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2011-12 preview: what’s next? (macro)
During the Everett Silvertips’ eight-year history, there have been times when certain words were off limits. Perhaps the…
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2010-11 review: what happened? (macro)
In the previous installment I discussed the specifics from this season I thought contributed to Everett’s disappointing season.…
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Murray selected for U-18s
In a piece of news a blind person could see coming, Everett defenseman Ryan Murray was named to…
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Ryan Murray named captain for 2011-12
Busy day … The season has been over for less than a week, and the Tips are already…
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2010-11 review (micro)
So what happened? Why did the Everett Silvertips’ 2010-11 season stray off course? It’s rare that there’s a…
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Zack Dailey situation resolved
This morning WHL commissioner Ron Robison released the following statement regarding former Silvertips captain Zack Dailey’s lawsuit against…
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Rasmus Rissanen signs with Carolina
Silvertips defenseman Rasmus Rissanen has signed with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. Rissanen, who was a sixth-round pick in…
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2010-11 review: overview
What a strange season. In 2010-11 the Everett Silvertips went places and directions we didn’t expect and hadn’t…
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Notable offseason dates
Here are the relevant offseason dates between now and the start of training camp in August: – Apr.…
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The day after
The Silvertips conducted exit interviews with the players this morning. I talked with general manager Doug Soetaert, coach…
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Game 4: Portland 6, Everett 2, series over
TALKING POINTS Everett’s season came to an end in underwhelming fashion tonight. The Tips broke down completely at…
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Game 4, Everett vs. Portland: lineup notes, plus arena oddities
Everett scratches: Stanfield, Friesen, Cumiskey, Simpson. Notes: Defenseman Nick Walters makes his WHL playoff debut as he comes…
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Game 3: Portland 5, Everett 4
TALKING POINTS A spirited effort by Everett tonight, though there weren’t many people here to see it. The…
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Game 3, Everett vs. Portland: lineup notes
Everett scratches: Walters, Stanfield, Cumiskey, Simpson. Notes: Everett is without No. 1 goaltender Kent Simpson (ankle) and overage…
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Injury problems mount for Tips
Things have taken a turn for the worse for Everett on the injury front. First, No. 1 goaltender…
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Former Tips captain Harty wins a title
Here’s a quick departure from Everett’s playoff series against Portland. Former Tips captain Jonathan Harty earned a title…
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Game 2: Portland 7, Everett 2
TALKING POINTS This game emphasized the difference between Portland and Everett. Territorially the game was pretty even. The…
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Game 2, Everett at Portland: lineup notes
Everett scratches: Simpson, Walters, Giebel, Cumiskey. Notes: Still no Kent Simpson as Everett’s No. 1 goaltender remains out…
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Game 1: Portland 4, Everett 0
TALKING POINTS It was quite the inauspicious opening 10 minutes to the playoffs for the Tips. Everett was…
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Game 1, Everett at Portland: lineup notes
Note: Line combos and defensive pairings are not provided before games in the playoffs, so from here on…