The Portland WInterhawks (7-6-0-1) faced off against the Kamloops Blazers (6-6-0-1) looking to avoid losing three games in three nights. The Winterhawks lost Friday night in Spokane and were defeated by Kamloops last night 6-2. The Blazers on the other hand, were looking to sweep their three games in three […]
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Jermaine Loewen’s hat trick guides Blazers 6-2 over Portland
Both the Portland Winterhawks (7-5-0-1) and the Kamloops Blazers (5-6-0-1) played their second game in their weekend of three games in three nights. Portland lost 4-1 last night on the road in Spokane. Meanwhile, the Blazers departed Seattle with a convincing 7-2 victory over the the Thunderbirds. Jermaine Loewen had […]
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 Practice Report 10/24
The Portland Winterhawks (7-3-0-1) are coming off a weekend securing four points in two nights against the Vancouver Giants, one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Portland is looking to ride the momentum as they prepare for their first weekend of three games in three nights. The Winterhawks […]
Three-goal third period powers Portland by Vancouver
The Vancouver Giants (9-2-1-0) and Portland Winterhawks (6-3-0-1) kicked off their home-and-home series Friday night in the Moda Center in Portland. Both teams have tremendous fire power and high-end players. Vancouver’s Bowen Byram will be a top pick in the upcoming NHL Draft and Cody Glass, Portland’s captain, was the […]
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. […]
Special Teams leads Portland to 8-2 Victory over Oil Kings
The Winterhawks returned home after playing six of their first seven on the road. Edmonton made their bi-annual trip to the Rose City as Portland hosts the Central division this season. Portland defeated the Oil Kings 8-2 with special teams playing a key role. Portland’s top line of Cody Glass, […]
Portland Winterhawks Practice Report 10/8
Portland hit the ice Monday afternoon for what appeared to be a spirited practice. The Winterhawks had a much needed day off on Sunday following their successful road trip to Kamloops and Everett. The trip yielded six points in the standings bringing their record to 4-2-0-1. Head coach Mike Johnston […]
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 […]
Winterhawks feed off home-ice advantage with 4-2 win over Seattle
Portland had to wait until their fourth game of the season before experiencing home-ice advantage. The 8,208 Winterhawks faithful were fired up early and often on Saturday night at the Moda Center as fans were treated to an excellent game with 74 combined shots. In the end, Portland secured their […]
