Winterhawks Battle Giants, Fall, 3-2
Published on December 6, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Langley, B.C. - The Portland Winterhawks erased a two-goal deficit against the Vancouver Giants, but a late goal sealed the game for the home side on Friday night.
Game #27: Portland (2) at Vancouver (3)
SOG: POR (41) - VAN (23)
PP: POR (1/4) - VAN (2/4)
Saves: Štěbeták (19) - Hood (39)
COMPLETE BOX SCORE
SCORING:
VAN - Marek Howell (3) from Adam Titlbach
VAN - Ty Halaburda (16) from Cameron Schmidt and Ryan Lin
POR - Reed Brown (8) from Carter Sotheran
POR - Alex Weiermair (15) from Carter Sotheran and Nathan Free
VAN - Ty Halaburda (17) from Cameron Schmidt and Ryan Lin
GAME SUMMARY:
After a scoreless first period in which the Winterhawks outshot the Giants 17-3, it was Vancouver who broke the scoring open in the second. Marek Howell collected the puck in the far corner, and rifled home his third goal of the season on a four-on-four sequence. Four minutes later, Ty Halaburda found the back of the net on a Vancouver power play to double the Giants lead to 2-0. However, the Winterhawks would not be denied - Reed Brown broke the seal for Portland with his eighth of the campaign to bring the team within striking distance. Vancouver led 2-1 after two.
In the third, both squads traded quality opportunities, but Alex Weiermair would bat home a power play goal to draw the game level midway through the frame. In the final minute of regulation, Vancouver was awarded a power play, which they capitalized on with a Halaburda goal to take the 3-2 final on the last act of the game.
UP NEXT:
The Winterhawks host the Seattle Thunderbirds tomorrow night, Dec. 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Reminder, you can watch all Portland Winterhawks games on Victory+ for free all season long! Click here to visit the Winterhawks hub or download the Victory+ app on your smartphone or connected device.
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.
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