Everett’s Hamill named WHL player of the week

Everett Silvertips forward Zach Hamill has been named the Western Hockey League Player of the Week for Jan. 22-28.

Hamill, a native of Port Coquitlam, B.C., recorded 13 points (four goals and nine assists) in helping the Silvertips to a 4-0 record last week.

The 13 total points moved Hamill, 18, into first place in the WHL in scoring with 68 points (21 goals, 47 assists). Hamill also is the Silvertips’ all-time leader in points (162), goals (50) and assists (112).

Hamill is the second Silvertip to earn WHL Player of the Week honors this season. Silvertips forward Peter Mueller was named WHL Player of the Week for Oct. 30-Nov. 5.