WHL Everett Silvertips

This Week in Silvertips Hockey

Published on January 12, 2012 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


Busy Bears Back at it

Two home games highlight another three-in-three weekend for the Silvertips, who open the set tomorrow night at 7:35 pm against Spokane at Comcast Arena. As the 'Tips and Chiefs face-off for the third time in six days, the first 3,000 fans through the arena doors will receive a free poster of the Silvertips three team Captains (Ryan Murray, Josh Birkholz & Brennan Yadlowski) courtesy of the Dwayne Lane's Family of Auto Centers. Everett will then visit Kamloops, BC for a Saturday game against the Blazers before returning home to host the Kelowna Rockets in their second consecutive Sunday afternoon game. Sunday's family-friendly 5:05 pm start makes it a great chance to bring the kids out for an evening of hockey in downtown Everett.

NHL Eyes on Everett

Two Silvertips defensemen were among the players ranked yesterday when the NHL's Central Scouting Bureau released its mid-term rankings of draft-eligible players for 2012. Team Captain Ryan Murray was listed first among defensemen and ranked third overall among North American skaters, with only forwards Nail Yakupov (Sarnia - OHL) and Mikhail Grigorenko (Quebec - QMJHL) being rated higher. Murray recently returned to the Silvertips after helping Team Canada win a Bronze Medal at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. Second-year Silvertip Nick Walters also made the list at #68 out of more than 200 draft-eligible players ranked by NHL Central Scouting. A total of five WHL defensemen were among the top ten-ranked players on the list.

Get 'em While You Can

One of the largest crowds of the season is expected for the Silvertips' next rivalry showdown with the Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday, January 21 at Comcast Arena. Tickets are going fast for the game, and already limited space is available as the 'Tips host the T-Birds in downtown Everett for the second-to-last time this season. Season ticket holders and package holders are encouraged to purchase extra tickets soon, while single-game buyers are reminded not to wait and risk missing out on an entertaining night of rivalry hockey at Comcast Arena! Group tickets and flex ticket packages can be purchased in person at the team office inside at Comcast Arena or by phone at 425-252-5100. Single game tickets are on sale by phone (866-332-8499), online (www.comcastarenaeverett.com) or at the Comcast Arena box office.

Jan. 21 - Everett and Seattle meet in a Saturday rivalry game at Comcast Arena

Jan. 25 - The Silvertips return between road games to host the Spokane Chiefs

Feb. 1 - The first of two "Tip-a-Tip" nights at Boston's Pizza, 6-7:30 pm

Feb. 4 - Everett Youth Hockey Booster Club Dinner & Auction, 6:00 pm ( Click Here for details)

Feb. 11 - The Silvertips return from six straight road games to host Vancouver on a Saturday night in Everett

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