Silvertips Sign Defenseman, Prospect Gianni Fairbrother to a WHL Standard Player Agreement
Published on March 28, 2016 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips (@WHLSilvertips) and general manager Garry Davidson announced today that the club has signed prospect defenseman Gianni Fairbrother (JAUGH-knee) to a Western Hockey League Standard Player Agreement.
"Gianni has continued to make significant improvements in his all-around development as we're thrilled to officially add him to our program," said Davidson. "As an all-situations defenseman who caught our eye, we're confident about his potential. We are pleased to welcome Gianni to the Silvertips family."
Fairbrother, a 2000-born defenseman, was awarded Top Defenseman this season in the Canadian Sports School Hockey League (Elite 15s), racking up 18 points (5g-13a) in 35 games to lead the Burnaby Winter Club in scoring among defensemen and ranking second in club playoff scoring with four assists in four games. He also joined Burnaby's Prep club, notching three assists in five games and posting a pair of assists in his only playoff game.
The 5-foot-10, 174 pound blueliner was selected by the Silvertips in the fourth round (80th overall) in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft.
Fairbrother joins the Silvertips active roster and has been assigned jersey #48.
The Silvertips, holding a 2-0 series lead, continue their first round series of the WHL Playoffs with Game 3 against the Portland Winterhawks tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. (1380 AM/WHL Live) at Moda Center. Fans can secure their playoff shirt for free by securing a six-game playoff ticket package, starting at only $90.
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