Preview: Americans Head to Portland Looking for Another Win against Winterhawks
February 4, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Tri-City Americans News Release
The Americans and Winterhawks will meet tonight for the fifth time in their eight-game season series.
Tri-City is 2-1-1-0 against Portland so far this season with the home team winning each game in the series so far. Tomas Suchanek has played in net for both of Tri-City's victories against the Winterhawks. Tri-City's top player against Portland has been Jake Sloan with three goals and six assists.
The Americans downed the Winterhawks 6-1 last night at the Toyota Center, extending Tri-City's streak to 10-0-3-0 and five straight victories.
Jordan Gavin and Jake Sloan each lead the Ams with three points (1G, 2A). Marc Lajoie, Adam Mechura, and Ethan Ernst also scored for the Ams. Tomas Suchanek played the full game in net, turning aside 28 of 29 shots faced. The Czehia netminder has 12 straight wins.
Even matching up against Portland's second ranked penalty kill, the Ams continued their power play success as they capitalized on 4 of 6 opportunities.
The Ams will look to built on their five game winning streak tonight as they play the middle game of a three-in-three.
Record: Tri-City 24-16-4-1 | Portland (52/188) 27.7%
Special Teams
Power Play: Tri-City (60/196) 30.6% | Portland (52/188) 27.7%
Penalty Kill: Tri-City (53/189) 72.0% | Portland (29/184) 84.2%
How to Tune In:
Webcast: WHL Live - Sign Up & Watch Here
Radio: NewsTalk 870 KFLD / 98.7 FM - Listen Online
Watch Party: Summer's Hub of Kennewick
Western Hockey League Stories from February 4, 2023
- Palmer Stops 35 in 1-0 Shutout of T-Birds - Everett Silvertips
- Tigers Score Four Unanswered In 4-2 Win Over Hurricanes - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Winterhawks Clinch Playoff Berth with 4-1 Victory - Portland Winterhawks
- Oil Kings Pound Hitmen - Calgary Hitmen
- Oil Kings Hammer the Hitmen - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Rymon, Shtrom Named SnoCo CASA Silvertips of the Month for January - Everett Silvertips
- Chiefs to Host Red Deer Rebels for First Time Since 2019 on Saturday - Spokane Chiefs
- Game Day Hub: February 4 vs Tri-City - Portland Winterhawks
- Game Day Preview February 4 vs Lethbridge - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Preview: Americans Head to Portland Looking for Another Win against Winterhawks - Tri-City Americans
- Americans Surge Past Winterhawks in 6-1 Victory - Tri-City Americans
- Game #45 - ICE at Saskatoon - Winnipeg Ice
- Hawks Strike First But Fall 6-1 in Kennewick - Portland Winterhawks
- Cougars Soar To 8-1 Clobbering Over Victoria - Prince George Cougars
- Rockets Stop Giants - Kelowna Rockets
- Thunderbirds Jet Past Everett - Seattle Thunderbirds
- Broncos End U.s. Division Trip With Win Over Chiefs - Swift Current Broncos
- Pats Battle Back in the Third to Beat Hurricanes 3-2 - Regina Pats
- Giants Unable to Overcome Rockets Friday - Vancouver Giants
- Berezowski Sets Record, Tips Grab Point in 6-5 Overtime Loss in Kent - Everett Silvertips
- Pats Battle Back in the Third to Beat Hurricanes 3-2 - Regina Pats
- Penalty Kill Trips Up The Chiefs Again As Spokane Falls To Swift Current, 3-1 - Spokane Chiefs
- Royals Fall to Division Rival Cougars - Victoria Royals
- Raiders Drop First Game in BC 6-4 to Blazers - Prince Albert Raiders
- Portland Strikes Early But Falls to Tri-City - Portland Winterhawks
- Strong Start Sparks Warriors in Edmonton Friday - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Oil Kings Thwarted by Warriors - Edmonton Oil Kings
- ICE Win in OT - Winnipeg Ice
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
