Winterhawks Fall 4-3 in Saskatoon Friday
Published on November 12, 2010 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
In a showdown between the league-leading Portland Winterhawks and East Division-leading Saskatoon Blades, the Blades (14-5-0-1) defeated the Winterhawks (16-3-0-1) by a score of 4-3. The loss snapped the Winterhawks' 10-game winning streak.
However, Portland still has the best record in the league with 33 points.
The Blades opened the scoring at the 14:05 mark of the first period on a power play when Marek Viedensky got in behind the Winterhawks' defense and found the back of the net to make it 1-0 for Saskatoon. The Blades then made it 2-0 on a power play goal by defenseman Conner Cox. Mac Carruth was tested early, as Saskatoon fired 20 shots in the first period, with Carruth making 18 saves.
Portland got on the board at the 15:11 mark of the second period when Ty Rattie scored his 12th goal of the season. Sven Bartschi registered an assist on the play, extending his points streak to 14 straight games. Rattie's goal cut Saskatoon's lead to 2-1 heading into the third period.
Just 59 seconds into the third period the Winterhawks tied the game at 2-2 when Riley Boychuk scored a power play goal, his third goal in the last two games. Portland then took their first lead of the game when defenseman Troy Rutkowski scored a power play goal from the right faceoff circle at the 4:29 mark to give the Winterhawks a 3-2 advantage.
Saskatoon rebounded midway through the period and tied the game at 3-3 at the 11:09 mark on a power play goal by Josh Nicholls. Late in the period, with both teams battling, the Blades scored the eventual game-winner with just 1:59 remaining in the third on a goal by Curtis Hamilton to give Saskatoon the 4-3 win.
Mac Carruth was in net for Portland, and made 18 saves in the first period and finished with 33 saves on 37 shots. Adam Morrison was in net for Saskatoon in the first two periods and stopped 12 of 14 shots. Steven Stanford came in the game in relief in the third for the Blades and made 13 saves on 14 shots
The Winterhawks continue their road trip through the East Division tomorrow night when they take on the Prince Albert Raiders at 5 p.m.
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