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It’s Overreaction Monday where we take a look at a story line from the weekend and … well overreact. While some good points will be made, these are meant to drive a particular narrative and have fun. This week’s overreaction: Blichfeld and Gregor will be among the top scorers in […]
Joachim Blichfeld coming back to the Portland Winterhawks (4-2-0-1) as an overage import was not something may expected. While the shock of forgoing a year playing in the professional ranks for the San Jose Sharks must have been a lot for the Danish sniper, he quickly recovered. He has led […]
The Portland Winterhawks didn’t empty the clip on the Kamloops Blazers like they did two nights earlier, but their talent persevered during an evenly played third period to escape with the Don Hay sweep. The Winterhawks followed up their 7-3 victory in the first meeting of the season with a […]
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 […]
35 Whl’ers named to NHL Central Scouting’s Players to Watch list. The initial list of players to watch was released by NHL Central Scouting and the WHL dominated the top of the list with seven of 11 of the “A” rated prospects from the CHL. Player WHL Team Position Rank […]
KAMLOOPS – Last weekend the Blazers were in Victoria for a pair of games vs the Royals. They ended up losing both, but did play well and had 2-0 and 3-1 leads in the second game on Saturday. The special teams battle was won by the Royals as they went […]
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 […]
Next up in DubNetwork’s NHL Drat Profile spotlight is Portland Wiinterhawks defenseman Clay Hanus. He was named a “C” prospect in the Players to Watch rankings released by NHL Central Scouting. This means that they feel he could be drafted in the fifth, sixth or seventh rounds of the 2019 […]
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 […]
Semchuk dealt to ICE TRADE ALERT ?: ICE acquire Brendan Semchuk (@semchuk27) from the @EdmOilKings. Welcome to the team Brendan! READ >> https://t.co/DsEd0WCSQG#OurICE pic.twitter.com/GubtmuQWqX — Kootenay ICE (@WHLKootenayICE) September 27, 2018 The Kootenay ICE acquired winger Brendan Semchuk from the Edmonton Oil Kings on Thursday in exchange for a conditional […]
