Silvertips Clinch Playoff Berth with 4-1 Win in Kamloops
Published on February 7, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Everett Silvertips became the first WHL team to punch their ticket to the 2025 Playoffs, earning a 4-1 win over the Kamloops Blazers at the Sandman Centre Friday night.
Cole Temple kicked off scoring 5:04 into the second period, roofing a wrister over the right shoulder of Blazers netminder Logan Edmonstone. Tarin Smith recorded his 14th goal of the season at 9:51, powering a wrist shot home from in close for a 2-0 Everett lead.
Josh Kelly potted a sharp-angle shot from the far circle with 7:09 remaining in the period to halve the deficit for Kamloops.
Zachary Shantz iced the game with an empty-netter with 58 seconds remaining, with Carter Bear tacking another empty-netter on 23 seconds later for a 4-1 final. Jesse Sanche stopped 32 of 33 in his first road start against his former club. Jesse Heslop earned first-star honors with two primary assists.
The Everett Silvertips have officially clinched a playoff in all eligible seasons in their 22-year history.
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