Silvertips

Tips Week in Review: 2 overtime wins to begin 7-game road trip

Everett topped Prince Albert and Saskatoon this past weekend.

Everett Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont, 15, on the rink inside Angel of the Winds Arena. The Western Hockey League selected DuPont as the WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sept. 29. DuPont tallied four assists through Everett’s first three games of the 2024-25 season. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)

Landon DuPont receives WHL Rookie of the Week honors

The Everett Silvertips’ defenseman tallied four assists last week.

Everett Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont, 15, on the rink inside Angel of the Winds Arena. The Western Hockey League selected DuPont as the WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending Sept. 29. DuPont tallied four assists through Everett’s first three games of the 2024-25 season. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)
The Everett Silvertips announced that defensemen Kaden Hammell and Eric Jamieson are co-captains and centers Carter Bear, Beau Courtney and Tyler MacKenzie and defenseman Tarin Smith alternate captains for the 2024-25 season. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)

Everett Silvertips announce 2024-25 captains

Kaden Hammell and Eric Jamieson will share the leadership role.

The Everett Silvertips announced that defensemen Kaden Hammell and Eric Jamieson are co-captains and centers Carter Bear, Beau Courtney and Tyler MacKenzie and defenseman Tarin Smith alternate captains for the 2024-25 season. (Photo courtesy of Everett Silvertips)
Defenseman Landon DuPont (center), the first-overall selection in the 2024 WHL prospects draft, poses alongside Everett Silvertips chief operating officer Zoran Rajcic (left) and general manager Mike Fraser (right). DuPont, just the second player ever granted exceptional status by the WHL in order to play in the league as a 15-year-old, officially signed with the Tips on Tuesday. (Chris Mast / Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips sign 15-year-old phenom DuPont

Landon DuPont, the top pick in May’s WHL draft, signed a development deal with the Tips.

Defenseman Landon DuPont (center), the first-overall selection in the 2024 WHL prospects draft, poses alongside Everett Silvertips chief operating officer Zoran Rajcic (left) and general manager Mike Fraser (right). DuPont, just the second player ever granted exceptional status by the WHL in order to play in the league as a 15-year-old, officially signed with the Tips on Tuesday. (Chris Mast / Everett Silvertips)
The Everett Silvertips promoted Mike Fraser to general manager last week. (Caroline Anne / Everett Silvertips)

Patterson: Silvertips do well to promote Mike Fraser

Everett’s new general manager was already well-versed in the Tips’ winning culture.

The Everett Silvertips promoted Mike Fraser to general manager last week. (Caroline Anne / Everett Silvertips)
The Everett Silvertips have hired Steve Hamilton as the team’s new head coach. (Candice Ward / Calgary Hitmen)

Silvertips hire Steve Hamilton as new head coach

After a long wait, the veteran WHL bench boss succeeds Dennis Williams as Everett’s head coach.

The Everett Silvertips have hired Steve Hamilton as the team’s new head coach. (Candice Ward / Calgary Hitmen)
Everett Silvertips center Julius Miettinen speaks to the media after being selected by the Seattle Kraken in the second round of the NHL draft Saturday in Las Vegas. (Natalie Shaver / CHL Images)

Kraken draft Silvertips’ Julius Miettinen in second round

Everett’s Tarin Smith (Anaheim) is taken in the third round, Eric Jamieson (Calgary) in the sixth.

Everett Silvertips center Julius Miettinen speaks to the media after being selected by the Seattle Kraken in the second round of the NHL draft Saturday in Las Vegas. (Natalie Shaver / CHL Images)
Silvertips’ Julius Miettinen (17) fights for the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Four Silvertips await call for NHL draft

Julius Miettinen, Tarin Smith, Eric Jamieson and Jesse Heslop could hear their names called this weekend.

Silvertips’ Julius Miettinen (17) fights for the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
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Silvertips announce preseason schedule

Everett will play four exhibition games, all at Angel of the Winds Arena.

