The Vancouver Giants (9-2-1-0) and Portland Winterhawks (6-3-0-1) kicked off their home-and-home series Friday night in the Moda Center in Portland. Both teams have tremendous fire power and high-end players. Vancouver’s Bowen Byram will be a top pick in the upcoming NHL Draft and Cody Glass, Portland’s captain, was the […]
Author: Joshua Critzer
Portland Winterhawks Report 10/18
The Portland Winterhawks (5-3-0-1) have a home-and-home series with the red-hot Vancouver Giants (9-1-1-0) tomorrow and Saturday. Portland comes in with wins in five of their last six, but dropped their most recent contest to Everett 4-2. Vancouver had a record-setting night when they outshot Swift Current 71-16 on Tuesday. […]
Everett Penalty Kill Shines as Silvertips top Portland 4-2
The Portland Winterhawks (5-2-0-1) faced off against the Everett Silvertips (5-3-0-0) for the third time this season. The teams split the first two games in Everett. The Winterhawks entered the contest looking for their sixth straight win. The Silvertips were seeking their third win in as many nights. At the […]
Special Teams leads Portland to 8-2 Victory over Oil Kings
The Winterhawks returned home after playing six of their first seven on the road. Edmonton made their bi-annual trip to the Rose City as Portland hosts the Central division this season. Portland defeated the Oil Kings 8-2 with special teams playing a key role. Portland’s top line of Cody Glass, […]
Portland Winterhawks Practice Report 10/8
Portland hit the ice Monday afternoon for what appeared to be a spirited practice. The Winterhawks had a much needed day off on Sunday following their successful road trip to Kamloops and Everett. The trip yielded six points in the standings bringing their record to 4-2-0-1. Head coach Mike Johnston […]
Jared Freadrich Makes Immediate Impact in Portland
Jared Freadrich was acquired by the Portland Winterhawks during the Bantam Draft in May to provide veteran leadership and impact the Winterhawks power play this year. The Winterhawks are five games into their season. Freadrich already has seven points (1G, 6A) and all have come via the power play. Suffice […]
Don Hay Returns to Kamloops as Winterhawks Assistant Coach
The Portland Winterhawks have a new, yet familiar face behind their bench this season. Don Hay joined head coach Mike Johnston’s coaching staff as an assistant coach after coaching in Kamloops. Danny Flynn previously held the position, but took a scouting position with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL […]
Winterhawks feed off home-ice advantage with 4-2 win over Seattle
Portland had to wait until their fourth game of the season before experiencing home-ice advantage. The 8,208 Winterhawks faithful were fired up early and often on Saturday night at the Moda Center as fans were treated to an excellent game with 74 combined shots. In the end, Portland secured their […]
Glass sparks offense but Winterhawks fall in a shootout to Tri-City
Cody Glass was back in the lineup after returning from the Vegas Golden Knights, and his presence was felt immediately. Glass had three assists and a shootout marker but Portland still fell 6-5. In a game with dramatic momentum shifts, the Tri-City Americans seized control when the pressure increased. Trailing […]
Portland Winterhawks Practice Report 9/27
The Winterhawks held practice Thursday afternoon as they make final preparations for games against the Tri-City Americans and Seattle Thunderbirds this weekend. There were many items of note from today’s practice which should help the Winterhawks attempt to climb out of their 0-2 start. Associate Head Coach & Assistant General […]