Game Day Hub: Feb 4 vs TC
Published on February 4, 2022 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Following a heavy home slate in December and January, the Winterhawks open February on the road and put their 14-game point streak on the line tonight against Tri-City.
Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. PT
Venue: Toyota Center - Kennewick, WA
Uniforms: Red
Previous Meetings This Season: Portland is 4-1-0-2 Against Tri-City
Tri-City 0 @ Portland 8 (Jan 30 2022)
Portland 5 @ Tri-City 3 (Jan 21 2022)
Tri-City 2 @ Portland 1 (Jan 15 2022) SO
Tri-City 2 @ Portland 9 (Dec 28 2021)
Portland 5 @ Tri-City 6 (Nov 13 2021)
Tri-City 3 @ Portland 4 (Oct 16 2021)
Portland 4 @ Tri-City 5 (Oct 1 2021) SO
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High Five!
After returning to the Kia CHL Top 10 last week at #7, another three-win week propelled the Hawks up to #5 behind Winnipeg, Edmonton, Everett and Charlottetown (QMJHL). With points in 14 straight and seven wins in a row, Portland's play has also seen them climb the WHL standings, usurping Seattle for second in the U.S. Division and third in the Western Conference.
It's been an impressive run, but nothing's done yet - with more than 20 games to play, playoff seeding and regular-season titles remain on the line. Keeping focus will be key as Portland heads down the stretch of this year.
Stellar in the crease
Taylor Gauthier's start to life in Portland couldn't have gone much smoother. Seven wins in seven starts and a league-best .945 save percentage during the month of January saw him earn Goaltender of the Week honors twice and the League's Goaltender of the Month award as well.
Meanwhile, Dante Giannuzzi continues to be a rock between the pipes. Since Dec. 18, #31 is 6-0-0-1 in net for the Hawks, including a standout 39-save performance to help Portland knock off Seattle on the road last week.
Regardless of who gets the nod in net, the Winterhawks know they can rely on whoever suits up on a given night.
Hitting the road
Looking ahead, Portland heads north for eight games this month, half of which come against the Spokane Chiefs. It's a stiff test for a team that has created quite the identity on home ice - the Club's 16-5-3-1 record at the VMC speaks for itself - but after thriving in three consecutive three-game weekends in January, the Hawks clearly have the tools to succeed.
The latest test starts tonight in Tri-City, where Portland looks to improve its 1-1-0-1 at Toyota Center.
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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.
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What our Hawks fan could win: A brand new Corolla
What needs to happen?
Portland Winterhawks (4) beat the Tri-City Americans (2)
Cross Hanas scores the first Winterhawks goal.
Portland goaltenders make 24 total saves.
Tri-City goaltenders make 36 total saves.
Good luck tonight, Troy!
Western Hockey League Stories from February 4, 2022
- Blades Thump Oil Kings 6-1 - Saskatoon Blades
- Warriors Extend Winning Streak to Seven Games in Swift Current - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Raiders Edged By Rebels in Physical Contest - Prince Albert Raiders
- Chiefs Officially Retire Forward Tyler Johnson's Jersey - Spokane Chiefs
- Oil Kings Fall Flat in Saskatoon - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Americans Open Home Weekend against Winterhawks - Tri-City Americans
- Game Day Hub: Feb 4 vs TC - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs to Retire Tyler Johnson's No. 9 Jersey Ahead of Friday Night's Game - Spokane Chiefs
- Rockets Hit the Road for Three Games in the USA - Kelowna Rockets
- Blades Start Busy Weekend against Oil Kings - Saskatoon Blades
- Pats Begin Three Game Alberta Road Trip in Lethbridge - Regina Pats
- Warriors Aim to Keep Momentum Rolling in Swift Current - Moose Jaw Warriors
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