Game Day Hub: October 11 at Medicine Hat
Published on October 11, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
The Portland Winterhawks continue the Central Division swing through Alberta with their annual matchup against the Medicine Hat Tigers, the reigning WHL Champions, on Saturday, October 11 at 6:00 p.m. PT at Co-op Place.
Puck Drop: 6:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Co-op Place - Medicine Hat, AB
Uniforms: White
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FOLLOW ALONG
Last Time Out
The Portland Winterhawks overcame an early deficit and exploded for five straight goals to power past the Lethbridge Hurricanes 9-4 on Friday night.
Nathan Brown and Nathan Free each scored twice, while overager Carter Sotheran notched his 100th career WHL point and added his first goal of the season. Portland held a narrow 5-4 lead heading into the third, then broke the game open with four more goals - including first WHL tallies from Sam and Finn Spehar to seal the win.
Century for Sotheran
Overager Carter Sotheran hit the century mark in career points during a multi-point performance Friday night in Lethbridge. The Manitoba native was selected 95th overall by Portland in the 2020 WHL Draft and has spent his entire junior career with the Winterhawks. Across 204 games, Sotheran has recorded 24 goals and 76 assists, reaching 100 total points as a key presence on the blue line. Sotheran was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fifth round of the 2023 NHL Draft. Earlier this summer, he attended training camp with the Vegas Golden Knights before returning to Portland at the end of September.
Taming the Tigers
The Medicine Hat Tigers are coming off a battle with fellow Central Division foe, the Calgary Hitmen, last night. The Tigers fell to the Hitmen by a final score of 4-2.
The Tigers head into the weekend riding a strong start to the 2025-26 WHL season. With a 5-2-0-0 record, they sit second in the Eastern Conference behind the leading Prince Albert Raiders after the opening three weeks of play. Medicine Hat remains undefeated at home with a perfect 4-0 record at Co-op Place.
In recent history, the Winterhawks have had the upper hand against the Tigers, winning two of their last three matchups over the past five seasons. Portland holds a 2-1-0-0 record in the series and will look to build on that success as they clash once again tonight.
Medicine Hat is led by winger Yaroslav Bryzgalov, who was acquired by the team in the first round of the 2025 CHL Import Draft earlier this year. The Belarus native has put up 8 points (2G, 6A) in six games played in orange and black, including a three-point outing last Saturday against the Calgary Hitmen on home ice.
Jordan Switzer leads the team between the pipes, having posted 2.22 GAA and 0.920 SV% and four wins during his third season with the team.
50 Years of Hawkey
The Portland Winterhawks are set to Commemorate 50 Years of Hawkey on home ice! Don't miss the home opener on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. PT presented by Chick-fil-A, as we take on the Saskatoon Blades at the newly renovated Glass Palace. After five weeks on the road, we'll be excited to return and celebrate this milestone season with an unforgettable night of hockey and fan-filled festivities. This is more than a game - it's a full-blown party, and you won't want to miss a moment!
Fans in attendance on October 25 will get the first look at the Top 50 Winterhawks of All Time, revealed in alphabetical order during our home opener. Throughout the season, we'll spotlight the list in groups of 10, leading up to the grand reveal of the Top 10 Winterhawks on March 7, 2026.
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