Game Day Hub: January 20 vs Victoria
January 20, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
The Winterhawks are back on home ice for the first time in 2023 as the Victoria Royals come to town.
Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniforms: White
Listen Live: Winterhawks Radio Network and on the Winterhawks App
Watch Live: WHL Live on CHL TV
Game Notes: Winterhawks Game Notes
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Upcoming Promotional Games:
Saturday, January 21 - Sippin' Saturday - BUY TICKETS
Monday, January 23 - Kids' Game - BUY TICKETS
Friday, January 27 - Pride Night - BUY TICKETS
FOLLOW ALONG: Box Score
Home Again
We're two-thirds of the way through January, but tonight marks the first home game of 2023 for the Winterhawks. After wrapping up a tough six-game swing through the East Division last Saturday in Regina, the boys hit the road for the long trek back to Portland.
"Obviously the road trip's been a bit of a grind and we didn't always get the results we wanted, but we're looking forward to coming back home and turning it around," said captain Gabe Klassen following a tight 4-3 loss to the Pats.
Now, with a week of practice and some home cooking, the Hawks are ready to put on a show in front of the best fans in the WHL against an opponent they've gone 3-0-0 against thus far in 2022-23. Bring the noise (and a particular outfit...check the note below!) and settle in for the return of Winterhawks hockey at the VMC!
Where's Waldo
There's a unique flavor to tonight's tilt - we're going for the record of "Most People Dressed as Waldo," currently set at 4,626! We've got the crowd to do it, now we just need your help! Throw on your red-and-white striped shirts, pom beanies and blue jeans and get weird at the VMC to make a little history!
Need some help finishing the outfit? We'll have elements of Waldo's outfit available in the team store at tonight's game!
Ya Like Chaz?
We've got a new face to introduce!
Newly-acquired forward Chaz Lucius - a 2021 first-round NHL Draft choice of the Winnipeg Jets - is expected to make his Winterhawks debut this evening after being assigned to Portland by the Jets last Monday. Lucius, a native of White Bear Lake, Minn., spent the early portion of the season with the AHL's Manitoba Moose, before joining Team USA for the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he won a bronze medal with a hat-trick in the deciding contest. Click here to learn more about Lucius.
Western Hockey League Stories from January 20, 2023
- Rockets Top Giants 4-1 Friday - Vancouver Giants
- Tips Score Four Unanswered In 5-2 Home Win Over Chiefs - Everett Silvertips
- Hawks Win Wild One 7-6 Over Victoria - Portland Winterhawks
- Hitmen Fall to Wheat Kings 4-2 - Calgary Hitmen
- Bananas Squish Raiders 6-1, Remain Undefeated - Saskatoon Blades
- Pats Drop Close Contest 4-2 to Broncos - Regina Pats
- Wheat Kings Edge Hitmen Friday Night - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Broncos' Third-Period Rally Leads To Win Over Regina - Swift Current Broncos
- Warriors Set for Two-Game Set in Winnipeg - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Hitmen Education Advisor Bajnok Recognized with WHL Distinguished Service Award - WHL
- Preview: Rockets Three Game Weekend - Kelowna Rockets
- Game Day Hub: January 20 vs Victoria - Portland Winterhawks
- Americans Face off against Blazers for Weekend Doubleheader in Kamloops - Tri-City Americans
- Preview: Chiefs Travel to Everett for Rematch against Silvertips Friday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Royals Continue Road Trip with Trio of Matchups against Winterhawks, Chiefs, Rockets - Victoria Royals
- Wheat Kings Begin Alberta Road Trip in Calgary - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Ungar Continues to Lead the Way for Warriors - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Preview: January 20th at Red Deer - Prince George Cougars
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