Salmon Arm 4 vs. Vernon 5 (Game 6/Round 3)

Kehler/Ferner Game 6 Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses an early blown whistle, an overturned call under destress, deserving of all seven penalties, great poise & character to erase the lead, oppurtunities late to win, putting last night behind the team, and Vernon's experience.



Vernon Vipers' General Manager & Head Coach Mark Ferner discusses finally going to overtime, foot soliders contributing, success on the powerplay, losing momentum, a five d-man unit, and dictating the pace of play on the road with line changes.

Salmon Arm vs. Vernon Game 6 Lines

Salmon Arm:

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

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/Mistal/McKissock

Vernon:

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

Weinstein - Thompson
Corkey - Lyles
- Renz

Halcrow
Voth

Cochrane(AP)/Mowat/Muench/Patenaude/Sparrow

Salmon Arm 2 @ Vernon 3 (OT) (Game 5/Round 3)

Game 5 of Round 3

In Vernon at the Wesbild Centre the Salmon Arm Silverbacks erased a two goal deficit to force overtime where a controversial goal handed the Vipers a 3-2 victory in the game as well as a 3-2 series lead in the Interior Conference Finals. After a failed Silverbacks clear was kept in the zone by Vernon's Steven Weinstein he took a shot that trickled behind netminder Kris Moore. At this point the referee in the zone without view of the puck went to his mouth with his whistle while Aaron Hadley poked the loose puck into the net. After immediately waving off the goal the referee talked to the other ref along with one linesman and then pointed to the net to signal the end of the game.

Down 2-0 the Apes got within one goal with 40 seconds left in the second period as shorthanded Josh Manson cleared the puck out of his zone to Mike Hammond in the neutral zone who dropped a pass to the trailing Morgan Zulinick and the 1994 born winger buried the puck over the glove hand for his second goal of the playoffs.

In the third period Salmon Arm tied the game when Brett Knowles passed out of his zone to Devin Gannon whose initial shot was blocked but following up the play Clinton Atkinson found the biscuit and snapped home his second of the postseason.

The Vipers developed a two-goal lead with a powerplay marker in both the first and second period. After an atrocious blow to the head penalty assessed to Manson Darren Nowick tipped home a great Ryan Renz pass on the doorstep to opening the scoring. On the "infraction" the Vipers' player carrying the puck up ice bent over forwards reaching for the puck at the blueline as Manson made contact at full speed. Dylan Walchuk scored the second powerplay tally after a pass out of the corner from Patrick McGillis.

Overall the Snakes went two-for-seven on the man-advantage in 10:10 while the Silverbacks were zero-for-three in only 4:45 of powerplay time.

Friedel/Kehler/Ferner Game 5 Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' defenceman James Friedel discusses an improvement in game 4, enjoying the challenge of playing against a strong cycle game, playing with a team defense first mentality, not panicking, and resembling Joe Dirt.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses congratulations to a strong showing by the Tier 2 Midgets, moving out of structure & chasing pucks, a crucial minute and a half, a couple of tweaks to the powerplay, and feeling good about being tied at two in the series.



Vernon Vipers' General Manager & Head Coach Mark Ferner discusses getting the opposition to try and come and take the puck away, simplifying the game while protecting a lead, not getting frustrated when not scoring on powerplay chances, McGillis & Walchuk's chemistry, getting back a full lineup, not putting a show on at home.

Salmon Arm @ Vernon Game 5 Lines

Salmon Arm:

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

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/Mistal/McKissock

Vernon:

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

Weinstein - Thompson
Corkey - Lyles
- Renz

Halcrow
Voth

Mowat/Muench/Patenaude

Salmon Arm 2 vs. Vernon 3 (Game 4/Round 3)

Atkinson/Kehler/Ferner Game 4 Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' defenceman Clinton Atkinson discusses not competing, being embarrassed, playing as a forward, a first in his career, being relaxed, and the best playoff beard.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses the final score being indicative of the play, a more desperate hockey team, hard to pick up intensity as the game goes along, too many turnovers, needing an elephant like memory, and developing some hard feelings.



Vernon Vipers' General Manager & Head Coach Mark Ferner discusses veteran players stepping up, needing to relax, not throwing pucks away, playing more minutes when keeping it simple, and identifying the most dangerous player on the powerplay.

Salmon Arm vs. Vernon Game 4 Lines

Salmon Arm:

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

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/Mistal/McKissock

Vernon:

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

Weinstein - Thompson
Corkey - Lyles
- Renz

Halcrow
Voth

Mowat/Muench/Patenaude/Sparrow

Salmon Arm 1 vs. Vernon 5 (Game 3/Round 3)

Zulinick/Kehler/Ferner Game 3 Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' forward Morgan Zulinick discusses a great first period, three primary assists, returning from injury, not taking anything for granted, playing with a couple of skilled vets, and experiencing the playoffs.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses needing some more urgency early, defending well, not taking many shots, a satisfying shutout, precaution with Josh Manson, and not being overconfident.



