Silvertips blog

Ronan Seeley shines in Silvertips’ preseason opener

Reece Vitelli scores in the extra period to lift Everett to a 3-2 win.

Everett’s Reece Vitelli works the puck against Tri-City’s Beck Warm during Game 2 of the playoffs Saturday night at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on March 23, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Depth at center a pressing issue for Silvertips

The growth of Reece Vitelli is key as Everett looks to find four capable players at the pivot position.

Everett’s Reece Vitelli works the puck against Tri-City’s Beck Warm during Game 2 of the playoffs Saturday night at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on March 23, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett’s Jack Lambert (center) scrambles for a loose puck with Nate Goodbrandson (left) and Blake Setter (right) during the Slivertips’ annual Green-Grey scrimmage on Aug. 25 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silvertips sign Jr. Silvertip player Jack Lambert

The 2003-born forward led the Jr. Silvertips in scoring last season.

Everett’s Jack Lambert (center) scrambles for a loose puck with Nate Goodbrandson (left) and Blake Setter (right) during the Slivertips’ annual Green-Grey scrimmage on Aug. 25 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Silvertips sign Seattle native Brendan Lee to contract

Silvertips sign Seattle native Brendan Lee to contract

The 2002-born forward impressed during the team’s recent training camp

Silvertips sign Seattle native Brendan Lee to contract
The Silvertips sign their ‘goaltender of the future’

The Silvertips sign their ‘goaltender of the future’

Braden Holt’s performance was “rock solid” during the WHL team’s recent training camp

The Silvertips sign their ‘goaltender of the future’
Jack Lambert (center) scrambles for the puck with Nate Goodbrandson (left) and Blake Setter (right) during the Slivertips’ annual Green vs. Grey scrimmage Sunday at Everett’s Angel of the Winds Arena. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silvertips training camp showcased plenty of local flavor

Seattle native Brendan Lee, Jr. Silvertip products Jack Lambert and Miles Berg impressed during camp

Jack Lambert (center) scrambles for the puck with Nate Goodbrandson (left) and Blake Setter (right) during the Slivertips’ annual Green vs. Grey scrimmage Sunday at Everett’s Angel of the Winds Arena. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Green-Grey Game marks the end of Silvertips’ training camp

Green-Grey Game marks the end of Silvertips’ training camp

It also marks the beginning of some fierce competition for the final spots on the roster

Green-Grey Game marks the end of Silvertips’ training camp
Ryder Ringor (left) and Zach Nicholls vie for the loose puck Thursday afternoon during 2019 Silvertips’ Training Camp at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on August 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Large camp numbers allow Silvertips to show off organization

A record amount of players are taking part in Everett’s training camp this season.

Ryder Ringor (left) and Zach Nicholls vie for the loose puck Thursday afternoon during 2019 Silvertips’ Training Camp at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on August 22, 2019. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Five storylines to watch going into Silvertips training camp

Five storylines to watch going into Silvertips training camp

Solving an overage crunch and filling a scoring void are prominent questions as camp opens Thursday.

Five storylines to watch going into Silvertips training camp
Silvertips defenseman Ian Walker retires from the WHL

Silvertips defenseman Ian Walker retires from the WHL

The 19-year-old has enrolled in the University of British Columbia’s engineering program

Silvertips defenseman Ian Walker retires from the WHL
Everett Silvertips import draft pick Michal Gut. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips ink import draftee Michal Gut to contract

The Czech forward is expected to help with Everett’s center depth in 2019-2020.

Everett Silvertips import draft pick Michal Gut. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)
Silvertips digest: Wolf named to USA Hockey WJSS roster

Silvertips digest: Wolf named to USA Hockey WJSS roster

Silvertips netminder one of four goaltenders on the roster

Silvertips digest: Wolf named to USA Hockey WJSS roster
Silvertips trade Holmes back to Regina

Silvertips trade Holmes back to Regina

Everett, which received a pair of bantam draft picks in the trade, now carries 5 overage players.

Silvertips trade Holmes back to Regina
Silverips select Michal Gut in CHL import draft

Silverips select Michal Gut in CHL import draft

The Czech-born forward joins Martin Fasko-Rudas as one of Everett’s two import players.

Silverips select Michal Gut in CHL import draft
Silvertips digest: WHL releases 2019-2020 schedule

Silvertips digest: WHL releases 2019-2020 schedule

Jake Christiansen skating at Blues development camp; Seeley named to Hlinka-Gretzky selection camp

Silvertips digest: WHL releases 2019-2020 schedule
Silvertips Digest: Kindopp headed to Avs development camp

Silvertips Digest: Kindopp headed to Avs development camp

WHL announces Silvertips will open home schedule against Tri-City.

Silvertips Digest: Kindopp headed to Avs development camp
Tips’ Fairbrother awaiting call after climbing NHL draft boards

Tips’ Fairbrother awaiting call after climbing NHL draft boards

The defenseman developed into a bona fide top-four blueliner in 2018-2019.

Tips’ Fairbrother awaiting call after climbing NHL draft boards
Silvertips digest: Everett trades highly touted prospect

Silvertips digest: Everett trades highly touted prospect

After recruiting him to no avail, Everett traded Dylan Holloway’s rights to Winnipeg for draft picks

Silvertips digest: Everett trades highly touted prospect
Silvertips goaltender Dustin Wolf poses with the Doc Seaman trophy after being named the WHL’s scholastic player of the year at ceremony on May 1, 2019, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. (WHL photo)

Silvertips digest: Wolf adds CHL honor over weekend

Hart, Gudas, Zwerger wrap up World Championships in Slovakia

Silvertips goaltender Dustin Wolf poses with the Doc Seaman trophy after being named the WHL’s scholastic player of the year at ceremony on May 1, 2019, in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. (WHL photo)
Silvertips sign 19-year-old goalie, Minnesotan Keegan Karki

Silvertips sign 19-year-old goalie, Minnesotan Keegan Karki

The former U.S. National U17 team goaltender adds to Everett’s depth between the pipes.

Silvertips sign 19-year-old goalie, Minnesotan Keegan Karki