RECAP: Jugnauth’s six-assist night lifts Hawks to 7-2 victory over Giants
Tyson Jugnauth put on a playmaking clinic Saturday night, recording an impressive six assists to lead the Portland Winterhawks to a commanding 7-2 victory over the Vancouver Giants.
Game #27: Portland (7) vs. Vancouver (2)
SOG: POR (43) – VAN (24)
PP: POR (3/5) – VAN (2/3)
Saves: Štěbeták (22/24) – Hutchinson (36/43)
GAME NOTES:
Tyson Jugnauth notched six assists in the Hawks win over Vancouver, recording the first five-point game of his career and becoming the only active Hawk to complete the feat. The last Winterhawk to record six points in a game was Oliver Bjorkstrand on January 31, 2015.
Diego Buttazzoni tallied his 100th WHL point in the second period.
Alex Weiermeir tallied his first point and first goal in his WHL debut. He ended the night with three points (1G, 2A).
Captain Kyle Chyzowski (2G, 1A) posted back-to-back two-goal games.
SCORING:
- VAN – Colton Roberts (2) from London Hoilettt and Connor Levis (Power Play)
- POR – Tyson Yaremko (9) from Tyson Jugnauth and Kyle Chyzowski (Power Play)
- VAN – Mazden Leslie (7) from Jaden Lipinski and Ryan Lin (Power Play)
- POR – Kyle Chyzowski (19) from Tyson Jugnauth and Carter Sotheran
- POR – Deigo Buttazzoni (11) from Carter Sotheran
- POR – Kyle Chyzowski (20) from Alex Weiermair and Tyson Jugnauth
- POR – Diego Buttazzoni (12) from Alex Weiermair and Tyson Jugnauth (Power Play)
- POR – Alex Weiermair (1) from Josh Zakreski and Tyson Jugnauth (Power Play)
- POR – Kyle McDonough (9) from Diego Buttazzoni and Tyson Jugnauth
GAME SUMMARY:
Vancouver grabbed the early goal on the power play 4:52 into the first period. Also on the man advantage, the Hawks evened the score at one with a Tyson Yaremko one-timer from the slot at 14:51 of the opening frame.
The Winterhawks erupted for a four-goal second period, fueled by two-goal performances from Kyle Chyzowski and Diego Buttazzoni. Chyzowski kicked off the scoring with an even-strength tally, crashing the crease and lifting the puck over the goaltender’s shoulder. Buttazzoni followed up with a laser from the right circle, picking the top corner. Chyzowski struck again with a near carbon copy of his first goal, driving the net and finding twine. Buttazzoni capped the explosive frame by wristing a shot on net that slipped past the goalie, pushing Portland’s goal count to five.
In the third period, Alex Weiermair notched his first WHL career goal, pouncing on a rebound and slamming it into an open net at 5:28. Kyle McDonough added to the scoring at 11:36, netting his second goal in as many games by sliding the puck under the goaltender’s pad, sealing the commanding 7-2 victory.
“Huge win for the guys,” said forward Alex Weiermair after his WHL debut. “I thought it was a great atmosphere. The guys are awesome and they made adjusting to this super easy.”
UP NEXT:
The Winterhawks wrap up a back-to-back weekend against the Vancouver Giants with the highly anticipated Les Schwab Teddy Bear Toss on Sunday, December 8, at 4:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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