A former owner of the Salmon Arm SilverBacks has fired a former coach of the Vernon Vipers.
The Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League announced that the club has parted ways with head coach Mark Ferner, who is a former Vipers coach. General Manager Garry Davidson will take over as head coach on an interim basis. Citing the need for a shared vision, Davidson thanked both Ferner and assistant coach Chris Hartsburg, saying they deserve a great deal of respect and appreciation.