ICE Doubles-Up on Portland
Published on January 8, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Winnipeg Ice News Release
17-year-old Zach Benson scored three goals and assisted on one of Matthew Savoie's two goals in the game as the Winnipeg ICE beat the Portland Winterhawks 6-3 Sunday at the ICE Cave inside Wayne Fleming Arena.
Benson's second hat-trick of the season helped the ICE improve their record to an Eastern Conference leading 29-5.
Carson Lambos rounded out Winnipeg's attack, who had a 2-0 lead after the first period and a 5-1 advantage through 40 minutes.
Ryan McCleary, Robbie Fromm-Delorme and Marcus Nguyen replied for Portland (26-6-2-1)..
The Winterhawks outshot the ICE 41-32.
Daniel Hauser earned the victory in goal while Dante Giannizzi suffered the loss.
Both teams went 0/3 on the power play.
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