Saturday night in Portland featured the top two teams in the U.S. Division as the Everett Silvertips (33-11-1-1) visited the Rose City to face the Winterhawks (27-12-3-2). After 40 minutes of scoreless action, the offense came alive in the third period with six goals. Portland found the back of the […]
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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 […]
Swift Current Broncos making waves before trade deadline
The Swift Current Broncos made quite an impact after the holidays, winning their game on December 27th against the Moose Jaw Warriors by a score of 4-3 in overtime. After a defensive display by Joel Hofer in net, the third period was the defining factor with goals by Carter Chorney, […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Trades heating up day before the deadline; two overage goalies signed; Giants drop out of CHL Top 10
More trades TRADE 🔄 ALERT Winterhawks add @TheWHL Champion Goaltender Joel Hofer from the @SCBroncos! Welcome to the Hawks, Joel! 🗒️ || https://t.co/6csGLM3IZv pic.twitter.com/o0HNR3J8Az — Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) January 9, 2019 Wednesday morning started out with a bang with the Broncos sending ’00 goalie Joel Hofer to Portland for six […]
Winterhawks acquire Joel Hofer from Swift Current
On Wednesday the Portland Winterhawks announced they acquired Swift Current Broncos starting goalie Joel Hofer in exchange for six draft selections over the next three drafts. The draft selections include: – 2019: First round and a third round acquired from Kootenay for Brad Ginnell – 2020: Second round, fourth round, […]
Warriors open ground after big week
It’s a long Western Hockey League season, but the week after Christmas can be a vital one. The Moose Jaw Warriors had a huge week and took a big step towards cementing a playoff berth. The Warriors collected a seven out of a possible eight points and crucially swept a […]
Are they done yet? A look at the Lethbridge Hurricanes goaltender options
Coming into the New Year of 2019, it is a good time to sit and reflect for all of us, sports teams included. This time allows us the time to ask questions. After making the big trade just a few weeks go to bring in Jake Leschyshyn and Nick Henry […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: A Bronco……stays a Bronco; Jones makes NHL debut; Alumnus almost finds way into an NHL game; Fyten scores in Oil Kings debut
Lacombe signs with Broncos #SCB sign @HumboldtBroncos defenceman Chase Lacombe to a #WHL Standard Player Agreement. The 16-year-old has three assists in 29 games for Humboldt. — SC Broncos (@SCBroncos) December 15, 2018 Chase Lacombe is staying a Bronco…..the 2002 defenceman signed a standard WHL player agreement with the Swift […]
Swift Current Broncos On The Right Path
The Swift Current Broncos have been busy again in the early part of December. With a couple of trades and a few close games under their belts in the previous month, Swift Current seems to be making steps in the right direction during the rebuild. Trades This week, the Broncos […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Broncos stun Raiders and also make another trade
Chiefs add King, deal Chorney TRADE 🔄 | Chiefs acquire D Noah King from @SCBroncos for F Carter Chorney. Welcome to Spokane, Noah! #GoChiefsGo DETAILS 📰 | https://t.co/g9JIlrT2df pic.twitter.com/84nVFTKWWI — Spokane Chiefs (@spokanechiefs) December 4, 2018 The Spokane Chiefs traded Carter Chorney and the rights to unsigned defenseman Devin Aubin […]