WHL Portland Winterhawks

Hawks Fight Cancer and Take the Game to a Shootout

Published on February 2, 2020 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


The Portland Winterhawks pick up a point against Seattle, but fall short in a 4-3 shootout affair. Cross Hanas highlighted the night with another Michigan goal scored from behind the net. He finished the evening with three points, including two goals and an assist.

In front of a nearly sell out, Portland and its tremendous fans raised thousands of dollars for the Hawks Fight Cancer initiative. Five different cancer research nonprofits were represented at the rink and fans can take home a Winterhawks specialty jersey by clicking on this link.

NOTABLES:

The Winterhawks have now scored a power play goal in five straight games.

Tonight was the fourth time this season that Portland and Seattle went to a shootout.

Simon Knak (G-A) and Andrej Kukuca (2G) each recorded multiple points in the Saturday night game.

Box Score (Click the hyperlink to find all the scoring details)

SHOTS ON GOAL:

POR: 46

SEA: 23

POWER PLAY:

POR: 1/3

SEA: 0/3

SAVES:

POR: Joel Hofer stopped 20-of-23 shots and two shootout attempts.

SEA: Roddy Ross stopped 43-of-46 shots and three shootout attempts.

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