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Everett AquaSox first baseman Brandon Eike gets set defensively against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Wednesday May 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)

Sox hitters go cold against Spokane

The Everett AquaSox fell to the Spokane Indians 10-2 in front of 1,362 fans at Funko Field on Wednesday evening. In the top… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox first baseman Brandon Eike gets set defensively against the Spokane Indians at Funko Field on Wednesday May 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud, Everett AquaSox)
Reid Nicol signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips alongside his family on May 28, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips sign top draft pick Reid Nicol

Everett selected the 15-year-old center with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 Draft on May 7.

Reid Nicol signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips alongside his family on May 28, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: Everett Silvertips)
Everett AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje throw against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on May 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox beat Tri-City Saturday to win home series

Everett AquaSox pitching dominated in front of a season-high 3,531 fans at Funko Field on Star Wars Night in a 3-1 victory over… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje throw against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on May 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)

Silvertips Director of Scouting breaks down 2025 draft class

Brooks Christensen speaks to The Herald about Everett’s 11 new prospects drafted on May 7-8.

The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)
Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete looks back at his foot after sliding into second base during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Montes walk-off gives AquaSox fourth win in five games

Everett blows late 3-1 lead, then recovers for 12th-inning 6-5 win against Tri-City.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Tai Peete looks back at his foot after sliding into second base during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Silvertips’ Jesse Sanche blocks a shot during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silvertips trade goaltender to WHL expansion team

Everett acquired a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for Jesse Sanche.

Silvertips’ Jesse Sanche blocks a shot during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson’s helmet falls off as he runs to third base after a fielding error during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox fall behind early against Tri-City to open homestand

Everett allows leadoff homer and comes up short in late-inning rallies during 8-5 loss.

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson’s helmet falls off as he runs to third base after a fielding error during the game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox outfielder Lazaro Montes fields a ball during the Opening Day game against the Hillsboro Hops on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox Week in Review: Everett splits week in Eugene

Everett wins three straight after dropping the first three against the Emeralds.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Lazaro Montes fields a ball during the Opening Day game against the Hillsboro Hops on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Washington Wolfpack's Ledarian McAllister reaches up to try and make a catch in the end zone during the game against the Nashville Kats on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Washington Wolfpack hold on for AF1 win at Oregon

The Washington Wolfpack built a big lead, then held on for a 41-30 win over the Oregon Lightning in an Arena Football… Continue reading

Washington Wolfpack's Ledarian McAllister reaches up to try and make a catch in the end zone during the game against the Nashville Kats on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Horses dash from the starting gate in the 2024 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. This year's Mile is scheduled for Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Doug Parry)

Emerald Downs opens Sunday

The Auburn track looks to benefit from California closures.

Horses dash from the starting gate in the 2024 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. This year's Mile is scheduled for Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Doug Parry)
Everett Silvertips’ defenseman Landon DuPont celebrates after scoring during Game 7 of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips’ Landon DuPont named WHL Rookie of the Year

The 15-year-old defenseman becomes the third Everett player to win the award.

Everett Silvertips’ defenseman Landon DuPont celebrates after scoring during Game 7 of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Portland Winterhawks celebrate scoring during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silvertips reflect on missed opportunity after strong season

Everett’s exit meetings on Wednesday create closure after second-round exit to Portland.

The Portland Winterhawks celebrate scoring during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips’ forward Zackary Shantz scrambles after the puck during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silver-whiplash: Everett falls to Winterhawks in Game 7

Portland scores twice in 30 seconds to pull ahead and win 4-2 in Game 7 of the second round.

Everett Silvertips’ forward Zackary Shantz scrambles after the puck during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell passes the puck up ice as Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski tries to forecheck during Everett's 4-3 loss in Game 5 of the WHL Western Conference Semifinals at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Silvertips face elimination after last-minute Game 5 loss

Darby’s tip-in with a minute left secures 4-3 win and 3-2 series lead for Portland.

Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell passes the puck up ice as Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski tries to forecheck during Everett's 4-3 loss in Game 5 of the WHL Western Conference Semifinals at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Washington Wolfpack's Ed Crouch Jr. leaps to try and escape a tackle by Nashville Kats' Derrick Maxwell Jr during the game on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wolfpack slip in second-half blowout to Nashville

After trailing by five at half, Washington falls 68-20 to the Kats in third straight loss.

Washington Wolfpack's Ed Crouch Jr. leaps to try and escape a tackle by Nashville Kats' Derrick Maxwell Jr during the game on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seven more WSU Cougars enter transfer portal

Seven more Washington State football players have entered the transfer portal. Running back Josh Joyner and offensive lineman Carson Osmus made their decisions… Continue reading

Everett Silvertips’ forward Austin Roest scrambles after a loose puck infant of the goal during the second round WHL playoff game against the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips continue OT success, top Portland in Games 1 and 2

Heslop, Miettinen net OT winners to take 2-0 lead against the Winterhawks in the second round.

Everett Silvertips’ forward Austin Roest scrambles after a loose puck infant of the goal during the second round WHL playoff game against the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)

Silvertips hope third time’s the charm against Portland

The Winterhawks ended the last two seasons for Everett, and they meet again in the WHL second round.

The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)
Everett AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson catches the ball at second base for the first out in a double play during the Opening Day game against the Hillsboro Hops on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hops go-ahead homer spoils AquaSox home opener

Ben McLaughlin hits a go-ahead three-run homer to cap a five-run seventh in Hillsboro’s 7-6 win.

Everett AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson catches the ball at second base for the first out in a double play during the Opening Day game against the Hillsboro Hops on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips goalie Raiden LeGall secures the puck during Everett's 1-0 double overtime win against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. LeGall made 57 saves to shut out the Thunderbirds and help Everett advance to the second round with a 4-2 series win. (Photo Courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)

LeGall, Kaplan win series for Tips in Game 6 against Seattle

Kaplan scores the winning goal in double overtime and LeGall makes 57 saves in 1-0 win.

Everett Silvertips goalie Raiden LeGall secures the puck during Everett's 1-0 double overtime win against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. LeGall made 57 saves to shut out the Thunderbirds and help Everett advance to the second round with a 4-2 series win. (Photo Courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)