Everett Silvertips - Feed https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/tag/whl-bantam-draft/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:17:53 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Tips select Dario Blengino, Atte Vuori in CHL Import Draft https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/tips-select-dario-blengino-atte-vuori-in-chl-import-draft Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:16:51 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/tips-select-dario-blengino-atte-vuori-in-chl-import-draft Silvertips finalize full 2026-27 regular season schedule https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-finalize-full-2026-27-regular-season-schedule Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:36:07 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-finalize-full-2026-27-regular-season-schedule EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silvertips have released the full slate of regular season games for the 2026-27 WHL schedule.

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The Silvertips' title defense begins at home on Saturday, Sep. 19 against the Portland Winterhawks. A special championship banner ceremony will be held prior to puck drop honoring the 2025-26 Ed Chynoweth Cup-winning team. Everett plays four of their first five games at home, including Pink the Rink Night on Saturday, Oct. 3 vs Wenatchee. Everett then hits the road for most of October, with their tour of the East Division running from Oct. 21 in Saskatoon through Oct. 31 in Moose Jaw. The Tips return home on Nov. 6 and play six home games in November including a traditional Thanksgiving Eve and Black Friday home slate. Teddy Bear Toss will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 against the Kelowna Rockets. The Tips will host a New Year's Day game at 5 p.m. against Seattle. Two other major promotional nights will be held against the Thunderbirds, with Local Heroes Night on Saturday, Jan. 23 and Navy Night on Saturday, Feb. 13. Everett will also hold a special Family Day game on Monday, Feb. 15 with a 4 p.m. puck drop against the Spokane Chiefs. The final regular season home game will take place on Friday, Mar. 27 against the Wenatchee Wild. Team Awards will follow the conclusion of the game. The WHL Playoffs will begin the following weekend. Click HERE to view the full schedule. Tickets for the 2026-27 regular season will go on sale later this summer.]]> Three Silvertips selected in 2026 NHL Draft https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/three-silvertips-selected-in-2026-nhl-draft Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:54:04 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/three-silvertips-selected-in-2026-nhl-draft EVERETT, Wash. -- Three Everett Silvertips heard their name called at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. Matias Vanhanen, an '07-born forward, was picked 37th-overall in the second round by the New Jersey Devils. Vanhanen led the Silvertips in scoring in the regular season with 21 goals and 66 assists in 62 appearances, with an additional 12 goals and 12 assists in 18 Playoff games. He also led the team in scoring at the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, posting four goals and four assists in five games. Brek Liske, an '08-born defenseman, was picked 53rd-overall in the second round by the Philadelphia Flyers. Liske, who grew up a Flyers fan, finished the 2025-26 regular season with seven goals, 17 assists and a +36 defensive rating in 52 games played. He racked up four goals and 13 assists in 18 Playoff games and was a +3 defensively at the Memorial Cup. Bode Laylin, an '07-born defenseman, was selected 164th-overall in the sixth round by the Calgary Flames. Laylin spent the 2025-26 season with the Tri-City Storm in the USHL recording 11 goals and 27 assists in 55 games played. He earned Gold with the 2026 World Junior-A Championship with Team USA. Laylin signed his WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Silvertips on May 19. Vanhanen and Liske are the 38th and 39th Everett Silvertips to be drafted out of the organization, respectively.]]> Silvertips set 2026-27 Preseason schedule, home opener https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-set-2026-27-preseason-schedule-home-opener Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:13:00 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-set-2026-27-preseason-schedule-home-opener EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silvertips will play in five Preseason games leading up to the 2026-27 campaign, all at Angel of the Winds Arena. An additional four WHL preseason games will be played in Everett as part of the Everett Preseason Classic presented by Liuna Local 292. The full schedule is as follows: Sunday, Aug. 30 Everett vs Seattle -- 1 p.m. (Rookie Game; non-ticketed event) Friday, Sep. 4 Vancouver vs Seattle -- 12 p.m. Spokane vs Portland -- 3:30 p.m. Everett vs Tri-City -- 7 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 5 Seattle vs Spokane -- 2 p.m. Everett vs Portland -- 6 pm. Sunday, Sep. 6 Wenatchee vs Vancouver -- 12 p.m. Everett vs Seattle -- 4 p.m. Friday, Sep. 11 Victoria vs Everett -- 7 p.m. Preseason tickets will be available for purchase later in the summer. The Everett Silvertips will open the 2026-27 season at home on Saturday, Sep. 19 at 6 p.m. against the Portland Winterhawks. A pre-game banner-raising ceremony celebrating the 2025-26 WHL Championship season will be held at the home opener. The full 2026-27 regular season schedule will be released in the coming weeks.]]