
Tips Held in Check by Matecha, Amerks Win 3-1
October 7, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Lukas Matecha stopped 32 of 33 for the Tri-City Americans as they earned a victory in their home opener over the Everett Silvertips by a 3-1 score.
Ethan Peters got the Americans on the board with a wrist shot from the blueline at 18:10 in the second period. Brandon Whynott would pot what would turn out to be the game-winner at 4:24 in the third period, lifting a shot over the shoulder of Ethan Cahdwick on the powerplay for a 2-0 lead.
Austin Roest halved the deficit at 8:26 in the third, scoring with an extra skater for a delayed penalty to bring the Tips within one. Jake Gudelj put the game out of reach with a rebound goal at 18:12.
Chadwick stopped 18 of 21 in the loss.
The Silvertips visit the Victoria Royals next Friday at 7 p.m. Live coverage will be featured on KKXA.
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