While the Portland Winterhawks prepare for a playoff run, they are also stocking up for the future with a core of 2001-born players. Kade Nolan is showing this season just how deep the 17-year-old class is for the Winterhawks. The 2016 WHL Bantam draft is already proving to be a […]
Author: Joshua Critzer
Portland Winterhawks third quarter summary report
The Portland Winterhawks 68-game schedule is now three-fourths complete, and I’ve taken a glance at the numbers to spot anything which catches my eye. My goal is to provide information beyond what someone could quickly view on the season statistics page. For this report I only included active roster skaters. […]
Spokane scores seven in victory over Portland
(Spokane, WA) The offense woke up for the Spokane Chiefs (25-17-2-3) on Wednesday night against the Portland Winterhawks (30-14-3-2) as they scored seven goals on 47 shots. Riley Woods led the way for the Chiefs with a goal and four assists. The first period was a precursor of what was […]
Portland Winterhawks: Introducing Jack O’Brien and James Stefan
Last week, signed Portland Winterhawks prospects, James Stefan and Jack O’Brien, were in Portland practicing with the team. Head coach Mike Johnston likes bringing prospects into practice throughout the year with the goal of getting the players acclimated to the team and speed of the WHL. After being listed by […]
DUBNetwork Mailbag – January 28th
We are excited to post our second edition of the DUBNetwork mailbag. Previously, we asked for questions via Twitter, Facebook, and Email. Our team of contributors answered some of the questions we received. If you want your question answered in a future edition, use the #DUBNetworkMailbag hashtag on twitter and […]
Hofer and Winterhawks shut out Hurricanes 3-0
On Sunday evening the Lethbridge Hurricanes (25-15-4-4) made their only visit to Portland to face the Winterhawks (30-13-3-2). The Hurricanes were completing their third game of a three-in-three after playing Seattle on Friday and Everett and Saturday. Despite out shooting the Winterhawks 37-29, Lethbridge could not solve Joel Hofer who […]
Jarvis scores on penalty shot in overtime for Portland after Seattle ties game late
The seventh meeting this season between the Portland Winterhawks (29-13-3-2) and Seattle Thunderbirds (17-22-5-1) lived up to the hype of the thriving I-5 rivalry. Portland controlled play for the first 40 minutes outshooting Seattle 35-11 and led 2-0 when the second period came to a close. The Thunderbirds pushed back […]
Exploring the Portland vs Seattle Rivalry: Part One – The Fans
During the last 22 games of the season I will be exploring the Portland Winterhawks and Seattle Thunderbirds rivalry over three parts. The two I-5, U.S. Division rivals face-off against one another on Saturday night for the seventh time this season, and 43rd time in the last five years. Portland […]
Portland Winterhawks practice report 1/25
On Friday afternoon I made my way to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum to attend the Portland Winterhawks practice. Fresh off their first victory against Tri-City this season on Wednesday, the Winterhawks are preparing to face the red-hot Seattle Thunderbirds on Saturday and Lethbridge Hurricanes on Sunday. Entering Friday night, the […]
Four unanswered goals on Wednesday gives Portland first victory over Tri-City
On Wednesday evening the Portland Winterhawks (28-13-3-2) faced-off against the Tri-City Americans (24-17-2-1) at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum for their final matchup in Portland during the regular season. Entering the contest, Tri-City had won all five games against the Mike Johnston led Winterhawks with four games requiring overtime. The Americans […]