> Steve Hamilton named CHL Coach of the Year https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/steve-hamilton-named-chl-coach-of-the-year Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:29:57 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/steve-hamilton-named-chl-coach-of-the-year EVERETT, Wash. -- Everett Silvertips head coach Steve Hamilton has been named the recipient of the Brian Kilrea CHL Coach of the Year Award. Hamilton, in his second season as bench boss of the Silvertips, broke a franchise record with a 57-8-3 record and 117 points. He led the Tips to their first Ed Chynoweth Cup and a berth in the Memorial Cup Final. Hamilton is the first Everett coach to earn the award. Other nominees for the award included Dave Cameron of the OHL's Ottawa 67s and Sylvain Favreau of the QMJHL's Drummondville Voltigeurs.]]> Adam Boatter signs WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/adam-boatter-signs-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:07:20 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/adam-boatter-signs-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silvertips have signed defenseman Adam Boatter to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Boatter, an '07-born Maple Ridge, B.C. native, spent the 2025-26 season with the Chilliwack Chiefs of the BCHL where he posted five goals and 17 assists in 54 games played. The 5-foot-11, 181-pound righty is committed to play at Colorado College when his time in the WHL is complete. "I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to join the Silvertips and take the next step in my hockey career," commented Boatter. "I'm looking forward to meeting the fans competing with a great group of players and continuing to develop my game. I can't wait to contribute to the team's success next season." Boatter participated in three preseason games with the Spokane Chiefs in 2025. He picked up one assist with seven shots on goal in his first outing against the Portland Winterhawks. "Adam has worked hard to prove he's ready for the next step," noted general manager Mike Fraser. "We're excited to see him at training camp this August." Boatter has notched seven goals and 39 assists for 46 points in 152 career BCHL games spread across four years with Chilliwack and the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. He previously skated with the Burnaby Winter Club at the U18 and U15 levels. He was originally drafted 67th-overall in the fourth round of the 2022 WHL Draft by Spokane. "Adam is a reliable puck-moving defenseman with extensive junior hockey and playoff experience," said director of scouting Brooks Christensen. "We followed his progress throughout the season and believe he is ready to take the next step in his development." Adam Boatter is guaranteed a WHL Scholarship for every year he plays in the WHL by signing a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.  ]]> Silvertips acquire sixth-overall Import pick for Kayd Ruedig https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-acquire-sixth-overall-import-pick-for-kayd-ruedig Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:29:53 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-acquire-sixth-overall-import-pick-for-kayd-ruedig EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silvertips have acquired the sixth-overall pick in the 2026 CHL Import Draft from the Swift Current Broncos in exchange for defenseman Kayd Ruedig. Ruedig, an '07-born Humboldt, SK native, posted 16 goals and 20 assists over 66 appearances in 2025-26 spread across the Portland Winterhawks, Kamloops Blazers and Silvertips. He logged six goals and six assists with a +15 defensive rating in 29 games played with Everett, with an additional two goals and four assists in 17 playoff games en route to an Ed Chynoweth Cup. "Kayd played a huge role in our stretch run and playoff drive," commented head coach Mike Fraser. "He will always be known as a champion and as an integral part of the memorable season we had. We wish him all the best in Swift Current." The Silvertips had originally acquired Ruedig on Jan. 7 from Kamloops in exchange for a first-round pick and a fourth-round pick, both in the 2028 WHL Draft.]]