Vernon Vipers' General Manager & Head Coach Mark Ferner discusses a humbling loss, having a short memory, needing to find a break, an upset goaltender, and keeping it simple.

Salmon Arm vs. Vernon Game 3 Lines

Salmon Arm:

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

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Elliott

Moore
Williams

Manson/Mistal/McKissock

Vernon:

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

Weinstein - Thompson
Corkey - Lyles
- Renz

Halcrow
Voth

Lawson(AP)/Mowat/Muench/Patenaude/Sparrow

Salmon Arm 6 @ Vernon 0 (Game 2/Round 3)

Salmon Arm 5 @ Vernon 3 (Game 1/Round 3)

Reardon/Kehler/Ferner Game 2 Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' defenceman Jayson Reardon discusses a solid simple road game, scoring first, a 180 foot empty netter, getting a chance on the powerplay to put up points, and playing close to home.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses weathering an early storm, scoring first in nine of ten playoff games, a big assignment for the fourth unit, rewarding players for solid play, turning a corner in the faceoff circle, Brett Knowles' versatility, Josh Manson's confidence, and not worrying about taking an icing with an empty net to shoot at.



Vernon Vipers' General Manager & Head Coach Mark Ferner discusses a pretty flat effort, needing to be more physical, a two-man referee system, and who starts in net.

Salmon Arm @ Vernon Game 2 Lines

Salmon Arm:

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

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/Mistal/McKissock

Vernon:

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

Weinstein - Thompson
Corkey - Lyles
Patenaude - Renz

Halcrow
Voth

Lawson(AP)/Mowat/Muench/Sparrow

Game 1 of Round 3

In Vernon at the Wesbild Centre before 2215 fans the Salmon Arm Silverbacks gained home ice advantage in the Interior Conference Finals with a 5-3 victory over the Vipers for a 1-0 series lead. With the game tied at two and seven minutes remaining in the third period the Paul de Jersey show started as he first scored while being hooked to give his team back the lead with his fourth of the playoffs followed two minutes later by stealing a puck at the blueline and passing cross ice to Mike Hammond who quickly one-timed the biscuit home for his ninth of the postseason and a two goal lead. Salmon Arm would need both markers as with three minutes left Vernon scored on a powerplay to get back within a goal before Jayson Reardon iced the game with an empty-netter from his own goaline for his first of the second season.

Overall the Vipers went one-for-six on the man-advantage in 9:48 while the Silverbacks went one-for-three with 3:40 of time on the powerplay.

Salmon Arm jumped out to a 1-0 lead four minutes into the game with a man-advantage as Dave Killip disrupted a clearing attempt allowing Brett Knowles to get a shot on goal which provided a rebound for Bryce Gervais and his second goal of the postseason. With a minute left in the first period Vernon tied the game as John Knisley's sharp angle shot produced a rebound for Darren Nowick to poke at sending the puck behind Kris Moore where referee Grant Tyson signalled a goal despite the goal light not coming on with the puck near the goalline.

The Apes were the lone team to score in the middle frame as Moore left a puck at the side of his net for Josh Manson who passed up the left wing and followed up the play to get a return pass from Knowles and wrist it over the glove of Kirby Halcrow for his second of the playoffs. For Knowles it was his second primary assist of the game and for Moore it was the first of two assists on the net (empty-net goal) to go along with 38 saves. The Snakes tied up the game for a second time half way through the third period when Dylan Walchuk's backhand shot went off Moore's pad followed by Patrick McGillis' skate as he was stopping in front of the net.

Muller/Kehler/Ferner Game 1 Audio

Salmon Arm Silverbacks' forward Devin Muller discusses playing their best game on Monday, scoring a quirky call, the success of his line with Dustin Cave & Paul de Jersey, learning the centre ice position, and expecting a hard working series.



Salmon Arm Silverbacks' General Manager & Head Coach Tim Kehler discusses everything coming together in Game 5, making great plays at key times, using depth to wear out their opponent, an update on Brandon Mistal, not worrying about not having a bye, and a much closer season series than record indicates.



Vernon Vipers' General Manager & Head Coach Mark Ferner discusses gaining playoff experience for some newbies, great contributions from his fourth unit, Colton Sparrow's five points in the playoffs after seven in the regular season, Kirby Halcrow taking the ball and running with it, different challenges against Salmon Arm than against Westside, older players relaying a positive response, and somebody running my show.

Salmon Arm @ Vernon Game 1 Lines

Salmon Arm:

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

Reardon - Vasaturo
Atkinson - Mills
Friedel - Manson

Moore
Williams

Elliott/Mistal/McKissock

Vernon:

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

Patenaude - Thompson
Weinstein - Renz
Corkey - Lyles

Halcrow
Voth

Lawson(AP)/Mowat/Muench/Sparrow