Training Camp Update

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Silvertips Finally on Ice for 1st Day of Training Camp
Everett Silvertips Training Camp Report
Everett Silvertips Press Release

Everett, WA - The Everett Silvertips held their first full day of Training Camp 2005 at the Everett Events Center on Thursday. Several hundred fans attended the first day of camp as the Silvertips began preparations for their 3rd season in the Western Hockey League.

Some of the highlights from day one came from the Silvertips 2003 2nd Round Draft Pick, Peter Mueller. Mueller in the two games added 3 assists to aid Team Red to a 1-0-1 record after the first day. Defenseman Cody Thoring added 2 goals and forward Torrie Wheat added a goal for the Red squad in their two contests.

Regina, Saskatchewan native Mark Kress posted 2 goals and added 1 assist for Team Green to help them post a 2-0 record after the first day of camp. Former Swift Current Broncos forward Mike Szczachor also aided the Green team with 2 goals in the two contests. Team White, consisted the likes of Zach Hamill and newcomer John Lammers. Hamill finished the day with one assist as Lammers tallied one goal as Team White finished 0-1-1 after one day. Jesse Burt, the Silvertips 10th Round selection in the 2004 WHL Bantam Draft tallied 3 goals in two games.

The Silvertips 1st Round Pick in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft, Kyle Beach added a goal for the Blue squad in his first stint in front of the Silvertips fans.

The Silvertips will resume their training camp on Friday at the Everett Events Center. Friday's ice times are listed as follows:

Friday, August 26:
Game #1: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. White vs. Blue Scrimmage
Game #2: 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Red vs. Green Scrimmage
Game #3: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Blue vs. Green Scrimmage
Game #4: 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Red vs. White Scrimmage

After training camp concludes, the Silvertips will host the 2nd Annual Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Tournament on Labor Day Weekend from Friday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 4th at the Everett Events Center. For single game tickets, contact the Everett Events Center Box Office at 1-866-EEC-TIXX or order online at www.everettsilvertips.com. For the nine game tournament package, contact the Silvertips office at (425) 252-5100.

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Intensity Picks Up at 2nd Day of Camp
Everett Silvertips Training Camp Report
Everett Silvertips Press Release




Everett, WA - The intensity definitely picked up at the 2nd day of Training Camp 2005 for the Silvertips at the Everett Events Center on Friday. Four more scrimmages were the feature in Friday's slate as a few hundred fans flocked to the Everett Events Center.

In Game #1 Team Blue defeated Team White by the score of 6-3. Team Blue was led by the Silvertips 2005 1st round selection in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft in Kyle Beach. The Kelowna, BC native tallied 2 goals in the victory. Silvertips newcomer, John Lammers added a goal and an assist for the White squad. Goaltender Leland Irving made his first appearance at camp and was very solid between the pipes for the White team.

In Game #2, Peter Mueller put on a show with 2 goals and 2 assists to help lead Team Red to a 7-3 victory over Team Green. Defenseman Eric Doyle also tallied a goal and an assist in the win. Doyle the Silvertips 1st round selection in the 2004 WHL Bantam Draft also played very solid defensively throughout the day. For Team Green Mark Kress added a goal and an assist in the loss.

In Game #3 the Green squad and the Blue team skated to a 4-4 tie in an entertaining match up. Brady Calla added a goal and Kyle Beach added an assist to pave the way for the Blue. Mark Kress continued to play strong as the Regina, Saskatchewan native added 2 goals and 1 assist in the tie.

The Red and White teams faced off in the final game of day two of camp. Tyler Longlitz the Silvertips 11th Round pick in the 2005 Bantam Draft tallied a goal to help the Red squad defeat Team White 7-3. Zach Hamill added a goal and John Lammers connected for a goal and an assist in the loss.

The Silvertips will resume their training camp on Saturday at the Everett Events Center. Saturday's ice times are listed as follows:

Saturday, August 27:
Game #1: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Blue vs. Red Scrimmage
Game #2: 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Green vs. White Scrimmage
Game #3: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. White vs. Blue Scrimmage
Game #4: 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Red vs. Green Scrimmage

After training camp concludes, the Silvertips will host the 2nd Annual Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Tournament on Labor Day Weekend from Friday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 4th at the Everett Events Center. For single game tickets, contact the Everett Events Center Box Office at 1-866-EEC-TIXX or order online at www.everettsilvertips.com. For the nine game tournament package, contact the Silvertips office at (425) 252-5100.

