Silvertips alternate captain Courtney commits to University of Alaska Fairbanks

Everett, Wash.- Everett Silvertips alternate captain Beau Courtney has announced his intent to play hockey at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, the Silvertips announced Wednesday.

The 20-year-old is set to join the program after his graduation from the Western Hockey League after the 2024-25 season.

A 5-foot-10, 177-pound forward, Courtney currently has four goals (including one game-winner) and three assists for seven points and 95 faceoff wins in 18 games.

Now entering, Silvertip Country!

Come with 20-year-old forward Beau Courtney, as he shows us around the @WHLsilvertips' locker room. pic.twitter.com/YzQxeiJ6rK

— The WHL (@TheWHL) October 3, 2024

Since being selected by Everett in the eighth round of the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft, Courtney has been a versatile force for the U.S. Division powerhouse.

He’s totaled 33 goals and 32 assists for 65 points and 862 faceoff wins in 185 regular season contests over four seasons- but his value isn’t just measured on the scoresheet.

Silvertips staff selected the Parker, Colorado native as the team’s Unsung Hero award-winner for the 2022-23 season and he was also named the WHL’s U.S. Division Humanitarian of the Year and a finalist for the Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy for 2023.

Courtney and the league-leading Silvertips (15-3-1-0) hit the road this weekend for a tilt against the 2023 WHL Champion Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday, November 16 at 6:05 p.m. PST.