Game Day Hub: January 19 vs Spokane
Published on January 19, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Join the Winterhawks at the Glass Palace today for Tommy Palooza and Mascot Mayhem, as Portland hosts the Spokane Chiefs in a matinee matchup. Puck drop is set for 3:00 p.m.
Puck Drop: 3:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR.
Uniforms: Black
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Upcoming Promotional Games:
Friday, January 30 - Pacific Islanders Night - BUY TICKETS
Saturday, February 7 - 50 Years of Hawkey: Unveiling 20-11 - BUY TICKETS
Thursday, February 12 - Night Market at the Glass Palace - BUY TICKETS
FOLLOW ALONG
Last Time Out
Portland, playing its first game in Seattle of the season, got the scoring started behind Alex Weiermair's power play goal. The play generated from a tic-tac-toe passing sequence between Ryan Miller and Jordan Duguay. The Thunderbirds then tore ahead with five unanswered goals between the first and third periods. The Winterhawks would strike late with two goals inside the final two minutes of the third period - the first from Luke Wilfley and the second from Jake Gustafson.
Time ran down as the Thunderbirds held on for a 5-3 final.
Chiefs Chat
The Winterhawks and Chiefs meet for the fourth time this season, with Portland looking to break into the win column after Spokane has taken each matchup so far. With the playoff race tightening, both teams are in need of key points as the regular season enters its final months.
Spokane enters the contest with a 21-20-2-0 record and sits ninth in the Western Conference with 43 points, just one point back of the Hawks in seventh, underscoring the importance of the matchup. Over-age forward Logan Wormald leads the Chiefs with 44 points, including 11 in 13 games since arriving from the Lethbridge Hurricanes in early December. In net, second-year goaltender Carter Esler has appeared in 23 games, posting an 11-12 record with a 3.14 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage.
Tommy Palooza and Mascot Mayhem
The Winterhawks are excited to host another action-packed Mascot Day for fans of all ages!
Help us celebrate Tommy's 7th birthday in the best way possible... surrounded by all his friends! Join us for an action-packed party as mascots hit the ice, bringing the fun straight to center ice. Plus, OMSI will be in the building with hands-on activities, along with balloon animals, face painting, and interactive sports for kids of all ages. It's a full-on birthday bash you won't want to miss, so come help us make Tommy's big day unforgettable!
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.
*Please be aware that the light show contains flashing and strobing lights that may affect viewers who are sensitive to light.
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.
Western Hockey League Stories from January 19, 2026
- Chiefs Handle Business in Portland, Defeat Winterhawks 6-2 - Spokane Chiefs
- Royals Continue Eastern Road Swing - Victoria Royals
- McDonough and Pšenička Find the Net in Kid's Day Loss to Spokane - Portland Winterhawks
- Rudolph, Bhathal & Esler Headline WHL Weekly Awards for Monday, January 19 - WHL
- Vees Announce Car Giveaway Night with Bannister Chevrolet & Kia Penticton - Penticton Vees
- Rebels this Week - Red Deer Rebels
- Oil Kings Re-Assign Marsh to Drumheller - Edmonton Oil Kings
- January 19 - Canes Chatter - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Chiefs Travel to Rose City for Rare Matinee Match-Up against Winterhawks - Spokane Chiefs
- T-Birds Defeat Wenatchee in a Shootout - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Game Day Hub: January 19 vs Spokane - Portland Winterhawks
- Wenatchee Grabs Early Lead Sunday, But Seattle Vets Help Team Surge for 3-2 Shootout Win - Wenatchee Wild
- Hood Makes 45 Saves in Loss to Cougars - Vancouver Giants
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