Tipped Off
09-18-2009, 02:39 PM
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LAST GAME
Tonight is the first game of the 2009-10 season. The Silvertips’ 2008-09 season concluded with a five-game, first round defeat by the Tri-City Americans.
SILVERTIPS AND THE NHL
Drafted Players: Cameron Abney (3rd – Edmonton, 2009); Byron Froese (4th – Chicago, 2009); Rasmus Rissanen (6th – Carolina, 2009)
NHL Contract Signed: Kellan Tochkin (Vancouver, 2009)
Attended NHL Camps: Radko Gudas (Los Angeles), Tyler Maxwell (Los Angeles), Thomas Heemskerk (San Jose)
FIRST THINGS FIRST
The Silvertips open the 2009-10 campaign with seven former first round WHL Bantam Draft picks in Kellan Tochkin (13th – 2006), Alex Theriau (6th – 2007), Kent Simpson (22nd – 2007), Ryan Murray (9th – 2009), Dale Hunt (3rd – 2005), Travis Dunstall (16th – 2004) and Brett Miller (14th – 2006).
PRESEASON RECAP
The Silvertips completed a 5-1 preseason by outscoring their opponents 22-13.
W: Tri-City, 4-2; Seattle 5-1; Spokane 5-2; Lethbridge 2-1; Seattle 3-0
L: Portland, 3-7
Leading Scorer: Shane Harper (3-4-7)
Leading Goaltender: Kent Simpson: .937 SV% (134/143)
HART AND SOUL
Craig Hartsburg was introduced as the Silvertips’ Head Coach on June 23rd, 2009. A ten-year NHL veteran with the Minnesota North Stars who appeared in three All-Star Games, Hartsburg has coached 491 NHL games through seven seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Ottawa Senators. Having coached Team Canada’s gold medal-winning entries in the 2007 and 2008 World Junior Championships, he has also established a winning record at the Major Junior level with an overall record of 226-125-23-23 (W-L-OTL-T) following six seasons and 397 games as the head coach of the Guelph Storm and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.
FINE IMPORTS
The Silvertips used two early selections in the 2009 CHL Import Draft by selecting Rasmus Rissanen (17th overall) and Radko Gudas (20th overall), with Rissanen’s draft slot having been obtained on a draft-day swap with Regina in 2008. Rissanen, 18, played for KalPa U-20 in Finland last year, posting nine points (1-8-9) and 56 penalty minutes in 29 games. Gudas, 19, split time between three teams in 2008-09, including a stint with HC Kladno in the top-tier Czech Extraliga in which he recorded an assist and eight penalty minutes in seven games. He appeared in 21 games for Berounsti, posting three assists and 74 penalty minutes in 21 games.
EARLY OPENER
Tonight marks the earliest that the Silvertips have opened a season in the Western Hockey League. Prior to tonight’s matchup, the earliest date that the Silvertips had opened a season was on September 19th; Everett dropped a 4-1 decision at Kamloops on 9/19/03 and a 4-3 overtime decision at Kamloops on 9/19/08.
‘TIPS TALLY
Now in their seventh season in the Western Hockey League, the Everett Silvertips have compiled a record of 228-163-10-14-17 (W-L-OTL-SOL-T) for a .583 winning percentage. The Silvertips have won three U.S. Division Titles (2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07) and one Western Conference Championship (2004).
VERSUS THE SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS
Tonight is the first of ten Everett-Seattle games, with the teams meeting on Friday, October 16th at Comcast Arena in their next appearance. Last season, Everett finished 5-5 against Seattle, including records of 4-1 at home and 1-4 on the road. Everett is 26-30-0-2-4 (W-L-OTL-SOL-T) all-time against Seattle, including a record of 5-22-0-1-3 on the road. Everett is 1-10-0-1 in the last twelve road games in this series (0-7-0-1 @ Key Arena; 1-3-0-0 @ ShoWare Center).
VERSUS THE U.S. DIVISION
Tonight marks the first game between the Silvertips and the U.S. Division. Last season, Everett finished 15-22-1-0 against the U.S. Division, including records of 12-7 at home and 3-15-1-0 on the road. Everett has an all-time record of 124-90-3-7-12 (W-L-OTL-SOL-T) against the U.S., including records of 76-32-0-4-5 at home and 48-58-3-3-7 on the road.
