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 […]
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Portland wins 4-2 over Kelowna for fifth straight win
The Kelowna Rockets (8-12-0-0) and Portland Winterhawks (12-6-0-1) completed their back-to-back games on Sunday night in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Portland took game two 4-2, giving them their fifth straight win. Cody Glass and Joachim Blichfeld were once again on their game as the duo combined for five points and […]
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 […]
John Ludvig relishing top-four role for Winterhawks
Portland Winterhawks defenseman John Ludvig, an 18-year-old from Kamloops, has improved year-after-year after playing in Junior B two years ago to now playing top-four minutes with the Winterhawks this season. Ludvig is a player who so far has flown under the radar during his hockey career. He went undrafted in […]
Nick Perna next man up for Portland with Texas Connection
Defenseman Nick Perna hails from Dallas, Texas and found his way to Portland by way of a bantam program many around the Winterhawks are starting to recognize. The Dallas Stars Elite Hockey Club has been growing the game in the greater Dallas area with 13 teams, (nine men’s teams and […]
Portland Winterhawks Report 10/18
The Portland Winterhawks (5-3-0-1) have a home-and-home series with the red-hot Vancouver Giants (9-1-1-0) tomorrow and Saturday. Portland comes in with wins in five of their last six, but dropped their most recent contest to Everett 4-2. Vancouver had a record-setting night when they outshot Swift Current 71-16 on Tuesday. […]
Everett Penalty Kill Shines as Silvertips top Portland 4-2
The Portland Winterhawks (5-2-0-1) faced off against the Everett Silvertips (5-3-0-0) for the third time this season. The teams split the first two games in Everett. The Winterhawks entered the contest looking for their sixth straight win. The Silvertips were seeking their third win in as many nights. At the […]
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 […]
Don Hay Returns to Kamloops as Winterhawks Assistant Coach
The Portland Winterhawks have a new, yet familiar face behind their bench this season. Don Hay joined head coach Mike Johnston’s coaching staff as an assistant coach after coaching in Kamloops. Danny Flynn previously held the position, but took a scouting position with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL […]
