As we head into the second week of play in the WHL, we should first take a quick look back at how US Division opening weekend unfolded. Portland Winterhawks In what was perhaps one of the most unexpected starts this season, the Portland Winterhawks followed a perfect preseason performance […]
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Americans over Winterhawks in season opener
It may have only been just a few months ago that the Portland Winterhawks and Tri-City Americans faced off against each other, but another off-season has come and gone. Last night’s puck drop at the Toyota Center marked another season opener for the Americans against the Winterhawks. For the […]
Mason Dunsford is ready to go for Seattle Thunderbirds
“Really good, really confident. I’m so happy to be here, it’s gonna be a good season.” That is how Mason Dunsford is heading into this new season. Just joining the Seattle Thunderbirds a few weeks ago, the goaltender is excited to get rolling with his new team. “I can’t […]
2021 Neely Cup: Seth Jarvis is enjoying every moment
From the excitement of being drafted to an odd season that saw him in the AHL before heading back to the WHL, Seth Jarvis still feels ready for whatever is coming. For this season, it all started with the Portland Winterhawks and the Neely Cup. After the first day […]
The 3rd Line Podcast Shares Their Love of the WHL.
It seems like almost everyone is doing a podcast these days. Especially in hockey. The interesting thing about most podcasts is, even in junior hockey, is most are one-team-centric. However, for the 3rd Line Podcast, it’s different. Adam Kierszenblat, Chris Roy, Lizz Child, and Jess Mosley cover several […]
Tri-City Americans Future: Meet Rhett Melnyk
Rhett Melnyk, a 17-year-old forward from Edmonton, AB technically starts his third season in the WHL this coming October with the Tri-City Americans. However, it’s been anything but a typical three years. Since getting the call up in January of 2020, he’s played just 19 games and many of […]
2021 Neely Cup: Damon Bickler came to play
16-year-old Damon Bickler is one of those guys you may see as a constant on the Winterhawks’ roster in the coming years. Last season @DSEHC15O defenseman Damon Bickler made a few great plays in his own end in the opening contest versus Compuware, with this being one of them: […]
2021 Neely Cup: Dante Giannuzzi is back to work
In his fourth Neely Cup appearance, Dante Giannuzzi is showing he is back and ready to show everybody why he’s in the starter’s net. However, we had to take a moment to look back at the first year he arrived in Portland for his first Neely Cup appearance as a […]
Portland Winterhawks 2021 NHL Draft recap
Over the course of Friday and Saturday, the 2021 NHL Entry Draft was the focus of hockey fans around the world. For fans of junior hockey, it is one of the most significant days of recognition for their favorite athletes. It may have taken a few hours, but three […]
Tri-City Americans 21-22 Schedule: what to look forward to
For the Tri-City American’s returning to play isn’t new; in March of 2021, they returned for a shortened season, playing just 18 of the expected 24-game shortened season. However, for many, playing a full 68 game season might seem like a novel idea. It’s hard to believe, but an […]