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  • Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Is 18 Days Away: Your Complete Guide to the Everett Shows May 30-31

    You’ve got 18 days. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire is coming to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31 — and if you haven’t locked in tickets yet, this is your reminder. Three shows, a lineup loaded with fan favorites, and a brand-new truck making its debut. Here’s everything you need to know before showtime.

    Show Schedule

    DateShow Time
    Saturday, May 3012:30 PM (matinee)
    Saturday, May 307:30 PM (evening)
    Sunday, May 312:30 PM (matinee)

    Three shows across the weekend, so there’s a time that works for every family schedule. The Saturday evening show at 7:30 PM is the big one — the arena lights down, the glow effects kick up, and the crowd is typically largest. The matinee shows are great for families with younger kids who might be fading by 9 PM.

    The Trucks You’ll See

    This is a stacked lineup. Here’s who’s rolling in:

    • Mega Wrex — the dinosaur-bodied classic
    • Bigfoot — the original monster truck, still doing it
    • Bone Shaker — Hot Wheels’ skull-and-flame icon
    • Tiger Shark
    • HW 5-Alarm
    • Gunkster
    • Skelesaurus
    • Rhinomite — making its live debut at this tour

    Plus: FMX freestyle motocross riders and a transforming robot. It’s not just monster trucks — it’s a full sensory experience built for the full family, even the adults who claim they’re just “taking the kids.”

    The Pre-Show Party

    This is the hidden gem of the Hot Wheels event. The Pre-Show Party gets you floor access 2.5 hours before the show starts — meaning you can get up close to the actual trucks, take pictures, and let the kids see what these machines look like at ground level before the dirt starts flying.

    If you have younger kids (or a big monster truck fan of any age), the Pre-Show Party ticket is worth it. Check Ticketmaster for availability and pricing on pre-show access.

    Tickets and Where to Buy

    Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster and AXS:

    You can also check the Angel of the Winds Arena event page for complete details.

    What to Know Before You Go

    Ear protection is a must for young kids. Monster trucks are loud — like, legitimately ear-splittingly loud — and the arena amplifies everything. Pick up foam earplugs or kids’ ear defenders before the event. They’re often sold at the venue but bring your own to be safe.

    Arrive early for the best dirt-side views. The floor of Angel of the Winds transforms into a legitimate dirt track for this event. Floor seats get you close to the action; upper deck gives you the best angle for jumps and aerial tricks. Both have their merits.

    Parking is at Angel of the Winds Arena at 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201. The arena is well-signed from I-5. For downtown Everett visitors, you can combine the show with a meal on Hewitt Avenue or at the Waterfront before or after the event.

    The Saturday evening show is a date night option too. Glow-N-Fire, as the name suggests, leans into the pyrotechnic and lighting spectacle. The evening show is the full-throttle version of the experience, with the glow effects doing their best work in a dark arena.

    The Rhinomite Debut

    Worth calling out separately: Rhinomite is making its live debut on this tour. Hot Wheels fans who track the new vehicle announcements have been waiting to see Rhinomite in action at full speed. Everett is one of the first stops. If you’re a gear-head or a collector, that’s a genuine reason to be in the building.

    A Big Weekend at Angel of the Winds

    May 30-31 falls just after the potential WHL Final Games 6 and 7 window (May 17-18 if needed) and about a month before the Washington Wolfpack’s home schedule heats up. After the spring sports season wraps, Hot Wheels rolls in to keep the arena buzzing through the summer.

    Angel of the Winds has had a remarkable run of events this spring — from the WHL playoffs to Washington Wolfpack football to Skate America in November. Monster Trucks fits right in. It’s the kind of event that reminds you why having a 10,000-seat arena in Everett matters.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When is Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live in Everett in 2026?

    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire comes to Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Saturday May 30 (12:30 PM and 7:30 PM) and Sunday May 31 (2:30 PM).

    Where can I buy tickets for Hot Wheels in Everett?

    Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and AXS.com. You can also check the Angel of the Winds Arena website directly.

    What trucks will be at the Everett Hot Wheels show?

    The lineup includes Mega Wrex, Bigfoot, Bone Shaker, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Gunkster, Skelesaurus, and the debut of all-new Rhinomite, plus FMX riders and a transforming robot.

    Is the Pre-Show Party worth it?

    For families with younger kids or true monster truck enthusiasts, yes. The Pre-Show Party gets you floor access 2.5 hours before the show to get up close to the actual trucks before the event begins.

    Where is Angel of the Winds Arena?

    Angel of the Winds Arena is located at 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Parking is on-site and well-signed from I-5.

    Related coverage: Angel of the Winds Arena May–November 2026 Events Guide | Washington Wolfpack Host Beaumont May 23

  • Tips Even the Series in Style: Silvertips Crush Raiders 6-2 to Tie WHL Final 1-1

    What was the final score of WHL Final Game 2 on May 9, 2026? The Everett Silvertips beat the Prince Albert Raiders 6-2 at Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, May 9, 2026, tying the best-of-seven WHL Championship Series 1-1. Three first-period goals — from Carter Bear at 3:20, Kayd Ruedig at 5:31, and Rylan Gould later in the frame — staked Everett to a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes, and the Tips never gave it back. The series now shifts to Prince Albert’s Art Hauser Centre for Games 3, 4, and 5.

    Bounce-back Saturday: The Silvertips needed this one and they got it three different ways

    Friday night Everett looked nervous. Saturday night Everett looked like Everett.

    The Silvertips evened the 2026 WHL Championship Series with a 6-2 win over the Prince Albert Raiders at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 9, and the way they did it should reset the tone of the entire series. They scored three goals before the first period was over. They put a power-play goal on the scoreboard with one second left to drive the dagger home. And they got production from the people you would have hoped to see step up — Carter Bear, Julius Miettinen, and a 2OT Game 2 hero from Round 3 in Rylan Gould — plus a Game 2 goal from Kayd Ruedig, the defenseman acquired in trade specifically for moments like this.

    Series tied 1-1. Off to Saskatchewan. The Tips can breathe.

    The first period that swung the series back

    Carter Bear opened the scoring at 3:20 of the first by corralling a bouncing loose puck in the high slot and beating Prince Albert goaltender Michal Orsulak with a low shot. Two minutes and eleven seconds later, Nolan Chastko won an offensive-zone face-off, the puck slid to Kayd Ruedig in the left circle, and Ruedig’s shot beat a screened Orsulak to make it 2-0 at 5:31. By the time the first horn sounded, Everett had a 3-0 lead — Rylan Gould adding the third on a wide-open net after a play by 17-year-old phenom defenseman Landon DuPont.

