Welcome to Meet the Silvertips 2010 – 2011. The Herald sat down with this year’s team to find out more about the players.
After pressing play on the timeline above, you can scroll through an alphabetical listing of this year’s Everett Silvertips. Click on the video play button above each Silvertip’s name to watch an interview with the player.
Here are bios this year’s squad (first published Sept. 23):
FORWARDS
Josh Birkholz (10)
Position: Right wing
Birthdate: 3/28/91
Hometown: Maple Grove, Minn.
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 190 pounds
Previous team: University of Minnesota
WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A speedy forward with a dangerous shot. … Had five goals and one assist in 36 games for Minnesota last season. … Selected in the third round of the 2009 NHL draft by the Florida Panthers. … Left Minnesota after his freshman season because of dissatisfaction with his role. … Acquired as a non-drafted listed player.
Clayton Cumiskey (33)
Position: Center
Birthdate: 3/20/90
Hometown: Abbotsford, B.C.
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 193 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: Three years
Notable: A hard-working center who wins puck battles and faceoffs. … Had seven goals and 16 assists in 36 games for Everett last season. … Also had one goal and 11 assists in 23 games with Edmonton. … Acquired via trade from Edmonton last December in exchange for winger Cameron Abney. … Is the younger brother of NHLer Kyle Cumiskey.
Campbell Elynuik (17)
Position: Left wing
Birthdate: 12/25/92
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 190 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: One year
Notable: A big forward slated to be Everett’s top enforcer. … Had two assists and 67 penalty minutes in 43 games for Everett last season. … Selected by Everett in the seventh round of the 2007 bantam draft. … Is the son of former NHLer Pat Elynuik.
Jari Erricson (18)
Position: Center
Birthdate: 1/27/94
Hometown: Prince George, B.C.
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 172 pounds
Previous team: Cariboo (B.C. major midget) WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A two-way forward who’s effective without being flashy. … Had 17 goals and 19 assists in 36 games for Cariboo last season. … Selected by Everett in the second round of the 2010 bantam draft.
Landon Ferraro (13)
Position: Center
Birthdate: 8/8/91
Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 170 pounds
Previous team: Red Deer (WHL)
WHL experience: Three years
Notable: A forward with elite speed capable of scoring goals in large numbers. … Had 16 goals and 30 assists in 60 games for Red Deer last season. … Selected in the second round of the 2009 NHL draft by the Detroit Red Wings. … Was the second-overall pick in the 2006 bantam draft. … Acquired via trade from Red Deer in July in exchange for center Byron Froese. … Is the son of former NHLer Ray Ferraro.
Cody Fowlie (11)
Position: Right wing
Birthdate: 11/5/92
Hometown: Airdrie, Alberta
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 180 pounds
Previous team: UFA (Alberta midget AAA)
WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A two-way forward who’s a solid skater. … Had 16 goals and 29 assists in 35 games for UFA last season. … Acquired as a non-drafted listed player.
Tyler Giebel (7)
Position: Center
Birthdate: 2/28/93
Hometown: Balgonie, Saskatchewan
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 175 pounds
Previous team: Regina (Saskatchewan midget AAA) WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A playmaking centerman. … Had 17 goals and 38 assists in 41 games for Regina last season. … Also appeared in three games for Everett without scoring … Selected by Everett in the second round of the 2008 bantam draft.
Manraj Hayer (19)
Position: Center
Birthdate: 1/20/93
Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 168 pounds
Previous team: Surrey (BCHL)
WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A small forward with good speed and playmaking abilities. … Had five goals and 10 assists in 38 games for Surrey last season. … Acquired as a non-drafted listed player.
Jesse Huhtala (26)
Position: Left wing
Birthdate: 5/9/93
Hometown: Pori, Finland
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 175 pounds
Previous team: Assat (Finland U-18)
WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A rangy two-way forward. … Had 14 goals and 14 assists in 22 games for Assat last season. … Selected by Everett in the first round of the 2010 import draft.
Scott MacDonald (12)
Position: Right wing
Birthdate: 10/7/91
Hometown: Surrey, B.C.
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 192 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: Two years
Notable: A skilled forward who’s a late bloomer. … Had nine goals and 23 assists in 60 games for Everett last season. … Acquired as a listed player after being dropped by Chilliwack last fall.
Tyler Maxwell (9)
Position: Left wing
Birthdate: 4/13/91
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 187 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: Two years
Notable: A darting forward with a goal-scorer’s touch. … Had 33 goals and 36 assists in 72 games for Everett last season. … Attended USA Hockey’s evaluation camp for the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships this summer. … Acquired as a non-drafted listed player.
Markus McCrea (25)
Position: Left wing
Birthdate: 2/15/92
Hometown: Canyon Lake, Calif.
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 205 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: Two years
Notable: A developing power forward. … Had five goals and six assists in 67 games for Everett last season. … Selected by Everett in the sixth round of the 2007 bantam draft.
