WHL Everett Silvertips

Silvertips Acquire List Player from Prince Albert

Published on August 9, 2006 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


The 2005-2006 US Division Champions, Everett Silvertips made a trade with the Prince Albert Raiders on Wednesday afternoon. The Silvertips obtain the rights to defenseman Max Nicastro from the Prince Albert Raiders for a conditional bantam draft selection.

Nicastro is currently getting ready to play for the United States Under-17 Select Team at the 3 Nations Tournament in Rochester, New York on August 12. The Thousand Oaks, California native played in 35 games for the California Wave last season and posted 6 goals and 26 assists for 32 points and helped the Wave capture the 2006 USA Midget Under-16 AAA National Championship. The 6'2", 175 pound defenseman was originally drafted by the Prince Albert Raiders in the 11th Round (208th Overall) of the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft.

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 will also go on sale at the Everett Events Center Box Office on Monday, August 14, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. 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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