Silvertips Clinch Home-Ice Advantage with Clutch 2-1 Win over Seattle
Published on March 3, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips clinched home-ice advantage for the first round of the WHL Playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds Friday night at Angel of the Winds Arena.
Eric Jamieson opened the scoring 4:16 into the second period, as Nolan Chastko drove the puck up the left side and slid a cross-slot feed to Jamieson for his 13th of the year.
Tyler MacKenzie capitalized on a penalty shot 5:30 into the second period, lifting a backhander past the outstretched arms of Buffalo Sabres prospect Scott Ratzlaff for a 2-0 Everett lead.
Brayden Schuurman netted the T-Birds' lone goal at 19:07 in the second period, but the Tips held Seattle at bay for the entirety of the third for a 2-1 final.
Raiden LeGall turned aside 24 of 25 in the win. Ratzlaff stopped 42 of 44 for Seattle.
Western Hockey League Stories from March 3, 2025
- March 3 - Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Rebels this Week - Red Deer Rebels
- Hauser's Historic Week Headlines WHL Weekly Awards - WHL
- Teydon Trembecky Named Player of the Week - Victoria Royals
- Tips Slay Giants with 4-2 Home Win in Front of Sellout - Everett Silvertips
- Silvertips Clinch Home-Ice Advantage with Clutch 2-1 Win over Seattle - Everett Silvertips
- Ratzlaff Stops 36 as Tips Fall in Kent 3-1 - Everett Silvertips
- Rymon Scores Twice in 4-1 Home Win over Portland - Everett Silvertips
- Winterhawks Weekly: Hawks Close in on Playoff Berth - Portland Winterhawks
- T-Birds Pick up Point against Tri-City - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Americans clinch playoff spot, Smith scores overtime winner against Thunderbirds - Tri-City Americans
- Hood, Leslie Lift Giants to Win over Wild - Vancouver Giants
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
