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Silvertips Dominate Possession In 4-2 Home Win Over Seattle

January 6, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


EVERETT, Wash. - Everett dominated possession on home ice, outshooting the Seattle Thunderbirds 58-20 in a 4-2 victory on Saturday night.

Julius Miettinen opened the scoring at 17:48 in the first period, banking a rebound off two Seattle defenders for his 15th goal of the season. Jesse Heslop extended the Tips' lead at 13:06 in the second, redirecting a Parker Berge shot from the blueline for his 10th of the season.

Coster Dunn scored a shorthanded goal to halve the deficit at 3:59 in the third period. Ben Hemmerling tapped in the eventual game-winner at 14:17 in the third period, his 14th of the season. Though Nathan Pilling brought the T-Birds back within reach just 30 seconds later, a Miettinen empty-netter in the final minute sealed the win for the Silvertips.

Heslop has scored in back-to-back games since returning from injury after a seven-game absence. Tyler Palmer stopped 18 of 20 in the win.




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