WHL Portland Winterhawks

Game Day Hub: December 14 vs EVT

Published on December 14, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


Winners of three straight, the Portland Winterhawks host the Everett Silvertips for the second time in just over a week as SantaCon enters the VMC.

Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. PT

Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR

Uniforms: Home/Red

Previous Meetings This Season: Portland is 2-3-1-0 Against the Silvertips

Everett 1 @ Portland 7 (Dec 5 2021)

Everett 3 @ Portland 2 (Nov 16 2021) OT

Portland 4 @ Everett 3 (Oct 29 2021) SO

Everett 1 @ Portland 0 (Oct 23 2021)

Everett 5 @ Portland 2 (Oct 22 2021)

Portland 0 @ Everett 4 (Oct 8 2021)

Listen Live: Winterhawks Radio Network and on the Winterhawks App. Fans can listen live in the arena on 87.9 FM.

Watch Live: WHL Live on CHL TV

Game Notes: Winterhawks Game Notes

Upcoming Promotional Games:

Friday, Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - SantaCon!

Bring out your best Santa costumes as the Winterhawks host SantaCon at the VMC! Fans are encouraged to don red and white robes and their favorite Santa hats for tonight's tilt to spread some holiday cheer throughout the Rose Quarter.

The best-dressed Santas will win prizes, so let's see what you've got!

Ending the Homestand on a High Note

Portland enters tonight's contest on a three-game winning streak and boasts points in five straight games. Since starting their homestand against Everett on Nov. 16, the Hawks have suffered just a single regulation loss in 10 games, winning six in that span.

In the midst of what is unquestionably Portland's best stretch of the season, picking up another win against an Everett team missing several key contributors (due to the World Junior Championship) is crucial to maintain the momentum the team has built up in recent weeks. The Hawks will aim to continue their four-lines-deep attack and steady play from the back end as they wrap up the homestand tonight.

Dureau Goes for 10

With points in nine straight contests, forward Jaydon Dureau has been rolling as of late and continues to pace the Winterhawks with 1.43 points per game this season. His torrid pace has helped the Hawks average 5.6 goals per game in the last five games, something for which he credits coaches Mike Johnston, Don Hay and Brian Pellerin.

"I just think our team is really gelling well. Everyone is just working really hard and a lot of that goes back to the coaching staff," said Dureau.

After beginning the season in the AHL, Dureau returned to the team on Nov. 5. He nabbed three points in his first five games but has been nearly unstoppable since then.

"It was weird (being back in Portland) at first because I didn't really know a lot of the guys, but after meeting everybody, it's just been a really good ride so far," he said.

Dureau looks to stretch his points streak to a team-high 10 games against Everett tonight, which would tie him for the fifth-longest points streak in the WHL this year.

WIN A TOYOTA:

Back for another season, fans 18+ who reside in Oregon or Southwest Washington can ENTER TO WIN a brand new Toyota car, truck, or SUV.

Each game this season, one lucky fan will have their entry drawn and they will have a chance to win our grand prize if they get all five game predictions correct.

Tonight, we are cheering on: Andy B. from Portland, OR

What our Hawks fan could win: A brand new 2021 Sienna

What needs to happen?

Portland Winterhawks (3) beat the Everett Silvertips (1)

Cross Hanas scores the first Winterhawks goal.

Portland goaltenders make 35 total saves.

Everett goaltenders make 36 total saves.

Good luck tonight, Andy!

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