Everett Silvertip defenseman Tarin Smith of Saskatchewan (white jersey) and Seattle Thunderbird forward Coster Dunn of Edmonton, Alberta pursue the puck during the Western Hockey League (WHL) matchup between Seattle and Everett on Friday, Dec. 27 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle for the Battle of the Sound during one of the first two periods of the game. Smith had hit it and the puck went into the air.
The Silvertips took a 5-3 win over Seattle that night. The Tips then took a 6-1 win at home against Seattle Saturday, Dec. 28. Their game Dec. 31 happened after press time.
At press time, the Silvertips led the WHL conference standings at 27-5, ahead of Prince George at 20-9. The Tips’ next home game will be Saturday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. hosting the Victoria Royals in Everett’s Angel of the Winds Arena.