The Salmon Arm Silverbacks wrapped up their regular season at home against the Brooks Bandits over the weekend.
Friday’s game resulted in a 6-2 loss for the Silverbacks. Cole Longacre and Koen Senft scored the goals.
In Saturday’s game, the Silverbacks won 4-3 in a tight match. Goals were scored by Aidan Shirey, Tanner Walos and two from Landon Mackie, including the overtime winner.
Following the final game, the team held an awards ceremony recognizing its graduating players. Luke Lepper, Tanner Walls, Scott Miner, Aidan Shirley, Anthony Cardilli, Brady Craik, Kiefer Miller and Daniel Dirracolo were thanked for their contributions.
The awards also recognized players for outstanding performance:
Randolph David Jewellery Top Scorer: Landon Mackie
Safe Wealth Planners Most Sportsmanlike Award: Kiefer Miller
Blocks Diesel Heavy Equipment Repair Hitman of the Year: Aidan Shirey
Salmon Arm Silverbacks Booster Club Unsung Hero: Cole Longacre
Action Safety Service Ltd. Wellness in Action: Tanner Walos
Hilltop Inn Salmon Arm Top Defenceman: Luke Lepper
Boston Pizza Salmon Arm Rookie of the Year: Mateu Späth
Fischer Family Funeral Services Most Improved Player: Jack Toogood
Jacobson Ford Sales Salmon Arm B.C. Fan Favourite: Anthony Cardilli
Blackburn Excavating Ltd. Most Dedicated Player: Tanner Walos
Booster Juice Salmon Arm Most Valuable Player: Luke Lepper
Zach Stewart, broadcaster and communications manager with the Silverbacks, said although the regular season has ended, the excitement continues.
“With the end to the season comes the playoffs and that’s the most exciting time of the year,” he said. “The games get more intense, the hockey gets better, everything is ramped up in this next step so excited to get that started.”
He added that he has enjoyed his time with the team and staff.
“I will miss the hockey, this group of guys play hard every game and it’s a pleasure watching them play,” Stewart said. “Sticking on this team, when it isn’t a game day, they are such great young men to interact with in the halls at the rink or out in community events. I am excited for the playoffs and to see how far this group can go.”
The Silverbacks will face the Trail Smoke Eaters in the playoffs.
