On Sunday the Tri-City Americans (24-16-2-1) visited Veterans Memorial Coliseum to face-off against the Portland Winterhawks (27-13-3-2) for the fifth time this season. The previous four games all required overtime or a shootout to decide the winner. Once again, the Americans emerged victorious, but on Sunday they only needed 60 […]
Author: Joshua Critzer
Hofer stops 33 in home debut pacing Winterhawks to 5-1 win against Silvertips
Saturday night in Portland featured the top two teams in the U.S. Division as the Everett Silvertips (33-11-1-1) visited the Rose City to face the Winterhawks (27-12-3-2). After 40 minutes of scoreless action, the offense came alive in the third period with six goals. Portland found the back of the […]
Portland Winterhawks practice report 1/16: Welcome Hofer and Paterson
On Wednesday I made the trip to the Veterans Memorial Coliseum to cover practice in preparation for Portland’s two games this weekend. During practice I also spoke with a few players regarding the recent eastern road trip along with the trade deadline. Towards the end of practice several players were […]
Winterhawks Post Deadline Update: A conversation with Mike Johnston
The last two weeks have been eventful for the Portland Winterhawks. After defeating the Seattle Thunderbirds in their annual New Year’s Eve game, the Winterhawks departed the next morning for Lethbridge, Alberta. The first of January marked the beginning of the bi-annual swing through the East Division. To help minimize […]
Josh Paterson scores twice against former team fueling Winterhawks 5-4 win
(Saskatoon, SK) On Thursday, the Portland Winterhawks (26-12-3-2) acquired Josh Paterson from the Saskatoon Blades (26-13-6-0) in exchange for Ryan Hughes and two draft choices. Just two days later the 19-year-old forward played against his former team, and one last time in the SaskTel Centre. Saturday proved to be a […]
Portland trades Hughes to Blades for Paterson and two picks
On Thursday, the WHL’s trade deadline, Portland traded 19-year-old forward Ryan Hughes to the Saskatoon blades for fellow 1999-born forward Josh Paterson and two draft selections. In the deal, the Winterhawks received a 2020 2nd round pick, previously belonging to Swift Current. The Broncos traded this pick when they acquired […]
Portland remains perfect on eastern swing with 5-2 win over Regina
(Regina, SK) Five different players scored for the Portland Winterhawks (25-11-3-2) as they remained perfect against the East Division this season as they swing through Saskatchewan. Wednesday evening Portland continued to receive balanced scoring defeating the Regina Pats (12-28-1-1) by a score of 5-2. 19-year-old Jake Gricius opened the scoring […]
Winterhawks acquire Joel Hofer from Swift Current
On Wednesday the Portland Winterhawks announced they acquired Swift Current Broncos starting goalie Joel Hofer in exchange for six draft selections over the next three drafts. The draft selections include: – 2019: First round and a third round acquired from Kootenay for Brad Ginnell – 2020: Second round, fourth round, […]
Winterhawks behind four straight goals defeat Wheat Kings 4-3
(Brandon, MB) After allowing two early goals, the Portland Winterhawks (24-11-3-2) scored four unanswered, and survived a late fury by the Brandon Wheat Kings (16-16-3-3) for a 4-3 victory. The win gives Portland points in their last nine games, and a fifth straight, including three on their eastern road trip. […]
Four goal first period propels Portland over Moose Jaw 6-0
(Moose Jaw, SK) Reece Newkirk and the Portland Winterhawks (23-11-3-2) continued their eastern road trip Saturday in Moose Jaw against the Warriors (21-9-5-1). Newkirk, a Moose Jaw native, playing for the first time as a WHL player back in his hometown came out flying early. The momentum never ceased, and […]
