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Silvertips players celebrate during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Silvertips land No. 1 pick, chance to draft generational talent

Landon DuPont is the consensus top pick in next WHL prospects draft. Everett chief operating officer Zoran Rajcic said the team intends to select him.

 

Dennis Williams, head coach and GM of the Everett Silvertips, shakes hands with an assistant coach at the end of a season opening victory over the Vancouver Giants on Saturday, Sep. 24, 2022, at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Coach, GM Williams leaving Silvertips for Bowling Green State

After seven successful season leading Everett, Dennis Williams is heading back to his alma mater. He’ll stay with the Tips through the WHL playoffs.

 

Silvertips’ Kaden Hammell (47) enters the rink during a game between the Everett Silvertips and the Tri-City Americans at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Patterson: Overachieving Silvertips had season worth celebrating

In a season when some thought the team’s playoff streak could end, Everett put together one of its greatest campaigns.

 

Silvertips’ Tarin Smith (24) moves with the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Silvertips announce season-end team awards

Top scorer Ben Hemmerling nets the team’s Most Valuable Player honor.

Silvertips’ Tarin Smith (24) moves with the puck during a game between the Everett Silvertips and Victoria Royals at the Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Silvertips won, 5-3. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
AMA EnduroCross is bringing its championship finale to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Nov. 16. (AMA EnduroCross)

Community roundup: AMA EnduroCross championship coming to Everett

Plus, three college athletes with local ties earn weekly awards, including a Monroe High School grad who’s on a softball tear.

AMA EnduroCross is bringing its championship finale to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Nov. 16. (AMA EnduroCross)
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Silvertips’ playoff picture coming together as season hits final week

Everett is officially the Western Conference’s No. 3 seed and is likely heading into a matchup with Kelowna or Vancouver.

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Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women's team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

EvCC coach Chet Hovde, who ‘lived for’ basketball, dies at 77

Coach Hovde graduated from Everett High School in 1965. He spent 33 years as the women’s basketball coach at the community college.

Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women's team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
The Washington Wolfpack logo is revealed during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Everett’s new arena football team to have 4 televised games

The NFL Network will broadcast 30 AFL games this season, including two Wolfpack home games.

The Washington Wolfpack logo is revealed during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Oklahoma State's Taylor Roe anchors her team to victory in the women's distance medley relay at the Drake Relays athletics meet, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Community roundup: Lake Stevens, Everett grads add to All-American hauls

Taylor Roe and Jayden White shine again in track and field. Plus, a Mukilteo thrower takes fourth at nationals, updates on local NWAC basketball teams, and more.

Oklahoma State's Taylor Roe anchors her team to victory in the women's distance medley relay at the Drake Relays athletics meet, Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
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Silvertips surge for comeback to cap weekend sweep of Victoria

Everett’s flurry of third-period goals turns a deficit into a blowout as the Tips beat the Royals on back-to-back nights.

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Northern Arizona University's Emily Rodabaugh sets up for a 3-pointer during a game in Flagstaff, Ariz. The Archbishop Murphy High School alum broke the school's career 3-point record this season. (Photo courtesy of Northern Arizona University)

Murphy grad evolves into prolific perimeter threat at Northern Arizona

Emily Rodabaugh broke the school’s career 3-point record and has helped lead a turnaround for the NCAA Tournament hopeful Lumberjacks.

Northern Arizona University's Emily Rodabaugh sets up for a 3-pointer during a game in Flagstaff, Ariz. The Archbishop Murphy High School alum broke the school's career 3-point record this season. (Photo courtesy of Northern Arizona University)
Edmonds College’s Chris Lee head fakes a shot against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Community roundup: Edmonds College guard named NWAC North Region MVP

Sophomore Chris Lee leads a slew of NWAC honorees with local ties. Plus, a Mariner High School is named GNAC men’s basketball’s top freshman, and more.

Edmonds College’s Chris Lee head fakes a shot against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Skagit Valley College's Sylas Williams, a Jackson High School graduate, takes the ball up the court during a game at Skagit Valley College. (Photo courtesy of Skagit Valley College)

Jackson grad’s ‘off the charts’ rebounding leads Skagit Valley into NWAC tourney

Sylas Williams has made an instant impact for the Cardinals while averaging a conference-best 13.6 boards per game.

Skagit Valley College's Sylas Williams, a Jackson High School graduate, takes the ball up the court during a game at Skagit Valley College. (Photo courtesy of Skagit Valley College)
Edmonds College’s Chris Lee scores in traffic against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Edmonds men and women, Everett men set for NWAC basketball tournaments

A capsule look at all three local college squads heading into postseason play.

Edmonds College’s Chris Lee scores in traffic against Everett Community College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Silvertips prove they can contend with WHL’s best

Everett slugged it out with Eastern Conference contender Moose Jaw in an entertaining 8-7 shootout loss over the weekend.

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(From left to right) Ellie Matisin, Helaina Soterakopoulos and Max Soterakopoulos pose with their championships trophies after winning their divisions of the Washington State Elks Association Hoop Shoot free throw competition.  (Photo courtesy of Jayne Soterakopoulos)

Community roundup: Everett youngsters win free-throw championships

Plus, two locals earn college honors, Everett’s AFL team is holding its final tryouts, and more.

(From left to right) Ellie Matisin, Helaina Soterakopoulos and Max Soterakopoulos pose with their championships trophies after winning their divisions of the Washington State Elks Association Hoop Shoot free throw competition.  (Photo courtesy of Jayne Soterakopoulos)
Everett Community College’s Derek Smith tries to spin out of trouble in the lane against Edmonds College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Everett men enter season finale on NWAC tournament bubble

Meanwhile, the Edmonds men and women are locked in to their seedings.

Everett Community College’s Derek Smith tries to spin out of trouble in the lane against Edmonds College on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Seaview Gym in Lynnwood, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
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Examining where the Silvertips stand in the playoff picture

Everett seems destined for the No. 3 seed, but its opponent in the first round remains a mystery.

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Matt King of Team United States swims in the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Community roundup: Glacier Peak grad captures gold at swim worlds

Plus, an Edmonds College basketball coach reaches a milestone, and spring teams at Edmonds and Everett nab top-10 NWAC rankings.

Matt King of Team United States swims in the Men's 4x100m Medley Relay final at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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Silvertips extend franchise-long playoff streak

Everett clinched a WHL postseason berth during a 2-1-1 week, which included a split with top contender Portland.

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