Everett Silvertips - Feed https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/tag/riley-sutter/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:37:21 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Silvertips sign Charlie Barnes to WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-sign-charlie-barnes-to-whl-scholarship-development-agreement Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:03:57 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-sign-charlie-barnes-to-whl-scholarship-development-agreement EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silvertips have inked forward Charlie Barnes to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. "I'm really excited to be a part of the Silvertips organization," commented Barnes. "It's an honor. I can't wait to play in front of Silvertip Country. I'm looking forward to meeting all the guys, developing as a player and having a great year in Everett." Barnes, an '09-born Bellevue, NE native, spent the 2025-26 season with the St. Louis Blues 16U AAA where he recorded 14 goals and 15 assists over 38 games. The 6-foot-0, 159-pound forward helped lead the Blues to the US 16U Tier-I National Championship tournament, where he was named an All-Star posting four goals and three assists in six games. "Charlie was a player we saw early on this season," noted general manager Mike Fraser. "We were immediately drawn to his compete level and willingness to be hard on pucks, all while generating solid offense for his club. We're looking forward to seeing him at training camp in August." Barnes previously put up 21 goals and 47 assists over 73 games with the Blues at the 15U level in 2024-25. "Charlie's game has trended in the right direction," said director of scouting Brooks Christensen. "We're thrilled to have Charlie and his family as a part of our program."]]> Silvertips match up with Penticton Vees in Western Conference Final https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-match-up-with-penticton-vees-in-western-conference-final Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:03:05 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-match-up-with-penticton-vees-in-western-conference-final EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silvertips are set to take on the Penticton Vees in the Western Conference Final of the WHL Playoffs.
Game Visitor   Home Day Date Time
1 Penticton @ Everett Thursday April 23 7:05pm PT
2 Penticton @ Everett Saturday April 25 6:30pm PT
3 Everett @ Penticton Monday April 27 7:05pm PT
4 Everett @ Penticton Tuesday April 28 7:05pm PT
5* Penticton @ Everett Friday May 1 7pm PT
6* Everett @ Penticton Sunday May 3 6:05pm PT
7* Penticton @ Everett Tuesday May 5 7:05pm PT
* = if necessary

Click HERE for tickets to Games One and Two at AOTW Arena

The Everett Silvertips took three of four from the Vees in the regular season series, including both games at the South Okanagan Events Centre. Landon DuPont led the Tips in scoring with six points over four matchups with the Vees, while Penticton's Jacob Kvasnicka posted one goal and seven assists against Everett. The expansion Penticton Vees bested the Prince George Cougars in six games in the Western Conference Semifinal, with the sixth game decided in overtime.]]> GAME RECAP: DuPont’s OT winner sends Silvertips to Western Conference Final https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-duponts-ot-winner-sends-silvertips-to-western-conference-final Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:02:26 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-duponts-ot-winner-sends-silvertips-to-western-conference-final EVERETT, Wash. -- Landon DuPont's game-winner 29 seconds into overtime sealed a Game Five win for the Everett Silvertips over the Kelowna Rockets and a trip to the Western Conference Final. With the game scoreless heading into the third period, Carter Bear broke the deadlock with a shorthanded goal 11:34 into the final frame. Shane Smith knotted the score with the Kelowna net empty, sneaking a shot through Anders Miller with 1:13 left in the contest. DuPont potted the winner with a shot from the blueline, catching a redirection off a Kelowna defensive skate to beat Josh Banini and end the series. Miller turned aside 30 of 31 in the win. Banini finished with 53 saves on 55 shots. Everett allowed just nine goals in five total games in the series. The Tips now await the result of the Penticton-Prince George series to determine their schedule. They are guaranteed to host a playoff game on Saturday, Apr. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available by clicking HERE. Other potential dates include Thursday, Apr. 23 and Sunday, Apr. 26. Details will follow in the coming days.]]