2022-23 Exit Interviews

Conducted on Apr. 11, 2023 – To be updated throughout the week

#3 Cameron Sytsma

🎥 "It was tough, but there's great players in the organization to learn from."

Rookie defenseman Cameron Sytsma on growing through his first WHL season (and a team-building escape room?)#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/i3dk31I1JW

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#4 Dexter Whittle

🎥 "Everyone learned from it. I think we're ready to get back stronger than ever next year."

Defenseman Dexter Whittle is hungry to return for 2023-24!#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/iNIZ9AdBuO

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#5 Eric Jamieson

🎥 "I tried to step up my game physically quite a bit. My face reflects that."

Defenseman Eric Jamieson looks every bit the grizzled blueliner after a hard-nosed season#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/v6jUdRtYWj

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#6 Ty Gibson

🎥 "I want to come in bigger, stronger, faster. Hopefully we can go on a run next year."

Veteran defenseman Ty Gibson on becoming a leader in the room and building for '23-24#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/373wY32Jh6

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#9 Ben Hemmerling

🎥 "I came into my own a little bit, driving the play a bit more."@GoldenKnights prospect Ben Hemmerling reflects on developing his skills and growing into a leadership role in '22-23#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/XYf3zAw4SD

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#10 Beau Courtney

🎥 "It's cool to give back to the fans and the community."

Beau Courtney on winning U.S. Division Humanitarian of the Year and his 2022-23 season of growth#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/U0VY2U6R0d

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#11 Carter Bear

🎥 "It makes me hungry. I want to achieve a lot next year."

'06 forward Carter Bear is ready for more after his first stint in the WHL.#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/ltYz8APf4X

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#12 Cade Zaplitny

🎥 "I had a lot of friends and family watch me play in Winnipeg. That was special."

Cade Zaplitny's return home to Winnipeg was a standout memory in 2022-23#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/EYQdCrbk7n

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#14 Austin Roest

🎥 "Night in night out, the fans bring it. The cowbells are always rocking."

Austin Roest, Everett's Most Improved Player, is eager to return stronger than ever.#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/eHAEqdSFLX

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#16 Dominik Rymon

🎥 "The hockey's faster, so I improved my skating and my shot."

Czech forward Dominik Rymon reflects on how he improved in his first WHL season#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/zER5c5hCsB

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#17 Jackson Berezowski

🎥 "Five years, it flies by quick… I wouldn't change a thing."

In his final exit interview, the captain, Jackson Berezowski.#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/qJsgIHPW2m

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 13, 2023

#18 Raphael Pelletier

🎥 "There's nothing more I could have asked for."

Raphael Pelletier on his final WHL season, his first playoff win and what lies ahead.#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/i5of2kObyw

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#19 Julien Maze

🎥 "Strength is the biggest thing for me. Just get stronger."

'22 first-round WHL Draft pick Julien Maze on his first WHL experience and his summer of growth ahead#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/FxnteZScZa

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#20 Matthew Paszkiewicz

🎥 "The fans, they get you going and the atmosphere… it's great."

Matthew Paszkiewicz on his first WHL season, scoring his first goal on family weekend, and more#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/XrBaAtMeOP

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#22 Jesse Heslop

🎥 "[Me and Raph] had a pretty strong friendship over the course of the year, that's probably my fondest memory."

Jesse Heslop on his strong rookie campaign as a 16-year-old and his fast bond with overager Raphael Pelletier#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/rctsnUgiCG

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#24 Tarin Smith

🎥 "I'm going to be working a lot in the gym trying to get stronger, more powerful."

'21 WHL first-rounder Tarin Smith looks ahead to coming back stronger in 2023-24#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/l7RVumcbaY

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#25 Lukas Kaplan

🎥 "It's fast and it's a grind… I'm looking forward to what's to come."

15-year-old rookie Lukas Kaplan reflects on his first exposure to WHL action#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/VV01P7HnNy

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#26 Andrew Petruk

🎥 "I grew more every day I was here. Lots of work put in."

Andrew Petruk on his rookie season in Everett#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/WZvXSjP34J

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#27 Niko Tsakumis

🎥 "I feel I fit in right away. The city's awesome."

Niko Tsakumis settled in quickly after arriving to Everett via trade in 2022-23#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/uwT5oUSBnj

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#31 Tyler Palmer

🎥 "It was pretty awesome how welcomed I felt here and how into it the fans were."

Goaltender Tyler Palmer on his warm introduction into Silvertip fandom#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/TSU8kduaux

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#35 Tim Metzger

🎥 "I didn't know what was coming for me here, but after time it was a huge pleasure."

Swiss import goaltender Tim Metzger on his first season in North America#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/xIPr78waik

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023

#58 Kyan Grouette

🎥 "It was exciting through the whole year. Growing up, I never thought I'd be here."

Silvertips rookie Kyan Grouette reflects on memories made during his first full WHL campaign#ForEverett pic.twitter.com/8aTPpp6RA1

— x – Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) April 11, 2023