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HOW THE SILVERTIPS WERE BUILT
Goalies
30. Thomas Heemskerk, Trade w/ Kootenay, 12/30/08
32. Kent Simpson, Selected 1st round (22nd overall), 2007 WHL Bantam Draft
Defensemen
2. Alex Theriau, Trade w/ Lethbridge, 1/6/09
3. Radko Gudas, Selected 1st round (20th overall), 2009 CHL Import Draft
6. Gabe Minville, Selected 2nd round (44th overall), 2007 WHL Bantam Draft
8. Rasmus Rissanen, Selected 1st round (17th overall), 2009 CHL Import Draft
20. Chris de la Lande, Selected 11th round (209th overall), 2005 WHL Bantam Draft
22. Colin Scherger, Claimed off waivers from Prince George, 6/09
27. Ryan Murray, Selected 1st round (9th overall), 2008 WHL Bantam Draft
28. Drew McDermott, Listed Player
34. Paul Sohor, Selected 5th round (98th overall), 2006 WHL Bantam Draft
Forwards
7. Paul Van de Velde, Listed Player
9. Tyler Maxwell, Listed Player
10. Dale Hunt, Trade w/ Prince George, 10/31/08
11. Shane Harper, Listed Player
13. Josh Winquist, Selected 3rd round (53rd overall), 2008 WHL Bantam Draft
14. Byron Froese, Listed Player
15. Daniel Iwanski, Trade w/ Lethbridge, 1/6/09
16. Kellan Tochkin, Selected 1st Round (13th Overall) 2006 WHL Bantam Draft
17. Campbell Elynuik, Listed Player
19. Travis Dunstall, Claimed off waivers from Medicine Hat, 9/09
21. Zack Dailey, Selected 3rd Round (53rd Overall) 2004 WHL Bantam Draft
23. Brett Miller, Trade w/ Red Deer, 9/15/09
24. D. Jay McGrath, Selected 3rd round (66th overall), 2007 WHL Bantam Draft
25. Markus McCrea, Selected 6th Round (132nd Overall) 2006 WHL Bantam Draft
26. Cameron Abney, Listed Player
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LAST GAME
Tonight is the first game of the 2009-10 season. The Silvertips’ 2008-09 season concluded with a five-game, first round defeat by the Tri-City Americans.
SILVERTIPS AND THE NHL
Drafted Players: Cameron Abney (3rd – Edmonton, 2009); Byron Froese (4th – Chicago, 2009); Rasmus Rissanen (6th – Carolina, 2009)
NHL Contract Signed: Kellan Tochkin (Vancouver, 2009)
Attended NHL Camps: Radko Gudas (Los Angeles), Tyler Maxwell (Los Angeles), Thomas Heemskerk (San Jose)
FIRST THINGS FIRST
The Silvertips open the 2009-10 campaign with seven former first round WHL Bantam Draft picks in Kellan Tochkin (13th – 2006), Alex Theriau (6th – 2007), Kent Simpson (22nd – 2007), Ryan Murray (9th – 2009), Dale Hunt (3rd – 2005), Travis Dunstall (16th – 2004) and Brett Miller (14th – 2006).
PRESEASON RECAP
The Silvertips completed a 5-1 preseason by outscoring their opponents 22-13.
W: Tri-City, 4-2; Seattle 5-1; Spokane 5-2; Lethbridge 2-1; Seattle 3-0
L: Portland, 3-7
Leading Scorer: Shane Harper (3-4-7)
Leading Goaltender: Kent Simpson: .937 SV% (134/143)
HART AND SOUL
Craig Hartsburg was introduced as the Silvertips’ Head Coach on June 23rd, 2009. A ten-year NHL veteran with the Minnesota North Stars who appeared in three All-Star Games, Hartsburg has coached 491 NHL games through seven seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Ottawa Senators. Having coached Team Canada’s gold medal-winning entries in the 2007 and 2008 World Junior Championships, he has also established a winning record at the Major Junior level with an overall record of 226-125-23-23 (W-L-OTL-T) following six seasons and 397 games as the head coach of the Guelph Storm and Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.