> GAME RECAP: Rockets take Game Four in overtime comeback https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-rockets-take-game-four-in-overtime-comeback Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:04:33 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-rockets-take-game-four-in-overtime-comeback KELOWNA, B.C. -- The Kelowna Rockets staged a dramatic third period comeback to take Game Four 4-3 in overtime Wednesday night. Julius Miettinen opened the scoring just 1:04 into play, crashing the net and cashing in a rebound off a Carter Bear backhander for his eighth of the Playoffs. Matias Vanhanen followed up at 8:47 with a powerplay goal, fielding a point-blank feed from behind the net from Landon DuPont for his seventh of the postseason. A Brek Liske snipe at 14:10 in the first period put the Tips up 3-0, chasting Harrison Boettiger from the crease in favor of Josh Banini. The Silvertips outshot Kelowna 16-6 in the first and 11-5 in the second. Kelowna rallied in the third period, with Tij Iginla tallying a powerplay goal at 7:54. Hiroki Gojsic capitalized on a misplay in front of the net burying his first career playoff goal at 12:11. Kelowna sent the game into overtime with just 7.7 seconds remaining, as Shane Smith pushed a powerplay goal through a netmouth scramble. Iginla capped off the comeback 2:30 into overtime, chipping in a loose puck in front. Miettinen has now scored in 11 of his last 12 games between regular season and Playoffs. Game Five will be played at Angel of the Winds Arena Friday night at 7:05 p.m.]]> GAME RECAP: Silvertips battle through for 4-1 win in Game 3 over Kelowna https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-silvertips-battle-through-for-4-1-win-in-game-3-over-kelowna Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:44:11 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-silvertips-battle-through-for-4-1-win-in-game-3-over-kelowna KELOWNA, B.C. -- The Everett Silvertips survived an early onslaught in Game Three, besting the Kelowna Rockets 4-1 at Prospera Place Tuesday night to take a 3-0 series lead. The Tips were outshot 16-4 in the first period as the Rockets sent a heavy forecheck with a tough physical presence. Everett struck first in the second period, as Julius Miettinen generated a turnover behind the Rockets' net and found Matias Vanhanen open in the slot at 7:45 for Vanhanen's sixth of the playoffs. Brek Liske then snuck a shot from the boards home just 24 seconds later for a 2-0 Tips advantage. Miettinen cashed in with a rebound goal of his own at 16:56, sliding a loose puck through the wickets of netminder Harrison Boettiger for a 3-0 lead after two periods. Though Tomas Poletin grabbed a powerplay goal at 5:52 in the third period, a Lukas Kaplan penalty shot goal at 16:24 sealed a 4-1 victory. Anders Miller stopped 36 of 37 in the win. Game Four is set for Wednesday night at 7 p.m., with a potential Game Five if necessary at Angel of the Winds Arena Friday night.]]> GAME RECAP: Tips’ powerplay seals 4-2 Game Two win https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-tips-powerplay-seals-4-2-game-two-win Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:05:33 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-tips-powerplay-seals-4-2-game-two-win EVERETT, Wash. -- Timely goals by the Everett Silvertips' powerplay helped lock down a 4-2 win in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinal against the Kelowna Rockets. Zack Shantz opened the scoring with a rebound goal at 4-on-4 at 4:56 in the first period, tapping in a loose puck off a Brek Liske shot. Kelowna tied the game at 17:39, with Hayden Paupanekis crashing the net in a scramble in the crease. Jaxsin Vaughan reclaimed the lead with a wrist shot at 1:19 in the second period, beating goaltender Harrison Boettiger on a 3-on-1 rush. Owen Folstrom redirected a shot from the blueline at 6:58, once more equalizing for Kelowna. Carter Bear grabbed his first career WHL Playoff goal at 15:35 on the powerplay, giving the Tips a 3-2 lead after two. A Julius Miettinen tuck-in on the powerplay at 9:01 in the third period completed a 4-2 Silvertip win. Anders Miller stopped 37 of 39 in the win.]]> GAME RECAP: Silvertips take Game One of Conference Semifinal against Kelowna https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-silvertips-take-game-one-of-conference-semifinal-against-kelowna Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:27:12 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/game-recap-silvertips-take-game-one-of-conference-semifinal-against-kelowna EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silveritps captured Game One of the Western Conference Semifinal, besting the Kelowna Rockets 4-1 at Angel of the Winds Arena Friday night. Shea Busch opened the scoring with a powerplay goal at 11:50 in the first period, rifling a one-timer past netminder Harrison Boettiger. Ty Halaburda tied the game 23 seconds into the second period, converting on a turnover behind the Silvertips' net. Everett reclaimed the lead 4:20 into the second, as Matias Vanhanen banged in a rebound off a Brek Liske shot for his first of two on the night. Julius Miettinen provided insurance at 16:14, burying a breakaway goal from an impressive Landon DuPont stretch pass. Vanhanen contributed an empty-netter with 1:43 remaining in regulation to complete the 4-1 win. Anders Miller stopped 21 of 22 in the victory. The Silvertips' penalty kill came up clutch, denying all five powerplay attempts. Kelowna's Tij Iginla was held off the statsheet for just the seventh time in 53 appearances between the regular season and Playoffs in the game. Game Two is set for Saturday night at 6:05 p.m.]]