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The Everett Silvertips remain confident in signing defenseman Landon DuPont, the first-overall selection in this year’s WHL prospects draft, who’s considered a generational talent. (Photo courtesy of Chris Mast)

Patterson: Have patience Tips fans, offseason news is coming

Everett is close to hiring a new GM and new coach, and still confident of signing Landon DuPont.

The Everett Silvertips remain confident in signing defenseman Landon DuPont, the first-overall selection in this year’s WHL prospects draft, who’s considered a generational talent. (Photo courtesy of Chris Mast)
Everett Silvertips defenseman Tarin Smith (24) was one of two Everett players invited to the NHL scouting combine. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Tips notes: Miettinen, Smith invited to NHL draft combine

Everett also announced it will open the 2024-25 season at home on Sept. 21.

Everett Silvertips defenseman Tarin Smith (24) was one of two Everett players invited to the NHL scouting combine. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
The Everett Silvertips signed first-round WHL prospects draft pick Mirco Dufour to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips ink first-round pick Mirco Dufour

Everett gets a commitment from the forward, but is still waiting on 1st-overall pick Landon Dupont.

The Everett Silvertips signed first-round WHL prospects draft pick Mirco Dufour to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Silvertips)
Forward Mirco Dufour was selected by the Everett Silvertips 19th overall in the first round of Thursday’s WHL prospects draft. (Photo courtesy of the WHL)

Capsules: Everett Silvertips draft picks at a glance

The Tips selected 10 players in the WHL prospects draft and two in the U.S. prioirity draft.

Forward Mirco Dufour was selected by the Everett Silvertips 19th overall in the first round of Thursday’s WHL prospects draft. (Photo courtesy of the WHL)
Defenseman Landon DuPont, who the Everett Silvertips selected first overall in Thursday’s WHL prospects draft, is considered a generational talent. (Photo courtesy of the WHL)

Patterson: Tips fans, get ready for the Landon DuPont show

Everett is getting a generational talent who will make nights at Angel of the Winds Arena must-see viewing.

Defenseman Landon DuPont, who the Everett Silvertips selected first overall in Thursday’s WHL prospects draft, is considered a generational talent. (Photo courtesy of the WHL)
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Silvertips swept out of playoffs by Portland

Everett’s season comes to an end with a 5-0 loss in Game 4; big changes are ahead in the offseason.

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Everett Silvertips forward Caden Brown tries to get the puck to the net against the Vancouver Giants during Game 1 of their playoff series on March 29 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everrett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Silvertips prevail in playoff series against Vancouver

Everett advances to face Portland in round two; DuPont given exceptional status by the WHL.

Everett Silvertips forward Caden Brown tries to get the puck to the net against the Vancouver Giants during Game 1 of their playoff series on March 29 at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everrett. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips head coach and GM Dennis Williams stands on the bench while directing his team during the 2024 playoff opener against the Vancouver Giants on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everrett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Patterson: Silvertips’ “Last Dance” off to a slow start

With coach Dennis Williams departing after the playoffs, Everett drops Game 1 versus Vancouver.

Everett Silvertips head coach and GM Dennis Williams stands on the bench while directing his team during the 2024 playoff opener against the Vancouver Giants on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everrett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Silvertips’ Andrew Petruk (26) fights for the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and the Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Breaking down the Silvertips’ 1st-round playoff series vs. the Giants

Everett is searching for a revenge after a shocking playoff exit against Vancouver two years ago.

Silvertips’ Andrew Petruk (26) fights for the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and the Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Silvertips players celebrate during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Silvertips land No. 1 pick, chance to draft generational talent

Landon DuPont is the consensus top pick in next WHL prospects draft. Everett chief operating officer Zoran Rajcic said the team intends to select him.

Silvertips players celebrate during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Dennis Williams, head coach and GM of the Everett Silvertips, shakes hands with an assistant coach at the end of a season opening victory over the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Coach, GM Williams leaving Silvertips for Bowling Green State

After seven successful season leading Everett, Dennis Williams is heading back to his alma mater. He’ll stay with the Tips through the WHL playoffs.

Dennis Williams, head coach and GM of the Everett Silvertips, shakes hands with an assistant coach at the end of a season opening victory over the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)