Import draft tomorrow, preseason schedule released

Published 1:25 pm Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Tomorrow the CHL import draft takes place, though the Tips are not expected to take part. Everett already has its two allotted European roster slots filled by Vitaly Karamnov and Lukas Vartovnik, and the Tips traded their first-round pick to Regina in exchange for Regina’s first rounder in 2009. So don’t expect to hear anything out of the Everett camp tomorrow.

Also the Tips released their preseason schedule today. Here it is:

Everett Silvertips Preseason Tournament

At Comcast Arena, Everett

Aug. 29, Everett vs. Spokane, 7 p.m.

Aug. 30, Everett vs. Seattle, 7 p.m.

Aug. 31, Everett vs. Chilliwack, 7 p.m.

Red Lion Hotels Preseason Tournament

At Toyota Center, Kennewick

Sept. 4, Everett vs. Spokane, 7:05 p.m.

Sept. 5, Everett vs. Portland, 2 p.m.

Sept. 12, Tri-City at Everett, 7:35 p.m.

Sept. 13, Everett at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.