Game Day Hub: February 12 at Spokane
February 12, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
The Hawks and Chiefs continue their stretch of games against one another with a Saturday night tilt in Spokane. Portland has won each of the first three meetings during this stint.
Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. PT
Venue: Spokane Arena - Spokane, WA
Uniforms: Red
Previous Meetings This Season: Portland is 8-1-0-0 Against Spokane
Portland 8 @ Spokane 1 (Feb 11 2022)
Spokane 0 @ Portland 9 (Feb 9 2022)
Portland 7 @ Spokane 3 (Feb 5 2022)
Spokane 4 @ Portland 5 (Jan 23 2022) OT
Portland 4 @ Spokane 1 (Dec 18 2021)
Portland 1 @ Spokane 4 (Dec 17 2021)
Spokane 3 @ Portland 7 (Dec 11 2021)
Spokane 1 @ Portland 4 (Dec 10 2021)
Spokane 0 @ Portland 3 (Oct 10 2021)
Listen Live: Winterhawks Radio Network and on the Winterhawks App
Watch Live: WHL Live on CHL TV
Upcoming Promotional Games:
Saturday, Feb. 19 - Black Hockey History Night
FOLLOW ALONG: Box Score
Hanas on a Heater
Cross Hanas' four-point performance in last night's game would have turned heads on its own, but add in that it was his sixth straight multi-point outing and the Texan's production becomes mind-boggling. Hanas has points in 15 of his last 18 games played, including two or more points in 11 of those, and has taken over the team's scoring lead with 18 goals and 37 assists for 55 points in just 40 games.
In addition, Hanas leads all Winterhawks skaters with 17 points in nine games against Spokane this year, with seven goals and 10 helpers. Keep an eye on #71 as Portland and Spokane duke it out again tonight.
High Score
There's scoring in bunches, then there's the punishment the Winterhawks have been dealing to opponents for the last few weeks. With six or more goals in six straight games and four or more in each of the team's 11 straight wins, Portland has outscored opponents 68-20 since starting its win streak on Jan. 16.
Per team historian Andy Kemper, the Winterhawks' last streak of six games with six or more goals came all the way back in the 1988-89 season. Should the Hawks keep their high-scoring ways going on Saturday night, we could be seeing even more Winterhawks history this weekend.
Gauthier Shutout Streak Stands at 252:11
Speaking of history, Taylor Gauthier entered last night's game with a historic achievement already under his belt, but the final number associated with his shutout streak had not yet been decided. With Erik Atchison's first-period tally in Portland's 8-1 win on Friday, Gauthier's goalless run ended at 252:11 with three consecutive full-game shutouts, officially setting a new Club record. Now, he looks to start a new one in his next appearance!
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: Lisa C. from Tualatin, OR
What our Hawks fan could win: A brand new Camry
What needs to happen?
Portland Winterhawks (3 beat the Spokane Chiefs (2)
Jaydon Dureau scores the first Winterhawks goal.
Portland goaltenders make 28 total saves.
Spokane goaltenders make 22 total saves.
Good luck tonight, Lisa!
Western Hockey League Stories from February 12, 2022
- Raiders Take Down Hurricanes - Prince Albert Raiders
- Oil Kings Claw Their Way to Victory in Medicine Hat - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Gauthier Shatters Winterhawks Franchise Shutout Record - Portland Winterhawks
- Early Goal only Offence in 4-1 Setback - Calgary Hitmen
- Americans Continue Road Trip in Kelowna - Tri-City Americans
- Game Day Hub: February 12 at Spokane - Portland Winterhawks
- Gameday Preview - February 12 vs Edmonton - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Chiefs to Host Portland Winterhawks for Fourth-Straight Game - Spokane Chiefs
- Blades Welcome Bedard, Pats to Wrap up Home Stand - Saskatoon Blades
- Game 40 - Swift Current at ICE - Winnipeg Ice
- Pats Look to Snap Road Losing-Streak in Saskatoon - Regina Pats
- Hvidston's Overtime Winner Lifts Broncos over Wheat Kings - Swift Current Broncos
- Americans Fall in Kamloops - Tri-City Americans
- T-Birds Vanquish Victoria - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Rebels Unable to Gain Much Traction in Shutout Loss to Oil Kings - Red Deer Rebels
- Rockets Turn Tables on Everett - Kelowna Rockets
- Scoring Still Sparse in Setback to Vancouver - Prince George Cougars
- Victoria Drops First Game of Weekend Series against Seattle - Victoria Royals
- Spokane Drops Friday Night Contest to Portland, 8-1 - Spokane Chiefs
- Wheat Kings Earn Single Point in Loss to Swift Current - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Hanas Nets Hat Trick as Hawks Win 11th in a Row - Portland Winterhawks
- Pats Blank Hitmen 5-0; Pyne Has Historic Night - Regina Pats
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