What league does Salmon Arm Silverbacks play in?

Salmon Arm Silverbacks play in the BCHL.

When was Salmon Arm Silverbacks founded?

Salmon Arm Silverbacks was founded in 2001 in Salmon Arm, BC, CAN, Canada.

Where is Salmon Arm Silverbacks based?

Salmon Arm Silverbacks is based in Salmon Arm, BC, CAN.

Who is the head coach of Salmon Arm Silverbacks?

The head coach of Salmon Arm Silverbacks is Matt Hughes.

What arena does Salmon Arm Silverbacks play in?

Salmon Arm Silverbacks play their home games at Shaw Centre in Salmon Arm, BC, CAN.

What are the team colors of Salmon Arm Silverbacks?

The team colors of Salmon Arm Silverbacks are Purple + Silver + Black + White.

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2008-2009 Season

Salmon Arm Silverbacks were 40-17-1-2 in the 2008-09 BCHL season with 83 points, 2nd in the Interior Conference and 3rd overall.

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2008-2009 Salmon Arm Silverbacks Roster

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — 2008-2009 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#41	Bryan Gillis (G)	38	1988	Elmsdale, NS, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Tony Ierfino (G)	37	1989	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	190	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Jason Beattie (D)	38	1988	Newmarket, ON, CAN	6'3"	220	R
		Mitchell Chapman (D)	34	1992	Summerland, BC, CAN	6'2"	216	R
		Logan Devlin (D)	35	1991	Golden, BC, CAN	6'3"	205	R
	#5	Matt Grassi (D)	37	1989	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'3"	216	R
		Bobby Lipsett (D)	37	1989	Salmon Arm, BC, CAN	6'0"	196	L
		Greg Noyes (D)	36	1990	London, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Mike Puddifant (D)	35	1991	Salmon Arm, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	R
		Matt Walters (D)	38	1988	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	185	L
FORWARDS
		Travis Briard (F)	37	1989	Penticton, BC, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Justin Cseter (F)	38	1988	Menomonie, WI, USA	5'10"	181	R
		Keenan Desmet (F)	38	1988	Strathmore, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	L
		Devin Gannon (F)	34	1991	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
		Levi Hantula (F)	35	1990	Revelstoke, BC, CAN	5'10"	190	R
		Christopher Hoe (F)	36	1990	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'0"	174	L
		Jordan Hynes (F)	36	1990	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	165	R
		David Killip (RW)	35	1991	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Brett Knowles (LW)	35	1991	Vanderhoof, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Colin Lidster (F)	37	1989	Kamloops, BC, CAN	6'4"	223	R
		Alan Logue (F)		1989	Prince Albert, SK, CAN	5'11"	185	R
		Brian Matte (F)	38	1988	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'11"	165	L
		Ashford McMaster (C)	37	1988	Siksika, AB, CAN	6'1"	174	R
		Sawyer Mick (LW)	35	1991	Vernon, BC, CAN	6'1"	176	L
		Zack Miley (F)	35	1990	Anchorage, AK, USA	5'11"	201	R
		Josh Mitchell (C)	35	1991	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	5'11"	181	R
		Sam Mitchell (C)	36	1990	Osoyoos, BC, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#94	Conor Morrison (RW)	37	1989	Herisau, SUI	5'8"	165	L
		Zac Rasmussen (F)	37	1989	Kamloops, BC, CAN	5'9"	179	L
		Travis Statchuk (F)	36	1990	Wadena, SK, CAN	5'10"	194	L
		Ty Street (F)	35	1991	Kelowna, BC, CAN	5'11"	174	L
		Jarryd Ten Vaanholt (F)	35	1991	West Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'2"	209	L
		Brent Vandenberg (F)	37	1989	Burlington, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
		Matt Wray (RW)	36	1989	Qualicum Beach, BC, CAN	6'3"	209	L
	#88	Mark Zengerle (C/RW)	37	1989	Rochester, NY, USA	5'8"	183	R
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2008-2009 Salmon Arm Silverbacks Staff

Head CoachMatt Hughes
GM/Head CoachRylan Ferster

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2008-2009 Salmon Arm Silverbacks Demographics

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Facts

Plays in: British Columbia Hockey League
Team Colors: Purple + Silver + Black + White
Town: Salmon Arm, BC, CAN Map
Founded: 2001

