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Dawson Pasternak: Getting Stronger

(Photo: Megan Connelly/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted April 11, 2022* It certainly seems as though all Dawson Pasternak knows how to do is win, and in his first season in Portland, he aimed to continue that trend. The Manitoba…

Nick Avakyan: Working Hard but Having Fun

Nick Avakyan in net for the Tri-City Americans (Photo: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted March 25, 2022* Tri-City Americans goaltender Nick Avakyan didn’t grow up in a hockey family, but his start in hockey came just as early…

Thomas Milic: Whatever it Takes

(Photo: Brian Liesse/Seattle Thunderbirds) *This was originally posted March 14, 2022* Goaltender Thomas Milic is standing out and having a solid season for the Seattle Thunderbirds. How did he get his start in hockey? It was just one of a…

Braden Holt: Learning from Every Game

Braden Holt in net for the Everett Silvertips (Photo: Matthew Wolfe/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted March 1, 2022* Being a goaltender for the Everett Silvertips comes with expectations, but 18-year-old Braden Holt has proven that he is up for…