KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan hockey director of player development David Killip has been named assistant coach of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the British Columbia Hockey League.
Killip spent a year in his current position with the Broncos after spending the 2015-16 season as a assistant coach. The Kelowna, B.C., native also had stint with the Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association after graduating from WMU. He played in 47 career games in the Brown & Gold before an injury ended his playing career prematurely. From there he transitioned into coaching.
"David has been a true Bronco through and through," said head coach Andy Murray.