
Silvertips Clinch Sixth U.S. Division Title and Top Record in the Western Conference
March 18, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips (@WHLSilvertips) clinched their sixth U.S. Division title in franchise history and top record in the Western Conference after an 8-1 victory over the Victoria Royals in the regular season finale in WHL action. The Silvertips, guaranteed home ice advantage through the Conference Finals, will open the WHL Playoffs presented locally by Mountain Pacific Bank in a best-of-seven first round series against the Seattle Thunderbirds starting Friday, Mar. 23 at Angel of the Winds Arena in downtown Everett at 7:35 p.m.
Ticket packages are on sale now and individual playoff tickets will go on sale on Monday, Mar. 19 at 10:00 a.m. PT in person at the Silvertips offices, by phone at (425) 252-5100 or at www.everettsilvertips.com/playoffs.
PLAYOFF TICKET OFFERS:
Playoff Combo Pack (Games 1-2), as low as $38 total | CLICK HERE
"Preferred Seating" 6-Game Packs | CLICK HERE
ROUND 1: EVERETT vs SEATTLE
GAME 1: at EVERETT | Friday, Mar. 23 - 7:35pm (Angel of the Winds Arena)
GAME 2: at EVERETT | Saturday, Mar. 24 - 7:05pm (Angel of the Winds Arena)
GAME 3: at Seattle | Tuesday, Mar. 27 - 7:05pm (accesso ShoWare Center)
GAME 4: at Seattle | Friday, Mar. 30 - 7:35pm (accesso ShoWare Center)
GAME 5: at EVERETT | Saturday, Mar. 31 - 7:05pm (Angel of the Winds Arena) **
GAME 6: at Seattle | Tuesday, Apr. 3 - 7:05pm (accesso ShoWare Center) **
GAME 7: at EVERETT | Wednesday, Apr. 4- 7:05pm (Angel of the Winds Arena) **
** If necessary
All games will be carried live on radio at Fox Sports 1380, 95.3 FM, the Silvertips mobile app and streamed on WHL Live.
The Silvertips will face the Thunderbirds in postseason play for the fourth time in franchise history (spanning five seasons). This season, the Silvertips clinched their sixth U.S. Division banner with a record of 47-20-3-3 (99 points) the third highest point total in franchise history. Their 47 wins are second most in franchise single season history, and their 245 goals broke the franchise mark for most in one season.
This season, the Silvertips went 6-2-0-2 against the Thunderbirds and won four of the five final matchups in the regular season.
Silvertips season ticket or mini-plan packages are available at www.everettsilvertips.com/season or by calling (425) 252-5100.
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