WHL Portland Winterhawks

Hawks Extend Win Streak to 3, Beat Spokane 2-1

Published on January 3, 2009 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


Spokane, WA - The Portland Winter Hawks scored a late goal in the final period and 34 saves from Ian Curtis to extend their winning streak to three games as they knock off the Spokane Chiefs 2-1 in front of 6,232 at the Spokane Arena on Saturday night.

Sawyer Mick scored on a wrist shot in the final five minutes for the game winner, off a feed from Killian Hutt, beating goaltender James Reid just inside the post for his third goal of the season.

Stefan Schneider had Portland's other goal, also off a feed from Hutt, early in the second period to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead.

Spokane tied the score late in the second when Kenton Miller banged home a rebound from the slot, off a Ryan Letts entry shot.

Curtis picks up his first win as a Winter Hawk, stopping 34 of 35 shots. Reid stopped 23 of 25 in the loss for Spokane.

On special teams, Portland went 0 for 2 on the power play while Spokane went 0 for 1.

Next up, the Hawks travel to Kamloops to take on the Blazers on Wednesday night at 7:00.

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