Two Salmon Arm Silverbacks players are moving on from the team to play in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
The Silverbacks announced the departure of forwards Luke Sinclair and Liam Bursaw online.
“Liam and Luke were great teammates who represented the Silverbacks the right way,” General manager and head coach, Tyler Shattock said. “We thank them for their contributions and wish them all the best moving forward.”
Despite losing two player, the team has just signed three new forwards to finish off the 2025/26 season. Forwards Brady Craik, Anything Preskar and Parker Deschene have officially joined the ‘Backs.
Craik previously played for the Edmonton Oil Kings in the Western Hockey League. Preskar is moving on from the Chippewa Steel in the North American Hockey League to join the ‘Backs. Deschene is joining the team from the North NAHL as well, who played for the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks and the Minnesota Mallords.
The Silverbacks said they welcome all three players and their families to Salmon Arm.

