GAME RECAP: Silvertips cruise to 6-3 win over Rockets
EVERETT, Wash. — The Everett Silvertips dominated possession throughout the game Sunday afternoon, putting up six goals on 53 shots in a victory over the Kelowna Rockets.
Dominik Rymon opened the scoring just 31 seconds into play, capitalizing on a Carter Bear feed for his second of the season. Tyler MacKenzie sparked a breakaway goal for himself with a neutral-zone steal at 4:26, putting the Tips up 2-0 after one. Everett outshot Kelowna 22-9 in the opening frame.
Bear got a goal of his own 27 seconds into the second period, with helpers from Rymon and Tarin Smith. Brett Calhoon responded with a Kelowna goal three minutes into the second. The eventual game-winner came off the stick of Julien Maze, capping off a crisp cross-zone passing play from Tyler MacKenzie and Landon DuPont for his second of the season. Michael Cicek scored for Kelowna for a 4-2 score after two.
More neutral zone stickwork led to a zone entry, as a Bear interception set up a Jesse Heslop goal at 12:23 in the third period. Caden Brown tacked on a powerplay goal at 16:22 in the third to cap off Everett’s scoring.
Alex Garrett stopped 16 of 19 for his first win as a Silvertip. Bear finished with a goal and two assists, earning top star honors. MacKenzie also posted a three-point night, celebrating his 200th career WHL game in style.
Postgame media
🔊 "I thought that line [Bear-Miettinen-Rymon] was outstanding tonight."
HC Steve Hamilton sounds off on a strong 6-3 victory over Kelowna!#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/CPhMf2Rxqy
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) September 30, 2024
🔊 "We know how to set the tone on the first shift. I think we've done that well."
Carter Bear's got the vest after a three-point night!#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/O8jeo06oqw
— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) September 30, 2024
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