Tips Shut Down Hawks for Game Two Victory
WHL Everett Silvertips

Tips Shut Down Hawks for Game Two Victory

Published on March 31, 2026 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Everett Silvertips News Release


EVERETT, Wash. - The Everett Silvertips claimed a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference Quarterfinal Saturday night, shutting down the Portland Winterhawks 4-1 at Angel of the Winds Arena.

Nathan Free opened the scoring for Portland with his second powerplay goal of the series 9:36 into the first period. It would take just 40 seconds for the Tips to respond, as Rhys Jamieson banged in a rebound at 10:15 for his first career WHL Playoff goal. A Carter Bear takeaway set up Matias Vanhanen in the slot for a go-ahead goal at 14:20 in the opening frame- Vanhanen's second of the series.

Rylan Gould chipped in a backhander on the powerplay at 7:44 in the second period for a 3-1 Everett lead. Julius Miettinen sealed the deal with an empty-netter at 18:57.

Anders Miller turned aside 20 of 21 in the win. Vanhanen finished with a goal and an assist, while Landon DuPont contributed two assists.

Games Three and Four are set for Tuesday and Wednesday night respectively in Porltand at 7 p.m.

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