WHL Everett Silvertips

This Week In Silvertips Hockey

November 18, 2008 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


Kent Simpson Named to Team Pacific for World U- 17s

Hockey Canada announced Saturday that Everett Silvertips goaltender Kent Simpson was named to Team Pacific and will take part in the World Under-17 Challenge, held in six locations around Vancouver Island between December 29th, 2008 and January 4th, 2009. The tournament is the first major international tournament for hockey players under seventeen years of age and helps identify players eligible to play for the Canadian U-18 Team and eventually the National Junior Team.

Simpson, a 1992-born goaltender has appeared in nine games this season for the Silvertips, posting a record of 6-3-1-0 with a 2.87 GAA and a .914 save percentage. Selected in the first round (22nd overall) of the 2007 WHL Bantam Draft, the rookie stands 6'1 and weighs 183 pounds. He was in net in Friday night's 3-2 win at Swift Current, stopping 26 of 28 shots.

It is the second consecutive season a Silvertips representative has appeared in the Under-17 Challenge, following appearances by Team Pacific's Kellan Tochkin and Team West's Paul Sohor in last year's event.

Promotions Aplenty This Week

We've hit the heavy portion of our promotional schedule and we hope you'll be able to make it out to Comcast Arena for another exciting week of Silvertips giveaways. This week's schedule includes:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th vs PORTLAND: The first 1,000 fans within the main doors will receive a limited edition Dan Gendur bobblehead, courtesy of Abbey Carpet and Flooring. For bobblehead distribution policies, please scroll down on this newsletter, and be sure to check www.everettsilvertips.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st vs PORTLAND: The first 2,500 fans entering the arena will receive a Leland Irving player magnet, sponsored by Pratt Pest Management. This Friday's game will also feature our special "Give a Child a Holiday" Toy Drive as the Silvertips team up with KRKO Radio and the Everett Chamber of Commerce to enhance the holidays for families in need. For more information on the toy drive, please refer to the section below.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd vs TRI-CITY: The Silvertips will be honoring the Mill Creek Little League All-Star team that advanced all the way to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. Players and representatives from Mill Creek LL will be honored during the game, and we hope you'll be there ringing cowbells to support Snohomish County's finest young athletes!

Replica Jersey Sale at the Team Store

Looking for an early Christmas present? Between now and December 15th, all adult replica jerseys at the Silvertips Team Store will be on sale for just $70. Jersey Personalization remains $60. Be sure to check the Silvertips Newsletter and everettsilvertips.com throughout the holiday season for information on holiday store hours and other seasonal products!

Save Money and Win Paraphernalia with Silvertips Holiday Packs

We are now offering five-game holiday packs - where you pick the games - starting at $55. Choose from five of the following games:

Wednesday, December 31st vs Red Deer*

Wednesday, January 7th vs Tri- City

Friday, January 9th vs Prince George*

Sunday, January 18th vs Kamloops

Wednesday, January 28th vs Spokane**

Saturday, February 7th vs Lethbridge

Wednesday, February 11th vs Spokane**

Saturday, February 14th vs Tri- City

Wednesday, February 18th vs Portland

Saturday, February 21st vs Kelowna

Wednesday, February 25th vs Vancouver**

Friday, February 27th vs Tri- City

*promotional night

**bobblehead night

Orange-level seating (rows 6 and higher in the upper bowl) costs $55 per pack, Red- level seating (rows 1-5 in the upper bowl) cost $65 per pack, and Green-level seating (rows 4 and above in the lower bowl; excludes club seating) costs $75 per pack. One pack gives you one ticket to five games, and packs are only available in pairs. Savings range from $30 to $35 for each pack purchased.

If the enormous savings don't entice you to take us up on this offer, hopefully the prizes will - if you purchase two packs, you'll receive a free Silvertips bobblehead, and if you purchase four packs, you'll receive a Zack Dailey signed puck.

More information about this terrific holiday offer, as well as a downloadable form, can be found by following the link at the top of www.everettsilvertips.com.

The Radio Show Returns Tuesday Night with Graham Potuer

Graham Potuer will join host Jon Rosen at Sporty's Tuesday night to talk about Everett's strong road trip and the hard-hitting defensive tandem he has generated with Taylor Ellington. He's looking forward to taking your calls and questions, and signing autographs for all the fans in attendance!

We hope that Silvertips fans across Snohomish County and the greater Puget Sound region will be able to make it out to the Silvertips Radio Show, held at Sporty's Beef and Brew at 6503 Evergreen Way in Everett, from 6:00-7:00 on Tuesdays while the team is in town.

Fans that are unable to make it to Sporty's should set their radio dial to North Sound 1380.

