While the Seattle Kraken may not be heading to the postseason, their prospects are gearing up for the WHL playoffs. Let's start with Kaden Hammel [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/kraken-prospects-put-on-a-sho-in-everett]l and Julius Miettinen [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/latest-news/multiple-kraken-prospects-will-compete-at-world-juniors-this-month] of the Everett Silvertips [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/pacific-northwest-news-everett-silvertips-are-first-in-the-whl-to-secure-playoff-berth], the Kraken’s 2023 and 2024 NHL Draft picks. The Silvertips have climbed to fifth place in this week’s CHL rankings with a 46-12-4-4 record. After a 5-3 victory over the Portland Winterhawks on Saturday, March 15, they claimed their 10th U.S. Division title. @WHL [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/28579e45-4772-4bd0-8be5-a1eb41c10399.jpeg] @WHL On Sunday, the Silvertips secured the Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy as the WHL regular season champions with a win over the Spokane Chiefs. This marks the second time in franchise history that Everett has won the title, the first since the 2006-2007 season. Looking at their individual performances, Hammell, a 6'1" defenseman from Langley, BC, has totaled 36 points (10 G, 26 A) in 58 games. Kaden Hammell during Prospect challenge in 2024. Photo by Andy Glass. [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/d70242d2-730b-4537-a849-c6915766fa6d.jpeg] Kaden Hammell during Prospect challenge in 2024. Photo by Andy Glass. Meanwhile, Julius Miettinen, a 6'3" center from Helsinki, Finland, leads the team with two shorthanded goals and six power-play goals. Despite missing several weeks due to an injury sustained at the World Juniors, Miettinen recently celebrated his 100th WHL goal and has 36 points (11 G, 25 A) in just 34 games played. Julius Miettinen (49) during Prospect Challenge in 2024. Photo by Andy Glass. [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/8eb863bd-1984-433a-ba54-90fb735e91cf.jpeg] Julius Miettinen (49) during Prospect Challenge in 2024. Photo by Andy Glass. With top scorer Carter Bear out indefinitely due to a severe lower-body injury, the Silvertips will undoubtedly be relying on the powerhouse duo of Hammell and Miettinen in the upcoming playoffs. The Silvertips will wrap up their regular season this weekend with two games against the Wenatchee Wild: Friday, March 21, in Everett, featuring the team’s annual awards and Over-agers ceremony, and Saturday, March 22, in Wenatchee. Everett has also secured home ice for the playoffs, with Round 1, Games 1 and 2 scheduled for Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29 against rivals the Seattle Thunderbirds. Related Kaden Hammell on Berkly Catton and Landon Dupont. Kraken Prospects: Berkly Catton, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft is turning heads this season. [https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/deweb-519a7.appspot.com/o/posts%2FNHLKRAK%2Fcontent-images%2F2db38ff9-934b-4181-943b-56bc5dd42673.webp?alt=media] Kraken Prospects: Berkly Catton, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NHL draft is turning heads this season. <i>By Krishna Bhagnathsingh </i> [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/seattle-kraken/players/kraken-prospects-berkly-catton-the-no-8-overall-pick-in-the-2024-nhl-draft-is-turning-heads-this-season] Stay updated with the most interesting Kraken stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwrODfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] or Join the discussion with others in your hockey community on the Seattle Kraken Forum [https://rtb.thehockeynews.com/seattle-kraken/posts].