    Three goals in the first period. After the way Game 1 went — losing the second period 3-0 and giving up the eventual game-winner from Justice Christensen on a play that felt unnecessary — that opening 20 minutes was the entire emotional reset the building needed. Game 2 stopped being about whether the Tips could match Prince Albert’s intensity and started being about whether the Raiders could climb back into a series where Everett was the one dictating terms.

    Prince Albert pushed back, Prince Albert ran out of room

    Brock Cripps got Prince Albert on the board with a power-play goal in the second period, and Justice Christensen — yes, the same Christensen who potted the Game 1 winner — added another with 9:46 to play in the third to make it 3-2 and briefly suggest a real comeback was on. It was the kind of stretch that, in Game 1, ended with the Raiders pulling away. Saturday night it ended with Everett locking it down.

    Julius Miettinen banged in an empty-netter for his 12th playoff goal — and his fourth point of the night — to push the lead to 5-2, and Jesse Heslop closed the scoring with a power-play goal with one second left in regulation for the 6-2 final. That last goal does not change anything on the scoreboard, but in the WHL it absolutely changes things in the locker room. Insurance goals at the end of WHL playoff games are a message. Everett was sending one.

    The fan-voice take

    Look, after Friday night a lot of us were doing math we didn’t want to do. Two-on-the-road for a series that was supposed to belong to Everett. Anders Miller’s historic regular-season .948 save percentage suddenly looking less like a shield and more like a ceiling. The crowd quiet by the third period. That was a real worry.

    What changed Saturday is exactly what should have changed Saturday. Carter Bear played like a Detroit Red Wings second-round pick should play. Landon DuPont made a defenseman-to-defenseman play to set up Gould that was the kind of thing that gets you drafted first overall. Julius Miettinen had four points and looked like the closer this team has been all season. And Kayd Ruedig — the trade-deadline addition from Kamloops — was on the scoresheet on a goal that was the kind of off-the-face-off play this team was supposed to win all spring.

    The series is now 1-1 and it’s going to Prince Albert. That is not a panic situation. That is the situation everyone expected before puck drop on Friday. Everett got back to being Everett, and they did it on a night when they had to.

    What to watch in Game 3

    The Game 3 question is whether Everett’s defensive structure holds in a barn that isn’t theirs. Art Hauser Centre is a small, loud, traditional WHL building, and the Raiders win there with a forecheck that is built to grind teams into mistakes. If the Tips can defend their own zone the way they did in Game 2, they will win Game 3. If they revert to chasing the puck around their own end the way they did in the second period of Game 1, they won’t.

    Where the series goes from here

    Game 3 is Tuesday, May 12 at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert, with puck drop at 7:30 p.m. MDT (6:30 p.m. PT). Game 4 is Wednesday, May 13 at the same venue. Game 5, if needed, is Friday, May 15, also at Art Hauser. The series then returns to Angel of the Winds Arena for Games 6 and 7 if necessary — Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May 18.

    The whole series is being broadcast on TSN in Canada and streamed on Victory+ in the United States. If you have any other plans Tuesday night, cancel them.

    Final lines and what they mean

    Carter Bear got the goal the entire arena needed. Julius Miettinen finished with four points, including the empty-net dagger. Rylan Gould scored on the wide-open net after the DuPont feed in the first. Landon DuPont continues to look like a 17-year-old who is going to play in the NHL very soon. Kayd Ruedig got on the board in his first WHL Championship Final appearance. Jesse Heslop’s late power-play goal felt like a closing argument.

    For Prince Albert, the worry list is real. Brock Cripps and Justice Christensen put up the only goals — Christensen now has goals in both games of this series — but the Raiders did not get the same kind of two-way pressure from their top line that decided Game 1.

    This is the kind of series these two No. 1 seeds were supposed to play. One game each, going home tied, with both teams now needing to prove they can win on the road. Everett goes back to Saskatchewan with a healthy Bear, a 17-year-old Norris-arc-in-the-making in DuPont, and a 12-1 playoff record that includes back-to-back sweeps of Kelowna and Penticton. The Raiders go back with home ice, a goaltender in Orsulak who has played to a series-leading clip in spurts, and a power play that has scored on both nights.

    Tuesday night decides whether this is going to be a series or a fight. Bring it.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What was the final score of WHL Final Game 2?
    Everett Silvertips 6, Prince Albert Raiders 2. The series is now tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven 2026 WHL Championship Final.

    Who scored for the Silvertips in Game 2?
    Carter Bear opened the scoring at 3:20 of the first period. Kayd Ruedig made it 2-0 at 5:31 of the first. Rylan Gould scored later in the first period to make it 3-0 after one. Julius Miettinen had four points including an empty-net goal. Jesse Heslop scored a power-play goal with one second left in regulation.

    Who scored for Prince Albert?
    Brock Cripps scored a second-period power-play goal. Justice Christensen scored with 9:46 left in the third — Christensen has goals in both games of the series.

    When and where is Game 3?
    Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. MDT, which is 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

    How can I watch the WHL Championship Final?
    TSN carries the games in Canada. Victory+ streams the games in the United States.

    What is the rest of the series schedule?
    Game 4: Wednesday, May 13 at Art Hauser Centre. Game 5 (if needed): Friday, May 15 at Art Hauser Centre. Game 6 (if needed): Sunday, May 17 at Angel of the Winds Arena. Game 7 (if needed): Monday, May 18 at Angel of the Winds Arena.

    What is Everett’s playoff record now?
    12-1 in the 2026 WHL Playoffs after sweeping Kelowna in Round 2 and Penticton in the Western Conference Final.

  • Wolfpack Host Beaumont Renegades Saturday May 23 at AOTW: Your Indoor Football Saturday Setup

    Wolfpack Host Beaumont Renegades Saturday May 23 at AOTW: Your Indoor Football Saturday Setup

    Q: When do the Washington Wolfpack play Beaumont at Angel of the Winds Arena?
    The Washington Wolfpack host the Beaumont Renegades on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. It’s Game 3 of the Wolfpack’s 2026 AF1 home schedule and the only Wolfpack home game in the back half of May. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.

