On Monday, the Winterhawks took to the ice at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum for a light practice as they prepare to play four games in six nights. I spent some time with vice president, general manager, and head coach Mike Johnston afterwards to get caught up with the latest surrounding […]
Author: Joshua Critzer
Dureau and Jarvis shine in Portland’s 5-3 win over Spokane
Whenever the Spokane Chiefs (20-13-4-1) and Portland Winterhawks (28-6-1-3) get together, the game never disappoints. Tuesday at the Moda Center was the latest example as Portland defeated Spokane 5-3. This time, Jaydon Dureau and Seth Jarvis put on a show, combining for seven points (3G, 4A). However, for the sixth […]
Seth Jarvis hat trick helps Portland defeat Tri-City 6-2
Saturday evening marked the first home game of 2020 for the Portland Winterhawks (27-6-1-3). For the first time since September 21, the Tri-City Americans (13-17-4-1) made the journey to the Rose City. Seth Jarvis scored his first WHL hat trick, and Portland won its fourth straight game against Tri-City this […]
Portland extends points streak to 11 games with 6-4 win in Spokane
(Spokane, WA) Friday night in U.S. Division action saw two familiar playoff foes meet for the third time this season. The Spokane Chiefs (20-12-4-1) hosted the division leading Portland Winterhawks (26-6-1-3) at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Once again, the two put on a show. Portland left eastern Washington with a […]
Winterhawks close out 2019 with 3-2 win over Thunderbirds
December 31 marks the annual New Year’s Eve game between the Seattle Thunderbirds (13-19-2-1) and the Portland Winterhawks (25-6-2-3) at the Moda Center. The two rivals just met on Saturday and a similar script was written again on Tuesday. Portland emerged with two points, thanks to 50 shots on net, […]
Portland Winterhawks first half 2019-2020: By the numbers
The Portland Winterhawks 68-game schedule is half complete, and I’ve taken a glance at the numbers to spot anything which catches my eye. For this report, I only included active roster skaters. Any players no longer on the team whether by trade, release, or any other reason are not included. […]
Portland puts up 50 shots, defeats Seattle 4-1
For the fourth time this season, the Portland Winterhawks (24-6-1-3) and Seattle Thunderbirds (13-18-2-1) dropped the puck. The two I-5 — and division — rivals met at the accesso ShoWare Center and the Winterhawks emerged with a 4-1 victory. In the first period, Portland came out firing shots on Seattle’s […]
Portland Winterhawks grassroots effort continues with Winterhawks Junior Hockey Alumni Game
Every WHL, AHL, and NHL team is looking to grow the game at the grassroots level. The Portland Winterhawks are no different. On Sunday night, the Winterhawks Junior Hockey organization held their second annual Alumni Game. Proof the youth hockey scene in Portland is alive and well. The highlight was […]
Dante Giannuzzi focused in return to Winterhawks
Dante Giannuzzi received the exciting phone call from the Portland Winterhawks about returning to the team while Joel Hofer is away at World Juniors representing Hockey Canada. He joined the Winterhawks last week before Portland’s series of games over the weekend. The 17-year-old Winnipeg, Manitoba native has been playing in […]
Portland Winterhawks: Introducing Gabe Klassen
The Portland Winterhawks’ history of finding stars with their first-round WHL Bantam Draft picks is impressive. Gabe Klassen, the 19th overall selection in the 2018 draft, is looking to add his name to the list. He joins fellow first-round selection (2017) Seth Jarvis on the 2019-2020 Winterhawks roster. Dating back […]
