Petruk Scores First Career Goal, Tips Down Giants 4-1 in Front of Sell-Out Crowd
Published on March 19, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
EVERETT, Wash. - Andrew Petruk netted his first career goal and the Tips held the Giants to just 17 shots on goal defensively in a 4-1 win in front of a sell-out crowd Saturday night.
Kaden Hammell opened the scoring at 11:45 in the first period, hammering a rebound past Brett Mirwald for his eighth goal of the season. Aidan Sutter blasted his sixth goal of the season home on a 4-on-3 powerplay to give the Tips a 2-0 lead after one.
Ty Thorpe tallied for the Giants at 16:08 in the second period to bring Vancouver within one despite being outshot 17-4 in the middle frame.
Beau Courtney provided the insurance for Everett just 52 seconds into the third period, snapping a wrister for his eighth goal of the campaign. Andrew Petruk netted his first career WHL goal at 4:09, generating a partial breakaway for himself and sniping a wrist shot short-side.
Tyler Palmer stopped 16 of 17 for the win, his 15th as a Silvertip.
The Silvertips visit the Spokane Chiefs tomorrow evening, with live coverage beginning at 4:30 p.m. on KRKO Radio. They return to Everett for Fan Appreciation Night on Friday, Mar. 24 at 7:05 p.m. hosting the Victoria Royals. Tickets are available.
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