As we head into the second week of play in the WHL, we should first take a quick look back at how US Division opening weekend unfolded. Portland Winterhawks In what was perhaps one of the most unexpected starts this season, the Portland Winterhawks followed a perfect preseason performance […]
Author: Lizz Child
Mason Dunsford is ready to go for Seattle Thunderbirds
“Really good, really confident. I’m so happy to be here, it’s gonna be a good season.” That is how Mason Dunsford is heading into this new season. Just joining the Seattle Thunderbirds a few weeks ago, the goaltender is excited to get rolling with his new team. “I can’t […]
2021 Neely Cup: Seth Jarvis is enjoying every moment
From the excitement of being drafted to an odd season that saw him in the AHL before heading back to the WHL, Seth Jarvis still feels ready for whatever is coming. For this season, it all started with the Portland Winterhawks and the Neely Cup. After the first day […]
2021 Neely Cup: Damon Bickler came to play
16-year-old Damon Bickler is one of those guys you may see as a constant on the Winterhawks’ roster in the coming years. Last season @DSEHC15O defenseman Damon Bickler made a few great plays in his own end in the opening contest versus Compuware, with this being one of them: […]
2021 Neely Cup: Dante Giannuzzi is back to work
In his fourth Neely Cup appearance, Dante Giannuzzi is showing he is back and ready to show everybody why he’s in the starter’s net. However, we had to take a moment to look back at the first year he arrived in Portland for his first Neely Cup appearance as a […]
Portland Winterhawks 2021 NHL Draft recap
Over the course of Friday and Saturday, the 2021 NHL Entry Draft was the focus of hockey fans around the world. For fans of junior hockey, it is one of the most significant days of recognition for their favorite athletes. It may have taken a few hours, but three […]
A look at the Portland Winterhawks’ 2021-22 schedule
The season seems so close, yet so far away. With the 2021-22 schedule released, Portland Winterhawks fans are more prepared than ever to see their favorite team take to the ice once again. This fall, fans will are set to be allowed back in arenas to watch some of the […]
Winterhawks score five unanswered to beat Silvertips
In the final matchup of the season between the Portland Winterhawks and Everett Silvertips, the team from Portland walked away with the win. While the Silvertips came out and scored the only two goals through the first twenty minutes, the Winterhawks went on to score five unanswered goals to […]
Seth Jarvis scores hat trick en route to Winterhawks Victory
The Portland Winterhawks started Saturday night’s game with a bang, tallying two goals (Simon Knak and Ryan McCleary – later changed to Kyle Chyzowski ) less than two minutes into the game. They went on to beat the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds 6-3, with both teams having big goals. It wouldn’t […]
Silvertips remain undefeated against Winterhawks
On their second night of a weekend back-to-back, the Portland Winterhawks traveled to the Angel of the Winds Arena, home of the Everett Silvertips, for the final time this season. The Silvertips travel out to Portland twice more before the season comes to a close. With a 6-2 win, […]