Winterhawks Split Weekend Series Against Top-Ranked Cougars

Avakyan and Danielson Lead Winterhawks to Bounce Back with 2-1 Victory

The Portland Winterhawks split the weekend series against the top-ranked Prince George Cougars, losing 3-2 on Saturday but bouncing back with a 2-1 victory on Sunday.
Nick Avakyan, who stopped 34 of 35 shots, and Nate Danielson, who scored Portland’s first goal, led the Winterhawks in Sunday's win.
Diego Buttazzoni scored the winning goal for the Winterhawks in the 3rd period on a power play.
The Winterhawks are now tied for 1st in the US Division and 2nd in the Western Conference of the Western Hockey League, both with the Everett Silvertips.
In Saturday's loss, Riley Heidt of the Cougars scored two goals in the last 8 minutes, including the game-winner with 45 seconds left.