Power Play Propels Hawks Past Silvertips on New Year's Eve
Published on December 31, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Luke Wilfley scored his second goal of the season, Jordan Duguay, Alex Weiermair, and Carter Sotheran each recorded multi-point performances, and Cruz Chase stood tall as the Hawks rolled past the Silvertips 5-2.
Game #36: Portland (5) vs. Everett (2)
SOG: POR (46) - EVT (24)
PP: POR (3/5) - EVT (0/2)
Saves: Chase (22) - Miller (41)
SCORING:
POR - Luke Wilfley (2) from Reed Brown
EVT - Rhys Jamieson (8) from Clarke Schaefer and Reid Nicol
POR - Jordan Duguay (12) from Carter Sotheran and Alex Weiermair (power play)
EVT - Landon DuPont (8) from Jesse Heslop and Jaxsin Vaughan
POR - Ryan Miller (16) from Nathan Free and Jordan Duguay (power play)
POR - Carter Sotheran (5)
POR - Alex Weiermair (20) from Carter Sotheran and Jordan Duguay (power play)
GAME SUMMARY:
The Hawks came out flying in Portland, as Luke Wilfley opened the scoring just 1:29 in by cleaning up a bouncing puck in the slot for his second goal of the season, giving Portland a 1-0 lead after one.
Everett answered early in the second when Rhys Jamieson tied the game at 2:41, but the Hawks regained the lead on the power play. Carter Sotheran set up Jordan Duguay in the near-side circle, where his wrist shot beat Anders Miller's glove for his 12th goal of the season.. The Silvertips responded late in the frame, as Landon DuPont scored his eighth of the year to knot the game at two heading into the break.
Portland took control in the final 20 minutes of 2025. Captain Ryan Miller buried a rebound off a Nathan Free one-timer for his 16th of the season and sixth on the power play to put the Hawks ahead for good. Sotheran added insurance after scooping up the puck off a turnover and dancing through traffic to slot home Portland's fourth goal of the game. Alex Weiermair capped the scoring with Portland's third power-play goal of the night. Behind a 22 save night from goaltender Cruz Chase, the Winterhawks skated away with a 5-2 New Year's Eve victory.
UP NEXT:
The Portland Winterhawks open 2026 on the road, visiting Wenatchee to face the Wild on Friday, January 2, with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. at the Town Toyota Center.
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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.
Western Hockey League Stories from December 31, 2025
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- Americans end 2025 on six-game winning streak with 3-2 victory over Spokane - Tri-City Americans
- Chiefs Fire 50 Shots, Come up Short in Tri-City - Spokane Chiefs
- Power Play Propels Hawks Past Silvertips on New Year's Eve - Portland Winterhawks
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- Pats Fall 5-4 in Overtime to Warriors Despite Three-Goal Response - Regina Pats
- Broncos Waive Goaltender Joey Rocha - Swift Current Broncos
- Winterhawks Announce Three Roster Moves - Portland Winterhawks
- Nine WHL Alumni Highlight Canada's Men's Hockey Team for 2026 Olympic Winter Games - WHL
- 21 CHL Alumni Headline Canada's Men's Hockey Team for Milano Cortina 2026 - WHL
- Chiefs Visit Ams for Annual New Year's Eve Game Wednesday - Spokane Chiefs
- Pats Forward Brown Commits to Lindenwood University for 2026-27 - Regina Pats
- Warriors Looking to End 2025 with a Win - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Game Day Hub: December 31 vs Everett - Portland Winterhawks
- Preview: Americans vs Chiefs - December 31, 2025 - Tri-City Americans
- Cougars' Third-Period Lead Slips Away in Kamloops - Prince George Cougars
- Hitmen Top Giants 4-1 - Vancouver Giants
- Oil Kings Dominate Hurricanes in 2025 Finale - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Broncos Show Strong Effort in 4-0 Loss to Wheat Kings - Swift Current Broncos
- Vees Grind out Victory over Royals - Penticton Vees
- Tigers Shut out Rebels 8-0 - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Kraus Leads Wheat Kings to Second Straight Shutout in Swift Current - Brandon Wheat Kings
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