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Game Day Hub: Round 1, Game 2 vs. Everett

April 1, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


Fresh off of a Game 1 victory, the Winterhawks look to defend home ice once more in Game 2 against Everett.

Puck Drop: 6:00 P.M. PT

Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR

Uniforms: White

Portland leads series 1-0

Everett 3 @ Portland 4 (Mar 31 2023) Final

Listen Live: Winterhawks Radio Network and on the Winterhawks App

Watch Live: WHL Live on CHL TV | Portland's CW

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Upcoming WHL Playoff Games:

Game 3 - Monday, April 3 - at Everett

Game 4 - Friday, April 7 - at Everett

Game 5 - Saturday, April 8 - vs Everett (if necessary)

Game 6 - Monday, April 10 - at Everett (if necessary)

Game 7 - Tuesday, April 11 - vs Everett (if necessary)

Game Won

The playoffs always bring the best out of every team, and Friday's Game 1 between Portland and Everett was no different. Each team traded chances for 60 minutes, momentum swinging wildly like a pendulum. Ultimately, some timely power-play work from the Winterhawks proved to be the difference as the hosts took a 4-3 victory and opened up a 1-0 series lead.

Tonight, the teams are right back to it with another crucial win on the line. No, the series won't be decided tonight, but the result will make the difference between Portland taking control of the series and Everett heading home on even terms with plenty of confidence. Bring the noise and make sure the Hawks head north with a 2-0 lead!

"Let's just clean the slate after each game. Take a couple of hours to enjoy it, digest it, and then we'll get ready as a coaching staff and pull the necessary information from the video, take a look at the game, and see what we can bring into (Saturday's) game. You know they are going to make adjustments so we gotta be ready," said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Johnston.

Fan Fest

Come one come all! Fans can enjoy free admission to Fan Fest as we celebrate the start of the 2023 WHL Playoffs outside the main entrance of Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the Rose Quarter commons. The rain-or-shine event will begin at 3:00 P.M. and feature a number of free activities including face painting, live entertainment from Audacy, axe throwing and performances by the Rosebuds Dance Team at 3:45. Plus - enjoy offerings from local food trucks Koi Fusion and Dough On The Go, and grab a drink in the beer garden!

Winterhawks players will be arriving at the arena around 3:15 PM. for Saturday's matchup - be there to help us welcome the team before Game 2!

Additionally, raffle tickets will be available at the opening of the event at 3:00 P.M., with the first drawing for winners at 3:15! Plenty of signed memorabilia is up for grabs in the raffle, including team-signed theme jerseys from the 2022-23 season and other autographed items, so make sure you arrive early!

Click here for more info about Fan Fest!

TV Game

"Playoff Hawkey on Portland's CW" sure has a nice ring to it! Catch tonight's Game 2 action featuring our own Nick Marek and 1080 the Fan's Andy "Dirt" Johnson live at 6:00 P.M.!

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