    The Wolfpack’s Memorial Day Weekend Setup: Beaumont Comes to Everett May 23

    If you’ve been to a Wolfpack home game at Angel of the Winds Arena yet — even one — you already know the pitch. Arena football, indoor, fast, loud, fifty-yard field, walls in play, the kind of game where every snap is either a touchdown or an “ohhh no” from the section behind you. It’s professional football in the building most Everett residents have only ever been to for hockey or a concert. And it’s a thing the Wolfpack are very seriously trying to make a Saturday tradition for Snohomish County.

    The next opportunity to be in the building: Saturday, May 23 at 3:00 PM PT, when the Wolfpack host the Beaumont Renegades in Game 3 of the 2026 AF1 home schedule.

    What We Know About the Matchup

    This is a 2026 regular-season AF1 (Arena Football 1) game. Beaumont, Texas — the Renegades are the visitors, and they’re going to find out very quickly what a sold-out home crowd in Everett sounds like indoors. The Wolfpack have leaned hard into the “Pack mentality” branding all spring, and the home Saturdays are the centerpiece of the marketing.

    The 3:00 PM PT kickoff is a true Saturday-afternoon time slot. That’s not by accident. AF1 has been pushing weekend afternoon broadcasts to grow the league’s TV audience, and the Wolfpack home schedule has slotted into that pattern most weeks. (For Saturday, May 2’s home game vs. defending Arena Crown champion Albany Firebirds, also a 3:00 PM kickoff, the league announced the broadcast would land on VICE TV with a Pacific Northwest carry on Fox 13+.)

    Why You Should Care, Even If You’re Not An Arena Football Person

    Three honest reasons:

    1. The football is genuinely fun to watch in person. The 50-yard field plus rebound nets means the offense almost never punts and the scores almost always end up looking like 47-44. If you’ve ever found NFL games slow-paced, this is the antidote. There’s a reason the AOTW concourse stays full at halftime — nobody wants to miss the second-half kickoff bouncing off the back wall.

    2. The Wolfpack are still building their identity in front of you. Year two of the franchise. The roster turns over more than a typical pro team, the staff is figuring out what Everett wants, and you can feel the team trying to earn the room every week. That’s a fun stage of any pro franchise to be around — before everyone takes it for granted.

    3. Saturday at 3 is a perfect city day. Drive in, park downtown, hit a coffee shop on Hewitt before the game, walk to AOTW, watch indoor football for two and a half hours, and you’re back out into Everett’s downtown dinner scene by 6. There aren’t many sports tickets in the entire Puget Sound that pencil out as a complete day this cleanly.

    How the Wolfpack’s Year Is Shaping Up

    This is the Wolfpack’s second AF1 season. Year one ended with a Western Conference Final loss to Nashville. The 2026 home schedule on the AOTW calendar currently includes:

    • Saturday, May 2 — vs Albany Firebirds, 3:00 PM (Teacher’s Night, defending Arena Crown champion in town, drawstring bag giveaway)
    • Saturday, May 23 — vs Beaumont Renegades, 3:00 PM (Game 3 — the one this article is about)
    • Saturday, June 20 — additional home date on the schedule
    • Saturday, June 27 — additional home date on the schedule

    (Game-by-game promo details, opponents, and broadcast partners for the June dates will firm up as those games approach. The Wolfpack typically announce theme nights and giveaways about two weeks out.)

    Tickets and Logistics

    Tickets: On sale now via Ticketmaster. The AOTW ticket page links directly to the May 23 listing. Single-game tickets typically open in the $20-60 range for Wolfpack home games, with premium and group options available.

    Venue: Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Suite 200, Everett, WA 98201.

    Parking: AOTW’s own structured lot plus city street parking around downtown. The arena’s directions and parking page is the cleanest source: Plan Your Visit.

    Concessions: Full arena menu open. The Arena Grill is the on-site sit-down option if you’d rather eat a real plate before kickoff.

    The Bigger Everett Sports Story

    The Wolfpack’s May 23 game also lands inside one of the most stacked sports stretches Angel of the Winds Arena has ever had. Just look at the AOTW calendar from now to early June:

    • May 8 & 9: Everett Silvertips WHL Championship Final, Games 1 & 2 (the franchise’s first WHL Final since 2018-19)
    • May 16: Life Surge (faith and finance event)
    • May 23: Wolfpack vs Beaumont
    • May 30-31: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire (three shows, indoor pyro spectacle)

    That’s playoff hockey, pro football, and family-event programming inside a four-week window — which is the kind of run that quietly explains why the new downtown stadium project (an outdoor 5,000-seat ballpark with a covered roof, going to council April 29 for design funding) matters so much. Everett’s appetite for live events at Angel of the Winds Arena has clearly outgrown the old assumption that the building only fills for hockey nights and concerts. The Wolfpack are part of why.

    Bottom Line

    Mark Saturday, May 23 at 3:00 PM. If you went to the Wolfpack’s home opener May 2 and had a good time, this is your follow-up. If you missed the home opener, this is your make-up date. Beaumont is in town, the building will be loud, and you’ll be home in time for dinner.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When and where is the Wolfpack vs Beaumont Renegades game?

    Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA.

    Is the Wolfpack vs Beaumont game on TV?

    AF1 broadcast assignments for individual home games are confirmed closer to game day. The Wolfpack’s May 2 home opener vs Albany was carried on VICE TV with regional pickup on Fox 13+ — May 23’s broadcast info will be posted by AF1 in the days before.

    How much do Wolfpack home tickets cost?

    Single-game ticket pricing typically ranges from about $20 in the upper deck to $60+ for lower bowl, with premium and group options available. Buy at Ticketmaster.

    What is AF1?

    AF1 (Arena Football 1) is the professional indoor arena football league launched in 2024 as a successor to the original Arena Football League. The Wolfpack are the league’s Pacific Northwest team and play their home games at Angel of the Winds Arena.

    Are there other Wolfpack home games this season?

    Yes. The currently announced AOTW home schedule includes Saturday, May 2 (vs Albany Firebirds), Saturday, May 23 (vs Beaumont Renegades), Saturday, June 20, and Saturday, June 27. Check the AOTW events page for the most current schedule.

    What’s the difference between this game and a Silvertips game?

    Same building, totally different sport and field configuration. Silvertips games convert AOTW into a WHL hockey rink. Wolfpack games convert it into a 50-yard indoor football field with rebound nets. Both are professional teams, both are part of why AOTW’s 2026 calendar is the busiest it’s ever been.