2008-2009 Salmon Arm Silverbacks Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
3 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Salmon Arm Silverbacks: 1 659 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Shaw Centre
Location: Salmon Arm, BC, CAN
Capacity: 1 500
Construction Year: 2000

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Games

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — 2008-2009 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/25/2026 12:00 AM UTC	Cranbrook Bucks	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	-	BCHL
10/24/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Trail Smoke Eaters	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	-	BCHL
10/17/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	Vernon Vipers	2 - 6	BCHL
10/12/2026 07:00 PM UTC	Prince George Spruce Kings	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	1 - 4	BCHL
10/11/2026 11:45 PM UTC	Salmon Arm Silverbacks	Langley Rivermen	2 - 0	BCHL

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Latest Transactions

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Booker Toninato (F)	Des Moines Buccaneers	Details
09/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Preston Lewis (G)	Coquitlam Express	Details
07/09/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Donny Sisson (D)	Army (U.S. Military Academy)	Details
06/19/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Anthony Preskar (F)	Moncton Wildcats	Details
06/11/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Luke Lepper (D)	Stonehill College	Details
05/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Brady Craik (F)	Grand Canyon Univ.	Details
04/25/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Mateu Späth (F)	Kölner Haie	Details
04/02/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Anthony Cardilli (F)	Maryville Univ.	Details

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Salmon Arm Silverbacks History and Standings

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	BCHL	10	5	4	-	-	1	30	28	11	1.1	3	-
2025-2026	BCHL	54	22	26	-	-	6	154	182	50	0.93	3	Conference SF loss
2024-2025	BCHL	54	32	15	-	-	7	162	142	71	1.31	3	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	BCHL	54	34	17	-	-	3	180	137	71	1.31	3	Conference Final loss
2022-2023	BCHL	54	27	20	-	-	7	173	162	61	1.13	4	Conference Final loss
2021-2022	BCHL	54	36	12	-	-	6	204	147	78	1.44	2	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	BCHL	20	9	7	-	-	4	73	73	22	1.1	2	No playoffs held
2019-2020	BCHL	58	30	23	-	-	5	182	179	65	1.12	3	Playoffs Interrupted
2018-2019	BCHL	58	27	26	-	-	5	170	203	59	1.02	5	First round loss
2017-2018	BCHL	58	25	29	-	-	3	172	231	54	0.93	7	First round loss
2016-2017	BCHL	58	24	28	-	-	3	181	222	54	0.93	6	First round loss
2015-2016	BCHL	58	29	20	4	0	5	227	184	67	1.16	3	Division Semifinal loss
2014-2015	BCHL	58	28	21	3	-	6	187	176	65	1.12	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	BCHL	58	25	24	1	3	8	177	184	59	1.02	5	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	BCHL	56	26	24	2	8	4	151	172	58	1.04	4	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	BCHL	60	16	35	0	-	9	176	272	41	0.68	7	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	BCHL	60	38	19	2	-	1	239	205	79	1.32	3	Semifinal loss
2009-2010	BCHL	60	29	25	3	-	3	227	227	64	1.07	4	First round loss
2008-2009	BCHL	60	40	17	1	-	2	234	167	83	1.38	2	Conference Final loss
2007-2008	BCHL	60	37	17	3	-	3	256	201	80	1.33	3	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	BCHL	60	36	21	0	-	3	291	238	75	1.25	4	Conference SF loss
2005-2006	BCHL	60	41	17	0	-	2	259	192	84	1.4	2	Conference Final loss
2004-2005	BCHL	60	34	22	1	-	3	268	225	72	1.2	3	Conference SF loss
2003-2004	BCHL	60	42	17	1	-	0	300	219	85	1.42	1	Final loss
2002-2003	BCHL	60	38	19	2	-	1	281	235	79	1.32	2	Conference SF loss
2001-2002	BCHL	60	32	23	0	-	5	249	269	69	1.15	3	Conference QF loss

Salmon Arm Silverbacks Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Maxime Lafond (F)	2026-2027	Longueuil Collège-Français	QJHL	13	11	24	35	8
2.	Easton Walos (F)	2026-2027	Sarnia Sting	OHL	12	10	6	16	8
3.	Jeff Smith (F)	2026-2027	EHC Neuwied	Oberliga	9	8	6	14	10
4.	Grant Dillard (F)	2026-2027	Janesville Jets	NAHL	9	7	5	12	12
5.	Chase Priskie (D)	2026-2027	Barys Astana	KHL	16	3	9	12	16
6.	Devin Muller (F)	2026-2027	EHC Dübendorf	MyHL	8	2	10	12	4
7.	Caleb Mahar (F)	2026-2027	Anchorage Wolverines	NAHL	10	11	0	11	8
8.	Taro Hirose (F)	2026-2027	EHC München	DEL	9	2	9	11	0
9.	Richard Wonyeneh (F)	2026-2027	Langley Trappers	BCHC	6	5	5	10	8
10.	Zach Nicolas (F)	2026-2027	Liberty Univ.	ACHA	9	4	6	10	4

