The Salmon Arm SilverBacks ownership group of Randy and Terry Williams have agreed to a deal in principal to the sell B.C. Hockey League franchise to a group led by current GM Troy Mick.
The Williams family has owned the team for the past six seasons, reaching the playoffs five times and helping 40 players achieve NCAA scholarships.
As part of the transition, which could happen as early as May 1 (pending approval), the new group has decided not to renew head coach Scott Robinson’s contract. Instead, Mick will add the role of president and head coach to his GM duties.
Mick, formerly a coach of the Vernon Vipers (1997-00), started last season as Salmon Arm’s head coach/GM, but stepped off the bench early in the season to focus more on the club’s front office and scouting needs.
Meanwhile, SilverBacks’ veteran marketing director Josh Gordon has resigned from his post due to family reasons. He joined the club in 2010-11 as director of ticket sales.
