This Week In Silvertips Hockey
August 21, 2009 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
On Sale at the Team Store: Jerseys!
Replica and authentic jerseys are this week's sale items at the Silvertips Team Store. Replicas are on sale for $60, while authentic jerseys are on sale for $120. A wide variety of savings can be found at the Silvertips Team Store, where we're still selling some excess hats from last week's blowout sale for just five dollars. Make your plans today to stop by the Silvertips Team Store, located at the corner of Hewitt and Oakes in downtown Everett!
Training Camp Set to Open Tuesday, August 25
Everett Silvertips Vice President / General Manager Doug Soetaert revealed the details of the club's training camp Thursday afternoon. The organization's seventh training camp, under the direction of Soetaert and new Head Coach Craig Hartsburg, will begin with meetings and weigh-ins on Tuesday, August 25th, and will conclude with the annual Green-Grey game, held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, August 29th.
The first on-ice sessions will be held on Wednesday, August 26th, and will feature four teams comprised of a combination of returning roster players, current listed players and tryouts. Unlike previous seasons, there will not be a separate rookie camp preceding training camp this year.
From Wednesday through Friday, the club's afternoon training camp scrimmages will be open to the public. These open scrimmages will be held at 3:00 and 4:30 pm, and fans expecting to attend should enter the arena through the main entrance at the corner of Hewitt and Oakes in downtown Everett. Doors will open at 2:55 pm.
The culmination of training camp will be the annual Green-Grey game, which will take part at 3:00 pm on Saturday afternoon. While the event is free, Silvertip fans are kindly asked to make a non-perishable food donation into the collection bins upon entering the arena to benefit the Volunteers of America Food Bank.
Following training camp, the Silvertips will play host to the sixth annual Everett Silvertips Preseason Tournament, held at Comcast Arena from Friday September 4th through Sunday, September 6th, and featuring the Seattle Thunderbirds, Spokane Chiefs, Prince George Cougars, Tri-City Americans and Portland Winterhawks in addition to the Silvertips. Tournament packages and single-game tournament tickets are available by calling the Silvertips offices at (425) 252- 5100.
Reebok Edge Jerseys Set for September 9 Launch
Everett Silvertips Vice President / General Manager Doug Soetaert announced Tuesday that the new NHL-style Reebok Edge jerseys will be unveiled at Silvertips.com on September 9th in a national launch in conjunction with the rest of the Western Hockey League.
The jerseys and socks, which are tighter fitting and less water absorbent, allow for more flexibility and greater maneuverability on the ice. The original Reebok Edge Jerseys debuted at the NHL All-Star Game in 2007 and were implemented league-wide in the NHL for the 2007-08 season.
Only the home and away jerseys will be showcased on the club's website. The Silvertips, along with the rest of the Western Hockey League, will not be wearing alternate jerseys in 2009-10.
Silvertips Release Promotional Schedule
Everett Silvertips Vice President / General Manager Doug Soetaert released the club's promotional schedule last Thursday, highlighted by 30 theme nights and promotional item giveaways. With the 2009-10 season right around the corner, Comcast Arena at Everett will once again be the site of many exciting events, as 27 of the team's 36 home games already feature a celebration or promotion planned with many other items currently in development.
PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAY ITEM NIGHTS
*September 26 vs. Vancouver: Lamoureux Real Estate Magnetic Schedule Night (first 5,000 fans)
*November 13 vs. Kelowna: BECU Beanie Hat Giveaway Night (first 500 kids)
*November 14 vs. Seattle: Monster Energy Drink Cow Bell Night (first 1,000 fans)
*November 27 vs. Regina: Pratt Pest Management Thomas Heemskerk Magnet (first 2,500 fans)
*December 11 vs. Prince George: Salute to Boeing Night - Future of Flight Reusable Bags (first 1,000 fans)
*January 2 vs. Tri-City: Pratt Pest Management Shane Harper Magnet (first 2,500 fans)
*January 10 vs. Spokane: Van Dam's Abbey Carpet Byron Froese Bobblehead Doll (first 1,000 fans)
*January 20 vs. Vancouver: Van Dam's Abbey Carpet Tyler Maxwell Bobblehead Doll (first 1,000 fans)
*January 29 vs. Portland: BECU Beanie Hat Giveaway Night (first 500 kids)
*February 10 vs. Kelowna: Van Dam's Abbey Carpet Kellan Tochkin Bobblehead Doll (first 1,000 fans)
*February 12 vs. Spokane: Pratt Pest Management Alex Theriau Magnet (first 2,500 fans)
*February 17 vs. Portland: US Army / Silvertips Trading Card Night (first 1,500 fans)
*February 27 vs. Prince George: NW Plus Credit Union Team Photo Night (first 5,000 fans)
*March 12 vs. Seattle: Monster Energy Drink Cow Bell Night (first 1,000 fans)
*March 13 vs. Chilliwack: Fan Appreciation Night
SINGLE GAME / SPECIAL THEME NIGHTS
*October 7 vs. Portland: EmpowerME! Go Healthy Night with the Silvertips
*October 24 vs. Brandon: American Cancer Society "Pink the Rink"
*October 24 vs. Brandon: Trick or Treat With the 'Tips
*November 13 vs. Kelowna: Scout Night
*December 8 vs. Portland: Tickets for Troops Tuesday
*December 12 vs. Seattle: Christmas House
*December 18 vs. Tri- City: Booster Club Holiday Ornament Auction
*December 31 vs. Saskatoon: New Years Eve Extravaganza
*January 17 vs. Seattle: Mascot Hockey Game
*January 24 vs. Spokane: Scout Night
*January 24 vs. Spokane: Season Ticket Holder Skate With The Players
*January 29-30 Hockey Weekend Across America
*February 6 vs. Spokane: Fire Fighter Appreciation / Fire Safety Night
*February 26 vs. Tri-City: Washington's Lucky Lotto Night
*February 27 vs. Prince George: Scout Night
SEASON LONG PROMOTIONS:
*Alfy's Pizza Think You Can Dance?
*Awards of Praise Player of the Game
*Bud Blaster
*BECU Family First Fridays
*Carpenters Local #562 Player Of The Month
*Judd & Black Super Fridays
*Lamoureux Real Estate, Home Team, Fan of the Game
*Les Schwab Tires Chuck A Puck
*NorthWest Hair Academy "Shorty" Promotion
*NorthWest Plus Credit Union Autograph Booth
*Pacific Power Batteries Power Play Goal Promo
*Silvertips Who Am I Trivia presented by Awards Of Praise
*Scuttlebutt Home Town Family Pub Sign Of The Night Contest
*Smile Of The Game Courtesy of Robinson Dental
*Sporty's Beef and Brew Penalty Kill
*Stadium Flowers Sweetheart of the Game
*Tulalip Casino Season Ticket Holder Of The Night
*Ultimate Fan Of The Game Promotion present by the Washington's Lottery
*Wagner Gem Of The Month
As always, promotions are subject to change. Please refer to everettsilvertips.com for the most up-to-date information as well as the complete promotional schedule. For more information about promotions visit the Promotions section located on the Fan Center page on the Silvertips website.
Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Tournament
The Everett Silvertips will be hosting the Sixth Annual Everett Silvertips Preseason Tournament, held at Comcast Arena from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6 and featuring the Silvertips, Seattle Thunderbirds, Portland Winterhawks, Spokane Chiefs, Tri-City Americans and Prince George Cougars.
The Silvertips will face off against Tri-City on Friday, Seattle on Saturday, and Portland on Sunday, with all games scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm. In all, nine games will be played over the span of three days.
The best way to take advantage of this weekend full of hockey would be to order a $60 tournament package, which gives you tickets to all nine tournament games. Fans may also consider purchasing an $88 Peter Mueller Package, which provides a full tournament package in addition to an upper level ticket to the NHL exhibition game on September 22.
Single game tournament tickets, priced at $10, are currently on sale at the Comcast Arena Box Office, online at Silvertips.com, through the secure ticketing hotline at (866) 332-8499, and by visiting the Silvertips offices at the corner of Hewitt and Lombard.
