Everett Silvertips 2021-22 Exit Interviews

Conducted on Locker Clean-out Day — May 4, 2022 (To be updated throughout the week)

Ty Gibson – Defense, #6

🎥 "It was kind of a record-book year for the team. It's something to build on next year."

Ty Gibson reflects on a strong campaign in his exit interview.#LetsGoTips x @TyGibson_6 pic.twitter.com/LmuLPALM2Q

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Matthew Ng – Center, #19

🎥 Where does the Teddy Bear Toss goal rank in terms of memories this season?

"Probably the top."

Matthew Ng produced many memorable moments in his first full Silvertips campaign!#LetsGoTips x @mattng8_ pic.twitter.com/yJB9Z0Qjd3

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Vincent Lamanna – Left wing, #29

🎥 "There's nothing like playoff hockey, it was just a really awesome experience."

Vincent Lamanna is hungry for more after his rookie season in Everett#LetsGoTips pic.twitter.com/70yhtEUBIl

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Jesse Heslop – Forward, #22

🎥 "I think [my first goal] is number one, amazing memory. I think about it all the time."

Jesse Heslop made a big impression as an '06-birth year in his first few WHL games#LetsGoTips x @jesseheslop pic.twitter.com/s7QBNXS74j

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Austin Roest – Forward, #14

🎥 "I didn't expect it…all the guys were hyping it up pretty big, I didn't expect what I saw."

Austin Roest felt the love of Silvertip Country as fans returned to the building this season.#LetsGoTips x @aroest14 pic.twitter.com/Sjgrf4kJuz

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Aidan Sutter – Defense, #44

🎥 "Through all the ups and downs, we stuck together the whole year."

Aidan Sutter saw tons of growth personally and as a team in 2021-22.#LetsGoTips x @AidanSutter44 pic.twitter.com/oaZwKeDDyd

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Roan Woodward – Wing, #13

🎥 "Playing on the wing is definitely something to pick up and learn. I think it developed throughout the year and I became a better winger."

Roan Woodward saw significant strides forward in his rookie season as an '05 birth-year.#LetsGoTips pic.twitter.com/O9jjRZF1zB

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Jacob Wright – Right wing, #11

🎥 "Having that hat trick in Langley in front of all my family…I'll always remember that for sure."

Jacob Wright was a key performer year-round for the '21-22 Tips.#LetsGoTips pic.twitter.com/WG0gU7RYs6

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Ryan Hofer – Center, #15

🎥 "I wouldn't be able to [grow and improve] without this group and the staff around me, it's all about the environment."

Ryan Hofer, the Silvertips' Most Improved Player, reflects on an electric campaign.#LetsGoTips pic.twitter.com/n6MJnmvXEL

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Caden Zaplitny – Left wing, #12

🎥 "Coming in, everyone really helped me fit in and adapt to the new league and everything."

Caden Zaplitny was a quick study in his first WHL season!#LetsGoTips pic.twitter.com/m380rrGYKj

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Koen MacInnes – Goalie, #35

🎥 "The Climate Pledge game…I don't think I'll ever forget that as long as I live."

Neither will we, Koen. Neither will we.#LetsGoTips pic.twitter.com/llvBTyCg9N

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Jackson Berezowski – Left wing, #17

🎥 "You don't really look at it 'til it's over…it leaves me hungry for next year."

Jackson Berezowski, coming off a 46-goal campaign, is itching for more in 2022-23.#LetsGoTips x @jacksonbere7 pic.twitter.com/WDQNfYnMCl

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Hunter Campbell – Right wing, #18

🎥 "Just thanks for everything. It's been a pleasure."

Back atcha, Soupy.

Hunter Campbell gives his final thoughts on his last season in Everett.#LetsGoTips x @huntercamp05 pic.twitter.com/v64piQqIZL

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Tarin Smith – Defense, #24

🎥 "It was unreal, just coming out to all those cowbells and the really loud horn."

Tarin Smith got a quick introduction to Silvertip Country after being selected in the first round of the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft.#LetsGoTips x @TarinSmith4 pic.twitter.com/JYCVDl6CiS

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Beau Courtney – Center, #10

🎥 "We had great leadership, led all the young guys and showed us the way around."

Beau Courtney played a gritty team game as a rookie in 2021-22.#LetsGoTips x @BeauCourtney2 pic.twitter.com/izZr18VdCJ

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Ben Hemmerling – Wing, #9

🎥 "Hanging out with the guys, seeing them every morning, that's what drives you through the grind."

Ben Hemmerling turned a lot of heads in his second season with the Silvertips.#LetsGoTips x @Hemmer_9 pic.twitter.com/Tt9qCQxtb9

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Dexter Whittle – Defense, #4

🎥 "My parents were able to be there, getting announced on the ice was cool, raising that banner from last year…just being able to experience that."

Dexter Whittle reveled in his rookie season from Day One.#LetsGoTips x @dexter_whittle pic.twitter.com/3x2AFOfCM9

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 4, 2022

Braden Holt – Goaltender, #40

🎥 "We came together a lot as a group, we found success early on and we kept it going. I'm proud of the guys."

Braden Holt, recently named to the NHL Central Scouting Final Rankings, looks back on a successful year between the pipes.#LetsGoTips x @holt40_ pic.twitter.com/1eGsqCCk3g

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 5, 2022

Alex Swetlikoff – Center, #90

🎥 "The very last regular season home game, scoring a hat trick and clinching the U.S. Division…that has to be a favorite memory."

Alex Swetlikoff takes one last look at his time in Everett in his final exit interview.#LetsGoTips x @aswet90 pic.twitter.com/HedoaELB9v

— Everett Silvertips (@WHLsilvertips) May 5, 2022