Winterhawks Win Season Finale, Take Down Tri-City
May 11, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Concluding their 45th season in Portland, the Winterhawks played host to the Tri-City Americans in their scheduled finale Tuesday.
The home side got out to a 2-0 lead in the first 25 minutes of the night, beginning with a storybook start for the club's two departing 20-year-olds, who got the scoring started in their final WHL game.
Captain Nick Cicek struck first, assisted by Mason Mannek.
After Tri-City evened the contest at two's in the second, Portland needed three in the third to seal the victory.
Forward Jaydon Dureau closed the night with an empty net goal, securing his spot as the team's leading scorer with 31 points in 24 games.
Goatlender Dante Giannuzzi earned the win in net for the 'Hawks, his ninth of the year.
The battle was also the 2,251st and final for Winterhawks Head Equipment Manager Mark "Peaches" Brennan, who announced he would be retiring earlier this season.
Portland's record of 13-8-3-0 finishes them second in the WHL's U.S. Division.
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