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 […]
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Daily Dose of the Dub: 13 WHLers headed to CHL/NHL Top Prospects game, Six WHL prospects headed to Youth Olympics and more
The CHL announced the 40-man roster for the annual CHL/NHL Top Prospects game which includes the following players from the WHL
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 defeats Tri-City 8-1, wins sixth in a row
(Kennewick, WA) As the first half of the WHL schedule begins to wind down before the Holiday Break, the Tri-City Americans (12-14-2-1) and Portland Winterhawks (22-6-1-2) met for only the second time this season. The Americans were hosting their Teddy Bear Toss Night at the Toyota Center with a red-hot […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Rockets acquire McDonald as Comrie goes down with injury and more
The Kelowna Rockets announced that defenseman Sean Comrie will be out indefinitely after separating his shoulder on Friday night in Regina.
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 […]
Today’s Gameday Preview: Everett Silvertips @ Portland Winterhawks and more
Tonight’s game of the night is between the top two teams (win percentage-wise) in the WHL. The Everett Silvertips (21-6-1-0) head down to the Rose City and tangle with the Portland Winterhawks (20-6-1-2). They are tied atop the U.S. Division with Everett having a game in hand. The game is […]
Winterhawks Weekend Preview Featuring Josh Horton
Brandon Rivers and Josh Critzer recap the four game series Portland played against Prince George, the three Winterhawks away at World Juniors, previewed the upcoming three-in-three for the weekend of December 13, as well other Winterhawks news. Josh Horton of the Everett Herald joins (28:22) Josh Critzer to catch up […]
Daily Dose of the Dub: Chiefs sign Friedt-Mohr, ICE recall Danis and more
The Spokane Chiefs have signed defenseman Chase Freidt-Mohr to a WHL Education Contract.
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 […]