> Silvertips sign first-round pick Wyatt Bitz to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-sign-first-round-pick-wyatt-bitz-to-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:04:33 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-sign-first-round-pick-wyatt-bitz-to-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silvertips have signed 13th-overall pick Wyatt Bitz to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Bitz, a 2011-born Saskatoon, SK native, spent the 2025-26 season with the Saskatoon Outlaws 15U AA where he recorded 18 goals and 35 assists for 53 points in 27 games played. He led all SAAHL U15 defensemen in points, and earned a 10-game call-up to the Saskatoon Contacts U18 AAA, where he had three assists. "I'm extremely excited to get picked by such an amazing organization," commented Bitz. "I can't wait to get started with the team and see what the future holds." The 6-foot-1, 157-pound blueliner posted three goals and 28 assists in 27 games played with the Saskatoon Generals U15 AA in 2024-25. "We're excited to have Wyatt and his family on board," said general manager Mike Fraser. "We're looking forward to him suiting up with us at training camp in August." "Wyatt impressed our scouting staff all season," noted director of scouting Brooks Christensen. "He's a big, mobile left-shot defenseman that can play his off-side. His hockey IQ and vision really stood out to us right away." Wyatt Bitz is guaranteed a WHL Scholarship for every year he plays in the WHL by signing a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.]]> Silvertips sign Bode Laylin to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-sign-bode-laylin-to-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement Tue, 19 May 2026 17:25:44 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/silvertips-sign-bode-laylin-to-whl-scholarship-and-development-agreement EVERETT, Wash. -- The Everett Silvertips have inked defenseman Bode Laylin to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. Laylin, an '07-born St. Michael, MN native, has spent the last two seasons with the Tri-City Storm in the USHL. In 2025-26, he was named a league third-team all-star posting 11 goals and 27 assists over 55 games played- leading all blueliners on his team in scoring. He also represented Team USA at the World Junior-A Championships, where he earned a Gold Medal. "I'm super excited and grateful for the opportunity to join the Silvertips," commented Laylin. "It's an honor to be a part of such a great organization with a strong culture and fanbase. I'm looking forward to competing with the group, continuing to develop as a player and doing whatever I can to help the team win next season." The 6-foot-0, 180-pound defender also logged 19 points in 59 games in 2024-25. "We're excited to add Bode to our solid defensive group that we anticipate having next season," noted general manager Mike Fraser. "He's a strong skater who moves pucks very well and plays the game at a high pace." "We were very impressed with the year Bode had in the USHL," added director of scouting Brooks Christensen. "We feel he will fit in great with our returning defensive corps that we have." Laylin is committed to the University of St. Thomas for the 2027-28 season, where his father Cory is an assistant coach. His brother Luc completed his senior season at St. Thomas this year, while his brother Casy will enter into his junior season in 2026-27. He was a teammate of current Silvertip Hunter Rudolph in 2023-24 with Northstar Christian Academy U16. He is ranked 131st amongst North American skaters ahead of this summer's NHL Draft. Bode Laylin is guaranteed a WHL Scholarship for every year he plays in the WHL by signing a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.]]> Steve Hamilton named WHL Coach of the Year https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/steve-hamilton-named-whl-coach-of-the-year Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:43:05 +0000 Casey Bryant https://chl.ca/whl-silvertips/article/steve-hamilton-named-whl-coach-of-the-year EVERETT, Wash. -- Everett Silvertips head coach Steve Hamilton has been named the league's recipient of the Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy for WHL Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 season. Hamilton, in his second season with the team, led the Silvertips to a historic 57-8-3 record, surpassing the franchise mark for wins in a season and tying the league 68-game schedule mark. The Silvertips also set a 68-game schedule record for most road wins (29) and tied the overall Internet Era record, equalling the 2014 Kelowna Rockets and 2013 Portland Winterhawks. Everett finished with the league’s fourth-best powerplay at 30.0% and fourth-best penalty kill at 80.2%. The team ranked best in the Western Conference and third-overall in goals-for (304) and best in the Western Conference and second-overall in goals-against (173). Hamilton has captured the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy for best regular season record in the WHL back-to-back seasons. Most recently, he led the Silvertips to their third Conference title in franchise history. This is only the second time a Silvertip head coach has won the Dunc McCallum trophy, with the only other recipient being Kevin Constantine during the Silvertips' expansion season of 2003-04.]]>