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Playing rough: Nathan Iannone makes a pass from behind the net as he is checked into the boards by Connor Clouston during a game, Friday, Dec. 9 at the Shaw Centre.

’Backs and Vipers play to draw

The Silverbacks extended their unbeaten streak to a season-high four games, after settling for a 4-4 draw against Vernon

Playing rough: Nathan Iannone makes a pass from behind the net as he is checked into the boards by Connor Clouston during a game, Friday, Dec. 9 at the Shaw Centre.
Dedicated boxer: Jordyn Konrad poses with her championship belt she received for winning her first bout in North Vancouver two weeks ago.

Konrad strives for perfection

Making a switch: SFU swimmer-turned-boxer excels in the ring

Dedicated boxer: Jordyn Konrad poses with her championship belt she received for winning her first bout in North Vancouver two weeks ago.
Goal scorer: The Silverbacks’ Carson Bolduc out-waits the Spruce Kings goaltender Tavin Grant to score a goal early in the second period during a game in Prince George. The Silverbacks ended up losing 6-3.

’Backs split weekend games

A 4-3 win in the Nicola Valley Friday evening, secured Misko Antisin’s first career win as a head coach in the BCHL

Goal scorer: The Silverbacks’ Carson Bolduc out-waits the Spruce Kings goaltender Tavin Grant to score a goal early in the second period during a game in Prince George. The Silverbacks ended up losing 6-3.
Thirteen-year-old Braidy Parkes is the first girl to be named team MVP of any Shuswap Minor Football team. She received the honour Sunday during the associations awards ceremony.

Major honour for Salmon Arm minor football’s Braidy Parkes

Braidy Parkes became the first girl to be awarded a team MVP award in the Shuswap Minor Football Association.

Thirteen-year-old Braidy Parkes is the first girl to be named team MVP of any Shuswap Minor Football team. She received the honour Sunday during the associations awards ceremony.
Tough to stomach: Carson Bolduc and goaltender Trevin Kozlowski react after losing 5-4 in double overtime to Wenatchee in a game at the Shaw Centre on Sunday.

Weekend spoiled by Caps, Wild

Three games under new interim head coach Misko Antisin and the Silverbacks have yet to score a win

Tough to stomach: Carson Bolduc and goaltender Trevin Kozlowski react after losing 5-4 in double overtime to Wenatchee in a game at the Shaw Centre on Sunday.
Jim and Marcia Beckner perform in the inaugural Dancing With the Shuswap Stars fundraising event for the Larch Hills Chalet expansion project at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, Nov. 18.

VIDEO: Shuswap Stars dance for Larch Hills

Eleven couples braved the dance floor in the inaugural Dancing With the Shuswap Stars fundraising event.

Jim and Marcia Beckner perform in the inaugural Dancing With the Shuswap Stars fundraising event for the Larch Hills Chalet expansion project at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, Nov. 18.
The Silverbacks Connor Sundquist is stripped of the puck by the Capitals defenceman Josh Owings in a game at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Caps’ spoil parents night for ‘Backs

The Cowichan Valley Capitals took on the home town Salmon Arm Silverbacks in BCHL action on Saturday night.

The Silverbacks Connor Sundquist is stripped of the puck by the Capitals defenceman Josh Owings in a game at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Jacob Rubuliak cautiously navigates his way through a muddy corner of the track in the Shuswap Cross Cyclocross race at Klahani Park on Sunday, Nov. 13.

Cyclists brave muddy and wet conditions in Salmon Arm

Cold weather and muddy conditions didn't dampen the spirits at the Shuswap Cross Cyclocross event at Klahani Park on Sunday.

Jacob Rubuliak cautiously navigates his way through a muddy corner of the track in the Shuswap Cross Cyclocross race at Klahani Park on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Josh Blanchard and Grayson Constable celebrate Blanchard's goal, which gave the 'Backs a temporary lead over the Cents in a game at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Nov. 12. The 'Backs would go on to win 5-4 in double overtime.

Special teams play lifts ‘Backs over Cents in double overtime

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks hosted the Merritt Centennials in BCHL action at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Nov.12.

Josh Blanchard and Grayson Constable celebrate Blanchard's goal, which gave the 'Backs a temporary lead over the Cents in a game at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Nov. 12. The 'Backs would go on to win 5-4 in double overtime.
Fisticuffs: The West Kelowna Warriors’ Parm Dhaliwal lands a punch to the back of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks’ Spencer Hora during a match at the Shaw Centre, Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Blanchard, Hora given suspensions

Following last Wednesday’s brawl against the Warriors, the league handed out their discipline

Fisticuffs: The West Kelowna Warriors’ Parm Dhaliwal lands a punch to the back of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks’ Spencer Hora during a match at the Shaw Centre, Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Sharp focus: The Salmon Arm Silverbacks goaltender Trevin Kozlowski keeps his eye on the puck after making a blocker save in a game against the Victoria Grizzlies at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Oct. 29.

