Posted : : 08/21/2006
Soetaert Back with the Silvertips
Doug Soetaert Assumes VP/General Manager Duties
Everett Silvertips Press Release
Vice-President / General Manager Doug Soetaert
Everett, WA - EHT Inc. the parent company of the Everett Silvertips Hockey Club is pleased to announce that Doug Soetaert has agreed to assume the responsibilities of Vice President and General Manager of the hockey club effective immediately.
"I couldn't be more delighted," said Bill Yuill, President of the Company. "Doug played a major role in developing this franchise and he was instrumental in building our present personnel roster, both on and off the ice."
"Over the past three years, the Everett Silvertips have achieved some pretty lofty goals and we will need all the resources available to us to maintain that record," Yuill said. "We intend to be competitive in the future, but with the expansion of the Western Hockey League, it probably will take more horsepower than previous."
Doug started his hockey career playing 4 years of junior with the Edmonton Oil Kings, then went on to play 12 seasons in the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup ring with Montreal. After his playing career he scouted for the Rangers, coached in minor pro and became a GM over a period of 11 years in the International Hockey League. He was most recently employed by the Calgary Flames.
The 2006-2007 Everett Silvertips 4th season home opener will take place on Friday, September 29th at the Everett Events Center at 7:35 p.m.