Winterhawks Weekly: Road trip rolls on
The Winterhawks hit the road last week to open up a long road trip with games in Spokane and Kelowna, then opened up the new week with a back-to-back in Prince George. The road trip continues this week with a rematch in Spokane on Friday followed by a Saturday battle in Seattle.
Hot Hawks:
- Forward Gabe Klassen posted an assist in Spokane, then rattled home his team-leading 30th goal of the season in Kelowna on Saturday. The Hawks’ captain ranks second in team scoring with 58 points on the year.
- Defenseman Luca Cagnoni found the scoresheet in three of four games, chipping in assists on Wednesday and Saturday, then scoring Portland’s lone shootout goal on Monday and lone regulation goal on Tuesday.
- Goaltender Dante Giannuzzi picked up his second shutout of the season, stopping 30 of 30 shots in an eventual shootout loss to Prince George on Monday. The 20-year-old followed up with another 29-save showing on Tuesday to wrap up the back-to-back.
Play of the Week:
Luca Cagnoni put up a pair of strong performances in Prince George to start the week, including this nifty shootout tally from Monday’s tense tilt. ⤵️
Weekly Rewind:
Portland 2 at Spokane 6 (Wednesday):
The Winterhawks tallied twice but a dominant middle frame by the Spokane Chiefs saw them take a 6-2 win on home ice on Wednesday.
Portland 1 at Kelowna 3 (Saturday):
The Winterhawks scored the first goal of the game and outshot the Rockets by 31, but took a 3-1 loss in their final regular season meeting against Kelowna.
Portland 0 vs Prince George 1 SO (Monday):
Dante Giannuzzi stopped all 30 shots through 65 minutes to pick up his second shutout of the year but the Winterhawks ultimately fell 1-0 to the Prince George Cougars in a seven-round shootout.
Portland 1 vs Prince George 3 (Tuesday):
A late Luca Cagnoni strike gave the Winterhawks life in the third period, but the Prince George Cougars held on for a 3-1 win at CN Centre on Tuesday.
The Week Ahead:
The road trip wraps up with a pair of U.S. Division matchups this weekend!
On Friday, the Hawks are back in Spokane for a rematch of last week’s contest at 7:05 P.M. Then, on Saturday, it’s another edition of the I-5 Rivalry as Portland battles Seattle. Puck drop is set for 6:05 P.M. for that game.
Home games are right around the corner! Click below to learn more about some exciting upcoming promo nights ⤵️
Upcoming Promo Nights:
Saturday, March 4 – Mascot Night – Learn More – BUY TICKETS
Sunday, March 5 – Jack in the Box Twilight Game – Learn More – BUY TICKETS
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Join us for two fan-favorite game nights in March!
Mascot Night returns to the VMC on Saturday, March 4! Tommy is inviting all your favorite Portland-area mascots for a memorable night. Be sure to stay in your seats for an intermission hockey game between the mascots and the Junior Winterhawks that’s sure to be a smash. Let’s party! Get your tickets today!
The Jack in the Box annual Twilight Game takes center stage on Sunday, March 5 as the Winterhawks take on the Everett Silvertips! The VMC curtains will be lowered to allow natural light into the arena bowl, giving the game an outdoor feel. Fans can soak in this unique viewing experience and enjoy the Portland skyline during the game. Get your Jack in the Box Twilight Game tickets today!
