WHL Everett Silvertips

Physical play on day two of Silvertips training camp

Published on August 29, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


August 29, 2006: On the second day of Everett Silvertips Main Training Camp at the Everett Events Center, the physical play picked up as Team Gray defeated Team Green 4-2 in the second of three intra-squad scrimmages on Tuesday night. Forward Brandon Campos, led the way for the Gray squad with 2 goals in the win.

Defenseman Taylor Ellington also aided in the Gray victory with 2 assists while Thomas McKay and Moises Gutierrez added a goal a piece. In goal, goaltender Shayne Barrie (Silvertips 11th Round Pick, 2004 Bantam Draft) made 7 saves on 7 shots in the victory. For Team Green, camp invites Clinton Pettapiece and Joel Eisenkirch added goals while Peter Mueller added an assist in the loss. In goal Brett Gagnon, the Silvertips 12th Round pick in the 2006 Bantam Draft was very solid between the pipes with 16 saves on 16 shots. Team Gray out shot the Green squad by a margin of 38-15. Both teams went 2 for 7 on the power play.

"Overall we came out stronger today," mentioned Campos. "We played good smart hockey and thinking a lot better as a team tonight."

The Silvertips will resume training camp on Wednesday night 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

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.

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