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02-28-2006, 02:29 PM
Posted : : 02/28/2006
THIS WEEK IN SILVERTIPS HOCKEY
5 Games in 6 Nights in Store for the Silvertips
Everett Silvertips Press Release




Everett, WA - It is the busiest time of the season for the Everett Silvertips as they continue their quest to capture the US Division regular season title. Currently the Silvertips are in 1st place in the US Division with a record of 35-21-2-3 (75 points).

SILVERTIPS LEADING SCORERS
The Silvertips are led in scoring by John Lammers (33 goals, 30 assists) with 63 points. The Langley, BC native also leads the hockey club in goals scored (33), power play goals (15) and short handed goals (4). Defenseman Shaun Heshka (10 goals, 45 assists) is 2nd on the hockey club in scoring with 55 points. The Melville, SK native also leads the Silvertips in assists (45). Forward Peter Mueller (23 goals, 29 assists) is 3rd on the team in scoring with 52 points while Zach Hamill (18 goals, 30 assists) is 4th on the club in scoring with 48 points and leads the team in+/- with a +16 rating. In goal, Leland Irving has posted 32 wins and has recorded a 1.90 GAA, .926 SP and 4 shutouts.

SILVERTIPS AMONG LEAGUE LEADERS
Goaltender Leland Irving is currently 4th in the WHL in Wins (32), tied for 2nd in GAA (1.90), 2nd in SP (.925) and tied for 6th in Shutouts (4). Defenseman Shaun Heshka leads all WHL defensemen in scoring with 55 points and is tied for 2nd in the WHL in assists (45). Forward Peter Mueller is 2nd among all WHL Rookies in scoring with 52 points while John Lammers is tied for 13th in the WHL in scoring with 63 points and is 3rd in power play goals with 15 and tied for 3rd in short handed goals (4).

SILVERTIPS SPECIALTY TEAMS
The Everett Silvertips are 4th in the WHL on the power play (71 for 361, 19.67%) and 4th on the penalty kill (296 for 300, 86.67%).

LAMMERS BREAKS SILVERTIPS SINGLE SEASON POINTS RECORD
Silvertips forward John Lammers broke the franchise record for most points in one season with his 58th point on Friday, February 17 against the Spokane Chiefs at the Everett Events Center. Lammers finished with 2 goals and 1 assist in the 6-3 win over Spokane. Currently the Langley, BC native has posted 33 goals and 30 assists for 63 points this season. The Langley, BC native has tallied 88 goals and 99 assists for 186 points in his WHL career. Lammers is also 1 assist away from reaching the 100 assist plateau.

HAT TRICK CITY
The Silvertips have recorded 6 hat tricks this season. Already in the 2005-2006 regular season, Peter Mueller has posted 3 hat tricks, John Lammers 2 three goal nights and Torrie Wheat has recorded one hat trick this season. In the first two seasons combined, the Silvertips recorded 3 hat tricks.

3 SEASONS IN THE WHL, 3 TRIPS TO THE WHL PLAYOFFS
With the shootout loss vs. Portland on Saturday, February 25 at the Everett Events Center, the Silvertips earn a valuable point to clinch a spot in the 2006 WHL Playoffs. The Silvertips have qualified for the playoffs in their first three seasons in the WHL.

SEASON TICKET RENEWALS
Hey fans, don't forget about the two important deadlines coming up. 2006-2007 season ticket renewals are due by Friday, March 3 and 2006 WHL Playoff renewals are due by Monday, March 6.

GET YOUR PLAYOFF SEATS NOW!!!!!!!
Looking to get seats for the 2006 WHL Playoffs and the 2006-2007 regular season? Call the Silvertips today to get a 10 game 2006 Playoff package and get those seats guaranteed for the 2006-2007 regular season as well. Call the Silvertips office at (425) 252-5100 today. The best seats are going fast!

SILVERTIPS TRADING CARD NIGHT
On Wednesday, March 1 at the Everett Events Center, Edward Jones presents Everett Silvertips trading card night. The first 2000 fans through any of the Everett Events Center entrances will get a complete set of the 2005-2006 Silvertips trading card set. The Silvertips battle the Portland Winter Hawks on Wednesday with the game beginning at 7:05 p.m.

I-5 RIVALRY CONTINUES FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE E.E.C.
If you do not have your tickets for the I-5 Rivalry against the Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday night, you better get them fast. Tickets are flying out the door and you do not want to miss out. Silvertips vs. T-Birds at the Everett Events Center at 7:05 p.m. Call 1-866-332-8499 or log onto www.everettsilvertips.com to order your tickets.

SILVERTIPS FAN FINALE NIGHT
On Saturday, March 18 against the Vancouver Giants at the Everett Events Center, the Silvertips will hold Fan Finale Night at the Everett Events Center at 7:05 p.m. Fabulous prizes, gift certificates will be raffled off through out the evening and the Silvertips will also be wearing a very special alternate jersey to benefit a great cause. Call 1-866-332-8499 or log onto www.everettsilvertips.com to order tickets. For groups of 20 or more, call the Silvertips at (425) 252-5100.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Tuesday, February 28: Everett Silvertips @ Portland Winter Hawks, 7:00 p.m. (Memorial Coliseum)
Wednesday, March 1: Portland Winter Hawks @ Everett Silvertips, 7:05 p.m. (Everett Events Center)
Friday, March 3: Seattle Thunderbirds @ Everett Silvertips, 7:05 p.m. (Everett Events Center)
Saturday, March 4: Everett Silvertips @ Seattle Thunderbirds, 7:05 p.m. (Everett Events Center)
Sunday, March 5: Kelowna Rockets @ Everett Silvertips, 5:05 p.m. (Everett Events Center)
Friday, March 10: Everett Silvertips @ Prince George Cougars, 7:30 p.m. (CN Centre)