High Level Play in First Day of Main Camp
Published on August 28, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
On the first full day of Everett Silvertips Main Training Camp, the high level of skill was displayed at the Everett Events Center on Monday night. In the first of three intra-squad scrimmages, Team Gray defeated Team Green 5-3 in front of several hundred fans at the E.E.C.
For Team Gray, Kellan Tochkin, the Silvertips 1st round pick (13th Overall) in the 2006 WHL Bantam Draft led the team in points with a goal and an assist in the hockey game. Silvertips forward Zach Hamill added an assist in the win, while goaltender Matt Esposito made 8 saves on 8 shots in his period and a half. For Team Green, Peter Mueller, the Phoenix Coyotes 1st round pick (8th Overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft posted 2 goals while forward Brennan Sonne added a goal in the loss.
One of the main goals in the scrimmages will be the players adapting to the new NHL standard of obstruction and interference. During the 2006-2007 WHL regular season, the WHL will have the exact same rules as the NHL. For Silvertips forward Zach Hamill, the new tighter standard of obstruction should be a benefit.
"I like it and it will help the league a lot," mentions Hamill. "I loved how the NHL was played last year and it opens the game up a bit but it will be a big change for all of the players but it will help the game."
The Silvertips will resume training camp on Tuesday with another scrimmage at 6:00 p.m. at the Everett Events Center. All fans are invited to attend free of charge.
SILVERTIPS MAIN CAMP SCRIMMAGE TIMES
Tuesday, August 29: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 30: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Silvertips will host their 3rd Annual Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Tournament at the Everett Events Center on Labor Day Weekend from September 1 to September 3. On Friday, September 1, the Silvertips will battle the Vancouver Giants and face off against the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday, September 2 at 7:05 p.m. Everett will close out the pre-season tournament on Sunday, September 3 against the Seattle Thunderbirds at 7:05 p.m. Single game ticket prices for the tournament remain unchanged from last year. Single game tickets are $10 and fans can save money by purchasing a Tournament Ticket Package. Tournament Ticket Packages are just $50.00 per person (a $40.00 savings over walkup prices) for all nine-tournament games.
Ticket packages for the Pre-Season Tournament are currently on sale at the Silvertips Office, which is located inside the Everett Events Center (corner of Hewitt and Lombard). Fans may call the Silvertips office at 425-252-5100 and charge by phone (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover). Tickets packages will remain on sale through Thursday, August 31 at 5:00 p.m.
Single game tickets for the tournament are currently on sale at the Everett Events Center Box Office. Fans can also order tickets by calling 1-866-EEC-TIXX or online at www.everettsilvertips.com. Normal ticketing fees apply if ordering online or via phone.
GREEN VS. GRAY SCRIMMAGE BOXSCORE
TEAM GRAY STATS
Kellan Tochkin: 1 goal, 1 assist
Thomas McKay: 1 goal
Jonathan Milhouse: 1 goal
Damir Alic: 1 goal
Tyler Zepeda: 1 goal
Zach Hamill: 1 assist
Jesse Smyke: 1 assist
Cody Thoring: 1 assist
Gray Goaltenders: Matt Esposito: 8/8, Shayne Barrie: 12/15
TEAM GREEN STATS
Peter Mueller: 2 goals
Brennan Sonne: 1 goal
Jesse Burt: 1 assist
Shane Harper: 1 assist
Green Goaltenders: Chris Ward: 14/16, Brett Gagnon: 7/9
Shots on Goal: Team Gray (26) Team Green (23)
Power Plays: Team Gray 2 for 9, Team Green 0 for 7
Western Hockey League Stories from August 28, 2006
- Blazers camp update - Kamloops Blazers
- High Level Play in First Day of Main Camp - Everett Silvertips
- Black defeats White in Hitmen intra-squad game - Calgary Hitmen
- Silvertips Main Camp Scrimmages Open to General Public - Everett Silvertips
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