WHL Power Rankings – Week 3: New Winners and Losers
The Winterhawks managed to salvage a weekend that was starting to look like a continuing trend.
Winterhawks Fall 6-2 in Victoria Monday
The Winterhawks got on the board early in the third when Oliver Bjorkstrand scored 2:46 into the frame, followed just 52 seconds later by Anton Cederholm scoring and cutting Victoria’s lead to 5-2.
Winterhawks Grab First Win of Season Saturday in OT
Alex Schoenborn scored the overtime winner as the Portland Winterhawks earned their first win of the season Saturday, a 3-2 victory in Everett.
Winterhawks Fall 4-3 to Seattle Friday in Shootout
The Portland Winterhawks fell 4-3 in a shootout to the Seattle Thunderbirds Friday at the Moda Center. Despite the loss, the Hawks picked up a point in the standings.
Winterhawks Woes in the Third Period
The first full month of regular-season games has the ability wash away the stench of September failures. But it is worth noting that these five losses occurred because of all the same issues.
WHL Power Rankings – Week 2: Portland in the Basement
The Winterhawks defense is going to be the biggest issue this season. That didn’t change over the weekend as they lost all three games, giving up a combined 16 goals. Yes, 16 goals in three games.
Portland now winless after 6-4 loss to Everett
The Portland Winterhawks fell 6-4 to the Everett Silvertips Sunday at the Moda Center. The defending conference champs are now 0-5 to start the season.
Everett Silvertips dismantle Winterhawks 5-1
The Portland Winterhawks fell 5-1 to the Everett Silvertips Saturday at the Moda Center in front of 6,324 fans.
Winterhawks fall 5-3 in Vancouver
Vancouver took a 2-0 lead in the first on goals by Joel Hamilton and Tyler Benson, but the Hawks got one back with a power play goal at the 13:58 mark when Keegan Iverson tipped a Keoni Texeira point shot past goaltender Payton Lee to cut it to 2-1.
Keep Your Eye On These Younger Winterhawks
With the NHL prospects gone, their leadership responsibilities have fallen on younger and newer teammates. The two home losses stung, but there is a rising tide of talent filling out Jamie Kompon’s roster.