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Silvertips Finish Last Full Day of Camp
3rd Annual Green vs. White Game Tomorrow
Everett Silvertips Press Release


Everett, WA - The Everett Silvertips finished the last full day of Training Camp 2005 with four highly contested scrimmages on Saturday at the Everett Events Center. Several hundred more fans flocked to the Everett Events Center to watch the current and future Silvertips compete in several entertaining games.

In the first game on Saturday, Peter Mueller tallied a goal and an assist to help lead the Red team to a 5-3 victory over Team Blue. In a losing cause, Kyle Beach, the Silvertips 2005 1st round bantam pick scored 2 goals. Forward Karel Hromas also tallied a goal in the loss. In Game #2, Zach Hamill and Brennan Zasitko added goals to propel Team White to a 4-3 victory over the Green team. Defenseman Shaun Heshka added a goal for the Green squad in the loss.

In Game #3, Team White shutout Team Blue 4-0 behind the goaltending of Leland Irving and the Silvertips 2004 11th round draft pick, Shayne Barrie. Newcomer John Lammers tallied 2 highlight reel goals and Zach Hamill added a tally in the win. In the final game of the evening, Team Red defeated Team Green 7-5 to finish training camp with the overall best record at 5-0-1. Torrie Wheat and Peter Mueller added goals for the Red squad in the victory. For Team Green, Mark Kress added a goal and 2 assists in the loss. Also Matt Ius, the Silvertips 2nd round pick in the 2005 WHL Bantam Draft tallied a coast to coast highlight goal in the loss.

Tomorrow night will feature the 3rd annual Green vs. White Game at the Everett Events Center. The puck will drop at 7:05 p.m. and the game is free to the general public.

After the Green vs. White Game, the Silvertips will host the 2nd Annual Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Tournament on Labor Day Weekend from Friday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 4th at the Everett Events Center. For single game tickets, contact the Everett Events Center Box Office at 1-866-EEC-TIXX or order online at www.everettsilvertips.com. For the nine game tournament package, contact the Silvertips office at (425) 252-5100.

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Team White Nips By Team Green 2-1
Over 2,000 Fans Attend Exciting Scrimmage
Everett Silvertips Press Release

Everett, WA - Silvertips forward Kyle Annesley tallied 2 goals to help Team White slide by Team Green 2-1 in the 3rd Annual Green vs. White Game at the Everett Events Center on Sunday night. Over 2,000 fans attended the free event at the Everett Events Center.

For Team White goaltenders Matt Esposito and Leland Irving combined to make 37 saves to preserve the victory. The White squad was also aided by Torrie Wheat, Peter Mueller, Trevor Conrad and Damir Alic who added assists in the win. For Team Green, John Lammers added the lone goal late in the 3rd period. Defensemen Shaun Heshka and Graham Potuer each added assists on Lammers goal.

Team Green outshot the White squad by a margin of 38-25 in the hockey game. Both teams went 0 for 1 on the extra man advantage.

The Silvertips will host the 2nd Annual Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Tournament on Labor Day Weekend from Friday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 4th at the Everett Events Center. For single game tickets, contact the Everett Events Center Box Office at 1-866-EEC-TIXX or order online at www.everettsilvertips.com. For the nine game tournament package, contact the Silvertips office at (425) 252-5100.

Green vs. White Box Score

Team White Goals
Goal: Kyle Annesley
Assists: Torrie Wheat and Peter Mueller Time: 0:50 of 2nd period
Goal: Kyle Annesley
Assists: Trevor Conrad and Damir Alic Time: 9:32 of 3rd period

Team Green Goals
Goal: John Lammers
Assists: Shaun Heshka and Graham Potuer Time: 17:07 of 3rd period

Team White Goaltenders
Matt Esposito: 17 saves on 17 shots
Leland Irving: 18 saves on 19 shots

Team Green Goaltenders
Chris Ward: 13 saves on 14 shots
Shayne Barrie: 10 saves on 11 shots

Shots on Goal
Team Green: 38
Team White: 25

Power Plays
Team Green: 0 for 1
Team White: 0 for 1

Attendance at Everett Events Center:
2,123

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Silvertips mix it up
Kyle Annesley scores two goals to lead Team White to a 2-1 victory in annual intrasquad game.

