Silvertips forward Miettinen named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the Week

Calgary, Alta. –  The Western Hockey League announced today Everett Silvertips forward Julius Miettinen has been named Kal Tire WHL Rookie of the Week for the week ending October 29, 2023.

The 17-year-old product of Helsinki, Finland, recorded five points (1G-4A) in three games this week as the Silvertips went 2-0-1-0 against U.S. Division opponents.

Identified as a ‘C’ rated player by NHL Central Scouting in its Preliminary Players to Watch List for the 2024 NHL Draft, Miettinen started his week Wednesday, October 25 with a three-point (1G-2A) performance as the Silvertips skated past the Tri-City Americans by a 6-2 score. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound left winger provided a primary assist on the game-winning goal by Dominik Rymon and added another primary helper on Jesse Heslop’s third-period tally. Miettinen also scored his third goal of the season in the contest and was named Second Star of the game.

Friday, October 27, Miettinen registered a secondary assist and six shots on goal as the Silvertips fell to the Wenatchee Wild by a 4-3 score in overtime.

Wrapping up the weekend, Miettinen secured another secondary assist as the Silvertips cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Spokane Chiefs. He also went 11-for-22 (50 per cent) in the faceoff circle.

With eight points (3G-5A) through 13 games, Miettinen is tied for fifth in scoring among all Silvertips skaters.

Miettinen is currently riding a four-game point-scoring streak, having registered six points (1G-5A) since Sunday, October 22.

Having collected points in three consecutive games (2-0-1-0), the Silvertips sit fourth in the WHL’s Western Conference with a record of 7-5-1-0.

Originally selected by the Everett Silvertips in the first round (30th overall) of the 2023 CHL Import Draft, Miettinen made his WHL debut Saturday, September 23, scoring once in a 5-3 Everett win versus the Victoria Royals.

Julius Miettinen and the Everett Silvertips begin a four-game swing through the WHL’s Central Division Wednesday, November 1 (7 p.m. MT) when they visit the Lethbridge Hurricanes.

2023-24 WHL Rookie of the Week
October 23, 2023: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars (NHL CSS: B)
October 16, 2023: Ty Coupland, Swift Current Broncos
October 10, 2023: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars (NHL CSS: B)
October 2, 2023: Terik Parascak, Prince George Cougars (NHL CSS: B)
September 25, 2023: Oscar Lovsin, Wenatchee Wild

About the Western Hockey League
Regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players, the Western Hockey League (WHL) head office is based in Calgary, Alberta. The WHL offers a world-class player experience featuring three key cornerstones: hockey development, education, and a safe and positive environment for all participants. A diverse and inclusive organization, the WHL consists of 22 member Clubs with 16 located in Western Canada and six in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. A member of the Canadian Hockey League, the WHL has been a leading supplier of talent for the National Hockey League for close to 60 years. The WHL is also a leading provider of hockey scholarships with over 375 graduates each year receiving WHL Scholarships to pursue a post-secondary education of their choice. Each season, WHL players also form the nucleus of Canada’s National Junior Hockey Team.