  • WHL Eastern Conference Final Heads to Game 5 in Prince Albert Tonight — and the Silvertips Are Still Watching for an Opponent

    WHL Eastern Conference Final Heads to Game 5 in Prince Albert Tonight — and the Silvertips Are Still Watching for an Opponent

    WHL Eastern Conference Final Goes to Game 5 in Prince Albert Tonight — and the Silvertips Are Still Watching to See Who They Get in the Final

    The Everett Silvertips have been on the couch since April 28, when Hayden Vanhanen scored the game-winner and Adam Miettinen tacked on an empty-netter to finish a four-game sweep of the Penticton Vees in the Western Conference Final. Twelve playoff games. One loss. Three series wins. A WHL Final berth and home-ice advantage in the bag.

    Now they wait — and Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Friday, May 1, may or may not deliver them an opponent. The Prince Albert Raiders host the Medicine Hat Tigers tonight at 7:00 p.m. CT (5:00 p.m. PT) at the Art Hauser Centre in Prince Albert with the best-of-seven series tied 2-2.

    If the Raiders win, the series goes to a best-of-three. If the Tigers win, they head home with a chance to close it out at Co-op Place.

    Either way, the Silvertips’ WHL Final opens at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett next Friday, May 8. The opponent’s just the variable.

    Where the Series Sits

    The Eastern Conference Final hasn’t been the runaway some predicted when the No. 1 Raiders met the No. 2 Tigers. Prince Albert tied things up Wednesday night with a 6-3 win at Co-op Place, scoring three straight in the second period after going into the intermission tied 2-2. The series now stands 2-2 with three games left to play if needed.

    Medicine Hat coach Willie Desjardins didn’t sugarcoat it after Game 4. “We have to play better,” he told Medicine Hat News. Tigers forward Ethan Neutens said the team was “pretty lackadaisical in some areas of our game” and “weren’t winning our battles.” When you let the No. 1 seed in the East score three unanswered to take a swing series, that’s the kind of postgame quote you give.

    The remaining schedule:

    • **Game 5:** Friday, May 1 — Medicine Hat at Prince Albert, 7:00 p.m. CT (Art Hauser Centre)
    • **Game 6 (if necessary):** Sunday, May 3 — Prince Albert at Medicine Hat, 6:00 p.m. CT (Co-op Place)
    • **Game 7 (if necessary):** TBD if needed

    Why It Matters for Everett

    The Silvertips earned the right to host the WHL Final by going 12-1 through the West playoffs and finishing the regular season as the Scotty Munro Trophy winners (best regular-season record in the league at 57-8-2-1, 117 points). That means Games 1 and 2 of the WHL Final are both at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 8 and May 9 — regardless of which Eastern team comes out.

    But the matchup matters from a strategic standpoint, and from a fan-narrative standpoint:

    If it’s Medicine Hat

    The Tigers are a Top-2 seed with elite depth and a goaltender, Harrison Meneghin, who’s putting up sharp numbers. Medicine Hat plays a structured, neutral-zone-pressure style that has given Penticton-style transition teams trouble all year. They’d be the more rested matchup, too — they finished off Calgary in five and only got their fourth ECF game on May 1. The Tigers are the analytics darling.

    If it’s Prince Albert

    The Raiders are the higher seed and the physical mismatch favorite. They have the league’s best regular-season defensive rating, deeper experience at every position group, and Prince Albert plays a heavy, structured game that typically slows down high-flying Western Conference teams. Anders Miller’s 8-0 / 1.55 GAA / .948 SV% playoff resume gets stress-tested by a team built to grind possessions and win in tight.

    Either matchup is a real series. Neither team is going to be intimidated by the Silvertips’ 12-1 playoff record.

    What Tips Fans Are Watching For Tonight

    1. **Special teams.** The Raiders’ power play has carried them in this series. If Prince Albert keeps converting, they take this series in six.

    2. **Goaltending.** This Eastern Final has been a goaltending-deciding series — the team with the better third-period save percentage has won three of the four games so far.

    3. **The East’s third-period play.** Whichever team holds a third-period lead has won every game in this series. So when the puck drops at the Art Hauser Centre tonight, watch the second-intermission scoreboard. If a team’s up after 40, they’re probably winning.

    What’s Confirmed for the WHL Final at Angel of the Winds Arena

    • **Game 1:** Friday, May 8 at Angel of the Winds Arena
    • **Game 2:** Saturday, May 9 at Angel of the Winds Arena
    • **Games 3-4:** At the Eastern team’s home rink (Prince Albert’s Art Hauser Centre or Medicine Hat’s Co-op Place)
    • **Games 5-7 (if necessary):** Alternate between Everett and the Eastern host

    Tickets for Games 1-2 of the Final are on sale through the Silvertips’ website and Ticketmaster. Demand has been heavy ever since the Penticton sweep — the Tips are 12-1 in the playoffs and back in the WHL Final for the first time in a generation.

    The Silvertips Squad That’s Waiting

    Quick refresher on the team that Game 5 winners will face:

    • **Anders Miller:** 8-0, 1.55 GAA, .948 SV%. The best playoff save percentage among WHL goalies with 9+ games played, ever.
    • **Landon DuPont:** Already at 13 playoff points despite being a defenseman. Shooting from the point with NHL-prospect confidence.
    • **Hayden Vanhanen:** Game-winner Game 4 vs. Penticton; 14 playoff points and the team’s leading scorer.
    • **Carter Bear:** 10 playoff goals, including a shorthanded shift-changer in Game 5 of the WCF.
    • **Rylan Gould:** Two power-play goals in Game 2 of the WCF, including the loose-puck 2OT winner.
    • **Anders Miller’s brother in arms — AJ Reyelts:** Has played sparingly but stepped up with a goalie clinic in OT1 of WCF Game 2.

    This is a team that has scored 51 goals and surrendered 12 across 13 playoff games. They are 8-0 at home in the postseason. They have not allowed more than 3 goals in any playoff game.

    The Eastern Conference winner has a problem — and tonight in Prince Albert, that problem will get a name.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who plays in WHL Eastern Conference Final Game 5?

    The Prince Albert Raiders host the Medicine Hat Tigers at 7:00 p.m. CT on Friday, May 1, 2026 at the Art Hauser Centre. The series is tied 2-2.

