Tri-City Americans Weekly Report (10/14-10/20)
Tri-City concluded their homestand with two sweet victories against the Kelowna Rockets and Portland Winterhawks
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Portland Winterhawks Begin 2024/25 Campaign
Keith Photo Credit: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks
In my experience covering the Western Hockey League, I think there’s one thing that separates the junior hockey experience from everything else. That thing would be the shelf life of a contention window. With the WHL’s roster rules, it’s nigh-impossible…
Carter Sotheran: A lot to uncover
Carter Sotheran (Photo: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks) Growing up in a small town in Manitoba, Portland Winterhawks defenseman Carter Sotheran credits his parents for getting him into hockey at a young age. While he says he’s loved the sport since he…
Gabe Klassen: Keeping it going
Named the 48th captain in Portland Winterhawks history, Gabe Klassen says he wasn't too concerned about who the 'C' was going to.
Tenacious Winterhawks Hot Through First Ten Games
(Photo: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks) After losing a good deal of overage players at the end of a frustrating playoff loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds, some would be surprised by the Portland Winterhawks’ hot start to the season. Yet, they are…
Josh Mori: Like an Apple for the Portland Winterhawks
Portland Winterhawks defenseman Josh Mori is headed into the 2022 NHL Draft having shown off his versatility. He also had a lot of fun on his journey to today.
Portland Winterhawks Head Home With an Opportunity to End Series
(Photo: CRAW Media/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted May 14, 2022* Following Wednesday night’s game three loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds, Portland Winterhawks vice president/head coach/general manager Mike Johnston had this to say about what he and his team needed…
Luca Cagnoni: Working His Role
(Photo: Megan Connelly/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted May 13, 2022* Having played just 10 games with the Portland Winterhawks during the shortened 2021 season, what he calls “a touch in the league”, defenseman Luca Cagnoni has spent his first…
Ryder Thompson: Confidence, Playoffs, and Core Memories
(Photo: Matthew Wolfe/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted May 11, 2022* Ryder Thompson once mentioned that one of the reasons he likes being a defenseman is because people think of them as quarterbacks on the ice. It certainly seems he’s…
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…