Game Day Hub: March 4 at EVT
March 4, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Portland Winterhawks at Everett Silvertips
It's a battle atop the U.S. Division as second-ranked Portland heads to top-seeded Everett on Friday night.
Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. PT
Venue: Angel of the Winds Arena - Everett, WA
Uniforms: Red
Previous Meetings This Season: Portland is 4-3-1-0 Against Everett
Portland 7 @ Everett 6 (Jan 1 2022) SO
Everett 3 @ Portland 4 (Dec 14 2021) OT
Everett 1 @ Portland 7 (Dec 5 2021)
Everett 3 @ Portland 2 (Nov 16 2021) OT
Portland 4 @ Everett 3 (Oct 29 2021) SO
Everett 1 @ Portland 0 (Oct 23 2021)
Everett 5 @ Portland 2 (Oct 22 2021)
Portland 0 @ Everett 4 (Oct 8 2021)
Listen Live: Winterhawks Radio Network and on the Winterhawks App.
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
Saturday, March 12 - Mascot Night
Saturday, April 2 - Jersey Off Their Backs
Tangle at the top
The games always mean more at this time of year, and tonight features a clash of two of the top three teams in the Western Conference. With one more game played, Portland sits seven points behind Everett for the top seed in the conference ahead of what should be a fantastic evening of hockey. It's also the first time these two clubs have met since Jan. 1, when Dante Giannuzzi stopped a career-high 51 shots in a 7-6 shootout win for Portland.
Despite looking up at the Tips in the standings, Portland's four remaining games (including tonight) against Everett mean the window is open for the Hawks to gain some ground in head-to-head competition. We're in for an exciting finish to the regular season, and tonight's tilt is sure to bring the fireworks.
Goats the Penguin
On Tuesday, Winterhawks goaltender Taylor Gauthier signed an entry-level NHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins which kicks in ahead of the 2022-23 season. It was something of a relief for the undrafted 20-year-old, but there remains a bit of unfinished business as he wraps up his junior career.
With just over a month remaining in the regular season, the club is locking into a playoff mentality, and Gauthier wants to finish with a flourish in the WHL playoffs.
"That (a championship) has been my goal in coming here. Seeing where we are in the standings, I really think we can take on any team. I'm super confident in the team and the coaches, and I think the coaches are confident in us. We've got all the tools to do it, it's just a matter of getting out there and performing up to the level we can. And obviously, it'd be nice to cap off my junior career with a WHL championship or a Memorial Cup," said Gauthier.
Back home tomorrow!
After tonight's tilt in Everett, the Hawks are back on home ice for another U.S. Division battle against the Tri-City Americans! Join us for Women of the Rose City: Hockey Edition before the game, then get ready for the Hawks' first home game in nearly two weeks!
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What needs to happen?
Portland Winterhawks (6) beat the Everett Silvertips (4)
Aidan Litke scores the first Winterhawks goal.
Portland goaltenders make 33 total saves.
Everett goaltenders make 37 total saves.
Good luck tonight, Robert!
Western Hockey League Stories from March 4, 2022
- Rebels Hold on to Edge Pats - Regina Pats
- Four-Goal Second Period Paces Raiders to Win in Moose Jaw - Prince Albert Raiders
- Portland to the Pros: Gauthier Embraces the Journey and Steps into the NHL Spotlight - Portland Winterhawks
- Americans Take on Thunderbirds at Toyota Center - Tri-City Americans
- Chiefs Continue Road Trip against Prince George Cougars Friday - Spokane Chiefs
- ICE Recall Swan - Winnipeg Ice
- Game Day Hub: March 4 at EVT - Portland Winterhawks
- Pats Begin Four Game Homestand with RE/MAX WHL Talk Today Game - Regina Pats
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