Whenever the Spokane Chiefs (20-13-4-1) and Portland Winterhawks (28-6-1-3) get together, the game never disappoints. Tuesday at the Moda Center was the latest example as Portland defeated Spokane 5-3. This time, Jaydon Dureau and Seth Jarvis put on a show, combining for seven points (3G, 4A). However, for the sixth […]
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Seth Jarvis hat trick helps Portland defeat Tri-City 6-2
Saturday evening marked the first home game of 2020 for the Portland Winterhawks (27-6-1-3). For the first time since September 21, the Tri-City Americans (13-17-4-1) made the journey to the Rose City. Seth Jarvis scored his first WHL hat trick, and Portland won its fourth straight game against Tri-City this […]
Winterhawks close out 2019 with 3-2 win over Thunderbirds
December 31 marks the annual New Year’s Eve game between the Seattle Thunderbirds (13-19-2-1) and the Portland Winterhawks (25-6-2-3) at the Moda Center. The two rivals just met on Saturday and a similar script was written again on Tuesday. Portland emerged with two points, thanks to 50 shots on net, […]
Portland Winterhawks: Introducing Gabe Klassen
The Portland Winterhawks’ history of finding stars with their first-round WHL Bantam Draft picks is impressive. Gabe Klassen, the 19th overall selection in the 2018 draft, is looking to add his name to the list. He joins fellow first-round selection (2017) Seth Jarvis on the 2019-2020 Winterhawks roster. Dating back […]
Seattle scores late, wins in a shootout over Portland
The unofficial first half of the Portland Winterhawks’ (22-6-1-3) season came to an end on Sunday against the rival Seattle Thunderbirds (11-17-2-1). In the latest iteration of the I-5 rivalry, the Thunderbirds left the Rose City with a 4-3 shootout victory. Seattle scored the only goal of the first period […]
Portland comes from behind in showdown with Everett
Friday night in the WHL saw the top two teams in the Western Conference meet for the third time this year. The Everett Silvertips (21-6-2-0) traveled south on I-5 to face the Portland Winterhawks (21-6-1-2). Goals by Everett’s Justyn Gurney and Bryce Kindopp put the Silvertips out front, but Portland […]
Portland Winterhawks: Introducing Kurtis Smythe
The Portland Winterhawks won their 20th game of the season over the weekend. A key to their success has been has been the play of their 17-year-old players. Rookie defenseman Kurtis Smythe’s defense-first mentality is a welcome addition to Portland’s blue line. “I’m a two-way player and try to be […]
Portland sweeps season series with Prince George
For the fourth, and final time this season, the Prince George Cougars (6-20-1-2) dropped the puck against the Portland Winterhawks (20-6-1-2). Sunday marked the conclusion of a rare scheduling quirk with four-straight games against each other for the two teams. Portland emerged with a 4-1 victory and a four-game series […]
Portland Winterhawks report – December 2
The Portland Winterhawks are in Prince George preparing to begin their first of four straight games against the Cougars. Mike Johnston and the young Winterhawks just concluded a two game series, and completed their regular season series, with the Kamloops Blazers. Portland left Kamloops, British Columbia, with two points after […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Carcillo contacted by WHL regarding recent allegations, Mofford recalled by Kelowna and more
Ex-NHL Player Dan Carcillo has been in contact with WHL Commissioner Ron Robison in regards to recent allegations from ex-WHL players published by Carcillo.