Salmon Arm Silverbacks share two-game split over the weekend

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks played two home games over the weekend, finishing with one win and one loss.

On Friday, Jan. 9, the Silverbacks faced the Cowichan Valley Capitals and it was a race to victory as the game went into overtime.

The match was off to a strong start, with the Silverbacks scoring three goals in the first period. Anthony Cardilli, Brady Logue and Mateu Späth each found the net.

The Capitals rallied to tie the game 3-3 heading into the third period, eventually forcing overtime. Silverbacks forward Jack Toogood scored the game-winning goal, sealing a 4-3 win.

On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Silverbacks played against the Cranbrook Bucks and were down 0-3 after the first period. The Silverbacks were unable to score until the third period, with the lone point scored by Aidan Shirey. The Cranbrook Bucks won the game 4-1.

The BCHL all-star game takes place this weekend on Jan. 17 in Spruce Grove, and Luke Lepper from the Silverbacks its competing. The game begins at 6:30 p.m.

Lauren Accili
Lauren Accili
Lauren is a journalist based in Salmon Arm, B.C. She started her journalism career in Vancouver, previously lived in Ladner her whole life, and joined the Vista Radio Salmon Arm team in 2025. Her bio says she’s excited to get to know the community and share its stories.

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