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Silvertips Prepare for Expansion Draft

May 30, 2006 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


The new team in the WHL, Chilliwack Bruins will be selecting their squad for the upcoming 2006-2007 season and the Silvertips coaching staff are currently getting ready for Friday's expansion draft. All WHL teams will protect up to 16 players on their roster and the Bruins will be able to select the next best players from the remaining players from each 23-man team. Silvertips play-by-play broadcaster, Keith Gerhart had a chance to catch up with Silvertips Director of Player Personnel, Scott Scoville on his thoughts on the expansion draft.

ONE ON ONE WITH SCOTT SCOVILLE

Keith Gerhart: What type of preparations do you do for this year's expansion draft?

Scott Scoville: We kind of prepare for the draft just like in the Silvertips expansion draft in 2003. We will look at the depth charts from each team and see what Chilliwack will do. The draft might also give us an opportunity to make a trade for a player as well. We really need to protect our best interests in the draft and it is a great opportunity to know the league again.

KG: Do you have any insight what Chilliwack's direction in the draft might be?

SS: It is really tough to tell right now. It is a tough balancing act to make sure you have a good balance of age groups on your first roster. They will look on each list and try to make the form the best roster as possible.

KG: Let's quickly flash back to the 2003 Silvertips expansion draft. What was that like for you and former General Manager Doug Soetaert?

SS: It was very tricky. No 50 goal scorers are going to be exposed so you try to fill out your roster as best you can. We made no deals before the draft but did afterwards. Overall it was an interesting process.

REMEMBER THE SILVERTIPS EXPANSION DRAFT IN 2003?

Three years ago, the Silvertips held their expansion draft in June of 2003. Overall the Silvertips selected 21 players in the draft and made a few trades after the draft. Cody Thoring remains as the only player currently on the Silvertips roster selected in the 2003 Expansion Draft. Here are the original selections and trades from the Silvertips 2003 Expansion Draft.

Bryan Nathe (D): Brandon Wheat Kings
Cameron Brodie (D): Calgary Hitmen (3rd Round 2003 WHL Bantam Draft)
Jeff Schmidt (LW): Kamloops Blazers
David Jacobson (C): Kelowna Rockets
Riley Armstrong (RW): Kootenay Ice
Stewart Thiessen (D): Lethbridge Hurricanes
Tyler Dietrich (LW): Medicine Hat Tigers
Devin Welsh (C): Moose Jaw Warriors
Scott Bowles (G): Portland Winter Hawks
Mark Kress (C): Prince Albert Raiders
Ryan Blatchford (D): Prince George Cougars
Curtis Billsten (RW): Red Deer Rebels
Matej Trojovsky (D): Regina Pats
John Dahl (LW): Traded from Saskatoon Blades in lieu of Expansion Selection
Matt Suderman (D): Traded from Saskatoon Blades in lieu of Expansion Selection
Marc Desloges (LW): Seattle Thunderbirds
Barry Horman (RW): Spokane Chiefs
Jeff Harvey (G): Traded from Swift Current Broncos in lieu of Expansion Selection
Jovan Matic (C): Traded from Swift Current Broncos in lieu of Expansion Selection
Cody Thoring (D): Tri-City Americans
Mitchell McGillvary (C): Vancouver Giants

Post Draft Trades:

Silvertips traded Matej Trojovsky and a 6th Round pick in the 2004 WHL Bantam Draft to Swift Current for Mitch Love (D) and Torrie Wheat (RW).

Silvertips traded Scott Bowles to the Calgary Hitmen for Tyler Feakes (RW).

WHEAT INVITED TO LIGHTNING ROOKIE CAMP

Former Silvertips captain Torrie Wheat received a camp invite by the Tampa Bay Lightning to their rookie camp this summer. The Silvertips congratulate Torrie and wish him the best.

2006-2007 SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!!

Since the fall of 2003, the Silvertips have brought 789,241 people through the doors of the Everett Events Center. Fans in Snohomish county and surrounding areas have become the greatest hockey fans in the Western Hockey League. The EEC is known throughout the WHL as one of the toughest buildings for visiting teams. We want you to be part of that fun and excitement on a regular basis!

Consider these reasons to become a Silvertips season-ticket holder!

AFFORDABLE TICKET PACKAGES: Full- season ticket packages start as low as $370.00, less than $10.50 per game! Mini-Plans start as low as $155.00 per person.

SAVINGS ON TICKETS AND MERCHANDISE: Full- season ticket holders enjoy discounts on single- tickets, as well as a 10% discount on merchandise at the Everett Silvertips Team Store. If you choose a mini-plan, you'll receive a 5% discount at the team store.

FAMILY FRIENDLY: Silvertips games are a great way for families to spend time together. There are plenty of off-ice promotions, activities and autograph opportunities to keep kids involved. Everyone in your family will have a great night, without staying out too late!

GREAT ACTION: The WHL showcases some of the best young players in North America, many of whom move on to careers in the NHL and other professional leagues. Watch the stars of the future today!

NEW FOR 2006-07! New Full Season Ticket Benefits: 10 % Team Store Discount, Free Everett AquaSox tickets, ability to purchase tickets to all non-hockey events in the EEC, discounted parking at the Snohomish County Parking garage, free tickets to regular season Silvertips games, Silvertips Sponsor Card. Invitation to team sponsored events.

We will also be offering a limited number of Club Seats. Club Seat holders will receive all the benefits of being a Silvertips season ticket holder, as well as one (1) parking pass for every two (2) seats purchased, in-seat food and beverage service, a private club lounge and a wider, fully padded seat. In addition, you will have the chance to purchase your seats for every event in the EEC, from concerts to trade shows! Club Seats have been reduced to $895.00 for the lower level and $595.00 for the upper level. In addition, we are now selling the Club Seats in the 14 and 22 game packages.

With only 8,250 seats in the arena, you will be hard pressed to find a bad seat in our house. The sooner you get your seats, the better they will be!

With the season less than 4 months away, it promises to be a great season in 2006-2007. The Silvertips could have as many as 6 NHL Draft picks playing in Everett next year, and we hope you'll share in the excitement. Please call us at 425-252- 5100 for any questions you may have, or to secure your seats. We're looking forward to the upcoming season, and we'd love for you to join in on the excitement.

QUICK SILVERTIPS TRIVIA

Before we get to this week's trivia question, the answer to last week's question is John Dahl. Dahl scored the 2nd goal in franchise history against the Portland Winter Hawks at the Rose Garden on September 20, 2003.

Now for this week's trivia question. Who is the Silvertips all time leader in short handed goals?

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