WHL Everett Silvertips

Everett Faces Three Tough Opponents this Week

November 20, 2006 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


The Everett Silvertips will be seriously tested this week as the hockey club will host three home games against very good teams at the Everett Events Center. On Wednesday, November 22, the Silvertips will battle their first Central Division foe in the Calgary Hitmen at the Everett Events Center at 7:05 p.m. Everett will battle their I-5 rival, Seattle Thunderbirds at the Everett Events Center on Friday night. Game time is set for 7:35 p.m. The home weekend will conclude against US Division rival, Tri-City Americans on Saturday night at the E.E.C. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. For tickets for all three home games this week, log onto www.everettsilvertips.com or call 1-866-332-8499. Heading into the big week, the Silvertips are in 1st place in the US Division with an 18-2-0-1 (37 points) record.

SILVERTIPS LEADING SCORERS

The Silvertips are led in scoring by Peter Mueller (7 goals, 24 assists) with 31 points. Zach Hamill (11 goals, 18 assists) is 2nd on the hockey club in scoring with 29 points while first year forward Kyle Beach (12 goals, 11 assists) is 3rd on the team in scoring with 23 points. Mueller currently leads the Silvertips in assists (24) and Beach leads the team in goals scored (12). Silvertips defenseman, Graham Potuer leads the hockey club in +/- with a +12. In goal, Leland Irving has posted 14 wins, 1.41 GAA, 94.0% SP and 5 Shutouts. David Reekie is currently 4-0 with the Silvertips and has posted a 1.50 GAA, 93.5% SP.

SILVERTIPS AMONG LEAGUE LEADERS

Silvertips forward Peter Mueller (7 goals, 24 assists) is currently tied for 6th in the WHL in scoring with 31 points. Mueller is also 3rd in the WHL in assists (24). Zach Hamill (11 goals, 18 assists) is currently tied for 8th in the WHL in scoring with 29 points. First year forward Kyle Beach (12 goals, 11 assists) is 7th in the WHL in rookie scoring with 23 points and the leading scorer among all 16 year olds in the WHL. Defenseman Jason Fransoo (5 goals, 15 assists) is 9th among all WHL defensemen in scoring with 20 points. In goal, Leland Irving is leading all WHL netminders in GAA (1.41), SP (94.0%), Shutouts (5) and tied for 1st in Wins (14).

SILVERTIPS SPECIAL TEAMS

The Everett Silvertips are currently 2nd in the WHL on the power play (44 for 182, 24.2%) and 2nd in the WHL on the penalty kill (144 for 158, 91.1%).

HAMILL BECOMES ALL TIME ASSIST LEADER IN TEAM HISTORY

Silvertips forward Zach Hamill became the all time leader in assists in franchise history with his 83rd assist in his career with the Silvertips against the Prince George Cougars on November 17. Hamill is currently 4 points away from becoming the all time leading scorer in Silvertips history. The current leader Torrie Wheat posted 126 points in his career with the Silvertips.

WHAT A WINNING STREAK!!!

The Everett Silvertips longest winning streak in franchise history ended at 13 games after a 4-2 loss at Seattle on November 18. Here are a few facts about the Silvertips 13-game winning streak.

-6-0 at Everett Events Center

-7-0 on the road

-Out scored opponents 53-17

-32 for 114 on the power play (28.0%)

-86 for 92 on the penalty kill (93.4%)

-Peter Mueller led team in scoring and assists during streak (6 goals, 20 assists)

-Moises Gutierrez led team in goals scored (9 goals)

VERSUS THE CALGARY HITMEN

Wednesday night will be the only meeting of the regular season between the two hockey clubs. Everett is currently 1-0-1 (OTL)-1 (Tie) all time against the Calgary Hitmen and 0-0-1 (tie) all time against Calgary at the Everett Events Center. In last seasons meeting, the Hitmen defeated the Silvertips 1-0 in overtime at the Saddledome in Calgary, AB.

VERSUS THE SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS

Friday night will be the third of ten meetings between the two I-5 rivals. Currently the Silvertips are 1-1 against the T-Birds at 1-0 against Seattle at the Everett Events Center. The Silvertips are 14-15-1 (SOL)-4 (Tie) all time against the Thunderbirds and 12-3-1 (SOL)-1 (Tie) all time against Seattle at the Everett Events Center. In their last meeting on November 18, the Thunderbirds defeated the Silvertips 4-2 at Key Arena in Seattle, WA. Future Meetings: December 9: @ Everett, December 17: @ Seattle, December 27: @ Seattle, December 30: @ Everett, January 27: @ Seattle, February 10: @ Everett, February 24: @ Seattle.

VERSUS THE TRI-CITY AMERICANS

Saturday night will be the second of eight meetings between the two US Division rivals. The Silvertips are 1-0 against the Americans this season and 1-0 against Tri-City at the Everett Events Center. The Silvertips are 16-11-2 (OTL)-3 (Tie) all time against the Americans in franchise history. Everett is also 9-4-3 (Tie) all time against the Americans at the Everett Events Center. In their last meeting on October 17, the Silvertips defeated the Americans 4-1 at the Everett Events Center. Future Meetings: January 20: @ Tri-City, January 31: @ Everett, February 2: @ Tri-City, February 7: @ Everett, March 10: @ Tri-City, March 16: @ Tri-City.

LISTEN TO SILVERTIPS HOCKEY ON NORTH SOUND 1380 ESPN RADIO

All 72 Everett Silvertips games can be heard on the flagship station for Silvertips hockey on North Sound 1380 AM ESPN Radio. Keith Gerhart will begin his 4th season behind the microphone as the voice of the Silvertips. New color analyst Al Kinisky will join Gerhart for all Silvertips home games and selected road games. Fans can also listen to Silvertips hockey via the internet on everettsilvertips.com and listen inside the Everett Events Center on 107.3 FM. The Everett Silvertips post game show and After the Game Show will take place at the Ice Box inside the Everett Events Center after all home games. A Silvertips player will join Keith and the crew during the broadcast.

WATCH EVERETT SILVERTIPS RINKSIDE ON EVERETT CHANNEL 21

Catch an all new season of Everett Silvertips Rinkside on Everett Channel 21 all season long. The show will air daily at 4:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The show will also air during the evening at 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. every night on Channel 21.

SILVERTIPS UPCOMING SCHEDULE

Wednesday, November 22: Calgary Hitmen @ Everett Silvertips, 7:05 p.m. (Everett Events Center)

Friday, November 24: Seattle Thunderbirds @ Everett Silvertips, 7:35 p.m. (Everett Events Center)

Saturday, November 25: Tri-City Americans @ Everett Silvertips, 7:05 p.m. (Everett Events Center)

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