Friday, September 28, 2012

'Backs Acquire Hunt from Vipers

Press Release

 The Salmon Arm SilverBacks are pleased to announce the acquisition of 17 year old forward Riley Hunt from the Vernon Vipers in exchange for future considerations.

The diminutive forward is listed at 5ft 5” tall and 155lbs but Hunt’s game certainly packs much more punch that his measurements. The Revelstoke native made his BCHL debut with the Vipers last season. As a 16 year old he recorded 1 goal and 5 assists in 49 games while earning a scholarship to Harvard University for the 2014-2015 season.

The addition of Hunt will provide a spark and some grit at the forward position for the SilverBacks, “Riley is a player that is going to bring energy and enthusiasm to the rink with him every day. He is hard to play against and is not afraid to go into the tough areas” said Mick.

While there have been several players to wear the Vipers and SilverBacks colours this appears to be the first direct trade between the two arch rivals. Mick on the historic acquisition, “Riley is a quality young man and a player we targeted for his work ethic and level of compete. He will be a leader in our dressing room before his time as a SilverBack is over. I was not aware that this was the first trade between the two teams but I guess it is fitting that I make the deal since I have been on both sides of the rivalry.”

Fans can look forward to seeing Hunt in the line-up next weekend as the ‘Backs hit the road for 3 games in 3 days on the island; making stops in Victoria, Cowichan and Nanaimo.

In order to make room for Hunt on the roster forward Alex Holland was suspended after requesting a trade.

The SilverBacks would like to welcome Riley to the organization and wish Alex the best of luck as he continues to pursue his hockey goals.


 (Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)

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