    What’s the WHL Final schedule?

    Games 1 and 2 are at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. The series then shifts to the Eastern team’s home rink for Games 3 and 4. The series alternates from there if it goes longer.

    Does Everett have home-ice advantage in the WHL Final?

    Yes. As the Scotty Munro Trophy winners (best regular-season record), the Silvertips host the higher-seeded series throughout the WHL playoffs.

    When are Silvertips Final tickets on sale?

    Tickets for Games 1 and 2 at Angel of the Winds Arena are available through silvertips.com and Ticketmaster.

    What’s Anders Miller’s playoff save percentage?

    .948 across eight games — the best playoff save percentage among WHL goaltenders with nine or more playoff games played, in league history.

    How did the Silvertips get to the WHL Final?

    By going 12-1 through the Western Conference playoffs: a 4-2 first-round win over Spokane, a 4-1 second-round win over Kelowna, and a 4-0 sweep of Penticton in the Western Conference Final. They finished the regular season 57-8-2-1 (117 points), the best record in the WHL.

    Who’s the favorite if it’s Everett vs. Prince Albert?

    Toss-up. The Silvertips have the better playoff record and home-ice advantage; the Raiders have the deeper roster and a heavier style of play that has given high-octane teams problems all year. Vegas would probably set Everett at -130 to -150 in that matchup.

    Who’s the favorite if it’s Everett vs. Medicine Hat?

    Slight edge to the Silvertips. Medicine Hat has elite goaltending and structure, but the Tigers have shown vulnerability in this series and don’t have the same depth advantage.

  • Angel of the Winds Arena’s May Through October 2026 Schedule Is Stacked — Here’s Everything Coming to Everett

    Angel of the Winds Arena’s May Through October 2026 Schedule Is Stacked — Here’s Everything Coming to Everett

    Angel of the Winds Arena doesn’t get enough credit as one of the Pacific Northwest’s best mid-sized venues. Yes, it’s home to the Silvertips. Yes, the Washington Wolfpack play there. But this spring and summer it’s hosting monster truck shows, a national figure skating competition, two nights of Billy Strings, arena football, and the most important hockey series this building has seen in years.

    Here’s the complete rundown of what’s coming — and what you should already have on your calendar.

    The Big One: Silvertips WHL Championship Final (May 8-9)

    Start here, because this is the reason to get tickets right now.

    The Everett Silvertips are going to the WHL Championship Final. They’re 12-1 in the playoffs with back-to-back sweeps in Rounds 2 and 3. They’re waiting on the Prince Albert-Medicine Hat Eastern Conference Final to produce an opponent — that series goes to Game 5 on Friday, May 1. Games 1 and 2 of the WHL Championship Final are at Angel of the Winds Arena on Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9.

    This is the WHL’s biggest stage. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. If you’re a hockey fan anywhere in Snohomish County, get your seats before they’re gone.

    Washington Wolfpack Arena Football (May 2, May 23, June 20, June 27)

    The Washington Wolfpack home opener is Saturday, May 2 at 3:00 PM against the defending Arena Crown champion Albany Firebirds. It’s Teacher’s Night — check the Wolfpack site if you’re an educator.

    The second home game is Saturday, May 23 against the Beaumont Renegades at 3:00 PM. Two more summer dates follow: June 20 (Oregon Lightning, 6:00 PM) and June 27 (Michigan Arsenal, 6:00 PM).

    Arena football at Angel of the Winds is a genuinely fun afternoon — fast pace, high scoring, and the building is close enough to feel every hit.

    Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire (May 30-31)

    Three shows across two days: Saturday, May 30 at 12:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday, May 31 at 2:30 PM. The Glow-N-Fire 2026 tour features Mega Wrex, Bigfoot, Bone Shaker, and the debut of Rhinomite. Floor ticket holders get Pre-Show Party access 2.5 hours before showtime.

    If you have kids between four and twelve, this is exactly what the event is built for.

    Billy Strings: Two Nights in October (October 9-10)

    This is the headline concert announcement on the fall calendar. Billy Strings — the Grammy-winning guitarist widely regarded as the most compelling live act in American music right now — is playing two nights at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, both at 7:30 PM with doors at 6:30.

    Two-night packages are available. Floor options include GA Pit and Reserved Floor. Four-ticket limit per purchase.

    If you haven’t seen Billy Strings live: he and his band typically play three-plus hours, the improvisation is real, and the audience is one of the more welcoming in music. These shows will sell out. Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

    Skate America: November 13-15

    The ISU Grand Prix figure skating competition returns to Everett for Skate America on November 13-15, 2026 — the only U.S. stop on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

    The three-day event includes Men’s and Pairs Short Programs on Nov. 13; Women’s Short Program, Men’s Free Skate, Rhythm Dance, and Pairs Free Skate on Nov. 14; and Free Dance and Women’s Free Skate on Nov. 15. Practice sessions begin Nov. 12.

    All-session tickets run $100–$600. This is a legitimate international sporting event at your local arena.

    Full Calendar: May Through November 2026

    • May 2 — Washington Wolfpack vs. Albany Firebirds (3:00 PM)
    • May 8 — Silvertips WHL Championship Final Game 1
    • May 9 — Silvertips WHL Championship Final Game 2
    • May 23 — Washington Wolfpack vs. Beaumont Renegades (3:00 PM)
    • May 30 — Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow-N-Fire (12:30 PM & 7:30 PM)
    • May 31 — Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Glow-N-Fire (2:30 PM)
    • June 20 — Washington Wolfpack vs. Oregon Lightning (6:00 PM)
    • June 27 — Washington Wolfpack vs. Michigan Arsenal (6:00 PM)
    • October 9 — Billy Strings Night One (7:30 PM)
    • October 10 — Billy Strings Night Two (7:30 PM)
    • November 13-15 — Skate America (ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating)

    Angel of the Winds Arena is at 2000 Hewitt Avenue in Everett. Check angelofthewindsarena.com for event-specific parking and entry details.

    Related: Silvertips Are Going to the WHL Championship Final: Tickets, Dates, and What This Moment Means | Wolfpack Host Defending Champions Saturday: Albany Firebirds Come to AOTW

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Angel of the Winds Arena’s address?
    Angel of the Winds Arena is at 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.

    When are the Silvertips WHL Championship Final home games?
    Games 1 and 2 are on Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9, 2026 at Angel of the Winds Arena.