By Nick Patterson
Herald Writer


EVERETT - Kyle Annesley looks ready for the fight to make the Everett Silvertips' roster. And all of Everett's goaltenders already appear to be in midseason form.

Annesley scored two goals and the duo of Matt Esposito and Leland Irving combined to make 37 saves, leading Team White to a 2-1 victory over Team Green on Sunday night in the Silvertips' third annual Green vs. White Intra-Squad Game.

"It's nice to get back out there and throw some hits, take some hits," Annesley said. "It feels good."

An estimated 2,000 fans were on hand at the Everett Events Center to watch the Silvertips' first game experience of the season.

Annesley, one of six 20-year-olds trying to earn one of the three overager spots on the roster, scored early in the second period and midway through the third to give Team White a 2-0 lead.

"Being in the position I'm in, I have to try just as hard as all these young guys do to make a spot in this lineup this year," Annesley said. "Putting the puck in the net only helps your position."

Esposito and Irving did the rest. The 1989-born Esposito had a busy 30 minutes in net, saving all 17 shots he faced. Then Irving, last season's No. 2, had an even more hectic time, smothering 20 shots of his own.

John Lammers scored with 2 minutes, 53 seconds remaining, but Team Green was unable to squeeze in the tying goal.

It was a somewhat frustrating night for the Team Green offense. Team Green had the majority of the possessions, outshooting Team White 38-25. The line of Lammers, Zach Hamill and Brady Calla was particularly dangerous. But with the exception of Lammers' goal , Team Green was unable to put the puck in the net.

"Luck wasn't on our side tonight I guess you could say," Lammers said. "We worked hard, but sometimes it just doesn't go in. It was good goaltending by their goalies."

Green goaltenders Chris Ward (13 saves) and Shayne Barrie (10 saves), both 1989 born, also played well as Everett's goalies earned much of the spotlight, even with No. 1 Michael Wall receiving the night off.

The Green vs. White Game officially ended Everett's training camp, with those who aren't expected to make the roster returning home. Next weekend's preseason tournament at the Everett Events Center is the next step toward determining the final roster.

Team White broke through 50 seconds into the second period thanks to a perfect tic-tac-toe play. Peter Mueller, at the left point, sent a diagonal pass to Torrie Wheat on the right. Wheat immediately fired a pass back across the crease to Annesley at the far post and Annesley banged it in to make it 1-0.

Annesley made it 2-0 at 9:32 of the third period. He received the puck with space on the right, skated around a defender, then cut across the crease and scored into the top corner.

Team Green made it interesting in the final three minutes when, immediately after pulling Barrie from the goal, Lammers tipped in Shaun Heshka's pass to cut the lead to 2-1.

Slap shots: Left wing Karel Hromas, who finished second on the team in goals last season with 18, departed for the Chicago Blackhawks' rookie training camp and did not play Sunday. The Blackhawks selected Hromas in the fourth round of the 2004 NHL Draft. Present but not playing because of injuries were defensemen Taylor Ellington (concussion) and Zach Sim (leg) and center Zack Dailey (hand) ... Mueller was rested for the third period. ... Three 15-year-olds, forwards Kyle Beach and Matt Ius and defenseman Matt Strong, took part in the game. ... Two Puget Sound residents, 1987-born forward Damir Alic (Kent) and 1989-born forward Paulos Shiferaw (Seattle), also participated. ... Sixteen-year-old forward Shane Harper, who wasn't on hand Sunday, is expected to rejoin the team Tuesday.

White 2, Green 1

Green 0 0 1 - 1

White 0 1 1 - 2

First Period-No goals.

Second Period-1, White, Annesley 1 (Wheat, Mueller), 0:50.

Third Period-2, White, Annesley 2 (Conrad, Alic), 9:32. 3, Green, Lammers 1 (Heshka, Potuer), 17:07. Shots on goal-Green 13-9-16-38. White 8-8-9-25. Power-play opportunities-Green 0 of 1. White 0 of 1. Goalies-Green, Ward 0-1 (14 shots, 13 saves), Barrie (11 shots, 10 saves). White, Esposito 1-0 (17 shots, 17 saves), Irving (21 shots, 20 saves).