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	18.83
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.50
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.44
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	19.27
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	181 lbs	19.13

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mark Zengerle (F)	114	64	149	213
2.	Travis Zajac (F)	118	59	105	164
3.	Carson Bolduc (F)	160	60	100	160
4.	David Killip (F)	168	63	85	148
5.	Ryan McLeod (F)	131	60	66	126

Franchise All-Time Goals

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Simon Tassy (F)	124	66	56	122
2.	Mark Zengerle (F)	114	64	149	213
3.	David Killip (F)	168	63	85	148
4.	Carson Bolduc (F)	160	60	100	160
5.	Ryan McLeod (F)	131	60	66	126

Franchise All-Time Assists

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mark Zengerle (F)	114	64	149	213
2.	Travis Zajac (F)	118	59	105	164
3.	Akito Hirose (D)	208	20	102	122
4.	Carson Bolduc (F)	160	60	100	160
5.	Taro Hirose (F)	116	33	88	121

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Jay Birnie (D)	98	9	35	595
2.	Kiel Sonne (F)	85	7	27	442
3.	Brent Schaal (F)	59	4	20	293
4.	Chris Kestell (D)	113	5	24	289
5.	Brendan Kennedy (D)	150	4	23	266

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Akito Hirose (D)	208	20	102	122
2.	Bobby Lipsett (D)	208	27	40	67
3.	Maddux Martin (F)	179	41	58	99
4.	Damon Kipp (D)	169	20	87	107
5.	David Killip (F)	168	63	85	148

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Brett Meerman (F)	1	0	2	2.00
2.	Mark Zengerle (F)	114	64	213	1.87
3.	Alex Nikiforuk (F)	57	49	106	1.86
4.	Brady Murray (F)	59	42	101	1.71
5.	Ryan Duncan (F)	57	48	91	1.60

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mark Zengerle (F)	2009-2010	BCHL	60	33	87	120	2.00	48
2.	Travis Zajac (F)	2003-2004	BCHL	59	43	69	112	1.90	110
3.	Alex Nikiforuk (F)	2002-2003	BCHL	57	49	57	106	1.86	77
4.	Brady Murray (F)	2002-2003	BCHL	59	42	59	101	1.71	30
5.	Mark Zengerle (F)	2008-2009	BCHL	54	31	62	93	1.72	24

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Matt Dyck (F)	2005-2006	BCHL	59	50	35	85	1.44	84
2.	Alex Nikiforuk (F)	2002-2003	BCHL	57	49	57	106	1.86	77
3.	Ryan Duncan (F)	2004-2005	BCHL	57	48	43	91	1.60	50
4.	Andrew Ebbett (F)	2001-2002	BCHL	60	45	39	84	1.40	54
5.	Travis Zajac (F)	2003-2004	BCHL	59	43	69	112	1.90	110

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Mark Zengerle (F)	2009-2010	BCHL	60	33	87	120	2.00	48
2.	Travis Zajac (F)	2003-2004	BCHL	59	43	69	112	1.90	110
3.	Mark Zengerle (F)	2008-2009	BCHL	54	31	62	93	1.72	24
4.	Brady Murray (F)	2002-2003	BCHL	59	42	59	101	1.71	30
5.	Alex Nikiforuk (F)	2002-2003	BCHL	57	49	57	106	1.86	77

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Salmon Arm Silverbacks — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jay Birnie (D)	2003-2004	BCHL	53	6	19	25	0.47	419
2.	Kiel Sonne (F)	2003-2004	BCHL	52	5	8	13	0.25	346
3.	Brent Schaal (F)	2001-2002	BCHL	59	4	16	20	0.34	293
4.	Matt Lukowich (F)	2001-2002	BCHL	54	4	11	15	0.28	215
5.	Bryce Charpentier (D)	2001-2002	BCHL	55	2	7	9	0.16	209