Excellent Multimedia Available on everettsilvertips.com

We've spruced up the website a little bit over the last two weeks, adding new videos, podcasts, and a brand new Silvertips Media Player. Check out highlights (both video and audio) from the Eastern Road Trip, watch the "Salute to the Moustache" video and enjoy some pictures from the road...all on www.everettsilvertips.com

Please check out the new Silvertips Podcast, which will be available on the media player every Monday while the team is in town.

Bobblehead Distribution Policy

In order to accommodate as many fans as possible, the Everett Silvertips Hockey Club has outlined the following procedures for the bobblehead doll giveaway nights.

We are aware that the demand for the dolls may exceed the number of dolls available and the organization has tried to determine a way to distribute the dolls in a way that is fair for all of our loyal fans. Only 1,000 dolls of each player have been produced. Once the dolls have been distributed, they are gone.

*First 1,000 fans through the Main Gate (corner of Hewitt and Oakes Avenue) will receive a bobblehead doll ticket. The bearer of the ticket may exchange it for one bobblehead. There will be one line for bobblehead distribution. The line will form on Hewitt Ave just below the Comcast Arena Flag Pole and extend toward Broadway Ave. This will be the only line that will be allowed to form. There will be no line on Oakes Ave. If you do not want a bobblehead please use the South East Entrance for admittance.

*One certificate will be issued per person no matter how many game tickets a fan may possess.

*Certificate must be redeemed at the day of the game. A bobblehead doll distribution center will be located near the View Lounge. Fans must redeem the certificate at the designated location prior to the start of the game.

*Main gates open one hour prior to the game. Bobblehead doll tickets will not be issued at any other location in the building.

*The Club Lounge which opens 1.5 hours prior to the game opening will NOT have bobblehead doll tickets issued at their private entrance. The Wall St. entrance will NOT have bobblehead doll tickets issued.

*Each bobblehead doll is individually boxed and protected with Styrofoam. We request that fans wait until they get home to open their bobblehead doll to help keep the Comcast Arena clean.

*The Silvertips will not be holding any dolls back for replacement purposes.

2008-09 Bobblehead Doll Giveaway Dates:

October 28, 2008: Shayne Barrie

November 19, 2008: Dan Gendur

December 9, 2008: Zack Dailey

January 28, 2009: Jonathan Harty

February 11, 2009: Kyle Beach

Bobblehead Sets Available for Pickup This Week

Season ticket holders who purchased full bobblehead sets will be able to pick them up at the office beginning Thursday, and at the BECU Guest Services Table during home games beginning on Friday. If you wish to pick up your bobbleheads on game nights, please be aware that only a limited number of sets will be available. Please plan accordingly.

November 21st - Donate to the Everett Chamber Toy Drive

"Give a Child a Holiday!"

Silvertips fans, it's getting close to the season of giving. To kick off our charitable holiday events, we hope you'll join us Friday, November 21st as we'll be teaming up with KRKO Radio, the Everett Chamber of Commerce and Early Child Education and Assistance Program with a special toy drive. We ask that fans who attend the game that night against the Portland Winter Hawks bring with them a brand new toy or board game (no stuffed animals, we respectfully request) that would be appropriate for children 4-6 years of age. There will be special deposit bins as you enter the arena that will allow you to drop off the toys. If you're going holiday shopping over the next month, we ask that you kindly think of the disadvantaged children in Snohomish County that will so greatly benefit from your generosity.

The toys need to be new, cannot require batteries, and may not resemble weapons of any kind.

The Everett Chamber Toy Drive is just one of several community-minded events we'll be holding at Comcast Arena prior to the Christmas holiday season; please refer back to the Silvertips newsletter and www.everettsilvertips.com over the coming weeks to learn about upcoming toy and clothing drives.

Send Silvertips Photos to The Herald and Win Tickets and Autographed Prizes

'Tips fans, show us that you're in Silvertip Country!

If you have terrific Silvertips- themed photographs, The Herald wants to see 'em. Show them that you're in Silvertip Country by sending a photo of yourself, your room, your car, your pet - anything that shows that you're a true Silvertips fan.

To enter, please visit www.heraldnet.com/contests, and upload your photos. You can also drop off your photo with name, address and phone number at The Herald (1213 California Avenue in Downtown Everett), or mail it to: The Herald, Attn. Silvertip Country, PO Box 930, Everett, WA, 98206.

The first prize winner will take home four tickets to a Silvertips game as well as a team-signed jersey. The second prize winner will receive two tickets to an upcoming game as well as an autographed stick.

You can submit your photos up until November 30th, with the winners announced shortly thereafter.

The Herald looks forward to seeing all the wild and crazy Silvertips photos you can dig up!

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