Game Day Hub: December 28 vs. Seattle
Published on December 28, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
After taking a wild 6-5 OT win over Tri-City in last night's return from the holiday break, the Hawks are back on home ice for the third Battle with Seattle of the year.
Puck Drop: 7:00 P.M.
Doors: 6:00 P.M.
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, Ore.
Uniforms: Red
2023-24 Season Series: Portland is 2-0-0-0 against Seattle
Seattle 2 @ Portland 7 (Dec 9 2023)
Portland 6 @ Seattle 1 (Sep 30 2023)
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Stone Cold Stunner
If you weren't tuned in to all 60+ minutes of last night's game, oh boy did you miss a show! Trailing Tri-City 5-3 in the final moments of the game, the Winterhawks tallied twice to tie the game with goals from Diego Buttazzoni and Jack O'Brien, then netted a beautiful game-winner through Marcus Nguyen in overtime for the 6-5 victory.
The win also saw Nick Avakyan pick up the win in his first game against his former club, and Tyson Jugnauth grabbed his first WHL goal amidst an impressive three-point showing. Now, after one of the most thrilling wins of the year, the Hawks return to home ice looking to build momentum against their biggest rival.
Selling Seattle
The T-Birds have hit a few speed bumps through the first half of the season, and enter tonight's tilt with a new look after swinging a massive trade with Edmonton yesterday. Seattle sent star forward and Florida Panthers prospect Gracyn Sawchyn and the playing rights of his younger brother Lukas to the Oil Kings for forward Nathan Pilling and a healthy handful of draft picks. At just 18, Sawchyn likely has a bit of runway left in the WHL before turning pro, but Seattle needed to restock their draft cupboards after selling out for last season's championship.
Still, the T-Birds remain dangerous with four other NHL-drafted players and a collection of up-and-coming rookie talent. But injuries to other stars have piled up for Seattle, and Portland, already 2-0-0-0 in the season series, will be keen to capitalize on their rival's rebuild. Look for a fast start from the hosts as they seek the upper hand early against their I-5 foes.
Red Sweater Szn
Jersey colors have flipped for the second half of the season, and dark sweaters are IN on home ice from here on out! Tonight's attire is red, a uniform that's been good to the Hawks this season with wins in both games they have been worn.
Western Hockey League Stories from December 28, 2023
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- Bud Light Law Enforcement Charity Hockey Game Saturday - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Day Hub: December 28 vs. Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
- Wheat Kings Wrap up Eight Game Homestand against Blades - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Rockets To Return Home, Mega 50/50 On Friday - Kelowna Rockets
- Raiders Sign Nathan Preston to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement - Prince Albert Raiders
- Gould-En Goal: Broncos Earn Overtime Victory against Hurricanes - Swift Current Broncos
- Warriors Set for Start of Second Half on Friday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Teddy Bears Rain for Armstrong, Blades Beat Raiders 6-3 - Saskatoon Blades
- Chiefs Feeling Festive After Holiday Break with Hard Fought 5-2 Victory Over Wild - Spokane Chiefs
- Hawks Stun Ams in 6-5 OT Win - Portland Winterhawks
- Wild Tie Game Wednesday at Spokane, But Chiefs Use Three-Goal Third for 5-2 Win - Wenatchee Wild
- Rockets' Win Streak Comes to an End - Kelowna Rockets
- Nash's Hat-Trick Powers Oil Kings to Win in Prince George - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Pats Gather a Point for Fourth Straight Game - Regina Pats
- Wiens Plays OT Hero in 200th Career Game - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Late Period Heroics Lead To Tigers 4-2 Victory Over Rebels - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Cougars Fall 6-4 Against Oil Kings To Begin Second Half Of Regular Season - Prince George Cougars
- Blades Double Up Raiders 6-3 - Prince Albert Raiders
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