WHL Everett Silvertips

This Week In Silvertips Hockey

Published on November 26, 2008 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


Christmas House Toy Drive Begins Saturday

Donate a new stuffed animal or toy, or make a cash donation to be entered in a drawing to win one of these prizes:

Autographed hockey sticks by Kent Simpson, Kellan Tochkin, Byron Froese or Tyler Maxwell

Bobblehead doll sets from 2007-08 and 2008-09

Uncut autographed Silvertip trading card sets from 2005-06 or 2006-07 or 2007-08

Game- used helmet signed by Zack Dailey

Graham Potuer game-used gloves.

Opportunity to watch the pre-game skate from the bench

Beginning on the Saturday, November 29th game against Kootenay, and continuing during all home games through Saturday, December 13th's contest against Prince George, representatives of Christmas House will be at all entrances to Comcast Arena, collecting stuffed animals and donations and passing out entry forms that can be dropped off at the Christmas House table outside section 116. More information can be found at both the Christmas House table and the BECU Guest Services Table on the concourse. You'll receive a drawing ticket for every suggested donation of $5.00 or stuffed animal or toy donation at the home games on November 29 (Kootenay), December 9 (Calgary), December 12 (Medicine Hat) or December 13 (Prince George). The prize drawings will be held during the second intermission on Saturday December 13.

Winners do not need to be present to win. No donation necessary to enter drawing. Please one entry per person per game.

Christmas House serves the Snohomish County community. Their goal is to provide children from low income families with new toys, gifts and clothing during the holidays. Last year, over 8,500 children, newborn to 18, from over 2,800 families received gifts from Christmas House. For additional information, or if you would like to volunteer at Christmas House, visit their website www.christmas-house.org. Christmas House is a 501© non-profit organization registered in Washington State.

Silvertip Fans Step Up to the Plate

The Everett Silvertips and their fans teamed up for a large-scale food drive Saturday night, raising 1,331 pounds of non-perishable goods for the Volunteers of America Food Bank. As 1.3 pounds equals one meal, the Everett hockey community provided roughly 1,000 meals for the disadvantaged citizens of Western Washington, all within three days of the original call for donations.

"We appreciate everybody participating in this worthwhile event," Silvertips Vice President / General Manager Doug Soetaert noted. "It's great to see the fans unite not just behind our team, but also for civic-minded causes. The entire area thanks them for their generosity."

The food bank donations are part of a larger thrust to help out the area's less fortunate. Along with Friday night's "Give a Child a Holiday" toy drive and last year's dual "Make Noise for Hunger" nights - in which Everett fans used Kraft Macaroni and Cheese boxes as noisemakers before depositing them in collection bins - the Silvertips have engineered several unique ways to generate a culture of generosity at Comcast Arena. Beginning this weekend, Christmas House, along with the Silvertips, will be commencing a large scale stuffed animal drive to further enhance the holiday spirit throughout all homes in Snohomish County. More information on Christmas House's stuffed animal drive will be provided at www.everettsilvertips.com.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Hockey fans, everybody in the Silvertips front office has been completely blown away by the overwhelming generosity exhibited in the holiday food drive last weekend. Our conference room was filled to the gills with boxes and bags of food, and we can't thank you enough for your thoughtfulness. Everybody in this supportive hockey community has gone far and beyond their civic responsibilities, and we hope that you'll continue to reach out during this holiday season and donate to Christmas House.

Two-Game Homestand This Weekend

The Silvertips continue their drive up the U.S. Division standings this weekend at Comcast Arena, where they'll be hosting the Portland Winter Hawks Friday evening at 7:35 pm and the Kootenay Ice Saturday evening at 7:05 pm. Friday's game against Portland features a Judd and Black Super Friday, where one lucky fan will receive an amazing electronics package. Following this homestand, Everett will head up to northern British Columbia to take on the Prince George Cougars next Friday and Saturday. The Silvertips will then return home for a three-game homestand to conclude the pre-holiday portion of the schedule with games against Calgary (Tuesday, 12/9), Medicine Hat (Friday, 12/12) and Prince George (Saturday, 12/13).

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!

Updated Holiday Hours at the Team Store

Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for a friend or loved one? Come into the official Everett Silvertips team store at the Comcast Arena for great Holiday gifts!

The team store has increased holiday hours for you to do all of your Silvertip shopping without the hassle of fighting the crowds at the mall. In addition to all the jerseys, shirts, caps and pennants that you could possibly dream of, the store is also carrying Christmas ornaments, doggie bowls, glasses and mugs and a whole variety of fun Silvertips paraphernalia.

Not sure what gift to give? Then pick up a Silvertips Gift Certificate, good for all items in the store. Or how about a Silvertip Holiday Ticket package that starts at only $55.00! What about a Silvertips replica jersey for only $70.00?

Stop by the team store for daily promotional sale items with selected items are up to 30% off!

Holiday Hours:

Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturdays (beginning November 29 through Christmas) 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed Sundays

Extended Shopping Hours:

December 22 10:00 am to 6:00 PM

December 23 10:00 am to 6:00 PM

December 24 10:00 am to 2:00 PM

The Team Store will be closed November 27th, December 25th and 26th.

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.

Season Ticket Holders: Bobblehead Sets Available for Pickup

There are still roughly twenty pre-ordered bobblehead sets available for pickup either at the office during regular business hours, or at home games at the BECU Guest Services Table on the concourse. If you pre-ordered bobbleheads, make sure you pick up your set ASAP!

Send Silvertips Photos to The Herald to 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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