Silverbacks Trade Former Viper Roberts To West Kelowna:

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks traded former Vernon Vipers
forward Michael Roberts to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks.

Roberts played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2011-2013) before being traded to Surrey.  In 63 games with the Vipers Roberts collected (4-goals-7-assists-11-points).  Roberts was traded to the Eagles as part of the Adam Tambellini trade that took place on January, 10th 2013.  The Vipers sent Tambellini & future considerations (Michael Roberts) to the the Surrey Eagles for Mason Blacklock & future considerations (Demico Hannoun & Jordan Klimek). The Eagles sent Roberts to Trail on November, 15th 2013 before the Smoke Eaters traded Roberts to Salmon Arm on November, 29th 2013.

Michael Roberts Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=125331

This is posted on the Silverbacks website:

‘BACKS ACQUIRE LOCAL PRODUCT SHANE DANYLUK

Thursday, August 21, 2014 - Submitted by Melanie Hart, Director of Communications

‘BACKS ACQUIRE LOCAL PRODUCT SHANE DANYLUK

Salmon Arm, BC - The Salmon Arm Silverbacks Junior ‘A’ Hockey Club has made a significant acquisition today by acquiring the Hockey Canada playing rights for Salmon Arm local Shane Danyluk ’94. Danyluk is being acquired from the West Kelowna Warriors for Michael Roberts and future considerations.

“Shane has just completed 4 years at the WHL with the Prince Albert Raiders and amassed 25 goals and 52 assists for a total of 77 pts in 248 games. Shane will be a dynamic forward for the ‘Backs this season,” states GM Troy Mick. "Shane wanted to play his last year of Junior eligibility in his hometown in front of family and friends.  We are absolutely thrilled that he will be wearing a ‘Backs jersey this year.  When you acquire a player of Shane’s caliber, you have to give up a good player. We wish Michael Roberts the best of luck this coming season."

The community of Salmon Arm will get a chance to welcome Shane tonight at our 3rd Annual Silverbacks’ Season Kickoff at City Hall from 5-7 p.m. As a reminder, this event begins at 5 with a BBQ by donation, supplied by Askew’s Foods, and will include appearances from Kong, players, and dunk tank guests Mayor Nancy Cooper, President/GM Troy Mick, and Head Coach Brandon West. The proceeds from the ‘donate and dunk’ will go to the Silverbacks’ Scholarship Fund, a program we are super proud of.

For more information, contact Troy Mick, President/GM at the Silverbacks Hockey Operations office at 250-832-3856 x. 308.

This is posted on the Warriors website:

Warriors Add Roberts

Thursday, August 21, 2014 - Submitted by Kyle Anderson

The West Kelowna Warriors have acquired Michael Roberts (95) from the Salmon Arm Silverbacks in exchange for the CJHL playing rights of Shane Danyluk (94) and future considerations.

Roberts, a native of Vernon, BC has played in 2 BCHL seasons, donning the uniform of the Vernon Vipers, Surrey Eagles, Trail Smoke Eaters, and lastly the Silverbacks.

In 117 BCHL Games, he’s scored 12 goals and added 21 assists for 33 points. Roberts also put up 49 points in 44 games, including 27 goals for the Revelstoke Grizzlies of the KIJHL in 2011/2012.

“In acquiring Michael we get a veteran player than can play in all situations,” said Head Coach Rylan Ferster, “I have known Michael for a number of years and know exactly the type of person we are bringing in.”

For further comment, contact Rylan Ferster at 250-859-3386.

The Warriors open up Main Camp on Friday August 29th at Royal Lepage Place. The 1st Exhibition game is scheduled for Sunday August 31st @ 7 PM, when West Kelowna hosts Merritt at RLP.