
Americans Defeat Silvertips 4-1 in Pre-Season Finale
December 30, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
Tonight at the Three Rivers Colliseum in Kennewick, WA the Everett Silvertips lose to the Tri-City Americans 4-1 in the final game of the 2004-05 pre-season. The Silvertips' pre-season record sits at 2-1-2-1.
The Silvertips remained scoreless into the third period when forward Torrie Wheat put Everett on the board with an assist from defenseman Shaun Heshka on a power play goal. Goaltender Mike Wall played the entire game and tallied 24 saves on 28 shots. On the power play, the Silvertips went 1 for 8.
Tonight for the Tri-City Americans, Juraj Gracik accumulated 1 goal and 1 assist while goalie Carey Price made 10 of 11 stops on the puck.
The first game of the regular 2004-05 season starts on September 25th against the Kelowna Rockets in Kelowna, BC. The Silvertips' home opener is scheduled for October 1st where they face off against an I-5 rival, the Portland Winterhawks.
Silvertips Box Scores
Torrie Wheat 1G
Shaun Heshka 1 A
Mike Wall 24 saves on 28 shots
Shots on Goal: Everett 11, Tri-Cities 28
Power Plays: Everett 1 for 8, Tri-Cities 3 for 6
3 Stars of the Game
1. Juraj Gracik (Americans)
2. Mike Wall (Everett)
3. Carey Price (Americans)
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