Winterhawks Alumnus Dan DaSilva Hired as Assistant Coach in Saskatoon
August 6, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Portland, Ore. - The Saskatoon Blades announced Friday morning the hiring of Winterhawks alumnus Dan DaSilva as the team's new assistant coach.
DaSilva, 36, spent his entire three-year junior hockey career with the Portland Winterhawks (2002-2005), recording 151 points in 200 Western Hockey League games. The Saskatoon, Sask. native was the Winterhawks leading scorer during the 2004-05 season and he was named to the WHL's (West) Second All-Star Team.
After a 16-year professional career playing hockey, including 383 American Hockey League games, DaSilva transitions to his first coaching position.
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Western Hockey League Stories from August 6, 2021
- Winterhawks to Host 2021 Neely Cup September 1-5 - Portland Winterhawks
- Winterhawks Alumnus Dan DaSilva Hired as Assistant Coach in Saskatoon - Portland Winterhawks
- Giants Sign Golden Knights Prospect Jesper Vikman to Standard WHL Player Agreement - Vancouver Giants
- Pats' Legend Derkatch Joins Scouting Team - Regina Pats
- Blades Name Dan DaSilva Assistant Coach - Saskatoon Blades
- Oil Kings Announce Schedule Change - Edmonton Oil Kings
- Cougars Name Josh Dixon Associate Coach - Prince George Cougars
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