Portland Winterhawks Dominate Weekend Games, Secure Top Spot in WHL Western Conference
The Winterhawks outscored their opponents 18-2 over two games, showcasing a strong offensive and defensive performance.
- Portland Winterhawks followed up an 11-1 win over Kelowna with a 7-1 victory against the Seattle Thunderbirds, solidifying their lead in the WHL Western Conference.
- The team's defensemen contributed significantly to the offense, with Carter Sotheran and Tyson Jugnauth each being +5 and totaling 5 points in the Saturday game.
- Kyle McDonough stood out with his first WHL goal on Friday, followed by a two-goal game on Saturday, marking a three-game point streak.
- The Winterhawks aim to continue their winning streak in a game against the Tri-City Americans, concluding a tough stretch of 7 games in 10 days.
- Tri-City Americans snapped a 5-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over Spokane, keeping their playoff hopes alive.