
First Period Sinks Tips, Seattle Wins 4-1
December 17, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
KENT, Wash. - The Seattle Thunderbirds struck early and never looked back, taking a 4-1 victory against the Everett Silvertips Friday night at accesso ShoWare Center.
Sam Popowich opened the scoring, converting on the first shot of the game at 1:48 in the first. Kyle Crnkovic followed up with a 4-on-4 goal at 4:44, completing an odd-man rush up ice. Gracyn Sawchyn scored a rebound goal at 15:24 to give the T-Birds a 3-0 lead at the end of one.
Caden Zaplitny would score off a net-mouth scramble at 6:18, getting the Silvertips on the board. Andrew Petruk and Steel Quiring logged assists on the play. Seattle would restore their three-goal lead just 1:09 later, as Luke Prokop netted his second goal of the season for a 4-1 final.
Scott Ratzlaff saved 23 of 24 for the Thunderbirds in the win. Braden Holt stopped 38 of 42 for Everett, including all 19 shots in the third period.
The Silvertips will turn the page Saturday evening hosting the Thunderbirds for the final game before the Holiday Break. Tickets are available for the 6 p.m. game. Fans are encouraged to wear their finest ugly sweaters to the game.
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