Horrible news...

News broke last night that the Everett Herald and the Silvertips have confirmed the death of Silvertip Jordan Mistelbacher. My condolences go out to the family and to the entire Silvertips organization in this difficult time. Just a horrible way to start the day...

Here is the story by the Herald Staff and Nick Patterson from the paper today:

"Tragedy has struck the Everett Silvertips as left wing Jordan Mistelbacher, who played parts of the past three seasons with the Tips, has died. A representative for the Tips confirmed Mistelbacher's death. No details about Mistelbacher's death were available Tuesday night. He turned 19 on Sunday.

Mistelbacher was reassigned last Saturday and was to join the Winnipeg Saints of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League. In 26 games with Everett this season he had four goals, two assists and 41 penalty minutes. In his 96-game career with the Tips he had 14 goals and 13 assists."