Everett reassigns first-rounder

EVERETT – The Everett Silvertips pared their roster again Monday, reassigning forwards Kellan Tochkin and Byron Froese, defensemen Paul Levarsky and Paul Sohor, and goaltender Kent Simpson.

The most notable name on the list is Tochkin, Everett’s first-round pick in the 2006 bantam draft. Tochkin led the team in scoring during rookie camp, but did not have the same impact when playing against veterans. He’s the first of Everett’s first-round picks who didn’t make the opening-night roster as a 16-year-old.

Tochkin, Froese and Sohor, as 16-year-olds, were all hindered by the Western Hockey League guidelines that require 16-year-old skaters to appear in at least 40 games. Many rookies do not reach the 40-game barrier.

Levarsky, as an invitee to camp, was a longshot to make the team. Simpson, Everett’s first-round pick in this year’s draft, is ineligible for the WHL because he’s a 15-year-old.

“We thought they were all talented kids who played very well,” Everett general manager Doug Soetaert said.

“(Tochkin, Froese and Sohor) were all close to making the team,” Soetaert added. “If we weren’t as deep as we are we would have given them more consideration, and the 40 games was one of the problems we discussed. This will give them an opportunity to play a lot, and coming back next year they’ll have a really good chance of making the club.”

The cuts leave 29 players in camp 18 forwards, nine defensemen and two goaltenders. That total doesn’t include center Peter Mueller, who is home preparing for training camp with the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, or center Zach Hamill and goaltender Leland Irving, who are participating in the Canada-Russia Super Series.

Five of those in camp forwards Ondrej Fiala, Dan Gendur and Vitali Karamnov, and defensemen Dane Crowley and Taylor Ellington are leaving to attend NHL camps this week.

Everett will eventually get down to around 24 players.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Mill Creek Little League softball players listen to former players talk about their experiences at regionals before the start of their practice on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Mill Creek, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Mill Creek Little League softball all-stars win state

The team will open the regional tournament in San Bernardino, Calif. on Saturday.

Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on June 5, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper, Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks make rare deal to sign Nick Emmanwori for camp

How much do the Seahawks already value Nick Emmanwori, months before he… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh (29) hits a home run during a game between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan, on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Devin Anderson-Torrez / Tribune News Services)
Cal Raleigh becoming known for more than his nickname

Cal Raleigh endured the busiest all-star “break” in the history… Continue reading

Storm suffocates Valkyries late to knock off rivals

The Storm allowed just six points in the final six minutes to defeat Golden State 67-58.

Caitlin Clark to miss WNBA All-Star Game after injury

Caitlin Clark is sitting out of the WNBA All-Star Game festivities. The… Continue reading

Chiefs’ Rice sentenced in 2024 crash, NFL suspension looms

Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to five years… Continue reading

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during a news conference following a meeting of the NBA's board of governors at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Chase Stevens / Las Vegas Review-Journal / Tribune News Services)
NBA to conduct ‘in-depth analysis’ of possible expansion

The owners do not have timetable for potential return of Sonics

Seahawks rookie safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on May 20, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Edwin Hooper / Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks draft pick at the center of NFL contract intrigue

Nick Emmanwori is poised to be dynamic. Right away. He’s on his… Continue reading

Kyle Schwarber (12) of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting three home runs in the swing-off to decide the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/TNS)
MLB All-Star Game features a first-of-its-kind finish

Technically, by the time the clock hit midnight here in… Continue reading

Cal Raleigh wins 2025 MLB Home Run Derby

Cal Raleigh called his shot years ago. In a childhood video spreading… Continue reading

Portland Fire unveil name, branding as WNBA’s 15th team

A flame is being reignited for Portland’s new WNBA franchise. On Tuesday,… Continue reading

Late Mystics surge dooms Storm as stars struggle

Seattle dropped to 13-9 after shooting 36.2% from the field.

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.