Lake Forest Park native signed to Scholarship and Development Agreement with Everett Silvertips

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 add