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Americans Blank Silvertips 5-0

September 11, 2006 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release


Kennewick, WA - Goaltender Chet Pickard stopped all 20 shots and Tyler Schmidt scored two goals as the Tri-City Americans shutout the Everett Silvertips 5-0 before 794 fans at Toyota Center tonight in the final game of the Red Lion Hotels Pre-Season Tournament in Kennewick.

The Americans got off to a quick start scoring three power play goals in the first by Schmidt, Chris Inglis and Joel Broda to take a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes.

Tri-City would seal the deal with two second period goals by Schmidt and Kyle Peters.

Broda would enjoy a three point night with a goal and two assists while rookie Brock Cornish added two assists.

The Americans (1-1-0-1) are idle until next weekend when they travel to Spokane next Friday night to play the Chiefs at Eagles Ice Arena at 7 pm. The weekend will continue when the Chiefs play the Americans next Saturday night, 7:05 pm at Toyota Center. The Americans also have added an additional pre-season contest for next Sunday, September 17th at 3:05 pm against the Portland Winter Hawks at Toyota Center. Tickets for that game will go on sale Tuesday at 9 am at the Toyota Center box office and all Tickets west outlets including Red Lion Hotels.

Americans single game tickets for all 36 regular season home games go on sale tomorrow morning at 9 am at the Toyota Center box office and all Tickets West outlets. Call 1.800.325.SEAT.

The Americans home opener is Saturday, September 30th against the archrival Spokane Chiefs at 7:05 pm.

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