Saturday night in Portland featured the top two teams in the U.S. Division as the Everett Silvertips (33-11-1-1) visited the Rose City to face the Winterhawks (27-12-3-2). After 40 minutes of scoreless action, the offense came alive in the third period with six goals. Portland found the back of the […]
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Winterhawks Post Deadline Update: A conversation with Mike Johnston
The last two weeks have been eventful for the Portland Winterhawks. After defeating the Seattle Thunderbirds in their annual New Year’s Eve game, the Winterhawks departed the next morning for Lethbridge, Alberta. The first of January marked the beginning of the bi-annual swing through the East Division. To help minimize […]
Americans defeat Winterhawks 3-2 in third consecutive overtime game
With 12 days off for the holiday break, the Portland Winterhawks (19-11-3-2) and Tri-City Americans (18-12-1-1) met for the third straight game. Also, for the third straight matchup, the game required overtime. Sticking with the theme over the last three contests, the Americans emerged victorious in the 3-on-3 session. Friday […]
Americans defeat Winterhawks 4-3 for second overtime win on the weekend
On back-to-back nights the Tri-City Americans (17-12-1-1) and Portland Winterhawks (19-11-2-2) needed more than 60 minutes to settle the score. For the second night in a row, the Americans came away with the extra point, and four points on the weekend. Kyle Olson scored his second of the evening while […]
Warm saves Americans while Yaremko and Hyman complete 3-2 comeback victory over Winterhawks
(Kennewick, Washington) – Inside the Toyota Center on Saturday was an exciting U.S. Division matchup. The Tri-City Americans (16-12-1-1), and Nolan Yaremko scored twice in the final four minutes of regulation to force overtime against the Portland Winterhawks (19-11-1-2). Aaron Hyman completed the comeback with just over 90 seconds to […]
2019 NHL Draft Profile: Reece Newkirk
Reece Newkirk is a name familiar around Portland, Oregon and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. By the end of June, an NHL market will be well aware of the 17-year-old, second-year center for the Portland Winterhawks. Newkirk is quickly rising up NHL draft lists for the 2019 Entry Draft in Vancouver. Central […]
Offense present again in Winterhawks 5-2 win against Cougars
Friday night in Portland, the Winterhawks (17-10-0-2) continued their recent offensive outburst as they defeated the Prince George Cougars (11-15-1-2) 5-2 behind five different goal scorers. The Winterhawks scoring has come to life over the last three games, scoring 23 goals. Portland came out strong in the first period capitalizing […]
Winterhawks import draft paves way for Michal Kvasnica’s arrival in Portland
The Portland Winterhawks select Michal Kvasnica in the second round of the 2018 CHL Import Draft. Kvasnica is now the most recent Winterhawk hoping to further make a name for himself and fulfill his dream of playing in the NHL. During the offseason WHL teams have a few opportunities to […]
Slow start costs Winterhawks in 5-3 loss to Silvertips
(Portland, Oregon) The Everett Silvertips (19-7-1-0) and Portland Winterhawks (14-9-0-2) faced off for the sixth time this season and third time in 11 days. Everett came out with significant pressure early and attacked Portland right from the first faceoff. The Silvertips scored three goals in the first 20 minutes to […]
Late period goals lift Winterhawks over Andrusiak and Thunderbirds 4-3
(Portland, Oregon) On Saturday night the I5 rivalry between the Portland Winterhawks (14-8-0-2) and Seattle Thunderbirds (8-12-3-0) resumed after a week break. The location shifted from Kent to the Rose City. Portland started as if they were shot out of a cannon. The Winterhawks used their speed and transition game […]
