Hockey season is in full swing in Snohomish County. If your family or crew is planning to catch the Everett Silvertips at Angel of the Winds Arena this winter, a game makes a great excuse for a weekend away from Seattle or a fun reunion with out-of-town fans.

Here is a quick look at upcoming home games and a comfortable place to stay for the whole group.

Upcoming Silvertips home games

The Silvertips play their home games at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in downtown Everett. According to the arena’s event listings, home dates in the next couple of months include:

• Nov. 20 vs. Kamloops Blazers
• Nov. 21 vs. Seattle Thunderbirds
• Nov. 25 vs. Vancouver Giants
• Nov. 27 vs. Portland Winterhawks (the day after Thanksgiving)
• Dec. 5 vs. Kelowna Rockets and Dec. 6 vs. Tri-City Americans
• Dec. 27 vs. Edmonton Oil Kings, a fun post-Christmas outing

Schedules can change, so check the arena or team website for game times and tickets before you plan your trip.

Make a weekend of it

Back-to-back home games like Nov. 20 and 21, or Dec. 5 and 6, make it easy to turn one game into a whole weekend. Holiday weekends are also a nice time for family travel: Thanksgiving visitors can catch the Nov. 27 game, and the Dec. 27 game is a good way to get everyone out of the house during the quiet week after Christmas.

Where to stay: Silver Lake House in south Everett

Hotel rooms add up fast when you are traveling with family or a group of friends. Silver Lake House is a 1950s mid-century lakefront cabin on Silver Lake in south Everett with room for everyone: 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and space for up to 7 guests. It sits near I-5, so getting to downtown Everett for the game is an easy drive.

• A game room of its own with air hockey and a separate outside entrance, perfect for a little friendly competition before or after the real thing.
• A stone fireplace and sunken living room to warm up after a chilly night out.
• A smart TV and fast Wi-Fi for catching other games on the road.
• A full kitchen for a pregame meal or a big breakfast the next morning.
• A private dock and lake views for coffee on a crisp winter morning.
• Pet-friendly with a fee, so the family dog can come too.

Good to know before you book

Silver Lake House is in a quiet neighborhood. Quiet hours are 9 PM to 8 AM, and parties are not allowed, so plan to keep the post-game celebration low-key. Outdoor fires are not permitted, and there is no fence between the lawn and the water. An Everett Transit bus stop is just 1 to 2 blocks away, and Mill Creek, Mukilteo and Paine Field are all close by if you want to explore during the day.

Have questions about your dates? Call or text 360-913-5965.