    When is Billy Strings playing at Angel of the Winds Arena in 2026?
    Billy Strings plays two nights: Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026. Both shows at 7:30 PM, doors at 6:30 PM. Tickets via Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

    When is Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at Angel of the Winds Arena?
    The Glow-N-Fire 2026 Tour has three shows: Saturday, May 30 at 12:30 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday, May 31 at 2:30 PM.

    When is Skate America 2026?
    Skate America runs November 13-15, 2026 at Angel of the Winds Arena. It is the only U.S. stop on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series.

    When does the Washington Wolfpack play at home in 2026?
    Home games at Angel of the Winds Arena: May 2, May 23, June 20, and June 27, 2026.

  • Wolfpack Host Defending Champions Saturday: Albany Firebirds Come to AOTW for Teacher’s Night (May 2, 3 PM)

    Wolfpack Host Defending Champions Saturday: Albany Firebirds Come to AOTW for Teacher’s Night (May 2, 3 PM)

    When do the Washington Wolfpack play next at Angel of the Winds Arena? The Washington Wolfpack host the Albany Firebirds on Saturday, May 2 at 3:00 PM PT at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett. It’s Teacher’s Night with a drawstring bag giveaway. The game airs on VICE TV nationally and Fox 13+ locally.

    The Washington Wolfpack’s home season kicks into gear on Saturday, and the opponent couldn’t be more significant.

    After a rough Week 3 road opener — a 48-3 loss to the Nashville Kats that the Wolfpack would like to forget — Everett’s indoor football team returns to Angel of the Winds Arena on Saturday, May 2 at 3:00 PM PT to face the Albany Firebirds, the defending Arena Crown champions. It’s Teacher’s Night, there’s a drawstring bag giveaway for the first fans through the door, and the game airs on VICE TV and Fox 13+.

    Who Are the Albany Firebirds?

    Let this sink in: in 2025, the Albany Firebirds went 10-0 in the regular season. Undefeated. Then they beat the Nashville Kats 60-57 in the Arena Crown championship.

    They are, in every sense, the defending champions — and they are very good. Coming into 2026, Albany enters as the team everyone is chasing. A perfect regular-season record plus a championship means they carry a target on their back, but they’ve earned every bit of it. For the Wolfpack, hosting the Firebirds this early in the season is a chance to make a statement — or a measure of exactly where the roster stands after the Nashville result.

    The Wolfpack Need a Statement Right Now

    Let’s be direct: a 48-3 loss on the road in Nashville was a rough start to Arena Football One play. Nashville’s Kats had already shown they were one of the hotter early-season teams in the league, but getting held to three points against anyone is a tough look for a team building a fanbase in Everett.

    The good news about indoor football: it’s fast, it’s high-scoring, and one game of good execution changes the narrative entirely. A competitive showing — or better, a win — against the defending Arena Crown champions at AOTW would do exactly that.

    The Wolfpack home building is a different animal from a road trip to Nashville. Everett fans who fill Angel of the Winds Arena are loud, and indoor football’s compact atmosphere makes crowd noise a genuine factor. Saturday is the moment to flip the script.

    Teacher’s Night — Bring an Educator You Know

    It’s Teacher’s Night at AOTW on May 2. The Wolfpack are rolling out a drawstring bag giveaway — Applebee’s is the presenting sponsor for the promotional night — so arrive early if you want one. These giveaways go fast at Wolfpack home games.

    If you’ve never brought a teacher, coach, or educator friend to an AF1 game, this is the Saturday to do it. Indoor football at AOTW moves at a pace that hooks first-timers: constant action, walls in play, scoring drives that take 30 seconds. A Saturday afternoon 3:00 PM kickoff with a giveaway and defending champions on the field is about as good an introduction as you’ll find.

    Watch on VICE TV or Fox 13+

    Can’t make it in person? The game airs nationally on VICE TV and locally on Fox 13+ in the Seattle-Everett market. Arena Football One’s partnership with VICE has been one of the surprises of the league’s broadcast strategy — it reaches a young, sports-curious audience that’s perfect for AF1’s brand of football. Fox 13+ keeps local fans covered.

    Kickoff is at 3:00 PM PT on Saturday. Set a reminder.

    Getting to Angel of the Winds Arena

    Angel of the Winds Arena is at 2000 Hewitt Avenue in downtown Everett — on the main transit corridor, a short walk from Everett Station. Downtown parking garages are available nearby. Tickets are at ticketmaster.com or the AOTW box office. Group tickets and fundraising packages are available through the Wolfpack’s website at washingtonwolfpack.com.

    The Bigger Picture for Indoor Football in Everett

    The Washington Wolfpack are building something in a market that loves sports and has been underserved in the spring and early-summer sports calendar. While the AquaSox are on the road at Tri-City and the Silvertips are in their pre-Championship Final waiting period, the Wolfpack are holding down the arena on Saturday afternoon.

    This spring in Everett sports has been unusually stacked — Silvertips heading to the WHL Championship Final, AquaSox in a competitive Northwest League season, and now a Wolfpack team that has a chance to make a real statement against one of the best teams in AF1.

    Saturday is one of those afternoons worth clearing your schedule for. 3:00 PM. Angel of the Winds Arena. Teacher’s Night. Defending champions.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What time do the Washington Wolfpack play on May 2?

    Kickoff is at 3:00 PM PT on Saturday, May 2 at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Everett.

    What is Teacher’s Night at the Wolfpack game?

    Teacher’s Night on May 2 is presented by Applebee’s (“A is for Applebee’s”) and features a drawstring bag giveaway for fans attending the Washington Wolfpack vs. Albany Firebirds game at Angel of the Winds Arena.

    Who are the Albany Firebirds?

    The Albany Firebirds are the defending Arena Crown champions. They went 10-0 in the 2025 regular season before beating the Nashville Kats 60-57 for the championship.

    How can I watch the Wolfpack vs. Albany game?

    The May 2 game airs on VICE TV nationally and Fox 13+ locally in the Seattle-Everett market. Kickoff is 3:00 PM PT.

    What is the Wolfpack’s 2026 record?

    The Washington Wolfpack are 0-1 in 2026 after a 48-3 road loss to the Nashville Kats in Week 3.

    Sources: Washington Wolfpack official website (washingtonwolfpack.com), OurSports Central, Arena Football One / VICE TV broadcast partnership announcement, Fox 13 Seattle, Ticketmaster.

