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Horses dash from the starting gate in the 2024 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. This year's Mile is scheduled for Aug. 17. (Photo courtesy of Doug Parry)

Emerald Downs opens Sunday

The Auburn track looks to benefit from California closures.

 

Everett Silvertips’ defenseman Landon DuPont celebrates after scoring during Game 7 of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips’ Landon DuPont named WHL Rookie of the Year

The 15-year-old defenseman becomes the third Everett player to win the award.

 

The Portland Winterhawks celebrate scoring during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silvertips reflect on missed opportunity after strong season

Everett’s exit meetings on Wednesday create closure after second-round exit to Portland.

 

Everett Silvertips’ forward Zackary Shantz scrambles after the puck during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Silver-whiplash: Everett falls to Winterhawks in Game 7

Portland scores twice in 30 seconds to pull ahead and win 4-2 in Game 7 of the second round.

Everett Silvertips’ forward Zackary Shantz scrambles after the puck during game seven of the second round of the WHL playoffs against the Portland Winterhawks on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell passes the puck up ice as Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski tries to forecheck during Everett's 4-3 loss in Game 5 of the WHL Western Conference Semifinals at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Silvertips face elimination after last-minute Game 5 loss

Darby’s tip-in with a minute left secures 4-3 win and 3-2 series lead for Portland.

Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell passes the puck up ice as Winterhawks forward Josh Zakreski tries to forecheck during Everett's 4-3 loss in Game 5 of the WHL Western Conference Semifinals at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 18, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Washington Wolfpack's Ed Crouch Jr. leaps to try and escape a tackle by Nashville Kats' Derrick Maxwell Jr during the game on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wolfpack slip in second-half blowout to Nashville

After trailing by five at half, Washington falls 68-20 to the Kats in third straight loss.

Washington Wolfpack's Ed Crouch Jr. leaps to try and escape a tackle by Nashville Kats' Derrick Maxwell Jr during the game on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Seven more WSU Cougars enter transfer portal

Seven more Washington State football players have entered the transfer portal. Running back Josh Joyner and offensive lineman Carson Osmus made their decisions… Continue reading

Everett Silvertips’ forward Austin Roest scrambles after a loose puck infant of the goal during the second round WHL playoff game against the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips continue OT success, top Portland in Games 1 and 2

Heslop, Miettinen net OT winners to take 2-0 lead against the Winterhawks in the second round.

Everett Silvertips’ forward Austin Roest scrambles after a loose puck infant of the goal during the second round WHL playoff game against the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)

Silvertips hope third time’s the charm against Portland

The Winterhawks ended the last two seasons for Everett, and they meet again in the WHL second round.

The Everett Silvertips warm up ahead of Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round against the Seattle Thunderbirds at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. (Photo courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)
Everett AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson catches the ball at second base for the first out in a double play during the Opening Day game against the Hillsboro Hops on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Hops go-ahead homer spoils AquaSox home opener

Ben McLaughlin hits a go-ahead three-run homer to cap a five-run seventh in Hillsboro’s 7-6 win.

Everett AquaSox shortstop Colt Emerson catches the ball at second base for the first out in a double play during the Opening Day game against the Hillsboro Hops on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips goalie Raiden LeGall secures the puck during Everett's 1-0 double overtime win against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. LeGall made 57 saves to shut out the Thunderbirds and help Everett advance to the second round with a 4-2 series win. (Photo Courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)

LeGall, Kaplan win series for Tips in Game 6 against Seattle

Kaplan scores the winning goal in double overtime and LeGall makes 57 saves in 1-0 win.

Everett Silvertips goalie Raiden LeGall secures the puck during Everett's 1-0 double overtime win against the Seattle Thunderbirds in Game 6 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on April 7, 2025. LeGall made 57 saves to shut out the Thunderbirds and help Everett advance to the second round with a 4-2 series win. (Photo Courtesy: Dexter Guiang / Come as You Are Hockey)
Everett Silvertips forward Nolan Chastko (19) skates towards a loose puck in the neutral zone while being pursued by Seattle Thunderbirds forward Nathan Pilling during Everett's 7-4 win in Game 5 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 5, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Short-handed Tips blitz Seattle for Game 5 win

A first-period flurry and a record five power-play goals carry Everett to 7-4 win.