> Shea Busch and the long road to recovery https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/shea-buschs-long-road-to-recovery Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:11:50 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/shea-buschs-long-road-to-recovery EVERETT, Wash. -- Shea Busch suffered an upper-body injury on Oct. 29 that threatened his season. Nearly five months to the day, he found himself back in the Everett Silvertips' lineup just in time for Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinal. “It was so much fun," Busch said of his first game back. "I had a smile on my face the whole game. I just missed hockey so much and playing here, being a Silvertip, it means a lot." Being away from the team so long, Busch wanted to focus on simple details and energy for his first shifts back. His approached paid dividends, as he struck for a goal at 5:23 in the third period of Game Three. His presence helped spur the Silvertips to a pair of road victories, sweeping the Portland Winterhawks in four games. “It was nice to get a goal in the first game just to kind of be officially 'back,'" he said. "And I mean, at the end of the day just getting those two wins was great.” "That's a long time without hockey," noted head coach Steve Hamilton. "It's not only the time away, it's five months without practice, five months without being involved in team meetings and video. There's a lot that's gone on. And now you're asking him to just jump in, and I thought he was awesome. His energy, it was so Buschy." The Florida Panthers draftee was tallying over a goal per game in his 12 regular season outings, netting 13 with five assists including his first career hat trick on Oct. 4 against Victoria. His shot, coupled with his physicality brought on with a 6-foot-3, 214-pound frame, was integral to the team's early-season success. His injury sidelined him for months, forcing him off-ice for months. He was not allowed to skate for nearly eight weeks prior to his surgery and for another two weeks post-surgery. After spending seemingly an eternity at his home in Vancouver, B.C., Busch finally got the clearance he was hoping for. “I was on a zoom call with [Silvertips athletic trainer] Blake Draughon and the doctor," Busch explained, "and I was just hoping she was going to say that my wrist was all good to go. Right as I got the green light from her, I was just pumped. I drove down right away, and it’s just been so nice getting back in with the guys and just being back in the mix." Busch could not have been more eager to get back to playing hockey. “I went out here and there with a couple Everett youth teams and practiced with them when nobody was really around just because I just wanted to get on the ice. It was nice to get that feeling again.” Not only did Busch have to get back into game shape after his hiatus, he also had to prepare to jump into intensely physical playoff hockey. “For me being a bigger guy on the team, I always want to be physical. I did a lot of hard bag skates when I was at home, I didn’t want to come back here cold turkey. It’s playoff hockey. It’s definitely a step up from the regular season so you’ve always got to be ready to go. “My trainer back home, he’s so great," Busch continued. "I worked out hard three days a week. He killed my legs every week, just to get stronger. I feel like my legs got bigger, so that’s been nice and I feel good on the ice. He helped me a lot.” "If there's one thing to know about Shea," praised Hamilton, "he did a lot of work when no one was watching. He did a lot of work to get himself well-conditioned. All he was waiting for was the green light from the surgeon. To be able to come in at that pace this time of year and make an impact, that says a lot about him." Busch's motor is a big reason why he saw success in the 2025 WHL Playoffs, leading all WHL rookies in first-round goals with five against Seattle. “Getting back into my first couple shifts my first couple games, I want to be physical and just get back into it, get the adrenaline going again. Shooting the puck I feel like is a big part of my game and for Everett. We always want to get shots on net too, so I’m always trying to do that, see how many shots I can get per period.” Fortunately, Busch said he hasn’t faced too much of a learning curve despite