Game Day Hub: Round 1, Game 5 vs. Everett
April 8, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
The Winterhawks look to rebound from their first playoff loss with another chance to advance in Game 5.
Doors: 5:00 P.M. PT
Puck Drop: 6:00 P.M. PT
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR
Uniforms: White
Portland leads series 3-1
Game 1 - Everett 3 @ Portland 4 (Mar 31 2023) Final
Game 2 - Everett 0 @ Portland 4 (Apr 1 2023) Final
Game 3 - Portland 6 @ Everett 1 (Apr 3 2023) Final
Game 4 - Portland 0 @ Everett 5 (Apr 7 2023) Final
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Upcoming WHL Playoff Games:
Game 6 - Monday, April 10 - at Everett (if necessary)
Game 7 - Tuesday, April 11 - vs Everett (if necessary)
Rebound at Home
Game 4 didn't end with the result they wanted, but the Winterhawks knew this wouldn't be easy. The good news is they have the chance to respond right away with Game 5 on home ice tonight - and another chance to advance to the second round.
"I think we knew they were going to come out strong with their season on the line and we didn't get the start we wanted, but I thought we hung in there and did a good job throwing what we could," said team captain Gabe Klassen after last night's contest. "It's a quick turnaround. It's going to be a good game tomorrow and I think we're going to be ready for it."
It's playoff hockey, in our house, on a Saturday night - let 'em hear ya tonight, Hawks fans!
On the Front Foot
Portland fell behind early in Friday's tilt by coughing up two early goals, allowing Everett to build confidence in a do-or-die scenario. The stakes are the same tonight, and after blitzing the 'Tips in Games 2 & 3 with quick starts and goals in all three periods, the first goal is a must-have tonight.
During the regular season, the Winterhawks won 27 of the 34 contests in which they scored first, versus just 13 of 34 when their opponent lit the lamp earliest. The story has been mostly the same in the postseason, outside of a Game 1 outlier when the Hawks responded to a quick Everett goal in Game 1 to notch a comeback win. Sluggish at the outset last night, expect a fast-paced opening from the hosts this evening.
Western Hockey League Stories from April 8, 2023
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- Warriors Starting to Prepare for Second Round - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Pats Host Blades in Elimination Game, Down 3-2 in Series - Regina Pats
- Game Day Hub: Round 1, Game 5 vs. Everett - Portland Winterhawks
- Palmer Records 27-Save Shutout, Tips Stay Alive with 5-0 Victory - Everett Silvertips
- Hawks Stumble in Game 4, Can Advance on Home Ice Tomorrow - Portland Winterhawks
- Hitmen Eliminated from 2023 WHL Playoffs - Calgary Hitmen
- Blades Blow Roof of Of SaskTel Centre, Move Within One Win of Round 2 - Saskatoon Blades
- Blades Take 3-2 Series Lead - Regina Pats
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