Game Day Hub: Feb. 12 at SPO
Portland Winterhawks at Spokane Chiefs
The Hawks and Chiefs continue their stretch of games against one another with a Saturday night tilt in Spokane. Portland has won each of the first three meetings during this stint.
Puck Drop: 7:05 p.m. PT
Venue: Spokane Arena – Spokane, WA
Uniforms: Red
Previous Meetings This Season: Portland is 8-1-0-0 Against Spokane
- Portland 8 @ Spokane 1 (Feb 11 2022)
- Spokane 0 @ Portland 9 (Feb 9 2022)
- Portland 7 @ Spokane 3 (Feb 5 2022)
- Spokane 4 @ Portland 5 (Jan 23 2022) OT
- Portland 4 @ Spokane 1 (Dec 18 2021)
- Portland 1 @ Spokane 4 (Dec 17 2021)
- Spokane 3 @ Portland 7 (Dec 11 2021)
- Spokane 1 @ Portland 4 (Dec 10 2021)
- Spokane 0 @ Portland 3 (Oct 10 2021)
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Game Notes: Winterhawks Game Notes
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FOLLOW ALONG: Box Score
Hanas on a Heater
Cross Hanas’ four-point performance in last night’s game would have turned heads on its own, but add in that it was his sixth straight multi-point outing and the Texan’s production becomes mind-boggling. Hanas has points in 15 of his last 18 games played, including two or more points in 11 of those, and has taken over the team’s scoring lead with 18 goals and 37 assists for 55 points in just 40 games.
In addition, Hanas leads all Winterhawks skaters with 17 points in nine games against Spokane this year, with seven goals and 10 helpers. Keep an eye on #71 as Portland and Spokane duke it out again tonight.
📽️ HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT 📽️
Shorthanded. Penalty Shot. No doubt for Cross Hanas.@pdxwinterhawks | @DetroitRedWings | #WHLHoN pic.twitter.com/KU830Q5BSC
— The WHL (@TheWHL) February 12, 2022
High Score
There’s scoring in bunches, then there’s the punishment the Winterhawks have been dealing to opponents for the last few weeks. With six or more goals in six straight games and four or more in each of the team’s 11 straight wins, Portland has outscored opponents 68-20 since starting its win streak on Jan. 16.
Per team historian Andy Kemper, the Winterhawks’ last streak of six games with six or more goals came all the way back in the 1988-89 season. Should the Hawks keep their high-scoring ways going on Saturday night, we could be seeing even more Winterhawks history this weekend.
Gauthier Shutout Streak Stands at 252:11
Speaking of history, Taylor Gauthier entered last night’s game with a historic achievement already under his belt, but the final number associated with his shutout streak had not yet been decided. With Erik Atchison’s first-period tally in Portland’s 8-1 win on Friday, Gauthier’s goalless run ended at 252:11 with three consecutive full-game shutouts, officially setting a new Club record. Now, he looks to start a new one in his next appearance!
WIN A TOYOTA:
Back for another season, fans 18+ who reside in Oregon or Southwest Washington can ENTER TO WIN a brand new Toyota car, truck, or SUV.
Each game this season, one lucky fan will have their entry drawn and they will have a chance to win our grand prize if they get all five game predictions correct.
Tonight, we are cheering on: Lisa C. from Tualatin, OR
What our Hawks fan could win: A brand new Camry
What needs to happen?
- Portland Winterhawks (3) beat the Spokane Chiefs (2)
- Jaydon Dureau scores the first Winterhawks goal.
- Portland goaltenders make 28 total saves.
- Spokane goaltenders make 22 total saves.
Good luck tonight, Lisa!
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PROJECTED LINEUPS:
Portland
Kyle Chyzowski – Gabe Klassen – James Stefan
Aidan Litke – Jack O’Brien – Jaydon Dureau
Cross Hanas – Tyson Kozak – Marcus Nguyen
Jonah Bevington – Luke Schelter – Josh Mori
Kurtis Smythe – Ryder Thompson
Luca Cagnoni – Ryan McCleary
Marek Alscher – Clay Hanus
Dante Giannuzzi
Taylor Gauthier
Scratches: Robbie Fromm-Delorme, Dawson Pasternak
Spokane
Ty Cheveldayoff – Bear Hughes – Chase Bertholet
Erik Atchison – Berkly Catton – Yannick Proske
Carter Streek – Reed Jacobson – Kooper Gizowski
Grady Lane – Jake Gudelj – Nick McCarry
Logan Cunningham – Mac Gross
Graham Sward – Brayden Crampton
Saige Weinstein – Raegan Wiles
Manny Panghli
Cooper Michaluk
Scratches: Blake Swetlikoff, Cade Hayes, Timafey Kovgoreniya, Michael Cicek, Mason Beaupit
