Game Day Hub: November 18 vs Everett
November 18, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
The Winterhawks and Silvertips meet for the first time this season
Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniforms: Black
Listen Live: Winterhawks Radio Network and on the Winterhawks App
Watch Live: WHL Live on CHL TV | Evoca TV
Upcoming Promotional Games:
Saturday, November 19 - Women of the Rose City - BUY TICKETS
Taking on the 'Tips
Surprisingly, this is just the first meeting of 2022-23 between two traditional rivals in Portland and Everett. The Hawks got the better of their rivals from suburban Seattle last season, taking a 7-4-1-0 record in 2021-22.
Despite losing three of their top-five leading scorers from last season in Alex Swetlikoff, Niko Huuhtanen and Michal Gut, the Silvertips remain in the thick of the U.S. Division title race. Led by reigning WHL Defenseman of the Year Olen Zellweger and captain Jackson Berezowski, plus high-scoring forwards Austin Roest and Ryan Hofer, Everett sits in third behind Portland and Seattle, with just six points separating tonight's competitors.
Hometown Heroes
It's time to celebrate those around the Portland area who go above and beyond to make a difference in their community. We're excited to recognize organizations dedicated to service tonight, including:
K-9 Kavalry
Portland Fire
Providence Health
Team RWB
Come salute those around us striving to improve our city and beyond!
Milestone Watch
Tonight's a special one for forward Marcus Nguyen, who is expected to play in his 100th WHL game - all with the Winterhawks! After playing just 16 games during the shortened 2020-21 season, Nguyen posted impressive rookie numbers with 22 goals and 18 assists last season. Building on that success, Nguyen has tallied seven goals and four helpers through 15 games this year for 30 goals, 23 assists and 53 points thus far in his career.
Nguyen's linemate, Jack O'Brien, is also in line to hit a nice benchmark, sitting at 99 career points through 146 career games. O'Brien, 19, is producing at a point-per-game clip this year with four goals and 14 assists in 17 games and could join his winger with a milestone moment this evening.
Congrats to both players!
Western Hockey League Stories from November 18, 2022
- HIitmen Fall to Americans in Overtime - Calgary Hitmen
- Warriors Secure Victory Over Broncos on Hockey Fights Cancer Night - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Tigers Fall to Blades in Overtime Thriller - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Broncos' Comeback Falls One Goal Short in Moose Jaw - Swift Current Broncos
- Royals Third Round Pick Grant Reid to Make WHL Debut Friday Night - Victoria Royals
- Game Preview: Prince George Cougars at Victoria Royals (Game #20) - Prince George Cougars
- Game Day Hub: November 18 vs Everett - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Back on the Road to Face Kelowna Rockets - Spokane Chiefs
- Americans Welcome Hitmen for First Time Since 2018 - Tri-City Americans
- Warriors Play Host to Broncos for Hockey Fights Cancer Night - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Game Day Preview November 18 at Saskatoon - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Game Preview: Wheat Kings Look To Snap Losing Skid In Edmonton - Brandon Wheat Kings
- ICE Down Regina 9-5 - Winnipeg Ice
- ICE Score Five Times in the Third to Beat the Pats 9-5 - Regina Pats
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
