Game Day Hub: February 3 at Seattle
February 3, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Fresh off their second 10-goal win of the season, the Winterhawks head north for a rivalry clash in Kent on Portland's CW!
Puck Drop: 6:05 P.M.
Venue: accesso ShoWare Center - Kent, Wash.
Uniforms: Red
2023-24 Season Series: Portland is 4-0-1-0 against Seattle
Seattle 1 @ Portland 4 (Jan 28 2024)
Portland 4 @ Seattle 5 (Jan 12 2024) OT
Seattle 5 @ Portland 8 (Dec 28 2023)
Seattle 2 @ Portland 7 (Dec 9 2023)
Portland 6 @ Seattle 1 (Sep 30 2023)
Listen Live: Winterhawks Radio Network and on the Winterhawks App
Watch Live: WHL Live on CHL TV | Portland's CW
Game Notes: Winterhawks Game Notes
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Upcoming Promo Games:
Sunday, February 4 - Hawks Fight Cancer Night - BUY TICKETS
Saturday, February 10 - Black Hockey History Night - BUY TICKETS
Saturday, February 17 - Mascot Night - BUY TICKETS
FOLLOW ALONG: Box Score
Back On Top
Thanks to a gargantuan 11-1 victory over the Kelowna Rockets at the VMC last night, the Winterhawks once again find themselves in first place in the Western Conference in both points (67) and point percentage (.713). Fifteen different Winterhawks scored at least a point last night, and nine recorded multiple points as Portland responded to a tough midweek result against the Rockets.
The Hawks now look for a second win over Seattle in the last six days, having dropped the T-Birds 4-1 on home ice back on Jan. 28. Tyson Jugnauth led the way in that tilt with three points, kickstarting what has been a stellar week for the former Wisconsin Badger, who recorded another goal and a helper last night.
Scouting Seattle
The Thunderbirds enter tonight's tilt having found a bit more consistency than they had earlier in the year, winning three of their last five games including a 3-2 shootout decision over Victoria last night. Newcomer Nathan Pilling has two game-winning goals in January, while captain Jordan Gustafson has points in three straight games and six of eight since returning from injury. Likewise, Anaheim Ducks prospect Nico Myatovic has provided a jolt to Seattle's offense with points in five straight outings.
The T-Birds sit last in the U.S. Division and 10th in the Western Conference, but the last playoff spot at #8 remains up for grabs as Seattle trails Spokane by just four points with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Portland remains in a tight tussle with Everett and Prince George for the top spot in the west. These traditional rivals may have their eyes on different prizes, but the desperation level should be there for both clubs as they each seek a second win in as many nights.
Firsts
Friday's big win saw a pair of Winterhawks score their first goals of the campaign! Josh Mori ripped home a bar-down blast in the first period for the fourth of his career, and Kyle McDonough posted his first WHL goal in the second period as he finished off a Hudson Darby feed while cutting through the center lane to the net. Congrats, fellas!
TV Game
The boys are on the road, but the game's still LIVE in Portland!
Tonight's contest in Kent will be featured over the air on Portland's CW and through WHL Live on CHL TV. Click here for more info on this season's TV games and how to follow along!
Fans can use the table below find up the channel via their provider:
Channel Providers
1032 CenturyLink
32 CenturyLink
1032 Xfinity
3 Xfinity
703 Xfinity
3 Frontier
503 Frontier
32 DirecTV
32 Dish
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Western Hockey League Stories from February 3, 2024
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- Warriors Double Up Rebels On Saturday Night - Moose Jaw Warriors
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- Hawks Thump T-Birds 7-1 on Saturday - Portland Winterhawks
- Tigers' Comeback Falls Short in Prince Albert - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Raiders Tame Tigers 3-2 - Prince Albert Raiders
- Strong Start Leads Wheat Kings To Overtime Finish Against Broncos - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Hurricanes Blank Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
- Game Day Preview: Game 49 at Prince Albert - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Wild Battle in Kamloops Friday, But Blazers Heat Up for 4-1 Win - Wenatchee Wild
- Game Day Hub: February 3 at Seattle - Portland Winterhawks
- Cougars Conclude Road Trip with 3-2 Setback in Langley - Prince George Cougars
- Hawks Rout Rockets 11-1 on Pride Night - Portland Winterhawks
- Winterhawks Down Rockets, 11-1 - Kelowna Rockets
- Chiefs Battle Back, Beat Silvertips 6-4 Friday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Oil Kings Earn A Point Against Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Hitmen Edge Oil Kings, 6-5, in Overtime - Calgary Hitmen
- Tips Drop 6-4 Final at Home to Chiefs - Everett Silvertips
- Giants Keep Momentum Going With Big Win Over Cougars - Vancouver Giants
- Blades Down Tigers in Saskatoon - Medicine Hat Tigers
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