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Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015

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Tigers hand Silvertips first loss of season

Austin Roest scores twice, but Everett falls 6-3 to Medicine Hat.

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Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015

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Zellweger’s early return gives Silvertips a boost

The reigning WHL Defenseman of the Year played Friday after returning from the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks.

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Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015

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Silvertips top Americans to start season with 2 straight wins

Four different Everett players score in a 4-2 victory over the Americans.

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Yan Khomenko signals for substitution Sunday night at Xfinity Arena in Everett, Wa on September 6th, 2015

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Calgary's Steel Quiring looks for a shot during a game against Saskatoon on Feb. 20, 2022, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Candice Ward / Calgary Hitmen)

Silvertips trade Wright to Calgary for Quiring and picks

The trade eases Everett’s crunch of 20-year-olds and brings in some needed size to the roster.

Calgary's Steel Quiring looks for a shot during a game against Saskatoon on Feb. 20, 2022, at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Candice Ward / Calgary Hitmen)
The Everett Silvertips’ Olen Zellweger maneuvers around a Vancouver Giants defender during a strong first period for the Silvertips in the first round of the WHL playoffs Friday, April 22, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Ducks send star defenseman Zellweger back to Silvertips

The 19-year-old standout and reigning WHL Defenseman of the Year should provide Everett with a huge boost.

The Everett Silvertips’ Olen Zellweger maneuvers around a Vancouver Giants defender during a strong first period for the Silvertips in the first round of the WHL playoffs Friday, April 22, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Community roundup: Local pair headed to MLS NEXT Pro semis

Plus, the Silvertips get a key piece back, Snohomish County is leading a new pickleball push and much more.

The Everett Elite Flag Football 14-under team practices Sunday morning at Harbour Pointe Middle School in Mukilteo, Washington on January 16, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips’ Vincent Lamanna puts the puck on net during the season opener against the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Silvertips open season with dominant win over Vancouver

Everett exacts a small amount of revenge over the team that ousted them from the playoffs last season with a 4-1 victory.

Everett Silvertips’ Vincent Lamanna puts the puck on net during the season opener against the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Everett's Olen Zellweger against the Portland Winterhawks Saturday evening at the Angel of the Winds Arena on January 1, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

5 burning questions for the Silvertips this season

A look at the most pressing topics as Everett gets set to open the 2022-23 campaign on Saturday.

Everett's Olen Zellweger against the Portland Winterhawks Saturday evening at the Angel of the Winds Arena on January 1, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
The AquaSox’s Dariel Gomez heads around first after hitting a double to score two runs during a game against the Vancouver Canadians Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community roundup: Sox announce tentative schedule for 2023

Plus, a trio of key Silvertips are back with the team for the season opener, Max Gray is added to the XFL draft pool and much more.

The AquaSox’s Dariel Gomez heads around first after hitting a double to score two runs during a game against the Vancouver Canadians Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Andrew Petruk. (Silvertips photo)

Silvertips notebook: Pair sign standard player agreements

Forward Andrew Petruk, 17, and defenseman Ethan Makokis, 15, inked with Everett and will be eligible for preseason games.

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Doug Sinclair, left, and Garry Ryhorchuk at Silvertips training camp on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Meet the scouts who have been Silvertips since the beginning

As Everett embarks upon its 20th season, Doug Sinclair and Garry Ryhorchuk have been along for the entire ride.

Doug Sinclair, left, and Garry Ryhorchuk at Silvertips training camp on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Silvertips’ Jackson Berezowski scores his first goal of the night against the Portland Winterhawks Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Return to normal as Silvertips open training camp

Everett begins camp Thursday and for the first time since 2019 it will be under its traditional format.

The Everett Silvertips’ Jackson Berezowski scores his first goal of the night against the Portland Winterhawks Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
The Everett Silvertips hired former Regina Pats head coach David Struch as an associate coach on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. (Photo provided by Regina Pats)

Silvertips hire former Pats head coach Struch as assistant

The 51-year-old spent time as an assistant, head coach and general manager during his seven seasons in Regina.

The Everett Silvertips hired former Regina Pats head coach David Struch as an associate coach on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. (Photo provided by Regina Pats)
Canada's Olen Zellweger (3) and Switzerland's Simon Knak (8) compete for the puck during the second period in a quarterfinal in the IIHF junior world hockey championships Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Community roundup: 3 Silvertips earn gold at junior worlds

Plus, results from the ARCA race at Evergreen Speedway, the Mariner H.S. cheer team excels at a summer camp, and much more.

Canada's Olen Zellweger (3) and Switzerland's Simon Knak (8) compete for the puck during the second period in a quarterfinal in the IIHF junior world hockey championships Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Angel of the Winds Arena stands ready and waiting Friday afternoon for Kraken fans to arrive for the preseason game against the Edmondton Oilers. (Jake Goldstein-Street / The Herald)

Kraken’s new AHL affiliate set to play game in Everett

The Coachella Valley Firebirds take the ice at Angel of the Winds Arena on Oct. 28.

Angel of the Winds Arena stands ready and waiting Friday afternoon for Kraken fans to arrive for the preseason game against the Edmondton Oilers. (Jake Goldstein-Street / The Herald)
The Everett Silvertips’ Ronan Seeley tries a slap shot against the Vancouver Giants during the first round of the WHL playoffs Friday, April 22, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Silvertips’ pair named to Canada’s junior national team

Defensemen Olen Zellweger and Ronan Seeley were named to the 25-man roster Monday.

The Everett Silvertips’ Ronan Seeley tries a slap shot against the Vancouver Giants during the first round of the WHL playoffs Friday, April 22, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Steven Anderson plays during the Snohomish Summer Smash tennis tournament last week at Snohomish High School. (Photo courtesy of Kraig Norris)
Edmonds-Woodway sophomore Steven Anderson plays during the Snohomish Summer Smash tennis tournament last week at Snohomish High School. (Photo courtesy of Kraig Norris)
Defenseman Jacob Hoffrogge (3) plays for the Brandon Wheat Kings during a game against the Red Deer Rebels. The Everett Silvertips acquired Hoffrogge in a trade with the Wheat Kings on Friday. (Brandon Wheat Kings)

Silvertips add defenseman, associate coach departs

Everett acquires Jacob Hoffrogge from the Brandon Wheat Kings. Meanwhile, Louis Mass takes a job in San Jose.

Defenseman Jacob Hoffrogge (3) plays for the Brandon Wheat Kings during a game against the Red Deer Rebels. The Everett Silvertips acquired Hoffrogge in a trade with the Wheat Kings on Friday. (Brandon Wheat Kings)
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Community roundup: Locals qualify for track and field junior nationals

Also, trio of Silvertips invited to NHL camps, EvCC baseball coach moves on, and more.

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The Silvertips' Ben Hemmerling was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights with the 177th overall pick in the NHL draft on Friday. (Kristin Ostrowski / Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips’ Hemmerling, Hofer taken on Day 2 of NHL draft

The selections extended Everett’s streak of consecutive NHL drafts with at least one player picked to five.

The Silvertips' Ben Hemmerling was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights with the 177th overall pick in the NHL draft on Friday. (Kristin Ostrowski / Everett Silvertips)