Twenty-year-old defenceman Blake Box will become the 13th captain in SilverBacks history, while new addition Zach Urban has been named an assistant captain, and third-year SilverBacks Jeff and Brendan Kennedy will continue in their roles as assistant captains from last season.
Box, a second-year SilverBack from Plano, Texas, broke into the BCHL last year after joining the ’Backs out of NAHL’s Wichita Ice Jets. The 6’1, 195 lb. defender potted nine points and 73 penalty minutes in 46 games in his rookie season, helping the SilverBacks into the post-season.
SilverBacks GM Troy Mick says Box is a natural choice for the ‘C.’
“He’s a big, strong, well-spoken young man from a great family, and his presence with our club last season was proof enough to our staff that he has all the leadership qualities that are needed within a positive environment, on and off the ice.”
Wahl gone
The Salmon Arm SilverBacks have announce that Chris Wahl the ’Backs Director of Marketing and Play by Play has resigned unexpectedly. The SilverBacks are now looking for a broadcaster and marketing person to start immediately.
GM/Head Coach Troy Mick commented: “This is a complete shock to the organization and we are extremely disappointed. However we will move forward and look to fill these positions as soon as possible.”
