The AquaSox’s Raúl Alcantara pitches during a game at Funko Field in Everett. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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AquaSox surge into 1st place behind stellar pitching

Everett’s staff, which has struggled at times this season, tossed two shutouts last week.

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell (47) sends the puck during a game between the Silvertips and Kamloops Blazers at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. The Silvertips fell to the Kamloops, 3-6. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

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Pair of Silvertips selected on Day 2 of NHL draft

Defenseman Kaden Hammell is drafted by the Kraken in Round 5 and center Austin Roest was picked by…

Montana State guard RaeQuan Battle (21 puts up a shot over Northern Arizona forward Carson Towt (33) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Big Sky men's tournament in Boise, Idaho, Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

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Community roundup: Battle sticking with WVU despite Huggins’ exit

Plus, Lake Stevens grad Morin will play for the U.S. at beach volleyball worlds, results from the Galloway…

Everett Silvertips’ Austin Roest wrists a shot to the goal during the season opener against the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Silvertips NHL draft capsules

A look at four Everett players who could hear their names called during the NHL draft.

SASKATOON,SK--MARCH 22/2019-0323 Sports Blades- Saskatoon Blad4es head coach Mitch Love looks on as his team takes on the Moose Jaw Warriors during first period WHL playoff action at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, SK on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix/Liam Richards)

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Patterson: Silvertips icon Mitch Love’s long journey reaches NHL

The first face of the franchise never made the show as a player, but he’s now getting his…

Everett Silvertips goalie Tyler Palmer slides to the near post while watching a play unfold during game three of a playoff series against the Portland Winterhawks on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Silvertips announce opening games, preseason schedule

Everett plays four warm-up games before opening the 2023-24 regular season with two matchups at home.

AquaSox infielder Hogan Windish swings at a pitch during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Close wins have AquaSox off to strong start in 2nd half

Everett’s bullpen keys a 4-1 record in games decided in extra innings or by one run in a…

Mitch Love, former Silvertip and current Saskatoon Blades' head coach, has his jersey retired Friday evening at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on November 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Silvertips legend Love hired by NHL’s Capitals as assistant

The 39-year-old original Everett fan favorite spent the past two seasons as head coach of the Calgary Flames’…

Mukilteo native Kim Bear competes in the girls hammer throw at the Nike Outdoors Nationals high school track and field meet in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo provided by Chris Beard)

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Community roundup: Beard wins 2nd hammer throw national title

Plus, the Galloway Shootout at Evergreen Speedway takes place Saturday, the PBA finals are coming to Arlington and…

Zach Benson is having a fantastic season with the WHL's Winnipeg Ice. (Erica Perreaux photo)

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Silvertips chief says addition of Wenatchee ‘good for the division’

Chief operating officer Zoran Rajcic reacts to the surprising news of Winnipeg’s move to Wenatchee and the U.S.…

Victor Labrada

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Return of ‘lifeblood’ Labrada gives AquaSox big boost

The 23-year-old missed the first two months of the season with a shoulder injury, but returned and helped…

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: EvCC inducts 6 into Athletics Hall of Fame

Plus, Everett alum Jayden White named 2nd team All-American, the Snohomish Smash returns for the 8th edition and…

San Francisco Giants' Ryan Walker during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco, Sunday, June 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Reaching majors ‘dream come true’ for Arlington grad Walker

The 27-year-old’s path to the majors was not easy, or expected, but his dogged persistence prevailed when he…

Tyler Locklear. (AquaSox photo)

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Locklear injury leaves hole in AquaSox lineup

Everett’s top offensive producer was placed on the IL with a broken bone in his right hand suffered…

Sacramento Kings forward Jon Brockman, center, grabs a rebound between Charlotte Bobcats' Stephen Jackson, right, Nazr Mohammed, second from right, and Kings foward Jason Thompson, right,during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.  The Bobcats beat the Kings 103-96. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Brockman headlines ’23 Snohomish County Hall of Fame class

The Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame announces six athletes, two coaches, one contributor and one team as…

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: Booth shines during NAIA World Series

Plus, EdC and EvCC players dominate the NWAC all-region baseball teams, Lake Stevens rowers qualify for nationals and…

Giants pitcher Ryan Walker, an Arlington High School graduate, works against the Pirates during the sixth inning of a game on May 30 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Arlington graduate Walker reaches big leagues with Giants

The WSU alum was drafted in 2018 and has since climbed the minor-league ladder until his promotion to…

Jimmy Joyce

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Joyce’s return gives AquaSox’s rotation big boost

The 24-year-old, who led the Northwest League in strikeouts last season, hadn’t pitched all season due to a…

Everett Community College has hired longtime assistant coach Daniel Thompson (middle) as its new head men's basketball coach. (EvCC Athletics photo)

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EvCC names Thompson new men’s basketball head coach

Thompson, 35, has been an assistant with the Trojans for 9 seasons and takes over for Mike Trautman,…

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: 3 Jackson grads to D-I baseball tournament

Plus, Jayden White is headed back to the NCAA track and field nationals, the Silvertips sign their first-round…