Hawks Earn Game Three Win in Portland
April 17, 2025 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release
PORTLAND, Oreg. - A quick start by the Portland Winterhawks powered them to victory by a 3-1 score in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinal at Veterans Memorial Coliseum Tuesday night.
Rayn Miller opened the scoring 15 seconds into the game, wiring a shot off a pass from Kyle Chyzowski over the right shoulder of Silvertips netminder Raiden LeGall.
Diego Buttazzoni fired a one timer on the powerplay past LeGall's left side and put the Winterhawks up two at 8:44 in the first period.
Austin Roest found Tarin Smith for an open wrist shot above the crease to get the Silvertips on the board 3:27 into the third period.
Carter Sotheran scored the empty netter for the Winterhawks with eight seconds left in regulation, sealing a 3-1 final.
Ondrej Štěbeták saved 33 of 34 for Portland, while Raiden LeGall stopped 28 of 30.
The Silvertips lead the series 2-1. Game Four is back at Veterans Memorial Coliseum Wednesday night at 7:05.
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