The Everett Silvertips, five time U.S. Division champions of the Western Hockey League, announced their 15th anniversary season and 2017-18 regular season schedule will open at XFINITY Arena on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7:05 p.m. against the Portland Winterhawks.

The Silvertips will officially raise their 2016-17 U.S. Division championship banner and for the second time in franchise history, host Portland in the home opener at XFINITY Arena.

Promotions: Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by Lamoureux Real Estate / Sound Transit – first 3,000 fans