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Tips Week in Review: Everett suffers first regulation loss of season

Everett’s season-opening point streak ends at 11 games, but team remains atop WHL.

 

Tips Week in Review: Everett extends win streak to seven

The Silvertips have not lost a game in regulation through 10 games this season.

 

Silvertips trade for goaltending depth

Everett acquires Anders Miller from Calgary on Oct. 13 in exchange for two draft picks.

 

Silvertips forward Jesse Heslop (left) pushes through the neutral zone during Everett's 9-4 win against Victoria at Angel of the Winds Arena on Oct. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Tips Week in Review: Everett scores 21 goals in weekend sweep

The Silvertips pile up goals in two wins against Tri-City and one against Victoria.

Silvertips forward Jesse Heslop (left) pushes through the neutral zone during Everett's 9-4 win against Victoria at Angel of the Winds Arena on Oct. 4, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Silvertips forward Shea Busch looks to receive a pass before heading up ice during Everett's 9-4 win against Victoria at Angel of the Winds Arena on Oct. 4, 2025. Busch had a hat trick and two assists in the win. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Silvertips power past Victoria with red-hot top line

Shea Busch records a hat trick and two assists to lead Everett to 9-4 win on Saturday.

Silvertips forward Shea Busch looks to receive a pass before heading up ice during Everett's 9-4 win against Victoria at Angel of the Winds Arena on Oct. 4, 2025. Busch had a hat trick and two assists in the win. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Julius Miettinen listens to a coach during Kraken Development Camp on-ice session for forwards on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Pair of Silvertips check status at Kraken Development Camp

Julius Miettinen hopes to take strides back in Everett, while Kaden Hammell turns pro.

Julius Miettinen listens to a coach during Kraken Development Camp on-ice session for forwards on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips’ Carter Bear on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Carter Bear becomes Silvertips’ first NHL first-round pick in 10 years

The Detroit Red Wings select the forward 13th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday.

Everett Silvertips’ Carter Bear on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont was named CHL Rookie of the Year at the 2025 CHL Awards in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Josh Kim / Canadian Hockey League)

Tips’ Landon DuPont named CHL Rookie of the Year

The 16-year-old is the first defenseman in 30 years, and first Silvertip ever, to win the award.

Everett Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont was named CHL Rookie of the Year at the 2025 CHL Awards in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Josh Kim / Canadian Hockey League)
Owen Murray signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips, which selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo Courtesy: The Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips reach terms with second-round draft choice

Owen Murray, the 31st overall pick, signs a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Owen Murray signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips, which selected him with the 31st overall pick in the 2025 WHL Prospects Draft. (Photo Courtesy: The Everett Silvertips)
Reid Nicol signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips alongside his family on May 28, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: Everett Silvertips)

Silvertips sign top draft pick Reid Nicol

Everett selected the 15-year-old center with the fifth overall pick in the 2025 Draft on May 7.

Reid Nicol signs his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Everett Silvertips alongside his family on May 28, 2025. (Photo Courtesy: Everett Silvertips)
The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)

Silvertips Director of Scouting breaks down 2025 draft class

Brooks Christensen speaks to The Herald about Everett’s 11 new prospects drafted on May 7-8.

The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)
Silvertips’ Jesse Sanche blocks a shot during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silvertips trade goaltender to WHL expansion team

Everett acquired a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for Jesse Sanche.

Silvertips’ Jesse Sanche blocks a shot during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips’ defenseman Landon DuPont celebrates after scoring during Game 7 of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips’ Landon DuPont named WHL Rookie of the Year

The 15-year-old defenseman becomes the third Everett player to win the award.

Everett Silvertips’ defenseman Landon DuPont celebrates after scoring during Game 7 of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Portland Winterhawks celebrate scoring during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silvertips reflect on missed opportunity after strong season

Everett’s exit meetings on Wednesday create closure after second-round exit to Portland.

The Portland Winterhawks celebrate scoring during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips’ forward Zackary Shantz scrambles after the puck during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silver-whiplash: Everett falls to Winterhawks in Game 7

Portland scores twice in 30 seconds to pull ahead and win 4-2 in Game 7 of the second round.

Everett Silvertips’ forward Zackary Shantz scrambles after the puck during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell passes the puck up ice as Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski tries to forecheck during Everett's 4-3 loss in Game 5 of the WHL Western Conference Semifinals at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Silvertips face elimination after last-minute Game 5 loss

Darby’s tip-in with a minute left secures 4-3 win and 3-2 series lead for Portland.

Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell passes the puck up ice as Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski tries to forecheck during Everett's 4-3 loss in Game 5 of the WHL Western Conference Semifinals at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips’ forward Austin Roest scrambles after a loose puck infant of the goal during the second round WHL playoff game against the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips continue OT success, top Portland in Games 1 and 2

Heslop, Miettinen net OT winners to take 2-0 lead against the Winterhawks in the second round.

Everett Silvertips’ forward Austin Roest scrambles after a loose puck infant of the goal during the second round WHL playoff game against the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)

Silvertips hope third time’s the charm against Portland

The Winterhawks ended the last two seasons for Everett, and they meet again in the WHL second round.

The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)
Everett Silvertips goalie Raiden LeGall secures the puck during Everett's 1-0 double overtime win against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. LeGall made 57 saves to shut out the Thunderbirds and help Everett advance to the second round with a 4-2 series win. (Photo Courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)

LeGall, Kaplan win series for Tips in Game 6 against Seattle

Kaplan scores the winning goal in double overtime and LeGall makes 57 saves in 1-0 win.

Everett Silvertips goalie Raiden LeGall secures the puck during Everett's 1-0 double overtime win against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. LeGall made 57 saves to shut out the Thunderbirds and help Everett advance to the second round with a 4-2 series win. (Photo Courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)
Everett Silvertips forward Nolan Chastko (19) skates towards a loose puck in the neutral zone while being pursued by Seattle Thunderbirds forward Nathan Pilling during Everett's 7-4 win in Game 5 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 5, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Short-handed Tips blitz Seattle for Game 5 win

A first-period flurry and a record five power-play goals carry Everett to 7-4 win.

Everett Silvertips forward Nolan Chastko (19) skates towards a loose puck in the neutral zone while being pursued by Seattle Thunderbirds forward Nathan Pilling during Everett's 7-4 win in Game 5 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 5, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)