Game Day Hub: February 20 vs Spokane
February 20, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Portland Winterhawks vs Spokane Chiefs
Looking to bounce back from a loss to Seattle on Saturday, the Winterhawks host the Chiefs for the final meeting between the two clubs tonight.
Puck Drop: 5:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR
Uniforms: White
Previous Meetings This Season: Portland is 9-2-0-0 Against Spokane
Portland 4 @ Spokane 2 (Feb 15 2022)
Portland 2 @ Spokane 3 (Feb 12 2022)
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. 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:
Saturday, March 5 - Women of the Rose City: Hockey Edition
One Last Ride
Tonight marks the final of 12 meetings between Portland and Spokane this year, six of which have come in the month of February alone. The Hawks have picked up nine wins in that span, including victories in four of the five consecutive matchups earlier this month.
This series has been kind to the Winterhawks' individual stats as well. Cross Hanas and Tyson Kozak have been prolific during the season series with 17 points apiece in 11 games. Five Portland skaters have also outpaced the leading Spokane goalscorers, and Taylor Gauthier remains perfect against the Chiefs through five starts.
As the regular-season slate against Spokane wraps up tonight, look for both teams to come out firing in search of "final win" bragging rights.
Postgame Skate
Join us on the VMC ice after the game to explore the world of ice skating, or show off your skills! The skate will start following the conclusion of tonight's contest (approximately 8 p.m.) and last until 9:30 p.m.
The community skate is free to attend, and skate rental is available for $20. Fans who wish to bring their own skates may bring them to the game, but skate guards must be on the blades at all times. Fans who are not attending the game may enter the VMC afterward via Gate 10.
Return to Form
No way around it - last night's loss to Seattle was a stinker. So it's a safe bet everyone in the Winterhawks' locker room is relishing the chance to get right back on the ice tonight - no time to dwell on a tough game with another tilt ahead.
"Well we know how important points are down the stretch and every game there's a chance to try to earn a playoff spot, so we're fighting for playoff position and we've got to be able to rebound off a tough game. I would love to be able to play Seattle tomorrow night too because those types of games help us prepare for the playoffs. Our team needs competitive, hard-fought games," said Head Coach Mike Johnston after the game.
The Winterhawks started well on Saturday, scoring first for the early lead, but were overwhelmed in the middle frame. Look for Johnston and Co. to have the team well-prepped for a 60-minute effort to wrap up the weekend.
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: William B. from Beaverton, OR
What our Hawks fan could win: A brand new Prius
What needs to happen?
Portland Winterhawks (3) beat the Spokane Chiefs (2)
Gabe Klassen scores the first Winterhawks goal.
Portland goaltenders make 18 total saves.
Spokane goaltenders make 14 total saves.
Good luck tonight, William!
Western Hockey League Stories from February 20, 2022
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- Saskatoon Says Goodbye to Hitmen with 4-1 Win - Calgary Hitmen
- Preview: Americans at Rockets - Kelowna Rockets
- Chiefs Close out Road Trip against Portland Sunday - Spokane Chiefs
- Game #47 Preview: Blades at Hitmen - Saskatoon Blades
- Americans Down Chiefs in Overtime - Tri-City Americans
- T-Birds Fly Past Winterhawks - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Thrilling Third-Period Rally Lifts Rebels over Top-Ranked Ice - Red Deer Rebels
- Guenther's Four Pushes Oil Kings Streak to Five - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Game Day Hub: February 20 vs Spokane - Portland Winterhawks
- Another 3-2 Setback Sends Cougars to Weekend Skid - Prince George Cougars
- Tigers Host Hurricanes - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Sweeping Our Way out of Swift Current - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Rockets Sneak past Cougars Again - Kelowna Rockets
- Giants Bounce Back with a Thrilling Overtime Victory in Kamloops - Vancouver Giants
- Red Deer Rallies past ICE 3-2 - Winnipeg Ice
- Portland Loses to Seattle for First Time in Three Months - Portland Winterhawks
- Silvertips Clinch Playoff Berth with 3-1 Home Win over Victoria - Everett Silvertips
- Chiefs Force Overtime, But Fall 4-3 to Rival Tri-City Americans - Spokane Chiefs
- Silvertips Defeat Royals 3-1 in Tight Saturday Night Contest - Victoria Royals
- Blades Topped by Oil Kings, Refocus for Hitmen Tomorrow - Saskatoon Blades
- Warriors Score Solid Win in Prince Albert - Moose Jaw Warriors
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