WHL Everett Silvertips

Hemmerling Nets OT Winner, Tips Best Canes 4-3 in Everett

Published on January 19, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


EVERETT, Wash. - Ty Gibson opened the scoring 7:32 into the first period, wiring a wrist shot from the blueline home for his fourth tally of the year.

Tyler Palmer stopped 15 of 16 in the second period including a Tyson Zimmer penalty shot, but the Hurricanes broke through at 19:23 with Jett Jones tying the game.

Ben Hemmerling gave the Silvertips the lead 1:17 into the third period, only to be answered moments later by a Joe Arntsen equalizer at 3:07. Rapael Pelletier netted his first goal as a Silvertip, a short-handed goal assisted by Hemmerling for the third Silvertip lead of the game. Lethbridge countered with a goal with less than a minute remaining, as Logan Wormald struck at 19:18 with a 6-on-5 goal to send the game to overtime.

All the Silvertips would need was one shot on goal in extra time, as Ben Hemmerling snapped a wrister past Harrison Meneghin for a 4-3 Silvertips win.

Tyler Palmer stopped 38 of 41 in the win. Hemmerling finished with four points on the night.

Everett hosts the Spokane Chiefs Friday night at Angel of the Winds Arena. The first 1,000 fans receive a Silvertips beanie hat courtesy of All City Fence.

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