Vernon, BC: The Vipers put up well over 30 shots for the 4th straight hockey game, but Owen Say and a powerplay goal from Cam Recchi was the difference as the Vipers fell to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks by a 3-1 score.
The Vipers had a good first period, but couldn’t solve Owen Say. The Silverbacks had the only goal of the opening period as Cameron Recchi deflected home a point shot while on a powerplay to give the Backs a 1-0 lead.
In the second the Backs extended their lead off the stick of Simon Tassy. The Vipers had an extended 5 on 3 powerplay but couldn’t solve Say who stopped a number of good Viper looks. Griffen Barr struck late in the period with a great individual effort to rifle home his 6th of the Pod Season.
The Vipers really pushed hard for the equalizer, but the closest they would come was Nick Kent hammering a puck off the crossbar. Say would continue to stymy the Vipers offensive threats. Drew Bennett sealed it into an empty net to make the final 3-1.
The Vipers are back in action Friday night when they take on the West Kelowna Warriors at 7pm
