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Ode to the 1960-61 Portland Buckaroos

While the Portland Winterhawks are away, I thought it appropriate to contemplate the 100 years of hockey that the Rose City has enjoyed

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WHL Power Rankings – Week 13: Contenders and Pretenders

There are three sets of teams: the contenders, the middlemen, and the bottom dwellers. I believe the top eight teams in my rankings are the contenders.

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Winterhawks Aim For Top Division Slot

With the winter break coming up, the Winterhawks have a simple New Year’s resolution that they are preparing for: come back with a bang.

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WHL Power Rankings – Week 12: Portland Continues to Climb

They got their brutal early season matchups out of the way and will be the superior team in each of the next 17 games.

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The Winterhawks Balance the Attack

Tuesday night’s victory in Victoria has proved to be a high-water mark for the Winterhawks season.

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Weekend Workout: 4 Festive Events to Kick Off a Happy, Healthy Holiday

Just because you’re busy buying presents, baking cookies and basking in the warmth of a fireplace doesn’t mean you have to give up working out this winter.

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WHL Power Rankings – Week 11: Winterhawks on Fire

Early on, Portland dug themselves a huge defensive hole. But in the last month they have locked down on the defensive side and it’s turning into offense.

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Muscle Cramping And You: A Technical Look

As Mr. Miyagi said “To overcome an obstacle, you must first understand what the obstacle is.” Well, I think he said that. Anyway, let’s get physical!

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Even-Record Winterhawks Looking Ahead

Let’s all take a moment to pledge allegiance to a .500 record for the first time this season, and then look at how the Hawks have evened out the wrinkles.

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WHL Power Rankings – Week 10: Look Who’s in the Top 10

One month into the season, I was ready to toss in the white towel. After the last two weeks, this team is finally hitting its stride.