Everett Silvertips facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Everett Silvertips
City	Everett, Washington
League	Western Hockey League
Conference	Western
Division	U.S.
Founded	2003
Home arena	Angel of the Winds Arena
Colors	Forest Green, White, Silver
General manager	Mike Fraser
Head coach	Steve Hamilton
Championships	Conference Championships 2 (2003–04, 2017–18)
Website chl.ca/whl-silvertips

The Everett Silvertips are an American major junior ice hockey team. They are based in Everett, Washington. The team plays in the U.S. Division of the Western Conference. This is part of the Western Hockey League (WHL). Their home games are held at Angel of the Winds Arena.

The Silvertips joined the WHL as a new team in the 2003–04 season. They have never missed the playoffs in their 21-year history. Everett has reached the league championship series twice. However, they have not yet won the Ed Chynoweth Cup.

Team History and Success

The city of Everett wanted a hockey team. They planned to build a new arena downtown. In 2001, the WHL agreed to let Everett have a team. This new team was close to the Seattle Thunderbirds. So, the Thunderbirds' owner, Bill Yuill, had the first chance to buy the new team. He decided to sell the Thunderbirds instead. He then took over the new Everett team.

The new arena, the Everett Events Centre, was ready for the team's first season. It could seat 8,200 fans. In 2003, the team hired Kevin Constantine. He was a former National Hockey League coach. He became their first head coach.

Starting Strong: The First Season

The Silvertips began playing in the 2003–04 season. Their team was built from an expansion draft. This means they picked players from other teams. They quickly became the best new team in league history. By January, Everett had won 19 games. This broke the old record of 18 wins for a new team. That record was set by the 1995–96 Calgary Hitmen.

The Silvertips went on to win 35 games. They finished first in the U.S. Division. In the playoffs, they made it all the way to the league final. They surprised the defending champions, the Kelowna Rockets. Defender Mitch Love scored an overtime goal to start that series. The team then played the Medicine Hat Tigers in the championship. They lost four games in a row and did not win the title. Even so, the Silvertips set new records for a new team. They were known as a strong defensive team. Coach Constantine was named the league's coach-of-the-year.

Continued Achievements

Three seasons later, in 2006–07, the Silvertips had an amazing year. They won the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy. This award is for the best regular season record. They won 54 games and earned 111 points. They then lost in the second round of the playoffs. That season, Zach Hamill became the first Silvertip to lead the WHL in scoring. He was the team's first player picked in the bantam draft.

The team's success on the ice brought many fans. The Silvertips became known for having large crowds. Even more than ten years later, they were still one of the top teams in the league for attendance.

The Everett Silvertips playing against the Portland Winterhawks at Angel of the Winds Arena in March 2023.

Everett has always been a team that makes the playoffs. In 2017–18, they made another run for the league championship. Goaltender Carter Hart and coach Dennis Williams led the team. They had 47 wins, their best season since 2007. In the playoff finals, they played the Swift Current Broncos. They lost the series in six games.

Hart had a fantastic season. He was named the league's best player. He was also named best goaltender for the third year in a row. This added to the team's history of having great goalies. After Hart became a professional player, Dustin Wolf was named top goaltender two years in a row.

Before the 2024 playoffs, it was announced that coach and manager Williams would leave the Silvertips. He had been with the team for a long time.

Team Rivalries

The Silvertips have a strong rivalry with the nearby Seattle Thunderbirds. These two teams often play each other in the playoffs. From 2016 to 2018, the winner of their playoff series went on to the championship series.

Team Identity: Name and Logos

This logo was revealed for the Silvertips' 15th anniversary in 2017–18.

The team chose the name "Silvertips" after the grizzly bears. These bears live in the Pacific Northwest. The team picked green and silver as their main colors. Before their first season, they introduced a bear mascot named Lincoln. He was named after the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. This ship was based at Naval Station Everett at the time.

Championships and Awards

The Everett Silvertips have won several important titles and awards:

WHL Championship History

• Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy: This is for the best regular season record. They won it in 2006–07.
• Conference Champions (2): They won their conference in 2003–04 and 2017–18.
• Regular Season Division Titles (9): They have won their division nine times: 2003–04, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, and 2021–22.

WHL Championship Series Results:

• 2003–04: Lost 0–4 to the Medicine Hat Tigers.
• 2017–18: Lost 2–4 to the Swift Current Broncos.

Individual Player and Coach Awards

• Four Broncos Memorial Trophy (WHL Player of the Year)
  • Carter Hart: 2017–18
• Bob Clarke Trophy (WHL Top Scorer)
  • Zach Hamill: 2006–07
• Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy (WHL Scholastic Player of the Year - best student-athlete)
  • Brian King: 2016–17
  • Dustin Wolf: 2018–19
• Del Wilson Trophy (WHL Goaltender of the Year)
  • Carter Hart: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18
  • Dustin Wolf: 2019–20, 2020–21
• Jim Piggott Memorial Trophy (WHL Rookie of the Year - best first-year player)
  • Peter Mueller: 2005–06
  • Kyle Beach: 2006–07
• Dunc McCallum Memorial Trophy (WHL Coach of the Year)
  • Kevin Constantine: 2003–04

Players

First Round NHL Draft Picks

These Silvertips players were chosen in the first round of the NHL entry draft. This is a big deal because it means they are considered top young players.

NHL Alumni

Many Silvertips players have gone on to play in the National Hockey League (NHL). This is the highest level of professional hockey in North America.

Retired Numbers

When a player's number is retired, it means no other player on that team will ever wear that number again. It's a special honor for players who made a huge impact.

Images for kids

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  Manraj Hayer played for the Silvertips between 2010 and 2014.

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  A special face-off before a Silvertips home game in 2008.