The Penticton Vees outdid the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in one statistical category, but not where it counted most.
The Vees outshot the Silverbacks 35-20, but could not solve goalie Angus Redmond in Salmon Arm’s Shaw Centre during a 3-0 loss.
Taro Hirose potted the only goal the home team would need at 6:04 of the first period. Phil Middleton then gave the Silverbacks a 2-0 cushion. Ross Heidt scored the third goal into an empty net.
Vees goalie Hunter Miska finished with 18 saves.
With the loss, the Vees are now 29-6-2-1, while the Silverbacks are 15-13-3-5 and fighting for the final playoff spot in the Interior Division currently occupied by Merritt.
The Vees’ next home game is Jan. 7 when they host the Coquitlam Express at 7 p.m.
