Game Day Hub: December 13 vs Penticton
Published on December 13, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
The Portland Winterhawks return home for a double-header weekend hosting the Penticton Vees at the Glass Palace tonight at 6 p.m. before hosting the Teddy Bear Toss tomorrow.
Puck Drop: 6:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR.
Uniforms: Black
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FOLLOW ALONG
Last Time Out
The Winterhawks and Chiefs met Friday for Portland's first of three games in three nights, and Spokane struck early, scoring just 10 seconds in off the opening faceoff as Sam Oremba netted his ninth of the season. Portland responded with 14 first-period shots, but a wrist shot from Will McIsaac gave the Chiefs a two-goal edge after one.
The Hawks broke through in the second period as Carter Sotheran set up Jake Gustafson, whose blocked one-timer led to Reed Brown snapping home a goal at the crease. With 57 seconds left in the frame, Alex Weiermair's centering attempt deflected off a Spokane defenceman and in, tying the game at two.
Spokane answered with six unanswered goals, starting with Oremba restoring the lead. Reed Brown added a highlight-reel tally for his second of the night and first multi-goal game of the season, but Spokane pulled away for an 8-3 win.
Penticton Preview
The Winterhawks and Vees meet for the second time this season and the first of the weekend, after Portland dropped a tight 3-2 decision in its first-ever visit to the Okanagan Events Centre earlier this year.
Penticton enters tonight with a 14-8-4-3 record, coming off a convincing 5-1 win in Seattle on Friday. The Vees sit third in the Western Conference with 35 points, just one ahead of the Winterhawks, who are fourth with 34. With back-to-back games on tap, the weekend carries significant implications in the standings.
Penticton also brings a strong goaltending rotation, led by Andrew Reyelts, who has posted 12 wins along with a league-second 2.49 GAA and a .906 save percentage. Ethan McCallum rounds out the tandem with a 3.17 GAA and a .893 save percentage.
Concourse Sampling
Tonight, fans can stop by the concourse at Entry M for a special tasting experience. A featured local offering will be available to sample, giving fans a chance to enjoy something new while taking in the game-night atmosphere. It's a perfect pregame or intermission stop to add a little extra flavor to the Glass Palace experience. Head to entry M to sample from the following vendors:
Avid Cider
Grains of Wrath
Cartside
Level Beer
Elysian
Widmer
Clubtails
Best Day
Ham Shoot Presented by Fred Meyer
After the game tonight, women ages 18+ are invited to hit the ice for our Fred Meyer Ham Shoot. Take your best shot on goal for a chance to win a free ham from Fred Meyer, just in time for the holidays!
Light Show Experience
We have introduced a new smartphone light show experience this season, powered by CUE's "Light Show" platform.
Make sure you have downloaded the latest version of the Winterhawks App, click on the Lightshow button, enable/accept the permissions, and be ready to join in the fun starting with the team's intro video before the Hawks take the ice!
Fans will be able to sync their phone screens and flashlights to the in-arena presentation, turning the entire crowd into part of the show during key moments like player intros and intermissions. The result? An immersive, high-energy environment where your phone becomes a spotlight and you're actively part of the spectacle.
Winterhawks 50/50
Tonight's Winterhawks Foundation 50/50 is live! Half of the prize pot will go to our winner, and the other portion of the proceeds will benefit Portland youth hockey, the Tom's Tykes program, and the Players' Education Fund.
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Loud Cups
The Winterhawks are thrilled to announce the Loud Cup as the team's official noisemaker! Be sure to grab yours at the Team Store at entry T. All season ticket holders can pick up their official STH exclusive Loud Cup at the info window located across from Entry A.
Noisemakers of any kind, such as cowbells, whistles, foghorns/airhorns and plastic horns such as vuvuzelas and didgeridoos are not permitted in the VMC.
Toyota Fast Pass
All Toyota Key Holders and Season Ticket Holders can take advantage of the Toyota Fast Pass Lane, located at the northernmost entrance of the main doors.
Sensory Room presented by DSP Connections
The Sensory Room will be located in the DWYER ROOM on the first floor of the coliseum and the Sensory Kits will be available for pickup at the Rose Quarter Guest Services Window near Entry CC on the VMC concourse. If you have any questions, you can contact the Winterhawks Offices at (503) 236-4295.
Kids' Corner presented by Seebee Construction
We invite all fans to visit our Winterhawks Kids Corner located in the southwest corner of the VMC concourse by Entry F. Play foosball, PlayStation 5 NHL25, or check out a book from our Little Library. A big thank you to our friends at Seebee Construction for making the fun activities in the Kids Corner possible.
Score More Chicken
All fans in attendance at Winterhawks home games this season will receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich whenever the Hawks score four or more goals! Be sure to grab your coupon on the way out after the game.
Tune in on Victory+
Fans can stream the Portland Winterhawks' entire 2025-26 WHL regular-season on Victory+ for FREE. Visit the Winterhawks hub.
Be sure to select the home feed during home games, or the away feed for road games to hear Will Hentschel on the call.
Victory+ has replaced WHL Live on CHL TV, so make sure to visit victoryplus.com/download before the game on your phone, tablet, or smart TV.
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Western Hockey League Stories from December 13, 2025
- Tigers Break Broncos, 10-2 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Broncos Split Season Series with Tigers After Saturday Loss - Swift Current Broncos
- Vees Win Third Straight Game in Portland - Penticton Vees
- Grossklaus Answers Early Goal, But Tri-City Posts Three Unanswered as Wild Fall, 4-1 - Wenatchee Wild
- McLaughlin Scores Hawks' Lone Goal in Loss to Vees - Portland Winterhawks
- Esler Makes Career-High 55 Saves, Chiefs Come up Short in Everett - Spokane Chiefs
- Americans Take Down Wild 4-1 At Toyota Center - Tri-City Americans
- Teddy Bear Toss Night Ends in High-Scoring Battle as Pats Fall, 8-5, to Rockets - Regina Pats
- Rockets Explode for Eight in Win Over Regina - Kelowna Rockets
- Warriors Fall Late in Third Period to Blades - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Game Preview: Cougars at Blazers - Prince George Cougars
- Game Preview: Vees at Winterhawks - Penticton Vees
- Väisänen Named to Finland's Training Camp Roster for 2026 World Juniors - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Chiefs Looking for First Win against Everett this Season - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Preview: Game 32 VS Broncos - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Preview: Americans vs Wild - December 13, 2025 - Tri-City Americans
- Warriors Looking to Bounce Back against the Blades - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Cougars Outlast Blazers in Shootout Behind Lewis' WHL Debut - Prince George Cougars
- Game Day Hub: December 13 vs Penticton - Portland Winterhawks
- Giants Avoid Scare, Top Royals 5-4 in Shootout - Vancouver Giants
- Chiefs Start Fast and Finish Strong in 8-3 Thrashing Over Winterhawks - Spokane Chiefs
- Vees Continue Solid Road Play with Win Over Thunderbirds - Penticton Vees
- T-Birds Suffer Setback Versus Vees - Seattle Thunderbirds
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