  • Silvertips Are Going to the WHL Championship Final: Tickets, Dates, and What This Moment Means for Everett

    Silvertips Are Going to the WHL Championship Final: Tickets, Dates, and What This Moment Means for Everett

    Featured Snippet: Q: When are the Silvertips WHL Championship Final home games? A: Games 1 and 2 of the 2026 WHL Championship Final will be played at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. The opponent is TBD, pending the Eastern Conference Final between Medicine Hat and Prince Albert.

    Silvertips Are Going to the WHL Championship Final: Tickets, Dates, and What This Moment Means

    It’s happening. The Everett Silvertips are going to the 2026 WHL Championship Final, and the first two games of that series will be played right here — at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 8 and May 9.

    After Tuesday night’s 4-2 series-clinching win over the Penticton Vees in Game 4, the Silvertips have now won 12 of 13 playoff games. They swept the Kelowna Rockets in Round 2 and swept the Penticton Vees in the Western Conference Championship. They’ve been the best team in the WHL all year — 57-8-2-1 in the regular season, the franchise’s best record in over a decade — and the playoff run has only reinforced it.

    The WHL Championship Final is the league’s biggest stage. It’s best-of-seven for the Ed Chynoweth Cup. And for two nights — Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 — that stage is in Everett, Washington.

    Tickets: How to Get Them

    Tickets for Games 1 and 2 at Angel of the Winds Arena are available through Ticketmaster (search for Everett Silvertips or go directly to ticketmaster.com/everett-silvertips-tickets). The Silvertips are also offering a Playoff Ticket + Drink Deal through their official ticket central page — a smart buy if you’re making a night of it.

    Game times for both May 8 and May 9 are to be announced. Check the Silvertips website and Angel of the Winds Arena for the official tip-off times once they’re confirmed.

    A reminder: playoff games at AOTW have been selling out. Don’t wait on these.

    The Road That Got Them Here

    The 2026 WHL playoff run has been nothing short of remarkable. Let’s recap what this team has actually done:

    Regular Season: 57-8-2-1. The best record the franchise has posted in more than a decade. Top seed in the WHL entering the postseason.

    Round 2 (vs. Kelowna Rockets): Swept 4-0. Landon DuPont’s overtime winner in Game 5 was the punctuation mark on a dominant series. Silvertips advanced with their defense and special teams clicking.

    Western Conference Championship (vs. Penticton Vees): Swept 4-0. The Vees finished with 117 regular-season points and were the B.C. Division champions. The Silvertips handled them without losing a game — including back-to-back comeback wins in Penticton when they were trailing at various points in the final period. Games 1 and 2 were at Angel of the Winds Arena; Games 3 and 4 were on the road in Penticton.

    Playoff record: 12-1.

    The Players Making It Happen

    Matias Vanhanen has been the offensive engine all postseason. He scored the game-winning goal in Tuesday’s series clincher and has been a menace at 5-on-5 throughout the run. Julius Miettinen has been right alongside him — the two together are one of the most dangerous forward pairings left in the WHL playoffs.

    Landon DuPont and Carter Bear have been the two-way backbone of this team — driving play at both ends. DuPont’s playmaking in the WCF was elite. Bear has been physical and relentless in a way that wears opponents down over a series.

    And then there’s Anders Miller in net. His save percentage through the two completed playoff rounds was .948 — a figure that multiple hockey analysts have cited as the best mark for any WHL goaltender with nine or more playoff appearances. He’s not just been good; he’s been historically good.

    Who Will Everett Face?

    The Eastern Conference Championship Final between the Medicine Hat Tigers and the Prince Albert Raiders is still ongoing as of April 28. Medicine Hat are the defending WHL champions — they won the Ed Chynoweth Cup in 2025. Prince Albert finished as the Eastern Conference’s top seed with one of the best records in the league.

    Both are battle-tested, talented teams. Either way, the WHL Championship Final will be a serious challenge for the Silvertips — and that’s what makes it worth watching. Everett is the No. 1 overall seed and will have home ice for the full series, meaning Games 1, 2, 5, and 7 (if necessary) are at Angel of the Winds Arena.

    What This Moment Means for Everett

    Let’s be honest: Everett doesn’t get enough credit for what it’s built at Angel of the Winds Arena. The Silvertips consistently put a competitive team on the ice, consistently develop NHL-caliber players, and consistently give this city a team worth following. A WHL Championship Final appearance — especially one at home — is the kind of moment that reminds the whole Pacific Northwest that this franchise is one of the best in junior hockey.

    If you’ve been meaning to make it to a game all season, May 8 or May 9 is the game to attend. This city deserves to pack Angel of the Winds Arena for the Finals. Get your tickets, wear your silver and red, and let’s send this team a message that Everett has their backs.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When are the WHL Championship Final home games at Angel of the Winds Arena?

    Games 1 and 2 of the 2026 WHL Championship Final will be played at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett on Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9, 2026. Game times are to be announced.

    How do I buy WHL Championship Final tickets?

    Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. The Silvertips also offer a Playoff Ticket + Drink Deal through their official ticket page on the Silvertips website.

    Who will the Silvertips face in the WHL Championship Final?

    The opponent is to be determined. The Eastern Conference Final between the Medicine Hat Tigers (defending WHL champions) and the Prince Albert Raiders was still ongoing as of April 28, 2026.

    What is Angel of the Winds Arena’s address?

    Angel of the Winds Arena is located at 2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett, WA 98201. It is accessible via I-5 and Everett Transit bus service.

    What has Anders Miller’s save percentage been in the 2026 playoffs?

    Anders Miller posted a .948 save percentage through the Western Conference rounds of the 2026 WHL playoffs (9+ appearances), which has been cited as the best mark for any WHL goaltender with that many playoff appearances.

    Did the Silvertips win the WHL regular season?

    Yes. The Silvertips finished 57-8-2-1, which was the franchise’s best regular-season record in over 12 years and the top overall record in the WHL entering the 2026 playoffs.

  • This Week in Everett Sports: 5 Things to Watch April 27 – May 3 (Plus a Stadium Vote That Decides the Decade)

    This Week in Everett Sports: 5 Things to Watch April 27 – May 3 (Plus a Stadium Vote That Decides the Decade)

    Q: What’s happening in Everett sports the week of April 27-May 3, 2026?
    A: A Western Conference Final road swing, a stadium funding vote, the Wolfpack’s 2026 home opener against the defending Arena Crown champions, and the start of an AquaSox road trip — five things to watch all in one week.

