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…
The Portland Winterhawks announced today that Kyle Gustafson has been promoted to head coach, the sixth in Winterhawks team history. President and General Manager Mike Johnston had signed a four-year extension, but after fourteen seasons will no longer be serving…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(Photo: Keith Dwiggins/Portland Winterhawks) *This was originally posted May 9, 2022* With many of their moms in attendance, the Portland Winterhawks continued their strong playoff run at home on Mother’s Day afternoon. With the much-welcomed return of Jaydon Dureau to…