WHL Portland Winterhawks

10 Winterhawks Named to American Hockey League Opening Night Rosters

Published on October 17, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


Portland, Ore. - The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club is proud to recognize 10 alumni who opened the 2023-24 season on American Hockey League (AHL) rosters this past weekend. The Winterhawks have 22 players in total skating in the NHL and AHL this season.

PLAYER TEAM Years in Portland DRAFTED (Round - Pick)

Dennis Cholowski Bridgeport Islanders 2017-18 2016 - DET (1 - 20)

Nick Cicek San Jose Barracuda 2018-21 Undrafted

Cross Hanas Grand Rapids Griffins 2018-22 2020 - DET (2 - 55)

Caleb Jones Colorado Eagles 2015-17 2015 - EDM (4 - 117)

Tyson Kozak Rochester Americans 2019-22 2021 - BUF (7 - 193)

Chaz Lucius Manitoba Moose 2021-22 2021 - WPG (1 - 18)

Reece Newkirk Bridgeport Islanders 2017-21 2019 - NYI (5 - 147)

Nic Petan Iowa Wild 2011-15 2013 - WPG (2 - 43)

Derrick Pouliot Texas Stars 2010-14 2012 - PIT (1 - 8)

Tyler Wotherspoon Utica Comets 2009-13 2011 - CGY (2 - 57)

Other Winterhawks alumni like Jaydon Dureau, Keegan Iverson, and Keoni Texeira as well as goaltenders Michael Bullion, Taylor Gauthier and Dante Giannuzzi are all expected to start the season in the ECHL, but have a good chance to work their way into playing in the AHL this season.

Congratulations to all of our Winterhawks alumni!

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