FINE IMPORTS
The Silvertips used two early selections in the 2009 CHL Import Draft by selecting Rasmus Rissanen (17th overall) and Radko Gudas (20th overall), with Rissanen’s draft slot having been obtained on a draft-day swap with Regina in 2008. Rissanen, 18, played for KalPa U-20 in Finland last year, posting nine points (1-8-9) and 56 penalty minutes in 29 games. Gudas, 19, split time between three teams in 2008-09, including a stint with HC Kladno in the top-tier Czech Extraliga in which he recorded an assist and eight penalty minutes in seven games. He appeared in 21 games for Berounsti, posting three assists and 74 penalty minutes in 21 games.
EARLY OPENER
Tonight marks the earliest that the Silvertips have opened a season in the Western Hockey League. Prior to tonight’s matchup, the earliest date that the Silvertips had opened a season was on September 19th; Everett dropped a 4-1 decision at Kamloops on 9/19/03 and a 4-3 overtime decision at Kamloops on 9/19/08.
‘TIPS TALLY
Now in their seventh season in the Western Hockey League, the Everett Silvertips have compiled a record of 228-163-10-14-17 (W-L-OTL-SOL-T) for a .583 winning percentage. The Silvertips have won three U.S. Division Titles (2003-04, 2005-06, 2006-07) and one Western Conference Championship (2004).
VERSUS THE SEATTLE THUNDERBIRDS
Tonight is the first of ten Everett-Seattle games, with the teams meeting on Friday, October 16th at Comcast Arena in their next appearance. Last season, Everett finished 5-5 against Seattle, including records of 4-1 at home and 1-4 on the road. Everett is 26-30-0-2-4 (W-L-OTL-SOL-T) all-time against Seattle, including a record of 5-22-0-1-3 on the road. Everett is 1-10-0-1 in the last twelve road games in this series (0-7-0-1 @ Key Arena; 1-3-0-0 @ ShoWare Center).
VERSUS THE U.S. DIVISION
Tonight marks the first game between the Silvertips and the U.S. Division. Last season, Everett finished 15-22-1-0 against the U.S. Division, including records of 12-7 at home and 3-15-1-0 on the road. Everett has an all-time record of 124-90-3-7-12 (W-L-OTL-SOL-T) against the U.S., including records of 76-32-0-4-5 at home and 48-58-3-3-7 on the road.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/npthree/roster-1.jpg
HOW THE SILVERTIPS WERE BUILT
Goalies
30. Thomas Heemskerk, Trade w/ Kootenay, 12/30/08
32. Kent Simpson, Selected 1st round (22nd overall), 2007 WHL Bantam Draft
Defensemen
2. Alex Theriau, Trade w/ Lethbridge, 1/6/09
3. Radko Gudas, Selected 1st round (20th overall), 2009 CHL Import Draft
6. Gabe Minville, Selected 2nd round (44th overall), 2007 WHL Bantam Draft
8. Rasmus Rissanen, Selected 1st round (17th overall), 2009 CHL Import Draft
20. Chris de la Lande, Selected 11th round (209th overall), 2005 WHL Bantam Draft
22. Colin Scherger, Claimed off waivers from Prince George, 6/09
27. Ryan Murray, Selected 1st round (9th overall), 2008 WHL Bantam Draft
28. Drew McDermott, Listed Player
34. Paul Sohor, Selected 5th round (98th overall), 2006 WHL Bantam Draft
Forwards
7. Paul Van de Velde, Listed Player
9. Tyler Maxwell, Listed Player
10. Dale Hunt, Trade w/ Prince George, 10/31/08
11. Shane Harper, Listed Player
13. Josh Winquist, Selected 3rd round (53rd overall), 2008 WHL Bantam Draft
14. Byron Froese, Listed Player
15. Daniel Iwanski, Trade w/ Lethbridge, 1/6/09
16. Kellan Tochkin, Selected 1st Round (13th Overall) 2006 WHL Bantam Draft
17. Campbell Elynuik, Listed Player
19. Travis Dunstall, Claimed off waivers from Medicine Hat, 9/09
21. Zack Dailey, Selected 3rd Round (53rd Overall) 2004 WHL Bantam Draft
23. Brett Miller, Trade w/ Red Deer, 9/15/09
24. D. Jay McGrath, Selected 3rd round (66th overall), 2007 WHL Bantam Draft
25. Markus McCrea, Selected 6th Round (132nd Overall) 2006 WHL Bantam Draft
26. Cameron Abney, Listed Player
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