Everett Silvertips forward Nolan Chastko (19) skates towards a loose puck in the neutral zone while being pursued by Seattle Thunderbirds forward Nathan Pilling during Everett's 7-4 win in Game 5 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on April 5, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips’ Carter Bear on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips drop Game 3 against Seattle, Bear earns WHL honor

Everett blows 2-goal lead to lose 6-3, trails 2-1 in series; injured forward makes 2nd Team.

Everett Silvertips’ Carter Bear on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
AquaSox’s Michael Arroyo makes a throw from second base during practice at Funko Field on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

AquaSox usher in new era with first practice of 2025

The 30-man roster, including eight top Mariners prospects, first took the field together on Tuesday.

AquaSox’s Michael Arroyo makes a throw from second base during practice at Funko Field on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell (47) kneels to block a shot from Seattle Thunderbirds forward Nathan Pilling (29 in white) during the Silvertips' 3-2 overtime win in Game 2 of the 2025 WHL Playoffs First Round at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on March 29, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Jamieson’s OT winner lifts Silvertips past T-Birds in Game 2

After losing lead in final 30 seconds, Everett ties first-round series 1-1 with 3-2 overtime win.

Everett Silvertips defenseman Kaden Hammell (47) kneels to block a shot from Seattle Thunderbirds forward Nathan Pilling (29 in white) during the Silvertips' 3-2 overtime win in Game 2 of the 2025 WHL Playoffs First Round at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on March 29, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
The Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds meet at center ice for a faceoff during Game 1 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on March 28, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Tips can’t swing Game 1 win, Seattle takes first-round lead

The top seed Everett falls 3-2 to start best-of-7 series against eighth-seed Thunderbirds.

The Everett Silvertips and Seattle Thunderbirds meet at center ice for a faceoff during Game 1 of the WHL Playoffs First Round at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on March 28, 2025. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)
Everett AquaSox catcher Cal Raleigh look to tag a runner at home at Everett Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2018.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

25 former AquaSox open season on MLB rosters

A total of 25 former Everett AquaSox players were among those on Major League Baseball rosters for Thursday’s opening day, according to an AquaSox press… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox catcher Cal Raleigh look to tag a runner at home at Everett Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2018.  (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Everett Silvertips’ Landon DuPont during the game against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Under Pressure: The Landon DuPont experience

The 15-year-old Everett Silvertips phenom is used to handling unparalleled expectations. Here’s how:

Everett Silvertips’ Landon DuPont during the game against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Wolfpack dramatic comeback beats Oregon for AF1 win

Washington overcomes 22-0 halftime deficit to beat Lightning 35-28.

Everett Silvertips winger Dominik Rymon (center) drives toward the puck after a failed Wenatchee shot in Everett's 5-0 win against the Wild in Everett, Washington on March 21, 2025. Rymon is flanked by, from left to right, defenseman Landon DuPont, winger Jesse Heslop, defenseman Eric Jamieson and center Julius Miettinen, while goalie Jesse Sanche is squared in net behind them. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)

Silvertips cruise past Wenatchee in regular season home finale

Despite secured top seed, Everett rides 4-goal first period, 52 shots on goal to 5-0 win.

Everett Silvertips winger Dominik Rymon (center) drives toward the puck after a failed Wenatchee shot in Everett's 5-0 win against the Wild in Everett, Washington on March 21, 2025. Rymon is flanked by, from left to right, defenseman Landon DuPont, winger Jesse Heslop, defenseman Eric Jamieson and center Julius Miettinen, while goalie Jesse Sanche is squared in net behind them. (Joe Pohoryles / The Herald)