Silvertips Sign LFP Native Defenseman Henry Hlinka to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips have signed defenseman Henry
Hlinka [pr. huh-LINK-uh] to a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement. 

"I'm super excited to officially sign with the Silvertips," commented
Hlinka. "It's an honor to join such a tremendous organization and to
have the opportunity to play in front of the best fans in the WHL. I'm
excited to get going here."

Hlinka, an '08-born Lake Forest Park, WA native, spent the 2024-25
season with the Seattle Jr. Kraken 16U squad, posting 12 goals and four
assists in 16 games played. He was named a NAT1HL 16U First-Team
All-Star for his efforts. The 5-foot-10, 162-pound blueliner also skated
with the Pacific Division USA Hockey U17 Selects squad over the summer
of 2025.

"Henry has made significant strides in his game since we
added him to our protected list this time last year," commented
Silvertips general manager Mike Fraser. "He's a smart, mobile defender
who we're excited to officially welcome to our organization from the
Kraken youth program."

Hlinka is guaranteed a WHL Scholarship for every year he plays in the WHL by signing a WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement.

Published on September 19, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)