(Kennewick, Washington) – Inside the Toyota Center on Saturday was an exciting U.S. Division matchup. The Tri-City Americans (16-12-1-1), and Nolan Yaremko scored twice in the final four minutes of regulation to force overtime against the Portland Winterhawks (19-11-1-2). Aaron Hyman completed the comeback with just over 90 seconds to […]
Author: Joshua Critzer
TODAY’S GAMEDAY PREVIEW: Wednesday, December 12th
Feature Game of the Night: Kelowna Rockets @ Lethbridge Hurricanes 7:00 MST Today’s feature game is between the Kelowna Rockets (15-15-2-0) and the Lethbridge Hurricanes (15-9-4-2). After playing three games against one another last year, all won by Kelowna, Wednesday’s contest is their only matchup this year. The Rockets have […]
2019 NHL Draft Profile: Reece Newkirk
Reece Newkirk is a name familiar around Portland, Oregon and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. By the end of June, an NHL market will be well aware of the 17-year-old, second-year center for the Portland Winterhawks. Newkirk is quickly rising up NHL draft lists for the 2019 Entry Draft in Vancouver. Central […]
Winterhawks and Farkas shut out Cougars 3-0
Shane Farkas and the Portland Winterhawks (18-10-0-2) shut out the Prince George Cougars (11-16-1-2) to sweep the two game series in Portland. Jake Gricius, Ryan Hughes, and Jaydon Dureau scored for the Winterhawks and Farkas’ made 22 saves, 19 over the last 40 minutes, giving the Winterhawks their fourth straight […]
Offense present again in Winterhawks 5-2 win against Cougars
Friday night in Portland, the Winterhawks (17-10-0-2) continued their recent offensive outburst as they defeated the Prince George Cougars (11-15-1-2) 5-2 behind five different goal scorers. The Winterhawks scoring has come to life over the last three games, scoring 23 goals. Portland came out strong in the first period capitalizing […]
Big night for Winterhawks in 10-2 victory over Ice
The Portland Winterhawks (16-10-0-2) offense continued to shine over the weekend as they hosted the Kootenay Ice (7-20-3-1) in the two teams only match-up this season. After scoring eight goals on Saturday against Spokane, Portland reached double digits in a 10-2 victory on Sunday night inside the Moda Center. Coming […]
Winterhawks score eight in Teddy Bear Toss game against Spokane
Saturday night in Portland was a night to remember for the Winterhawks (15-10-0-2) as they battled the Spokane Chiefs (14-9-2-2). The contest was Portland’s 21st annual Teddy Bear game, and 19-year-old Lane Gilliss scored on a rebound just over two minutes into the game sending 10,451 teddy bears onto the […]
Winterhawks import draft paves way for Michal Kvasnica’s arrival in Portland
The Portland Winterhawks select Michal Kvasnica in the second round of the 2018 CHL Import Draft. Kvasnica is now the most recent Winterhawk hoping to further make a name for himself and fulfill his dream of playing in the NHL. During the offseason WHL teams have a few opportunities to […]
Slow start costs Winterhawks in 5-3 loss to Silvertips
(Portland, Oregon) The Everett Silvertips (19-7-1-0) and Portland Winterhawks (14-9-0-2) faced off for the sixth time this season and third time in 11 days. Everett came out with significant pressure early and attacked Portland right from the first faceoff. The Silvertips scored three goals in the first 20 minutes to […]
Late period goals lift Winterhawks over Andrusiak and Thunderbirds 4-3
(Portland, Oregon) On Saturday night the I5 rivalry between the Portland Winterhawks (14-8-0-2) and Seattle Thunderbirds (8-12-3-0) resumed after a week break. The location shifted from Kent to the Rose City. Portland started as if they were shot out of a cannon. The Winterhawks used their speed and transition game […]
