The last two weeks have been eventful for the Portland Winterhawks. Johnny Ludvig and Reece Newkirk were selected on day 2 of the NHL Draft; Clay Hanus, Jaydon Dureau, and Jake Gricius were invited to NHL development camp rosters as undrafted players; Cross Hanas was named to the US Select […]
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Daily Dose of the Dub: Gustafson, Hay re-sign with Winterhawks and so much more
The Portland Winterhawks have announced contract extensions for Associate Coach and Assistant to the General Manager Kyle Gustafson and Assistant Coach Don Hay.
Winterhawks come back from three down to win 4-3 in shootout over Thunderbirds
Saturday night the Portland Winterhawks (37-17-3-3) found themselves down by three goals less than ten minutes into their tenth game of the season with the Seattle Thunderbirds (24-28-5-2). 19-year-old Shane Farkas entered the game and settled Portland down and helped the team escape a slow start in the first period. […]
Boyko makes 45 saves as Americans defeat Winterhawks 3-2
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Portland Winterhawks Practice Report 11/20
The Portland Winterhawks practiced on Tuesday in advance of three games in five nights. Wednesday the Calgary Hitmen (8-13-2-0) make their bi-annual visit to the Rose City. Calgary’s offense is led by 19-year-old Mark Kastelic (19-11–30) and James Malm (11-13–24). Malm scored a goal against Portland with Vancouver prior to […]
Tomas Pacina elevating Winterhawks skill level
Tomas Pacina is a name not many around Portland are familiar with; however, inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum or Moda Center, it is a completely different story. The Portland Winterhawks maximize their on-ice practices through small-area games, conditioning skates, special teams work, but also through individual skill drills. The Winterhawks’ […]
Portland Winterhawks Practice Report 11/1
The Portland Winterhawks practiced Thursday afternoon inside the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in preparation for their second weekend with three games in three nights. Portland has two home games on Friday & Saturday against the Victoria Royals and an away contest against Spokane on Sunday. Victoria will be well rested as […]
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 […]