D.Jay McGrath (24)
Position: Center
Birthdate: 6/13/92
Hometown: Kindersley, Saskatchewan
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 185 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: One year
Notable: A smalle forward who throws big hits. … Had two goals and three assists in 52 games for Everett last season. … Selected by Everett in the third round of the 2007 bantam draft.
Kellan Tochkin (16)
Position: Right wing
Birthdate: 2/15/91
Hometown: Abbotsford, B.C.
Height: 5-foot-9
Weight: 167 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: Two years
Notable: A playmaking forward with excellent passing ability and vision. … Had 28 goals and 40 assists in 72 games for Everett last season. … Signed a free-agent contract with the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks last summer. … Selected by Everett in the first round of the 2006 bantam draft.
Josh Winquist (21)
Position: Left wing
Birthdate: 9/6/93
Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 172 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: One year
Notable: A forward with offensive potential. … Had three goals and four assists in 50 games for Everett last season. … Selected by Everett in the third round of the 2008 bantam draft.
DEFENSEMEN
Gabe Minville (6)
Position: Defenseman
Birthdate: 5/4/92
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 213 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: One year
Notable: A towering defenseman who’s awaiting his first true playing time with the Tips. … Had no points in 12 games for Everett last season. … Selected by Everett in the second round of the 2007 bantam draft.
Evan Morden (4)
Position: Defenseman
Birthdate: 5/31/93
Hometown: Swan Valley, Manitoba
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 205 pounds
Previous team: Swan Valley (MJHL)
WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A stay-at-home defenseman. … Had one goal and 14 assists in 54 games for Swan Valley last season. … Played for Team West at the U-17 World Hockey Challenge. … Selected by Everett in the seventh round of the 2008 bantam draft.
Ryan Murray (27)
Position: Defenseman
Birthdate: 9/27/93
Hometown: White City, Saskatchewan
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 185 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: One year
Notable: A dynamic defenseman with top-level skill and hockey sense. … Had five goals and 22 assists in 52 games for Everett last season. … Played for Canada at the U-18 World Championships in April, then won a gold medal as the captain of Canada’s entry at the U-18 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in August. … Selected by Everett in the first round of the 2008 bantam draft.
Rasmus Rissanen (8)
Position: Defenseman
Birthdate: 7/13/91
Hometown: Kuopio, Finland
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 205 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: One year
Notable: A rangy defenseman who’s a willing hitter. … Had four goals and 11 assists in 71 games for Everett last season. … Selected in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. … Selected by Everett in the first round of the 2009 import draft.
Paul Sohor (34)
Position: Defenseman
Birthdate: 1/20/91
Hometown: East St. Paul, Manitoba
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 190 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: Two years
Notable: A stay-at-home defenseman. … Had two assists in 47 games for Everett last season. … Selected by Everett in the fifth round of the 2006 bantam draft.
Chad Suer (22)
Position: Defenseman
Birthdate: 6/25/90
Hometown: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Height: 6-foot
Weight: 200 pounds
Previous team: Moose Jaw (WHL)
WHL experience: Four years
Notable: An experienced stay-at-home defensemen. … Had five goals and 15 assists in 64 games for Moose Jaw last season. … Acquired via trade from Moose Jaw just before the start of the season in exchange for goaltender Thomas Heemskerk.
Alex Theriau (2)
Position: Defenseman
Birthdate: 2/14/92
Hometown: Duncan, B.C.
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 193 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: Two years
Notable: A smooth-skating defenseman. … had four goals and 20 assists in 70 games for Everett last season. … Selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NHL draft by the Dallas Stars. … Acquired via trade from Lethbridge in January of 2009 in the deal that sent winger Kyle Beach to the Hurricanes.
Nick Walters (3)
Position: Defenseman
Birthdate: 4/11/94
Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 185 pounds
Previous team: St. Albert (Alberta midget AAA) WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A young defenseman who plays physical. … Had five goals and 13 assists in 30 games for St. Albert last season. … Selected by Everett in the first round of the 2009 bantam draft.
GOALTENDERS
Luke Siemens (35)
Position: Goaltender
Birthdate: 11/6/92
Hometown: Delta, B.C.
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 185 pounds
Previous team: Quesnel (BCHL)
WHL experience: Rookie
Notable: A modest-sized goaltender. … Went 9-12 with a 3.70 goals against average and .887 save percentage in 25 games for Quesnel last season. … Also appeared in one WHL game when Everett loaned him to Prince George. … Acquired via trade from Chilliwack last August in exchange for an eighth-round bantam draft pick.
Kent Simpson (32)
Position: Goaltender
Birthdate: 3/26/92
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 190 pounds
Previous team: Everett (WHL)
WHL experience: Two years
Notable: A positionally-sound goalie who covers a lot of net. … Went 22-9-1-0 last season and finished second in the league in both goals against average (2.26) and save percentage (.925). … Selected in the second round of the 2010 NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. … Played for Canada at the U-18 World Championships in April. … Selected by Everett in the first round of the 2007 bantam draft.
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