Silvertips Storm into Memorial Cup Final
The Everett Silvertips delivered a commanding 6-1 victory over the Chicoutimi Saguenéens in the Memorial Cup semifinal on Thursday, securing a spot in the championship game.
Landon DuPont was the offensive engine, netting two goals and earning the tournament’s top-star honors for his performance.
Seattle Kraken prospect Julius Miettinen capped the rout with a power-play marker just 45 seconds into the third period, underscoring the depth of the Silvertips’ attack.
The win sets up a Sunday showdown against the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, who edged Everett 6-2 in their round-robin meeting on May 25. Face-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. Pacific time.
Everett’s journey to the final has been nothing short of remarkable. The club went 16-2 through four WHL playoff rounds, capturing its first Ed Chynoweth Cup and earning the league’s representative berth for the first time since 2003.
The Silvertips will be looking to add a Memorial Cup title to a storied franchise history as they prepare to face a Kitchener team that has already proven it can handle their offense.