    Some weeks the Everett sports calendar trickles. Then there are weeks like this one, where you’ve got Silvertips playoff hockey trying to close out a Conference Final, a stadium-funding council vote that decides what the next decade of pro sports in Everett looks like, and a Saturday afternoon football kickoff against the team that just won the championship. It’s the kind of week you build a calendar around.

    Here are the five things on the Everett sports calendar between Monday April 27 and Sunday May 3 — what time, what venue, and why it matters.

    1. Silvertips at Penticton Vees — Game 3, Monday April 27

    The Tips fly north up 2-0 in the Western Conference Final after Rylan Gould’s double-OT winner Saturday. Game 3 is at 7:05 PM PT at South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton, BC. Win, and they’re a Tuesday win away from sweeping into the WHL final for the second time in three seasons. Lose, and the Vees finally get the lifeline they’ve been chasing.

    Anders Miller has been a wall in net (8-0, 1.55 GAA, .948 save percentage). Penticton’s only WHL Draft pick of consequence, Jacob Kvasnicka, is the guy who can flip a series — he leads the Vees with 13 playoff points and scored the OT winner that beat Wenatchee in Round 2. WHL Live is the streaming option for fans staying home.

    2. Silvertips at Penticton Vees — Game 4, Tuesday April 28

    Back-to-back. Same time, same place: 7:05 PM PT at South Okanagan Events Centre. If the Tips win Game 3, this is the sweep night. If they lose, this is the chance to take the series back to Everett with a 3-1 lead. Either way, this is the swing game.

    Game 5, if necessary, would be back at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday, May 1.

    3. Stadium Funding Vote — Wednesday April 29 at City Hall

    This one isn’t on a scoreboard, but it might be the most consequential thing on the Everett sports calendar this year. Wednesday at 12:30 PM, the Everett City Council votes on a $10.6 million package — $5.6 million for property acquisition plus $4.8 million in contractor amendments via interfund loan — that keeps the new downtown stadium project moving toward its late-2027 opening.

    The stadium is the future home of the AquaSox (whose Funko Field doesn’t meet post-2021 MLB facility standards, meaning the team loses affiliation if a new park isn’t built) and two USL professional soccer teams (one men’s, one women’s) starting in 2028. Total project cost is now $120 million, up from $82 million in June 2025, with about $25 million in funding still unidentified.

    The vote happens at Everett City Hall, 2930 Wetmore Ave. The meeting is livestreamed on the city’s website. Fan voice take: this is the kind of vote you call your council member about beforehand.

    4. AquaSox at Hillsboro Hops — Series Opener, Tuesday April 29

    The AquaSox close their homestand against Spokane on Sunday April 26, then hit the road for Hillsboro, Oregon. The Tuesday April 28 series opener at Ron Tonkin Field is the start of a six-game set against the Diamondbacks’ High-A affiliate. After that homestand against Spokane (3-2 heading into Sunday’s finale, with Bryce Miller’s rehab assignment as the standout headline), the Frogs need road wins to keep building momentum.

    Watch list: Felnin Celesten still searching for his power stroke, Josh Caron’s catcher-power profile starting to show up, Carlos Jimenez riding momentum after a 6-RBI Thursday. Eike’s bat (the 418-foot bomb on Wednesday) is the one to track if you’re watching for breakout candidates.

    5. Washington Wolfpack vs. Albany Firebirds — Saturday May 2

    The Wolfpack play their 2026 home opener Saturday May 2 at 3:00 PM PT at Angel of the Winds Arena, hosting the defending Arena Crown champion Albany Firebirds. This is the rematch nobody asked for and everybody should watch.

    Albany finished 2025 at 10-0 in the regular season and beat Nashville 60-57 to win the championship. The Wolfpack lost their road opener to Nashville earlier this month and fell to Oregon Lightning in their first 2026 home matchup, so this is a chance to set the season’s tone against the league’s biggest measuring stick.

    The game is on Fox 13+ in the Seattle market and is “A is for Applebee’s — Teacher’s Night” at the arena, with a drawstring bag giveaway. Doors open early. Tickets are still available at washingtonwolfpack.com/tickets.

    Bonus: AquaSox Sunday Fun Day Series Finale (April 26)

    Before the week officially starts, the AquaSox close out the Spokane series Sunday April 26 with a 4:05 PM first pitch at Funko Field. Kids run the bases postgame. The Frogs lead the homestand 3-2 — a Sunday win locks the series.

    The Big Picture

    This is what makes Everett sports work right now: a WHL playoff team chasing a championship sweep, a baseball club whose new stadium future hangs on a Wednesday city council vote, a pro football team trying to find its 2026 footing against the league’s reigning champion, and a minor league baseball team building toward bigger things. All of it within a 10-block walk of downtown.

    It’s the kind of week that reminds you why you live here.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What’s the biggest Everett sports event this week?
    The Silvertips Western Conference Final road games at Penticton — Monday April 27 and Tuesday April 28 — and the Wednesday April 29 stadium funding vote. Both have major implications for the next season.

    Where can I watch the Silvertips Game 3 in Penticton?
    WHL Live streaming or you can drive up — South Okanagan Events Centre is in downtown Penticton, BC, about a 6.5-hour drive from Everett (border crossing required). Tickets via the Vees’ box office.

    What time is the Wolfpack home opener?
    Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT at Angel of the Winds Arena. Tickets at washingtonwolfpack.com/tickets.

    Where is the Everett City Council stadium vote?
    Everett City Hall, 2930 Wetmore Avenue, on Wednesday April 29 at 12:30 PM. The meeting is livestreamed via the city’s website.

    When do the AquaSox come back home after this week?
    The AquaSox open a six-game road series at Hillsboro on April 28 and don’t return to Funko Field until early May. Check milb.com/everett for the full schedule.

    Will Game 5 of the Western Conference Final be in Everett?
    Yes, if it’s needed. Game 5 (if necessary) would be Friday, May 1, 2026, at Angel of the Winds Arena.

    How is the AquaSox season going?
    The AquaSox are riding a strong homestand against Spokane (3-2 heading into Sunday) with prospect performances from Celesten, Caron, Jimenez, and Eike, plus the headline Bryce Miller rehab assignment that wrapped Friday at Funko Field.