GAME RECAP: Hawks earn Game Three win in Portland

PORTLAND, Oreg. — A quick start by the Portland Winterhawks powered them to victory by a 3-1 score in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinal at Veterans Memorial Coliseum Tuesday night.

Rayn Miller opened the scoring 15 seconds into the game, wiring a shot off a pass from Kyle Chyzowski over the right shoulder of Silvertips netminder Raiden LeGall.

Diego Buttazzoni fired a one timer on the powerplay past LeGall’s left side and put the Winterhawks up two at 8:44 in the first period.

Austin Roest found Tarin Smith for an open wrist shot above the crease to get the Silvertips on the board 3:27 into the third period.

Carter Sotheran scored the empty netter for the Winterhawks with eight seconds left in regulation, sealing a 3-1 final.

Ondrej Štěbeták saved 33 of 34 for Portland, while Raiden LeGall stopped 28 of 30.

The Silvertips lead the series 2-1. Game Four is back at Veterans Memorial Coliseum Wednesday night at 7:05.

Article by Lindsey McClellan