Hockey Canada released the 31-player roster for their selection camp set to begin next Monday in Oakville, Ontario. Of the 31 players on the roster, the following eight players were selected from the WHL. Invitees Joel Hofer, Portland Winterhawks From Winnipeg, Manitoba, the 2000-born goaltender is in his third full […]
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Zary, Blazers best Winterhawks on Special Night in Kamloops.
A burden or gift, large or small, Saturday night at the Sandman Centre was full of spectators and participants who carried some kind of weight with them. To suggest that the 5,026 fans were anxious to relieve some of that pressure would be an understatement — that much was obvious […]
Today’s Gameday Preview: Calgary Hitmen @ Edmonton Oil Kings and more
Today’s DUBNetwork game of the day is an afternoon tilt between Central Division powerhouses the Edmonton Oil Kings (15-6-4-2) and the Calgary Hitmen (14-6-2-1). The front runners for the Central Division crown are packed in tight, with first through fourth separated by just seven points. The Oil Kings hold the […]
Hofer, Winterhawks defeat Blazers in shootout
Friday night’s game between the Blazers and visiting Portland Winterhawks was touted as a marquee matchup between two of the top three teams in the Western Conference. After a combined 18 goals in the two previous bouts, the first 20 minutes provided just one goal and only a handful of […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Brondberg to represent Denmark, Kodak joins BCHL Warriors and more
Portland Winterhawks defenseman Jonas Brondberg will join Denmark for their selection camp ahead of the 2020 World Juniors.
Today’s Gameday Preview: Portland Winterhawks @Kamloops Blazers and more
Tonight’s DUBNetwork.ca game of the night sees two of the top three teams in the Western Conference do battle. The Portland Winterhawks (15-5-1-2) visit the B.C. Division-leading Kamloops Blazers (16-9-0-0) for the first of two straight. The two teams split the two games down in Portland, each winning by one […]
ICE split weekend games, move on to Seattle
The Winnipeg ICE has endured some tough road trips so far this season. Unless they’re playing the Brandon Wheat Kings, the team’s shortest trip is roughly six hours. However, the trip they are currently on smashes any other trip they’ll make this year. The team is south of the border […]
Portland Winterhawks first quarter 2019: By the numbers
The Portland Winterhawks have completed exactly 25% of their games in the 2019-2020 season. I’ve taken a glance at the statistics to spot anything that catches my eye. My goal is to provide information beyond what someone could quickly view on the season statistics page. Isaiah DiLaura and Joel Hofer […]
Portland Winterhawks practice report – November 11
The Portland Winterhawks were on the ice Monday afternoon at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. After an off day following a home-and-home with the Vancouver Giants, head coach Mike Johnston and his coaching staff held a spirited practice which included the dreaded “bag skate” to conclude the afternoon. The team worked […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Rockets release Porter from active roster, Cougars release Woodside from tryout and more
The Kelowna Rockets have released James Porter from the active roster and he’s expected to report to the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL
