Niko Huuhtanen is ranked 49th among European skaters by NHL Central Scouting for this weekend’s NHL draft.
Mass was also give a multi-year contract extension as part of the promotion.
Jonny Lambos registered five goals and 14 assists the past three season with Brandon.
The promotion means he’ll now have final say not only on how the team plays on the ice, but how the roster is constructed.
The star of the Tips’ first seasons will be head coach of the Stockton Heat, a Calgary Flames affiliate.
He had been serving as the Silvertips’ interim general manager the past five weeks.
Angel of the Winds Arena will host the NHL’s newest team on Oct. 1, Seattle announced Friday.
Dennis Williams has been named to the coaching staff for Canada’s men’s U-18 summer development camp.
Niko Huuhtanen, 18, recorded 20 goals in 37 games with Tappara in the Finnish under-20 league.
While nothing has been decided, Angel of the Winds Arena could be an option if the new arena isn’t ready.
Everett has not played with fans in the stands at Angel of the Winds Arena since March 7, 2020.
The Silvertips will begin a 68-game schedule on Oct. 1 and playoffs will return to the old format.
Everett will have a chance to add an impact import player with the WHL’s top pick in the first round.
Plus, Everett promotes head scout Mike Fraser to director of player personnel
Dustin Wolf, Cole Fonstad and Gage Goncalves are rewarded after their division championship season.
Plus, four Everett players are named to the six-person U.S. Division All-Star team.
The pandemic forced Everett to let go of successful GM Garry Davidson, a move nobody wanted to happen.