’Backs inconsistency continues

The Grizzlies, the Island Division’s second ranked side, showed their superiority over the Silverbacks in BCHL action

Sharp focus: The Salmon Arm Silverbacks goaltender Trevin Kozlowski keeps his eye on the puck after making a blocker save in a game against the Victoria Grizzlies at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Oct. 29.
The Eagles’ Alex Hartman is checked into the end boards by Kamloops’ Josh Maser during a game at the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre on Friday, Oct. 28.

Eagles weather the Storm

After 14 straight losses, the Eagles earned their first points of the year in a thrilling 8-7 overtime victory.

The Eagles’ Alex Hartman is checked into the end boards by Kamloops’ Josh Maser during a game at the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre on Friday, Oct. 28.
Braiden Epp and Quin Foreman of the West Kelowna Warriors celebrate Epps second period goal in game against Salmon Arm at the Shaw Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Warriors get third win in a row at expense of Silverbacks

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks hosted the West Kelowna Warriors in BCHL action at the Shaw Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Braiden Epp and Quin Foreman of the West Kelowna Warriors celebrate Epps second period goal in game against Salmon Arm at the Shaw Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Team B.C. boxing team member Dominic Barbosa practices sparring with Bulldogs Boxing coach Peggy Maerz. Barbosa will represent B.C. at nationals in April, 2017.

Barbosa the boxer wants to be feared

Boxer, Dominic Barbosa as improved tremendously in the past three months and will represent B.C. at nationals in April 2017.

Team B.C. boxing team member Dominic Barbosa practices sparring with Bulldogs Boxing coach Peggy Maerz. Barbosa will represent B.C. at nationals in April, 2017.
The Salmon Arm Silverbacks captain Mitch Skapski is tripped by the Victoria Grizzlies goaltender Tony Rehm in a game at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Grizzlies take a bite out of Silverbacks

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks hosted the Victoria Grizzlies in BCHL action at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Oct.29.

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks captain Mitch Skapski is tripped by the Victoria Grizzlies goaltender Tony Rehm in a game at the Shaw Centre on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Making the grab: The Pipers’ Aidan Pearce manages to make the reception despite the tight coverage by the Golds’ Tyler Chartier and Bladen Stephens on Friday, Oct. 21.

Pipers too much to handle

A slow start to the game cost the Golds as they hosted the high-flying Argyle Pipers, and remain winless

Making the grab: The Pipers’ Aidan Pearce manages to make the reception despite the tight coverage by the Golds’ Tyler Chartier and Bladen Stephens on Friday, Oct. 21.
Hardware: PMA athletes Austin Doiron, left, Houston Rampton, Danette Rampton and Damon Doiron strike a pose with their medals and trophies.

PMA athletes collect 15 medals

The trophy collection keeps on growing for Provincial Martial Arts students.

Hardware: PMA athletes Austin Doiron, left, Houston Rampton, Danette Rampton and Damon Doiron strike a pose with their medals and trophies.
Under pressure: The Silverbacks Josh Blanchard is checked by Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Sean Buchanan during Saturday’s BCHL game at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena.

’Backs go two for three on road

Moving up: Silverbacks sit fourth in Interior Division standings.

Under pressure: The Silverbacks Josh Blanchard is checked by Nanaimo Clippers defenceman Sean Buchanan during Saturday’s BCHL game at Nanaimo’s Frank Crane Arena.
Buck Crich fires the Pumpkinator, a pumpkin cannon, during the annual event at Demille's on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Pumpkin Cannon draws large crowds to DeMille’s

The Pumpkin Cannon at DeMille's is also known as the Pumpkinator.

Buck Crich fires the Pumpkinator, a pumpkin cannon, during the annual event at Demille's on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Perfect fit: Ava Niemi gets a pair of shoulder pads fitted by Eric Forrest during the First Shift hockey program at the Little Mountain Field House on Friday, Oct. 14.

Kids get a chance to try hockey

The atmosphere was electric on Friday evening as 18 kids were fitted with their first set of hockey equipment

Perfect fit: Ava Niemi gets a pair of shoulder pads fitted by Eric Forrest during the First Shift hockey program at the Little Mountain Field House on Friday, Oct. 14.