Winterhawks Weekly: Stunners
Now THAT’S how you kick off 2024!
The Winterhawks took two wins off some stout competition last week, with both coming in very dramatic fashion. Friday saw them knock off the Everett Silvertips in a shootout after Marcus Nguyen’s late game-tying goal helped the Hawks complete a comeback on Where’s Waldo Night. Then, the team took down Western Conference-leading Prince George on the back of Josh Davies’ game-winning goal with one minute to play.
Looking ahead, a home-and-home with Seattle awaits, including the return of Pride Night on Saturday! See you there!
Hot Hawks:
- Forward James Stefan posted four points (1G, 3A) in Saturday’s win over the Cougars, marking his fourth showing with three or more points since Dec. 8. The Laguna Beach, Calif. native ranks second on the team in points (55) and goals (25).
- Forward Josh Davies bagged three goals in two games to push his team-leading total to 27 on the year. The Florida Panthers prospect netted Portland’s first goal in each game, then struck for the game-winner in the final minute on Saturday.
- Forward Marcus Nguyen scored twice in Friday’s win over Everett – both times shorthanded. Nguyen has five goals in his last five games, and leads the league in shorthanded tallies with five.
- Defenseman Luca Cagnoni recorded three assists last week and boasts five points in his last four games (2G, 3A). The San Jose Sharks prospect ranks second among all WHL defensemen with 44 points (7G, 37A) on the year.
- Goaltender Nick Avakyan picked up wins in both halves of the back-to-back, stopping 28 shots on Friday and 37 on Saturday. Avakyan has won seven of his nine appearances since joining the Winterhawks, including five consecutive games since returning from the holiday break.
Play of the Week:
Two games, two where-were-you moments – they’re both plays of the week in our book!
Enjoy Marcus Nguyen’s last-minute game-tying goal against Everett, then check out Josh Davies’ last-minute game-winner against Prince George! ⤵️
You really had to see it to believe it 😱 pic.twitter.com/Kj45VXYCXo
— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) January 6, 2024
FOR THE WIN‼️ pic.twitter.com/FjP4yrrWVf
— Portland Winterhawks (@pdxwinterhawks) January 7, 2024
Weekly Rewind:
Portland 5 vs. Everett 4 SO (Friday):
Marcus Nguyen tied the game with 38 seconds left before James Stefan and Kyle Chyzowski scored in the shootout as the Portland Winterhawks erased four different deficits to stun the Everett Silvertips in a 5-4 SO win on Friday night.
Portland 4 vs. Prince George 3 (Saturday):
Josh Davies scored twice, including a dramatic game-winner with one minute to play, to help push the Winterhawks to a 4-3 win over the Prince George Cougars on Saturday night.
The Week Ahead:
This week’s all about the Battle with Seattle! Both games will be broadcast on Portland’s CW
A home-and-home set kicks off Friday night in Kent at 7:05 P.M. as the Hawks and Birds face off for the fourth time this season.
The series then shifts south for the Winterhawks’ annual Pride Night at the VMC! The Hawks will sport specialty uniforms for the occasion as we take the opportunity for Winterhawks players, staff, and fans to promote an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ people in our sport on and off the ice.
Plus, a rare day game arrives on Monday! Kids’ Day is back on Jan. 15 at 2:00 P.M. as the Hawks battle the Kamloops Blazers. We’ll have kid-focused activities on the concourse and mini-games during stoppages for one of the most fun events on the calendar. See you there!
Upcoming Promo Nights:
Saturday, January 13 – Pride Night – BUY TICKETS
Monday, January 15 – Kids’ Day – BUY TICKETS
Sunday, February 4 – Hawks Fight Cancer Night – BUY TICKETS
Saturday, February 10 – Black Hockey History Night – BUY TICKETS
Saturday, February 17 – Mascot Night – BUY TICKETS
PLUS – did you hear the big news? The Portland/Seattle rivalry is climbing to new heights with the “Battle on the Sound” – a regularly scheduled road game on March 17 against the Thunderbirds will now be played at Climate Pledge Arena, home of the Seattle Kraken! See you there!
[CLICK HERE FOR BATTLE ON THE SOUND TICKETS]
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