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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.

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…

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Berezowski scores 100th goal, Silvertips fall to Thunderbirds

The 20-year-old forward becomes the sixth player in Everett history with 100 career goals in a 5-1 loss.

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…

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Silvertips fall behind early, lose to Thunderbirds

KENT — The Seattle Thunderbirds scored three first-period goals and bested the Everett Silvertips 4-1 on Friday.

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Silvertips hang on for win over Americans

Everett builds a four-goal lead before hanging on late to beat Tri-City 5-3.

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.

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…

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Late goals sink Silvertips in loss to rival Thunderbirds

Everett allows two goals in the third period and falls to Seattle 3-2.

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…

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Silvertips clamp down on defense in win over Cougars

Everett holds Prince George scoreless after the first period en route to a 5-2 victory.

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…

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Berezowski nets winner as Silvertips top Winterhawks in OT

Everett scores late to force the extra frame and comes away with a 4-3 win over its division…

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.