the absence. “Our systems hadn’t changed that much but there were a couple things [Coach Hamilton] had to guide me through and show me on the whiteboard. At the end of the day you just got to go out there and play hockey." "That was my first time being on the ice with Rylan Gould," he joked. "It’s crazy sometimes it feels like I’ve been out for five months and other times it doesn’t." Longterm injuries can be mentally challenging on any athlete. Busch’s optimism for his return is what got him through his 5 months of injury. “I just tried to keep an open mind and only stay positive through things. It’s easy to look at the negatives but just knowing that you’re going to be back at some point... I came back at the best time of the year, so can’t complain at all.” Tickets for Games One and Two of the Western Conference Semifinal against the Kelowna Rockets are available by clicking here. Article by Lindsey McClellan]]> DuPont, Smith named finalists for WHL Defenseman of the Year https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/dupont-smith-named-finalists-for-whl-defenseman-of-the-year Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:56:35 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/dupont-smith-named-finalists-for-whl-defenseman-of-the-year EVERETT, Wash. -- Everett Silvertips defensemen Landon DuPont and Tarin Smith have been named finalists for the Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy for Western Hockey League Defenseman of the Year. DuPont, an '09-born Calgary, AB native, led Silvertip defenders in scoring with 18 goals and 55 assists for 73 total points in 63 games played. He contributed 31 points on the powerplay, while also leading the team with 283 shots on goal- an average of 4.5 per game. Defensively, DuPont finished as a +59- fourth-best amongst all skaters in the WHL. He earned CHL Rookie of the Year honors Smith, an '06-born Porcupine Plain, SK native, finished second on the team in scoring by a defender with 16 goals and 55 assists for 71 points in 65 games played. The Anaheim Ducks prospect recorded 24 powerplay points with 259 shots on goal, second-most on the team behind only DuPont. His +65 defensive rating ranked best amongst all WHL skaters this season. Smith also broke the Silvertips franchise record for career points by a defender, passing Kevin Davis' mark of 174. Tickets for Games One and Two of the Western Conference Semifinal against the Kelowna Rockets are available by clicking here.]]> Raiden LeGall finalist for WHL Humanitarian of the Year https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/raiden-legall-finalist-for-whl-humanitarian-of-the-year Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:02:07 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/raiden-legall-finalist-for-whl-humanitarian-of-the-year EVERETT, Wash. -- Everett Silvertips goaltender Raiden LeGall has been named a finalist for the Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy for Western Hockey League Humanitarian of the Year. LeGall, an '06-born Morden, MB native, raised over $14,000 for mental health support through his "Another Brick in LeWall" campaign. His initiative benefitted a pair of organizations: Camp Erin, a Washington-based bereavement camp for children who have lost a loved one; and Eden Health Services in his home province of Manitoba. After procuring the rights to Lego iconography from Bricks & Minifigs and TRUE Hockey for the rights to LeGall’s goalie pad design, Raiden sold shirts, hoodies and stickers with his LeWall design from November to February through the organization and the Silvertips Booster Club. Additionally, Raiden and the team auctioned off a game-worn jersey of former Silvertips goaltender David Reekie, who tragically died in October 2025 after a battle with mental health. LeGall's charitable endeavor was inspired by his goalie coach Tim Morison, who dealt with depression after he and his wife Nikki had a stillborn son in 2022. Morison credited Raiden, who he’s trained with since he was nine years old, for helping him through the devastating time. The Morisons two-year-old daughter Mylah’s middle name is Rae, after Raiden. The “Brick in LeWall” campaign culminated in a special check presentation on Feb. 27, with participation from the Kamloops Blazers and their netminder Logan Edmonstone for a unique Goalie Ceremonial Faceoff. On top of his LeWall initiative, Raiden has been an active member of the immediate Everett community, from spearheading an assembly and floor hockey demonstration at Evergreen Academy Elementary School, to guest coaching Seattle Jr. Totems youth hockey, to judging the Great Small Dog Trial Races at the local pet store Sam’s, to being a top earner at the Tip-A-Tip raffle fundraiser at El Paraiso Mexican Grill raising nearly $2,700. Tickets for Games One and Two of the Western Conference Semifinal against the Kelowna Rockets are available by clicking here.]]>