Hawks Surge Late But Fall to Wild
Published on November 8, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
The Portland Winterhawks buried three goals in the third period, but their comeback effort fell just short against the Wenatchee Wild on Nov. 7. Wenatchee scored in all three periods to take a 6-3 win in the first game this season between the two U.S. Division foes.
Game #17: Portland (3) at Wenatchee (6)
SOG: POR (36) - WEN (42)
PP: POR (3/10) - WEN (2/6)
Saves: Štěbeták (36) - Tvrznik (32)
COMPLETE BOX SCORE
SCORING:
WEN - Shaun Rios (1) from Michal Capos and Maddix McCagherty
WEN - Shaun Rios (2) from Dawson Seitz
WEN - Mason Kraft (5) from Josh Toll and Blake Vanek
WEN - Blake Vanek (1) from Josh Toll and Maddix McCagerty
POR - Nathan Free (9) from Ryan Miller
WEN - Blake Vanek (2) from Luke Shcherbyna
POR - Will McLaughlin (4) from Reed Brown
WEN - Caden Campion (2) from Josh Toll and Aiden Grossclaus
POR - Kyle McDonough (1)
GAME SUMMARY:
Wenatchee tallied the first four goals of the period before Portland found the back of the net 8:29 into the third period. From that point on, both sides traded goals to the final horn. Nathan Free scored his fourth power play goal of the season for the first Winterhawk goal of the contest. In his rookie season, Will McLaughlin, continues to be a force at the blueline, as he scored his fourth goal of the season from a long-range wristshot during a 5-on-3 sequence. Kyle McDonough would then score his first goal of the season in once of the games final actions to make it the 6-3 final.
UP NEXT:
The team then returns home on Saturday to host the Spokane Chiefs at 6 p.m., as Portland celebrates 50 Years of Hawkey and unveils the first group of the Top 50 Winterhawks, counting down spots 50 through 41!
Reminder, you can watch all Portland Winterhawks games on Victory+ for free all season long! Click here to visit the Winterhawks hub or download the Victory+ app on your smartphone or connected device.
The Portland Winterhawks are commemorating 50 Years of Hawkey this season with a year-long tribute to the team's rich history and legendary players. As part of the celebration, the Top 50 Winterhawks of All Time will be unveiled throughout the season-starting with an alphabetical reveal on October 25, and culminating in the announcement of the Top 10 on March 7, 2026. Fans can look forward to special events, tributes, and a season full of memories honoring five decades of Winterhawks hockey.
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