FILE - Ty Dillon during fist bumps with fans during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., in this Sunday, March 8, 2020, file photo. Ty Dillon landed a Daytona 500 ride with Gaunt Brothers Racing in a pairing of a driver and team both trying to rebuild in 2021. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)

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NASCAR’s Ty Dillon to race at Evergreen Speedway this weekend

Dillon, whose wife, Haley, is a Snohomish County native, will bring star power to the speedway’s Summer Showdown.

Silvertips’ Olen Zellweger takes a shot during the game against the Tr-City Americans on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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The Tips’ Olen Zellweger proves size doesn’t matter

According to conventional wisdom, he’s too small for a defenseman. But the 17-year-old’s speed, skill and work ethic…

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Community sports roundup: Mill Creek team is state softball champ

Also, Lynnwood taekwondo athletes qualify for national trials and Lake Stevens native bikes across the country for charity.

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Tips sign Finnish winger, second-overall choice in draft

Niko Huuhtanen is ranked 49th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting for this weekend’s NHL draft.

Great Britain's Amy-Eloise Markovc, a Glacier Peak High School graduate, competes at the British Championships on June 27 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Rhodes)

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Glacier Peak graduate’s bumpy road to the Olympics

Amy-Eloise (Neale) Markovc almost missed out on competing for Great Britain in the women’s 5,000.

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The St. Louis Blues left star winger Vladimir Tarasenko (91) unprotected for the Seattle Kraken’s expansion draft, which takes place Wednesday. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

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Nick Patterson’s Seattle Kraken mock expansion draft 2.0

There are lots of changes following Sunday’s release of the actual protection lists.

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Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015

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Silvertips promote assistant coach Mass to associate coach

Mass was also give a multi-year contract extension as part of the promotion.

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Silvertips acquire overage defenseman from Wheat Kings

Jonny Lambos registered five goals and 14 assists the past three season with Brandon.

Attendees take in the Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame during the Tenth Annual Snohomish County Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Wednesday evening at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on September 18, 2019.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community roundup: HoF banquet returns, but no class of 2021

Plus, a Terrace grad is joining the EWU men’s baketball team, EvCC hires a new baseball coach and…

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba could be one of the premier players available for the Seattle Kraken in their expansion draft. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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Nick Patterson’s mock Kraken expansion team in detail

The Herald’s sports columnist goes over each of his speculative expansion draft picks one by one.

Dennis Williams, head coach of the Everett Silvertips, during the game against the Saskatoon Blades at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on November 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Tips coach Dennis Williams given general manager job as well

The promotion means he’ll now have final say not only on how the team plays on the ice,…

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Herald writer Nick Patterson builds an expansion hockey team

With the Kraken’s expansion draft just a week away, here’s one writer’s crack at building a roster.

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EvCC outfielder taken by Miami in 19th round of MLB draft

Noah Williamson played in just four games for the Trojans, but hears his name called Tuesday.

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Dennis Williams, head coach of the Everett Silvertips, during the game against the Saskatoon Blades at  Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on November 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Sources: Williams to take over as Tips full-time GM

He had been serving as the Silvertips’ interim general manager the past five weeks.

Seattle Storm’s Breanna Stewart laughs with a referee during the Seattle Storm game against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Getting a feel for normalcy

Loved the energy, spirit at the Seattle Storm’s home game on Sunday

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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Former Silvertip Mitch Love moves up hockey coaching hierarchy

The star of the Tips’ first seasons will be head coach of the Stockton Heat, a Calgary Flames…

Edmonton Oilers left wing Jujhar Khaira plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Kraken to face Oilers in preseason game in Everett

Angel of the Winds Arena will host the NHL’s newest team on Oct. 1, Seattle announced Friday.

Merchants coach Harold Pyatte (left) and Jaxsen Sweum chat in the dugout during the 116th Midnight Sun Game against the Goldpanners on June 21 in Fairbanks, Alaska. (Photo by Justin Prax)

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Merchants hosting free kids clinic before Saturday’s game

Players ages 7-12 are welcome to participate in demonstrations and drills at Funko Field.