WHL Everett Silvertips

Tri-City Defeats Everett In Shootout, 4-3

Published on February 27, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


Everett, WA - The Everett Silvertips were unable to complete a hard fought comeback against the Tri-City Americans Friday night losing in overtime, 4-3. First star of the night Clayton Cumiskey had a three point night (2G, 1A), while Scott MacDonald rounded out the scoring for Everett. Alexander Pechurskiy stopped 40 Everett shots to pick up the win for Tri-City. Thomas Heemskerk made 23 saves for the Silvertips.

Tri-City scored the first goal of the game after Patrick Holland netted his 14th of the season at 17:27. Holland beat Heemskerk on a backhand, from the right circle, that fluttered into the net for a 1-0 Americans lead. Tri-City led in shots 11-10 after 20 minutes of play.

The Americans increased their lead to two at 1:09 of the second period. Brendan Shinnimin scored directly off a faceoff in the Everett zone with a quick shot making the score 2-0. The Silvertips led in shots 26-20 after the second period.

Cumiskey brought Everett within one goal at 1:08 of the third period. Collecting a loose puck to the left of the crease, Cumiskey controlled the puck before beating Pechurskiy low blocker side to make the score 2-1. Cumiskey tied the game at 14:58 with his fifth goal of the season. MacDonald made a great pass to Cumiskey in the slot before the Everett forward beat Pechurskiy low blocker. Everett took its first lead of the game at 18:28 with MacDonald's sixth of the year. Macdonald collected a loose puck in the slot before going five-hole on Pechurskiy for a 3-2 Everett lead. Pechurskiy was pulled with 1:24 left in regulation. Tri-City scored with 31 seconds left as Shinnimin jammed home his second goal of the night to make the score 3-3 at the end of regulation.

The game was still tied after overtime sending both teams to a shootout. Kruise Reddick scored the game winning goal in the shootout to give Tri-City a 4-3 win.

This brings the ‘Tips record to 40-19-3-2 with 85 points in 64 games played. The Silvertips come back to Comcast Arena this Saturday night when Prince George comes to town for a 7:00 pm puck.

The Silvertips continue the 2009-2010 season at Comcast Arena on Saturday, February 27th taking on the Prince George Cougars at 7:05 pm. Tickets are on sale now at everettsilvertips.com and at the Comcast Arena Box Office. For ticket information, including season seats and ticket packages, please call the Silvertips' front office at (425) 252-5100.

As always, radio coverage of Silvertips hockey will be provided by North Sound 1380 KRKO, while highlights of audio broadcast, video packages and relevant multimedia will be provided by the Western Hockey League's website, www.whl.ca.

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