When the 2012-13 BCHL regular season begins this September Viper fans will notice something different this coming season in Salmon Arm. Former Vernon Lakers forward as well as former Lakers & Vipers Assistant Coach and Head Coach-GM Troy Mick will be behind the bench for the Silverbacks after joing the Backs this off season as the clubs new Head Coach-GM and part owner. Salmon Arm was one of the leagues top and most sucssesfull franchises before Randy Williams took over the team a few years ago. The Silverbacks have really struggled on and off the ice with several coaches and new faces along the way. Salmon Arm who along with the Vipers missed the BCHL playoffs this past season will turn things around in a hurry with Mick behind the bench.
Being a huge Troy Mick fan from his days with the Lakers and then as a coach with the Lakers and the Vipers "The Micker" always put top notch teams on the ice representing the City of Vernon and the rich history of the Lakers & Vipers franchise. Onething I noticed about Mick is he is a great coach and a super recruiter. Mick always seemed to land some of the best tallent bringing these young men to Vernon to play for the Vipers. I have always respected Mick and thought he has been one of the most classiest guys in the league, Troy is always the first guy walking around the rink to smile, stop and have a quick chat with you, no matter how busy the man was.
After years of chasing away the true diehard Silverbacks fans, I sure hope the diehard Backs fans come back to the rink and help support the Micker and their Salmon Arm Silverbacks.... It may take a few years but Mick will have the Backs back to one of the top spots in the Interior Conference in no time.
One of the leagues biggest rivalries has been dead for several years now, maybe with the hiring of Mick both cities will have the hatred and the league will welcome back a great rivalry between the Backs and Vipers.
I would like to congratulate Troy Mick on his new positions with the Silverbacks and wish him all the best in Salmon Arm. Over the years of getting to know Troy he always took the time to stop by and say hello and have a quick chat about the game that night. I know the Micker follows and reads my blog, so welcome back to the league Micker!! All the best this coming season!
See you at the rink!
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