Salmon Arm @ Penticton Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Muller
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - - DeJersey

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott

Moore
Williams

McKissock/Zulinick

Penticton:

O'Donnell - MacMillan - McCauley
Loik - Mountain - Holka
Polk - Milan - Hall
Benik - Iacobellis - Betz

Johnson - Stecher
LaLeggia - Bezzo
Hlookoff - Bannor

Rumpel
Faust

Beaulieu/Berry/Johnston

Salmon Arm Silverbacks 2 vs. Surrey Eagles 4

Manson/Kehler/Ingrim Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks converted defenceman Josh Manson has thrived in his role on the backend. Thrown into the fire in an emergency situation the Assistant Captain has now played 17 games as a blueliner after 12 games as a forward. Currently the 1991 born Prince Albert resident is on a five game point streak with five goals and seven points. Overall as a rearguard Manson has seven goals and 17 points whereas up front he had two goals and six points.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses an off night for his goaltender, a couple of rookies leading the way, the debut of Kevin Mills, Brett Knowles' status, and kissing babies in Trail.



Trail Smoke Eaters General Manager & Head Coach Jim Ingram discusses adding Ryan Aynsley & Jason Nash, battling injuries, production from his top line, and getting his dressing room in good shape.

Salmon Arm vs. Trail Lines

Salmon Arm:

Muller - Killip - DeJersey
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - McKissock -

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott

Moore
Williams

Knowles/Zulinick

Trail:

St. Denis - Jacklin - Mellor
Bradshaw - Cooper - Aynsley
Proulx - Mailey - Baker
Boytinck - Blanaru - Luiten

Nash - Dixon
Walker - Baker
McEwan - Tonello

Smiley
Larose

Matthews/Sidhu/Tappe

Monk/Kehler/Erhart

Surrey Eagles defenceman Josh Monk was traded from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks on October 26th for forward Michael Krgovich and future considerations. Consistent the 1992 born rearguard has two goals and eight points in 14 games with the Eagles to go along with two goals and eight points in 13 contests earlier this season with SA. The Langley resident is enjoying living at home.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses a terrific road trip, and acquiring Kevin Mills for Chase Martin and Justin Krabben.



Surrey Eagles Head Coach and Director of Player Personal Matt Erhart is in his first full season at the helm after a year as the Assistant Coach. Matt spent two seasons as the head coach of the Greater Vancouver Canadians in the BCMML where in 2008/2009 his team finished second in both years with records of 27-11-2 and 28-8-4.

As a player Erhart was a member of the Eagles RBC Cup Champions in 1998. The defenceman went off to Quinnipiac University for his collegiate career.

Salmon Arm vs. Surrey Lines

Salmon Arm:

Knowles - Killip - Muller
Cassidy - Gannon - Michelle
TenVaanholt - Gervais - Mistal
Cave - McKissock -

Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson
Reardon - Vasaturo
Elliott

Moore
Williams

DeJersey/Zulinick

Surrey:

Vanderhoek - McGowan - Hunt
Holm - Gentler - B.Morley
Mackie - Trupp - Lindores
Stenerson - Smith-Mass - Lamb(AP)

Koshey - Monk
Jones - Orser
- Sweeney

Hunt
St-Laurent

Coish/Hillhouse/T.Morley/Vanderlugt/Wedel