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Merritt, BC – January 11, 2011
Brett Knowles scored on the only shot in overtime and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks beat the Merritt Centennials in BC Hockey League action Tuesday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.
Morgan Zulinick also scored for Salmon Arm (27-14-2-0), which held a 1-0 lead through the first period.
Steve Tresierra replied for Merritt (16-20-0-6) while Jeff Jones had an assist.
Centennials starter Lino Chimienti allowed two goals on 32 shots in the loss.
Kris Moore made 28 saves for Salmon Arm.
Each team went 1-for-5 on the power play.
20-year-old defenceman J.P. Witkop, who was signed by Merritt from Grande Prairie of the AJHL on Monday, did not suit up for the Centennials. He's expect to arrive tomorrow and make his Cents debut on Saturday at home against Westside.
Merritt, BC – January 11, 2011
Brett Knowles scored on the only shot in overtime and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks beat the Merritt Centennials in BC Hockey League action Tuesday at the Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.
Morgan Zulinick also scored for Salmon Arm (27-14-2-0), which held a 1-0 lead through the first period.
Steve Tresierra replied for Merritt (16-20-0-6) while Jeff Jones had an assist.
Centennials starter Lino Chimienti allowed two goals on 32 shots in the loss.
Kris Moore made 28 saves for Salmon Arm.
Each team went 1-for-5 on the power play.
20-year-old defenceman J.P. Witkop, who was signed by Merritt from Grande Prairie of the AJHL on Monday, did not suit up for the Centennials. He's expect to arrive tomorrow and make his Cents debut on Saturday at home against Westside.
