Game Day Hub: October 11 at Kelowna
The Portland Winterhawks take their road trip to Kelowna where they will face the Rockets on Friday, October 11 at 7:05 p.m. at Prospera Place. After an exhilarating comeback win in Prince George, the Hawks are riding high and will look to continue their momentum in Kelowna.
Puck Drop: 7:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Prospera Place
Uniforms: Black
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Last Time Out
The Portland Winterhawks pulled off an incredible 5-4 shootout victory on Wednesday night in Prince George, completing a four-goal comeback that showcased the team’s resilience. After falling behind 4-0 late in the second period, Portland scored four unanswered goals in the third.
In the shootout, goaltender Ondřej Štěbeták was unbeatable, stopping all three Prince George attempts. Buttazzoni once again delivered, scoring the lone goal in the shootout to secure Portland’s fifth win. The victory pushed the Winterhawks to a 5-1-0-0 record, keeping them near the top of the U.S. Division standings.
Key contributors included Tyson Jugnauth, who had a career night with a goal and two assists, and goaltender Štěbeták, who made crucial saves to keep the Hawks in the game. Despite a shaky start, Portland showcased its depth and determination in one of the most thrilling comebacks of the young season.
Reviewing the Rockets: Scouting the Opposition
The Kelowna Rockets come into tonight’s game eager to build on their recent success after earning their first win of the season in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Tri-City Americans. Sitting at 1-5-0-0, the Rockets have struggled to find consistency early in the campaign, but they’re showing signs of improvement and will be looking to capitalize on home ice against a strong Winterhawks team.
Kelowna’s offense is led by Michael Cicek who has posted 7 points (4G, 3A) through six games. The forward is on a six-game point streak, consistently creating chances and finding the back of the net. Alongside Cicek, defenseman Caden Price has shown his offensive prowess, netting the game-winning goal in Kelowna’s last outing against Tri-City.
Though Kelowna sits last in the BC Division, their recent performance suggests they’re starting to find their rhythm. The Rockets will need a full-team effort to compete with Portland, who will be looking for their fifth straight win.
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