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08-09-2006, 10:53 PM
Posted : : 08/09/2006
Harper Adds Two Assists in US Win Over Russia
Silvertips Forward Aids in US Win at Under-18 World Cup
Everett Silvertips Press Release

Everett, WA - Everett Silvertips forward Shane Harper added 2 assists in the 1st period to help Team USA to a 4-2 victory over Russia at the 2006 Under-18 Memorial of Ivan Hlinka World Cup in Breclav, Czech Republic on Wednesday afternoon. With the win, the United States Under-18 squad remains unbeaten with a 2-0 record and can secure a berth in the gold medal game with a victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday night.

Currently Harper has posted 2 assists in 2 games played for Team USA in the international event. The Valencia, California is currently the fourth player in Silvertips history to play in the Under-18 World Cup Tournament. Last summer Silvertips forwards Zach Hamill, Brady Calla and goaltender Leland Irving were able to help Team Canada to a gold medal in last year's event.

The Silvertips will host their 3rd Annual Everett Silvertips Pre-Season Tournament at the Everett Events Center on Labor Day Weekend from September 1 to September 3. On Friday, September 1, the Silvertips will battle the Vancouver Giants and face off against the Kamloops Blazers on Saturday, September 2 at 7:05 p.m. Everett will close out the pre-season tournament on Sunday, September 3 against the Seattle Thunderbirds at 7:05 p.m. Single game ticket prices for the tournament remain unchanged from last year. Single game tickets are $10 and fans can save money by purchasing a Tournament Ticket Package. Tournament Ticket Packages are just $50.00 per person (a $40.00 savings over walkup prices) for all nine-tournament games.

Ticket packages for the Pre-Season Tournament are currently on sale at the Silvertips Office, which is located inside the Everett Events Center (corner of Hewitt and Lombard). Fans may call the Silvertips office at 425-252-5100 and charge by phone (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover). Tickets packages will remain on sale through Thursday, August 31 at 5:00 p.m.

Single game tickets for the tournament will also go on sale at the Everett Events Center Box Office on Monday, August 14, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. Fans can also order tickets by calling 1-866-EEC-TIXX or online at www.everettsilvertips.com. Normal ticketing fees apply if ordering online or via phone.