EVERETT SILVERTIPS CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT The Everett Silvertips (42-6-2-1) became the first team in the Western Conference to officially clinch a postseason berth following a hard-fought 6-3 victory over the Red Deer Rebels at the Marchant Crane Centrium on Tuesday night. It took less than a minute for the Silvertips to assert their dominance. Captain and Anaheim Ducks prospect Tarin Smith set the tone just 51 seconds into the opening frame, rifling a shot from the point through traffic to give Everett the early lead. Minutes later, Matias Vanhanen doubled the cushion with a clinical power-play marker. Since October, the Silvertips have occupied the No. 1 spot in the CHL Top 10 rankings four separate times, boasting a league-leading 42 wins and a staggering .850 points percentage. Carter Bear has evolved into a premier game-breaker. With 23 goals and a league-leading knack for clutch markers, Bear has been the focal point of an Everett power play that currently clicks at a league-best 30.2%. While Landon DuPont has lived up to every ounce of the hype, tallying 45 points in 46 games this season. Mid-season trades for Zackary Shantz and Luke Vlooswyk provided the necessary support for a deep run. The acquisition of Matias Vanhanen also paid immediate dividends, as the Finnish import currently leads the team with 62 points. Since the franchise's inception in 2003-04, the Silvertips have never missed the playoffs—a 22-year run of excellence that is unparalleled in the CHL. Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. WHL Royalty Named to CHL’s "Top 50 Players of the Last 50 Years" [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-royalty-named-to-chl-s-top-50-players-of-the-last-50-years] Everett, Prince Albert, Medicine Hat & Penticton Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 20 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-prince-albert-medicine-hat-penticton-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-20-rankings] Former Portland Winterhawk Seth Jarvis Named To Canada's Olympic Team [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/former-portland-winterhawk-seth-jarvis-named-to-canada-s-olympic-team] WHL Announces Leadership Groups For 2026 Prospects Game [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-announces-leadership-groups-for-2026-prospects-game] Prince Albert Raiders Punch Ticket To The 2026 WHL Playoffs [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/prince-albert-raiders-punch-ticket-to-the-2026-whl-playoffs] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/ad22317d-2fc5-4f95-ab9e-09801944f15d.jpeg] The Hockey News