Season Ticket Holders: 'Tips Fan Favorite Bobblehead Set Deadline Extended
As a benefit to our full season ticket holders, the Silvertips are offering season ticket holders an option to order a complete set of limited bobblehead dolls honoring the Silvertips Fan Favorite Team, a team that fans voted on earlier in the off-season.
Each set will come specifically boxed, and these sets are not available to the general public. The bobbleheads are limited to 500 complete sets.
We have extended the deadline to Friday, September 4. Make sure you place your order as soon as possible to enjoy the limited edition bobblehead set that includes Taylor Ellington, Zach Hamill, Leland Irving, Mitch Love, Peter Mueller and Brennan Sonne.
To request a new form, please call the Silvertips office at (425) 252-5100.
Kids: Sign up for Lincoln's Kids Club!
Now that Lincoln is awake from his summer hibernation, make sure to join his popular Kids' Club to stay in the know about what's going on with the 'Tips and to win special prizes! Everyone who signs up for the Kids Club receives four orange level tickets to a Silvertips home game, a bear bank, a Lincoln mouse pad, a Silvertips Frisbee, and a backpack, along with many more Silvertips prizes and savings. The yearly membership fee is $20, which comes with a quarterly newsletter. Fans who have already joined Lincoln's Kids Club can pick up their goodie bags starting at the Preseason Tournament.
We'd like to thanks our friends at NorthWest Plus Credit Union for sponsoring Lincoln's Kids Club once again!
National Anthem Singers Needed
Have you ever wanted to sing the National Anthem (either the U.S. or Canadian National Anthem) in front of thousands of people? Well, now is your chance! The Everett Silvertips are looking for the best of the best to sing at Comcast Arena during the 2009-2010 season.
If you would like to audition, please send us your best rendition of the National Anthem on CD to:
National Anthem Auditions C/O Everett Silvertips Hockey Club 2000 Hewitt Ave, Suite #100 Everett, WA 98201
Audition material may also be sent via mp3 to Rob Ramsburgh at robr@everettsilvertips.com. The Silvertips prefer traditional renditions of the National Anthem, acappella if sung, and under two minutes in length.. To be considered for the Canadian Anthem, it must also be included in audition materials.
Additional information required with application:
a. Resume of past performances and list of references if available
b. Name(s) of performer(s)
c. Main Contact person
d. Mailing Address
e. Day Time Phone Number, Fax, and Email address
f. Number of People in Group
g. Availability: dates, days of the week, etc.
h. Any special requirements including handicap accessibility
The Silvertips will provide one microphone for single performers and two microphones for groups, and any additional needs MUST be noted in audition application.
Once the application arrives it will be reviewed and placed on file. If a date becomes available, a representative from the Everett Silvertips Game Operations Department will contact the individual or group and make the necessary arrangements.
Due to the large amount of applications, demo CDs are not returnable and only those candidates that are chosen will be contacted. No phone calls please.
If you think you have what it takes to sing at Comcast Arena, send your recording now for the chance of a lifetime!
Game-Night Fundraising Opportunities Available
If you have a team or non-profit organization that is looking to raise money while enjoying the excitement of Silvertips Hockey, there are plenty of opportunities to coordinate fundraising opportunities during home games. We are specifically looking for groups that would like to raise money by selling programs and chuck a pucks. For further information, feel free to contact Rob Ramsburgh at (425) 609-2806.
NHL Tickets Available for Pickup
Fans who pre-ordered seats for the NHL game between the Phoenix Coyotes and Tampa Bay Lightning on September 22nd can now pickup their tickets at the Everett Silvertips offices, located at the corner of Hewitt and Lombard in downtown Everett.
Tickets will be mailed out today to fans that paid for their tickets and requested that they be delivered via U.S. Mail.
For seats to watch NHL hockey in Everett, fans can call the Silvertips' offices at (425) 252- 5100, as well as the Comcast Arena ticketing hotline at (866) 332-8499, or Silvertips.com
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