Will Everett have overagers in Spokane?

Everett was already missing two of its three overagers as forwards Joshua Winquist and Manraj Hayer were out with concussions. Now Everett’s third overager, defenseman and team captain Matt Pufahl, is also hobbled.

Pufahl went down late in Wednesday’s 1-0 shootout loss at Victoria as he took a shot off his foot and had to be helped off the ice. Pufahl hasn’t practiced since. He underwent tests, but the final results won’t be known until Saturday morning. Therefore, it’s iffy at best whether Pufahl plays Saturday night in Spokane.

The good news for Everett, however, is that Winquist may be back. Winquist, who hasn’t played since the Tips won 4-2 at Portland on Dec. 17 in the team’s final game of the first half, took full part in practice today. He’s questionable for Saturday’s game, though if he does play he won’t be anywhere near full game conditioning.

The only certainty at this point is that Hayer won’t be playing. Hayer, who suffered his concussion the last time the Tips were in Spokane on Dec. 11, continues to sit out practice, and his progress remains slow.

Everett would need both Winquist and Pufahl to play Saturday to field a full lineup, and it’s been a while since the Tips could say that. It’s also possible Everett will have to attempt to end its 16-game losing streak in Spokane two or more players short, and without any overagers in the lineup.

Fortunately for Everett, reinforcements are on the way. Saturday’s game should be the last where the Tips have players away at international tournaments. Defensemen Kevin Davis and Noah Juulsen will definitely be back from the U-17 World Hockey Challenge in time for Wednesday’s home game against Portland. Meanwhile, defenseman Mirco Mueller was originally scheduled to return Wednesday morning from the World Junior Hockey Championships. But Switzerland’s early exit means the Tips are trying to arrange for Mueller to fly back earlier and thus be better ready for Wednesday.

Speaking of Davis and Juulsen, their Team Pacific has reached the semifinals of the U-17s, where they play Russia today. That game is just about to start, and can actually be watched live at Hockey Canada’s website.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Storm three games over .500 near the halfway point

Star forward Nneka Ogwumike was voted an All-Star starter Monday.

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas fist bumps a camper at the third annual League Advantage Youth Football Camp at Lucas' alma mater, Archbishop Murphy High School, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Seahawks’ Abraham Lucas hosts football camp at alma mater

The Archbishop Murphy alum hosts around 125 local kids for a free day of football activities.

Top recruit Kaleo Anderson commits to Virginia Tech WBB

The King’s guard was The Herald’s 2025 Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

NBA free agency 2025: Analysis from Day 1

Day 1 of free agency is in the books, and we don’t… Continue reading

Texas State to join the Pac-12, allowing it to qualify as FBS conference

The Pac-12 officially has its eighth football-playing member. The conference announced on… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje throw against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on May 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Jurrangelo Cijntje, Lazaro Montes named to Futures Game

One current Everett AquaSox player and two former ones have… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson gets a high-five from teammate Lazaro Montes after scoring during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Vote for the Frog of the Week

Who is the Frog of the Week? Vote for the Everett AquaSox… Continue reading

AquaSox pitcher Evan Truitt throws a pitch during Everett's 19-8 loss to the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Sunday. The 22-year-old right-hander allowed a grand slam in the fourth inning, the third one given up by the AquaSox this week. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Up Hit’s Creek: AquaSox blown out by Eugene in homestand finale

Two position players combine to pitch final 4 innings due to gassed bullpen in 19-8 loss.

AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje delivers a pitch during Everett's 9-3 loss to the Eugene Emeralds at Funko Field on Saturday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
AquaSox scoring woes continue in loss to Eugene

Trouble plating runners and a fourth-inning blow-up on the mound doom Everett in 9-3 loss.

Kevin Harvick (right) speaks at the Mark Galloway 150 Shootout media lunch alongside his son, Keelan, at Evergreen Speedway on Friday. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
NASCAR legend set to return to Evergreen Speedway

Kevin Harvick and his son, Keelan, will face off in the Mark Galloway 150 Shootout on Saturday.

Everett Silvertips’ Carter Bear on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Carter Bear becomes Silvertips’ first NHL first-round pick in 10 years

The Detroit Red Wings select the forward 13th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.

Everett AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje throws against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on May 31, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
AquaSox switch-pitcher’s long path leads to Everett

High-A baseball represents just another step in Jurrangelo Cijntje’s journey.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.