WHL Everett Silvertips

Silvertips Acquire Landon Ferraro from Rebels

Published on July 26, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


Everett Silvertips Vice President / General Manager Doug Soetaert announced Monday that the club has acquired center / right wing Landon Ferraro and a conditional fifth round draft pick in 2012 from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for center Byron Froese and a third round draft pick in 2012.

Ferraro, 19, was selected in the second round, 32nd overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. Standing 6'0 and weighing 171 pounds, the Trail, BC native has accumulated 125 points on 66 goals and 59 assists in 179 WHL games. He was a participant in the 2009 CHL Home Hardware Top Prospects Game, earning the fastest skater award at the skills competition. In 53 games with Red Deer last season, Ferraro recorded 46 points on 16 goals and 30 assists, ultimately appearing in two games with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins at the conclusion of the season. His career high in goals is 37, set during the 2008-09 Rebels campaign.

"We're happy to add Landon to our organization and lineup," Soetaert said. "Obviously he has the potential and ability to score big goals while working hard at both ends of the ice. We believe that we have additional options with his ability to play center and right wing equally well, and we're looking forward to him having a breakout season."

Ferraro has also represented Hockey Canada on several occasions, posting four points on two goals and two assists while leading Canada to the Silver Medal at the 2009 World Under-18 Championships. He also appeared as a 16 year old for Team Pacific at the 2008 U-17 Hockey Challenge, recording four points on two goals and two assists.

Froese, 19, departs the Silvertips after having posted 118 points in 142 games. A listed player, Froese earned a spot on the club in 2008-09 and posted 57 points in 72 games, a season that culminated with his selection in the fourth round of the 2009 NHL Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.

"I want to thank Byron for his contributions over the last two years with the Everett Silvertips," Soetaert said. "We were pleased to be able to work with him. Byron has shown good commitment and dedication, and we were happy that he was able to get drafted to the National Hockey League out of our organization. He's worked very hard to be where he's at, and we wish him the absolute best in his future."

The Silvertips begin their eighth season in the Western Hockey League at home on Saturday, September 25th against the rival Vancouver Giants. For interviews, feature articles, and information on season tickets and ticket packages, please visit www.everettsilvertips.com or call (425) 252-5100.

2010-11 Preseason & Tournament Information

The Silvertips will be hosting the annual Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Classic, featuring all U.S. Division teams and the OHL's Soo Greyhounds. This tournament marks the first games that the Silvertips have played against a team outside of the Western Hockey League.

Ticket packages for the Holiday Inn Preseason Classic are currently on sale by calling the Silvertips Offices at (425) 252-5100, or by visiting EverettSilvertips.com. Ticket packages, available for $60 through Friday, August 6th, and $80 beginning Monday, August 9th, include tickets to all nine tournament games as well as a pre-season game between the Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds at Comcast Arena on Friday, September 17 at 7:35 pm. Season Ticket and Package holders will receive information to order their seats through the mail; individual tickets will go on sale at a later date.

Season Tickets and Ticket Packages for the 2010-11 regular season are currently on sale by calling (425) 252-5100. Individual tickets for regular season games will go on sale at a later date.

The complete preseason schedule (+ regular season opener) is as follows:

Everett Silvertips 2010 Preseason Schedule

Friday, September 3, 7:00 pm EVERETT vs Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (Comcast Arena)*

Saturday, September 4, 7:00 pm EVERETT vs Tri-City Americans (Comcast Arena)*

Sunday, September 5, 7:00 pm EVERETT vs Seattle Thunderbirds (Comcast Arena)*

Thursday, September 9, 3:00 pm EVERETT vs Seattle Thunderbirds (Toyota Center)**

Friday, September 10, 11:00 am EVERETT vs Portland Winterhawks (Toyota Center)**

Friday, September 17, 7:35 pm EVERETT vs Seattle Thunderbirds (Comcast Arena)

Saturday, September 18, 7:00 pm EVERETT at Vancouver Giants (Ladner Leisure Centre)

*Holiday Inn Preseason Classic **Tri-City Tournament

Everett Silvertips 2010 Home Opener

Saturday, September 25, 7:05 pm EVERETT SILVERTIPS vs Vancouver Giants

Silvertips Hockey Camps: Spaces Still Available

There are still spaces available at the Silvertips Hockey Camps, held at Comcast Arena from August 2-6. For beginning, intermediate, and advanced hockey players, this is the best opportunity in the area to develop your skills while benefitting from elite coaching and talented hockey prospects.

Each of the camps will feature professional instruction from Silvertip Assistant Coach Chris Hartsburg as well as from current and former WHL players, while Silvertips Athletic Trainer Chris Walker will be on hand to work with campers on strength and conditioning. Our coaches and counselors will emphasize the importance of the characteristics the Silvertips expect from their WHL stars, and strong work ethics, teamwork and sportsmanship will be encouraged. The Silvertips Summer Hockey Camp mandate is to provide all of this for your son or your daughter in an enthusiastic and fun atmosphere. Enrollment is just $275.00 for skaters and $100.00 for goaltenders - space is limited so make sure you enroll now before it is too late!

Rob Ramsburgh will be happy to answer any questions via email (robr@everettsilvertips.com) or phone (425) 609-2808.

The Silvertips Season Ticket Photo Contest Is Back - Send Us Your Pics!

Silvertip Country, send us your photos!

During the 2005-06, 2007-08 and 2009-10 seasons, we featured different images of our fans that represented Silvertip Country on our season tickets, and in 2010-11 we are returning to this format that allows us to highlight the best fans in the Western Hockey League!

We're still hoping for another batch of photos to come in that illustrate your Silvertips spirit at home and around the globe. We've featured family photos in Silvertips paraphernalia, pets decked out in green and white, and even the 'Tips logo in front of the Washington Monument! We love your Silvertips fervor, and want you to continue to send us photos that we can use in our 2010-11 season ticket stock!

Submit the picture that you think best captures your Silvertips spirit and your image could be one of 36 selected to appear on this year's season tickets.

For guidelines, including prizing and submission information, please visit EverettSilvertips.com.

Everett Silvertips Hockey Club

email: info@everettsilvertips.com

phone: 425-252-5100

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