Winterhawks to Welcome Eight Millionth Fan Sunday
The Portland Winterhawks are known for their passionate fanbase, and the organization will reach a significant milestone at Sunday’s game when the team welcomes its eight millionth fan. Prior to Sunday’s Burgerville Daylight Game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Hawks will keep track as fans enter the building, and then celebrate the arrival of the […]
Are the Trail Blazers a Legitimate Contender To Win the West?
With nearly half of the NBA season behind us, we’re safe declaring the Portland Trail Blazers a legitimate contender. Before the season the Blazers were forecast by the Vegas odds makers to finish in the neighborhood of 38 wins. Yet even after stumbling through a 4-4 stretch over the last two weeks, the Blazers are […]
Portland Timbers to Announce Signings as 2014 Takes Shape
Today, a months-long wait to officially unveil Portland Timbers’ roster moves made at the end of 2013 will be over. The Oregonian and, you know, Merritt Paulson have confirmed that the Portland Timbers will announce four roster moves tomorrow – two signings, one homegrown player, and one player loan. The two new signings will both […]
Portland State Vikings’ DJ Adams Stars in Medal of Honor Bowl
In a game dominated by defense, Viking senior DJ Adams scored a pair of second-half touchdowns. Adams assured the American team of a 20-3 victory over the National team in the Medal of Honor Bowl All-Star Game, at Johnson Hagood Stadium. The game was a showcase for collegiate seniors and an opportunity for professional scouts […]
Portland Thunder Unveil Logo for New Franchise
The Arena Football League’s newest member has finally unveiled their logo. From the team’s press release: Focused on encompassing the electrifying excitement of Arena Football, the Portland Thunder’s brand and logo exhibits the cohesiveness between energy and power. These two elements; as well as the team’s originality, authenticity, and innovation will be the foundation and […]
Winterhawks Fall 7-2 to Kelowna Rockets
The Portland Winterhawks (25-10-2-2) fell 7-2 to the Kelowna Rockets (32-3-0-2) Thursday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in front of 5,446 fans. The Hawks opened the scoring 9:25 into the first period when Paul Bittner got around a Kelowna defenseman and fired the puck past netminder Jordon Cooke to make it 1-0. The Rockets tied it […]
Winterhawks fall 9-3 to Kelowna on New Year’s Eve
The Portland Winterhawks (25-9-2-2) fell 9-3 against the visiting Kelowna Rockets (31-3-0-2) Tuesday at the Moda Center. Kelowna took a 3-0 lead in the first period on goals from Carter Rigby, Myles Bell and a power play marker from Justin Kirkland. The Rockets made it 4-0 on a goal by Zach Franko 33 seconds into […]
Weekend Recap: Monday Morning Links
The road to the Super Bowl officially goes through Seattle. The Seahawks crushed the Rams 27-9 Sunday bringing home another NFC West Champions banner will soon hang from the top of Century Link Field. The game resulted in a first round bye and home field advantage. Seattle’s No.1 ranked defense once again led the way […]
Hillsboro Hops Announce 2014 Manager, Coaches
The Hillsboro Hops will be managed in 2014 by former major league catcher J.R. House, while the second-year franchise’s coaching staff will include a pair of major league all-stars. Mark Grace, who had more hits during the 1990s than any other major leaguer, joins the staff as hitting instructor. Doug Drabek, the 1990 N.L. Cy […]
Weekend Recap: Monday Morning Links
The Seahawks broke a two-year win streak at home with third loss of the season yesterday to the Arizona Cardinals. QB Russell Wilson also broke his home win streak, his last home loss being in 2010 when he played for NC State. The team struggled offensively, only scoring 10 points, but stayed in the game […]