Silvertips Take Down Cougars 4-2 in Home Win
Published on January 8, 2024 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips downed the Prince George Cougars by a 4-2 score Sunday night.
Ben Hemmerling opened the scoring just 1:23 into play, wiring a shot past Ty Young thanks to a slick feed from Andrew Petruk. He grabbed his second of the contest at 17:29, sending the Tips into the first intermission up 2-0.
Julius Miettinen tacked on his 17th of the season at 5:55 in the second period, as the Tips led 3-0 at the end of two.
Prince George climbed back into the contest, with goals from Zac Funk at the powerplay at 4:37 and Hudson Thornton at 13:57 in the third period. But an empty-netter by Austin Roest at 17:55 sealed the deal for a 4-2 victory.
Ethan Chadwick stopped 20 of 22 in the win, his ninth of the season.
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