Game Day Hub: February 22 vs Seattle
Published on February 22, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
It's Chinese Lunar New Year at the Glass Palace as the Portland Winterhawks return home this afternoon for the third and final game of the weekend, hosting the Seattle Thunderbirds for their second meeting in three days. Puck drop is set for 4:00 p.m.
Puck Drop: 4:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR.
Uniforms: Red Gold
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FOLLOW ALONG
Last Time Out
With both teams coming off losses the night before, the opening stages in Langley were measured, with limited chances on either side. The Giants broke through first when Lance McCloskey corralled a pass from Colton Gerrior and snapped home a shot from the right circle. Vancouver carried the 1-0 lead into the first intermission.
After a scoreless second, it was Portland striking first in crunch time in the third. On a power play, Alex Weiermair teed up a one-time blast on the feed from Nathan Free to level the game at one. The score lifted Weiermair over the 70-point benchmark on the season.
With the game tied at one and time winding down, Vancouver was pressing the attack. Along the near-side wall, Gerrior scooped up a loose puck and fired a shot on target that found the back of the net through traffic. That score gave the Giants the one goal lead with just under seven minutes remaining. Vancouver protected that lead despite solid scoring opportunities from the Hawks.
Scouting Seattle
The Winterhawks and Thunderbirds meet tonight for the sixth time this season, with Portland holding a 3-2 edge in the series. The two clubs faced off Friday in Kent, where Seattle earned a 3-2 overtime victory on home ice to extend its win streak to five games.
Seattle enters play at 23-24-3-2, battling for critical points down the stretch. Currently 10th in the Western Conference, the Thunderbirds sit just three points back of the eighth and final playoff spot.
Cameron Schmidt continues to pace the offense with 83 points (40G, 43A), ranking second in the WHL in points while his 40 goals lead the league.
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration
The Portland Winterhawks are excited to host our first ever Chinese Lunar New Year Night, presented by the Oregon Chinese Coalition. Join us as we celebrate culture, community, and tradition with a full night of special programming and experiences around the arena.
What to Expect:
Fans will be welcomed as they enter the doors with a warm greeting from the Oregon Chinese Coalition. Be sure to stop by the Wishing Wall on the concourse to share your hopes for the Year of the Fire Horse!
The Winterhawks will be wearing the 50th anniversary Red Gold jerseys in honor of the special celebration. Head to the team store at Entry R to shop the full Chinese Lunar New Year Collection!
Concourse Activities:
Before puck drop, enjoy a variety of cultural experiences, including:
Traditional Chinese dance and music performances
Lunar New Year themed crafts for all ages
A traditional Chinese hair bun station
And much more!
Game Highlights:
The celebration continues throughout the game with special intermission performances, featuring:
First intermission: A traditional Chinese drum performance
Second Intermission: A special figure skating performance with a ceremonial dragon
In-game: A Red Envelope Lucky Row, where selected fans will receive festive red envelopes with good fortune inside
Chinese Lunar New Year Night is a special opportunity to come together and celebrate the vibrant communities that make Portland so unique. We encourage fans to arrive early and take part in all the festivities as we mark this historic night at Winterhawks Hawkey.
Trading Card Giveaway: Presented by The Barbers
The first group of fans into the VMC on Sunday can grab their free pack of Winterhawks trading cards. Collect each pack and you've got the whole team! This is the fourth of six giveaways this season, so be there early to secure your cards.
Post Game Skate
Join us for Sunday Funday at the Glass Palace! Fans can enjoy the game before sticking around afterward for a postgame skate on the VMC ice. Be sure to sign your waiver and pick up your skates in the Georgia-Pacific Room before heading out to hit the ice!
Light Show Experience
We have introduced a new smartphone light show experience this season, powered by CUE's "Light Show" platform.
Make sure you have downloaded the latest version of the Winterhawks App, click on the Lightshow button, enable/accept the permissions, and be ready to join in the fun starting with the team's intro video before the Hawks take the ice!
Fans will be able to sync their phone screens and flashlights to the in-arena presentation, turning the entire crowd into part of the show during key moments like player intros and intermissions. The result? An immersive, high-energy environment where your phone becomes a spotlight and you're actively part of the spectacle.
Winterhawks 50/50
Tonight's Winterhawks Foundation 50/50 is live! Half of the prize pot will go to our winner, and the other portion of the proceeds will benefit Portland youth hockey, the Tom's Tykes program, and the Players' Education Fund. BUY RAFFLE TICKETS HERE.
Loud Cups
The Winterhawks are thrilled to announce the Loud Cup as the team's official noisemaker! Be sure to grab yours at the Team Store at entry T. All season ticket holders can pick up their official STH exclusive Loud Cup at the info window located across from Entry A.
Noisemakers of any kind, such as cowbells, whistles, foghorns/airhorns and plastic horns such as vuvuzelas and didgeridoos are not permitted in the VMC.
Toyota Fast Pass
All Toyota Key Holders and Season Ticket Holders can take advantage of the Toyota Fast Pass Lane, located at the northernmost entrance of the main doors.
Sensory Room presented by DSP Connections
The Sensory Room will be located in the DWYER ROOM on the first floor of the coliseum and the Sensory Kits will be available for pickup at the Rose Quarter Guest Services Window near Entry CC on the VMC concourse. If you have any questions, you can contact the Winterhawks Offices at (503) 236-4295.
Kids' Corner presented by Seebee Construction
We invite all fans to visit our Winterhawks Kids Corner located in the southwest corner of the VMC concourse by Entry F. Play foosball, PlayStation 5 NHL25, or check out a book from our Little Library. A big thank you to our friends at Seebee Construction for making the fun activities in the Kids Corner possible.
Score More Chicken
All fans in attendance at Winterhawks home games this season will receive a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich whenever the Hawks score four or more goals! Be sure to grab your coupon on the way out after the game.
Tune in on Victory+
Fans can stream the Portland Winterhawks' entire 2025-26 WHL regular-season on Victory+ for FREE. Visit the Winterhawks hub.
Victory+ has replaced WHL Live on CHL TV, so make sure to visit victoryplus.com/download before the game on your phone, tablet, or smart TV.
Winterhawks Season Ticket Memberships and 20-Game Plans are on sale NOW for the 2025-26 season. Pick the membership that works best for you, save big, and enjoy Winterhawks hockey year-round. Our Season Ticket Memberships allow you to enjoy the same, great seat to the biggest Winterhawks games of the season.
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