Silvertips forward Rymon named Tempo WHL Player of the Week
Calgary, Alta. – The Western Hockey League announced today that Dominik Rymon of the Everett Silvertips has been named Tempo WHL Player of the Week for the week ending December 10, 2023.
The Czech standout put up three goals and five assists in two matches to strengthen his grasp as Everett’s scoring leader.
Rymon’s first goal of the week would be his biggest as he netted the Silvertips’ Teddy Bear Toss goal less than three minutes into a tilt against the Vancouver Giants. Rymon stole the puck from the scrambling Giants in the high slot, turned and fired the puck home. He’d add a helper on Eric Jamieson’s game-winning tally late in the first and earn the secondary assist on Captain Ben Hemmerling’s insurance marker in the middle frame.
The 19-year-old would ride the momentum into a high-scoring affair the following night in a dramatic rematch against Vancouver at the Langley Events Centre. With the game tied 1-1 late in the opening period, Rymon teed the puck up for Kaden Hammell’s seeing-eye shot for a powerplay assist. Just ten seconds later, he showed off the wrister for an even-strength goal of his own. Vancouver would surge ahead to a 4-3 lead, but Rymon took matters into his own hands once again with a one-timer on the powerplay. Rymon would add two more powerplay apples and First Star honours as the Silvertips snagged a gutsy 8-7 victory and tied a franchise record with five powerplay goals.
Rymon leads the Silvertips in points and assists with 43 and 25, respectively. He’s also second in points among import players in the WHL.
The Karlovy Vary, Czechia product is expected to represent his country at the IIHF World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Silvertips (19-12-1-1) are currently second in the U.S. division with points in seven of their past 10 matches.
Everett is gearing up to host the B.C. Division-leading Prince George Cougars (22-8-0-0) on December 13 at 7:05 p.m. PST.
2023-24 Tempo WHL Player of the Week
December 4, 2023: Conor Geekie, Wenatchee Wild
November 26, 2023: Andrew Basha, Medicine Hat Tigers
November 20, 2023: Koehn Ziemmer, Prince George Cougars
November 13, 2023: Gabe Klassen, Portland Winterhawks
November 6, 2023: Trevor Wong, Saskatoon Blades
October 30, 2023: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)
October 23, 2023: Andrew Cristall, Kelowna Rockets (Washington Capitals)
October 16, 2023: Ryder Ritchie, Prince Albert Raiders
October 10, 2023: Easton Armstrong, Wenatchee Wild
October 2, 2023: Jagger Firkus, Moose Jaw Warriors (Seattle Kraken)
September 25, 2023: Zac Funk, Prince George Cougars
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.
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