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Everett Finishes Strong Against Swift Current, 3-2

November 14, 2008 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
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Swift Current, SK -Despite being outshot 28-19, the Everett Silvertips snuck out of Swift Current Friday night with a 3-2 victory over the Broncos. Kent Simpson, in his second straight start, earned the victory with 26 saves, bringing his record to 6-3-1 on the year. Zack Dailey took home two points tonight with a goal and an assist. Everett killed all five penalties tonight to bring their total to 31 of 32 killed on their road trip. The Silvertips finish their road trip 3-1-2 with eight out of a possible 12 points. Everett takes three wins in a tough Eastern Conference defeating Swift Current 3-2, Regina 4-1, and Brandon 6-3.

This brings the ‘Tips record to 11-8-3-0 with 25 points in 22 games played standing six points behind second place Spokane Chiefs in the U.S. Division. The Silvertips are now 5-3-2-0 in their last 10 games. The Silvertips now hop on the bus for a 16 hour ride to Everett to get ready for their game on Wednesday night against the Portland Winter Hawks.

Everett got on the scoreboard first tonight when Byron Froese put home a shorthanded goal. At 18:59 Froese put home his fifth on the year after deflecting a Zack Dailey backhand past Broncos goalie Travis Yonkman to give Everett the 1-0 lead after 20 minutes.

It would be all Swift Current in the second period as Justin Dowling beat Kent Simpson for his eight of the year at 10:48. The Broncos would outshoot Everett 12-2 in the second period and thanks to some terrific goaltending by Simpson the game remained tied after 40 minutes of play.

Zack Dailey gave the Silvertips the go-ahead goal at 4:52 of the third period. Dailey put home the one-timer after a beautiful toe drag, spin move pass from Jordan Mistelbacher to give Everett a 2-1 advantage. The ‘Tips weren't done yet, as they capitalized on their first 5 on 3 man advantage of the night. Kyle Beach put home his sixth goal of the year, at 4:32 of the second, after throwing the puck on net and getting the bounce off Swift Current goaltender Travis Yonkman's pads to give Everett a two goal lead. The Broncos however would not go away easily as Justin Dowling scored his second goal of the night beating Kent Simpson top shelf and bringing Swift Current within one goal. Kent Simpson's strong play however kept Swift Current from tying the game late with an extra man after the pulled goaltender as the Silvertips took home a 3-2 victory.

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