Game Day Hub: Round 3, Game 5 vs. Prince George
May 2, 2024 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Winners of three straight, the Winterhawks hit Game 5 looking to capture the Western Conference Championship on home ice.
Puck Drop: 7:00 P.M
Doors: 6:00 P.M.
Venue: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, Ore.
Uniforms: Red
Listen Live: Winterhawks Radio Network and on the Winterhawks App
Watch Live: WHL Live on CHL TV
The Series So Far: POR leads 3-1
Game 1 - Portland 0 @ Prince George 5
Game 2 - Portland 5 @ Prince George 3
Game 3 - Prince George 1 @ Portland 4
Game 4 - Prince George 2 @ Portland 5
Series Remaining Schedule:
*Game 6 - Monday, May 6 - @PG - 7:00 P.M.
*Game 7 - Tuesday, May 7 - @PG - 7:00 P.M.
*If Necessary | HOME
Finish The Fight
A huge opportunity awaits on home ice as the Hawks can advance to the WHL Championship with a win tonight. Portland has rattled off three straight wins, including two in front of the Rose City faithful, en route to a 3-1 series lead over the Cougars. It's a testament to the team, for sure, but players and coaches alike are quick to point out the extra push they get when playing in the VMC.
"The fans really give us a lift," said Head Coach/GM Mike Johnston after last night's win. "It's exciting to see how they've rallied around the team this year and in the playoffs, so we're gonna need them tomorrow night for sure."
Arrive early. Wear red. And bring every bit of noise you've got to help the Hawks finish this series off right!
Danny's Dimes
How about Nate Freakin' Danielson??
With 10 points in the last three games - including three consecutive three-assist performances - the Detroit Red Wings' first-rounder became the first Western Conference player to reach 20 points in the postseason. Danielson has combined with Marcus Nguyen to create a deadly duo in the Western Conference Championship, with Nguyen posting six goals in the last three games. Danielson, acquired via trade in January, has blossomed with the Winterhawks and boasts seven multi-point performances in 12 postseason contests.
Western Hockey League Stories from May 2, 2024
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- Brayden Yager Wins Second Straight Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy - Moose Jaw Warriors
- McKenna Ties Canadian Record at World U18's in Quarter Final Win over Latvia - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Warriors Forward Yager Awarded Brad Hornung Memorial Trophy as WHL Most Sportsmanlike Player for 2023-24 - WHL
- Chadwick Named WHL's Scholastic Player of the Year - Lethbridge Hurricanes
- Hurricanes Defenceman Chadwick Awarded Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Memorial Trophy as WHL Scholastic Player of the Year for 2023-24 - WHL
- Game Day Hub: Round 3, Game 5 vs. Prince George - Portland Winterhawks
- Hurley Wins WHL Humanitarian Award - Kelowna Rockets
- Rockets Forward Hurley Awarded Doug Wickenheiser Memorial Trophy as WHL Humanitarian of the Year for 2023-24 - WHL
- Struch Named Rebels Head Coach - Red Deer Rebels
- Hawks Win Game 4, One Game Away from WHL Championship Berth - Portland Winterhawks
- Cougars to Face Elimination After Falling 5-2 in Portland - Prince George Cougars
- Warriors Drop Game 4 in Overtime, Series Tied at 2-2 - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Sidorov Sends Saskatoon Home for Game 5 Tied with Overtime Winner - Saskatoon Blades
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