Knazko signs with Blue Jackets OFFICIAL: The #CBJ have signed D @SamuelKnazko to a three-year entry-level contract ✍️#CBJ | @Huntington_Bank https://t.co/qtge0wpICs — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 9, 2021 Twice drafted by WHL teams at the annual CHL Import Draft, Samuel Knazko has signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets. […]
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Consistent Seth Jarvis leads Winterhawks by Chiefs
Two of the hottest teams in the WHL met on Friday night in the Rose City. Winners of six straight, and 8-2 in their last ten games, the Spokane Chiefs (31-18-4-1) made their final visit to Portland to face the Winterhawks (38-7-3-4). When the two U.S. Division rivals get together, […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: McAndrews gets one-game suspension, Oil Kings recall Latimer and more
Tri-City’s Bryan McAndrews received a one-game suspension for this knee-on-knee hit on Victoria’s Brayden Tracey.
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 […]
Portland Winterhawks score eight in win over Saskatoon
Sunday night concluded a four-game homestand for the Portland Winterhawks (15-5-1-2) when they hosted the Saskatoon Blades (12-12-1-1) for the first and only meeting between the teams. Portland dominated from start to finish, winning 8-0. On Saturday, Mike Johnston talked about the importance of getting off to a quick start […]
Portland Winterhawks: Introducing Simon Knak and Jonas Brøndberg
The Portland Winterhawks are 21 games into their season and are currently tied for first place in the U.S. Division. A big portion of their success has been the play of their two 2019 CHL Import Draft selections, Simon Knak and Jonas Brøndberg. Portland selected Knak with the 40th overall […]
Winterhawks extend win streak to five
Saturday night marked the first of 12 matchups between the Portland Winterhawks (10-3-0-1) and the Seattle Thunderbirds (5-7-2-1). Often times a high-scoring contest, this iteration of the I-5 rivalry was a low-scoring, defensive battle won by Portland 2-1. The win is Portland’s fifth in-a-row, and they have points in eight […]
Newkirk, Winterhawks solve Raiders 4-3
On Wednesday evening the Portland Winterhawks (7-3-0-1) defeated the visiting Prince Albert Raiders (7-2-3-0) by a score of 4-3, Reece Newkirk played a key role with his two goals and two assists. Entering the evening the 2019 New York Islanders draft selection had one goal and ten assists. He leaves […]
End of June Report: Portland Winterhawks
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 […]