The top 10 sports stories from 2022. (Herald and contributed photos)

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Top 10 most-read sports stories from 2022

Looking back at a year that saw locals compete in the Olympics, reach the NFL and win a…

Everett Silvertips’ Olen Zellweger breaks away with the puck during the game against the Seattle Thunderbirds at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Patterson: Should the Silvertips be sellers?

As the second half of the WHL season begins, Everett has a decision to make with the trade…

The Everett Silvertips acquired goaltender Tyler Palmer from the Victoria Royals in a trade for goaltender Braden Holt. (Kristin Ostrowski)

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Silvertips acquire goaltender Palmer from Royals

Both teams dealt their starting netminder, with Everett sending Braden Holt to Victoria in the exchange.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) during the first half of Saturday’s game in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 24-10 loss to the Chiefs

Seattle is no match against a Kansas City team with Super Bowl aspirations.

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: Rep. Larsen attends end of World Cup

Plus, the Silvertips sign a prospect forward to a WHL standard player agreement.

Eric Jamieson

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Silvertips limp into holiday break, look forward to 2nd half

Injuries have been relentless, but Everett sits in third place in the U.S. Division and fourth in the…

Marysville Getchell senior Kirsten Crane is signed to play for the UCLA women's soccer team next year. She recently watched the Bruins win the NCAA Division I national title. (Photo courtesy of UCLA)

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Marysville soccer star to play for national champion UCLA

Kirsten Crane, a senior at Marysville Getchell H.S, has always wanted to be a Bruin. She recently watched…

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (25) fumbles while being hit by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, right, and cornerback Jimmie Ward (1) during the first half of Thursday night’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 21-13 loss to the 49ers

Seattle is overmatched up front on both offense and defense as San Francisco clinches the division.

Colorado wide receiver Daniel Arias (6) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Folsom Field Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Community roundup: Jackson grad Daniel Arias invited to all-star bowl

Locals earn postseason football honors, Snohomish grad to play for D-II national championship and more.

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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Williams, Zellweger depart for World Juniors; Tips near break severely short-handed

Everett’s head coach and top player are likely to miss significant time while representing Canada.

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) scores a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of Sunday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 30-24 loss to the Panthers

Seattle’s run defense falters once again as the Seahawks’ playoff chances take a hit.

Western Washington's Dayana Diaz, a Granite Falls graduate, celebrates during an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Columbus State on Dec. 1, 2022, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. (WWU photo)

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Granite Falls grad plays key role in WWU’s national title

Dayana Diaz was a key piece for the Vikings women’s soccer team this season that recently won the…

Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker of USA perform during the ice dance free dance of the ISU figure skating Grand Prix Espoo 2022 competition in Espoo, Finland, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Hawayek and Baker came second in the event.  (Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva via AP)

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Community roundup: Baker qualifies for Grand Prix Final

Plus, Meadowdale grad Rover Stewart is named the NWAC Athlete of the Year, Aussie football is coming to…

The Everett Silvertips acquired defenseman Niko Tsakumis from the Seattle Thunderbirds in exchange for two WHL draft picks. (Brian Liesse / Seattle Thunderbirds)

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Tips boost defensive depth with trade for Thunderbirds’ Tsakumis

The 17-year-old defenseman, who was acquired for a pair of WHL draft picks, played in both of Everett’s…

Lake Stevens quarterback Kolton Matson drops back to pass against Kennedy Catholic in the WIAA 4A State Football Championship game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at Mount Tahoma Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

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Patterson: QB Matson ‘had that dawg in him’ during Lake Stevens’ state title win

The sophomore quarterback’s growth since last year’s championship loss was the biggest difference for the Vikings on offense…

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 27-23 victory over the Rams

Quarterback Geno Smith leads the way as Seattle stays in the hunt in the NFC West

Seattle Sounders sporting director Chris Henderson greets a player after a soccer training session Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, in Seattle. The Sounders play Club America in the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal round on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Cascade alum Henderson feels ‘incredible pride’ for U.S. men

The former national team member and current Inter Miami sporting director competed in the 1990 World Cup.

Western Washington's Dayana Diaz (left), a Granite Falls High School graduate, dribbled the ball during a game against Simon Fraser on Oct. 8, 2022, in Burnaby, B.C. (Photo provided by WWU)

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Community roundup: Locals help WWU soccer team reach Final 4

Plus, the Silvertips sign a prospect forward, the Professional Bull Riding tour announces a return to Everett and…

Austin Roest

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Silvertips’ Roest continues breakout season with 1st WHL hat trick

The 18-year-old forward, who scored three goals in the second period against Spokane, leads Everett in points.

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs around Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) during the first half of Sunday’s game in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)

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Grading the Seahawks in their 40-34 OT loss to the Raiders

Seattle’s run defense struggles again as the Seahawks drop a game they’ll feel they should have won.