TIPS IN THE AHL: Everett alums have dominant weekend in AHL
EVERETT, Wash. — Everett Silvertips alums combined for 14 points and 31 saves over a three-day stretch in the American Hockey League from October 22-24.
Dustin Wolf recorded a win and 31 saves in his start between the pipes for the Stockton Heat on Saturday, October 23. Meanwhile, Garrett Pilon and Byron Froese led former Tips in scoring with Pilon logging two goals and an assist and Froese collecting three assists.
The full weekend summary (players listed alphabetically):
- Jake Christiansen (CLE): 3 GP, 1 goal, 1 assist
- Connor Dewar (IA): 2 GP, 1 goal, 1 assist
- Gianni Fairbrother (LAV): 2 GP, 1 goal
- Cole Fonstad (CLE): 2 GP, 1 goal
- Byron Froese (STO): 2 GP, 3 assists
- Gage Goncalves (SYR): 2 GP, 1 goal
- Bryce Kindopp (SD): 2 GP, 1 assist
- Garrett Pilon (HER): 2 GP, 2 goals, 1 assist
- Dustin Wolf (STO): 1 GP, 1 win, 31 saves
TIPS IN THE NHL
After selections on Jul. 24 for Niko Huuhtanen (Tampa Bay) and Olen Zellweger (Anaheim), the Everett Silvertips have elevated 29 players to be drafted by NHL clubs, including ten in the previous four years. Last season, three Silvertips were selected in the draft – Gage Goncalves (Tampa Bay) in the second round, Kasper Puutio (Florida) in the fifth round, and Ronan Seeley (Carolina) in the seventh round. Entering the 2021-22 season, their 19th in the WHL, the Silvertips have helped promote 20 players to make their NHL debut.
Four former Silvertips are currently active in the NHL: Radko Gudas (Florida Panthers), Carter Hart (Philadelphia Flyers), Jujhar Khaira (Chicago Blackhawks) and Ryan Murray (Colorado Avalanche).
COMING UP:
- HOCKEY HAPPY HOUR: Join the Tips at Angel of the Winds Arena Friday, Oct. 29 at 7:05 p.m. for a special Hockey Happy Hour ticket and drink combo! | GET TICKETS
- TIPS IN THE AHL: Fourteen Everett alums are rostered in the American Hockey League | READ MORE
- NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING: Hemmerling, Holt, Roest named to Central Scouting Preliminary Players to Watch List | READ MORE
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