WHL Portland Winterhawks

Hawks Unable to Hold Lead on the Road

November 29, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release


The Witerhawks jump out to a first period lead, but are unable to maintain it throughout the night. The Hawks fall to the Silvertips 4-1 in Washington.

The Hawks got off to a strong start on the road against the division leader. Heading into the media timeout, Portland was outshooting Everett 7-to-2. Moments later, Cross Hanas made it a 1-0 lead for the Winterhawks. Clay Hanus blocked a shot in his defensive end and sprung it to Hanas on the opposite blue line. The WHL rookie came in untouched and was able to finish the play with a short-side wrist shot.

The Silvertips charged back in the second period, scoring two goals in a 47 second span. Wyatte Wylie found Reece Vitelli up ice to tie the game at one apiece and then Connor Dewar, on the ensuing shift, floated a puck to Sean Richards who beat Shane Farkas on a backhander.

Everett continued its run in the third period. Martin Fasko-Rudas scored his third goal against the Hawks in as many days and Dewar put the puck in the empty net with a minute to go to seal the victory.

Portland penalty kill went 4-for-4 tonight and Shane Farkas turned aside 37 shots, the second saves he has made this season.

Portland returns home on Saturday, December 1st against Spokane for the annual Les Schwab Teddy Bear Toss. Tickets are nearly sold out. Be sure to visit winterhawks.com/tickets for full details on pricing and availability.

Scoring Summary:

1st @ 10:22 - POR - Cross Hanas (3), Clay Hanus

2nd @ 14:40 - EVT - Reece Vitelli (3), Wyatte Wylie

2nd @ 15:27 - EVT - Sean Richards (8), Conner Dewar, Jake Christansen

3rd @ 4:45 - EVT - Martin Fasko- Rudas (7), Sahvan Khaira, Luke Ormsby

3rd @ 19:02 - EVT - Connor Dewar (22)

SHOTS ON GOAL:

POR: 35

EVT: 41

POWER-PLAY:

POR: 0/3

EVT: 0/4

SAVES:

POR: Shane Farkas with 37 saves

EVT: Dustin Wolf with 34 saves

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