Not even a week after one of the largest trades in WHL history, the standout leads Kamloops to a 6-3 win in Everett.
The standout pair returned to face the Silvertips on Friday night for the first time since being acquired by Kamloops.
Everett rolls 9-3 in its first game after the conclusion of a busy WHL trade season.
After Sunday’s blockbuster, Everett swung another pair of deals at the deadline bringing its total number of trades to six.
Everett general manager Dennis Williams said it was a difficult decision to deal stars Olen Zellweger and Ryan Hofer to Kamloops.
The Silvertips received a gigantic haul that includes four players and 10 draft picks.
Austin Roest provided Everett’s lone score with a first-period goal.
Everett scores three goals in the first period on its way to victory.
Everett’s head coach and top defenseman helped Canada earn the top prize.
The 18-year-old’s goal in the extra period gives Everett a 3-2 win and snaps a five-game losing streak.
The 19-year-old enters Everett’s lineup over the weekend for the first time since being acquired in a trade with Victoria on Dec. 27.
Both teams dealt their starting netminder, with Everett sending Braden Holt to Victoria in the exchange.
As the second half of the WHL season begins, Everett has a decision to make with the trade deadline looming.
Plus, the Silvertips sign a prospect forward to a WHL standard player agreement.
Injuries have been relentless, but Everett sits in third place in the U.S. Division and fourth in the Western Conference.
The 20-year-old forward becomes the sixth player in Everett history with 100 career goals in a 5-1 loss.
Everett builds a four-goal lead before hanging on late to beat Tri-City 5-3.
Everett’s head coach and top player are likely to miss significant time while representing Canada.
Everett allows two goals in the third period and falls to Seattle 3-2.
Everett holds Prince George scoreless after the first period en route to a 5-2 victory.
