What league does Portland Winterhawks play in?

Portland Winterhawks play in the WHL.

When was Portland Winterhawks founded?

Portland Winterhawks was founded in 1976 in Portland, OR, USA, USA.

Where is Portland Winterhawks based?

Portland Winterhawks is based in Portland, OR, USA.

Who is the head coach of Portland Winterhawks?

The head coach of Portland Winterhawks is Ken Hodge.

What arena does Portland Winterhawks play in?

Portland Winterhawks play their home games at Moda Center in Portland, OR, USA.

Who is the general manager of Portland Winterhawks?

The general manager of Portland Winterhawks is Brian Shaw.

What are the team colors of Portland Winterhawks?

The team colors of Portland Winterhawks are Red + Black.

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1977-1978 Portland Winter Hawks Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Bart Hunter (G)	66	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	5'10"	154	-
		Jerry Price (G)	68	1958	Coronation, AB, CAN	5'11"	170	-
DEFENSEMEN
		Dave Babych (D)	65	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	220	L
		Keith Brown (D)	66	1960	Corner Brook, NL, CAN	6'1"	196	R
		Eric Christianson (D)	69	1957	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	179	R
		Pat Elliott (D)	68	1958	Edmonton, AB, CAN	-	-	-
		Jay McFarlane (D)	66	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
		Larry Playfair (D)	68	1958	Fort St. James, BC, CAN	6'4"	216	L
		Don Stewart (D)	67	1959	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'1"	196	R
		Michael Volcan (D)	64	1962	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	181	-
		Mike Weisbeck (D)	66	1960	Fort St. James, BC, CAN	6'2"	181	R
		Blake Wesley (D)	67	1959	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'1"	201	L
FORWARDS
		Marty Achtymichuk (C)	66	1960		-	-	-
		Wayne Babych (RW)	68	1958	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	194	R
		Ron Chorney (C)	66	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	165	L
		Joel Elliott (LW)	67	1959	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'9"	183	L
		Larry Jones (LW)	67	1959	Stettler, AB, CAN	6'2"	196	L
		Don Keller (LW)	64	1961	Rocky Mountain House, AB, CAN	5'11"	194	L
		Max Kostovich (LW)	67	1959	Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	L
		Doug Lecuyer (LW)	68	1958	Wainwright, AB, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Mark Messier (C)	65	1961	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	L
		Paul Mulvey (LW)	67	1958	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'4"	216	L
		Jim Pearson (RW)	66	1959	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'0"	205	R
		Brent Peterson (RW)	68	1958	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	R
		Dave Ross (RW)	68	1958	Indian Head, SK, CAN	6'1"	187	L
		Brian Shaw (RW)	64	1962	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#8	Tim Tookey (C)	66	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	181	L
		Perry Turnbull (LW)	67	1959	Bentley, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Bart Yachimec (RW)	66	1960	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'8"	174	R
		Dale Yakiwchuk (LW)	67	1958	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'4"	205	L

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1977-1978 Portland Winter Hawks Staff

Head CoachKen Hodge
General ManagerBrian Shaw
Athletic TherapistInnes Mackie
BroadcasterCliff Zauner
Franchise OwnerBrian Shaw
ScoutWayne Meier

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1977-1978 Portland Winterhawks Demographics

Portland Winterhawks Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + Black
Town: Portland, OR, USA Map
Founded: 1976

1977-1978 Portland Winter Hawks Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players

Experience

Portland Winter Hawks: 1 802 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Moda Center
Location: Portland, OR
Capacity: 18 280
Construction Year: 1995
Secondary Arena: Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Portland Winterhawks Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/02/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Everett Silvertips	3 - 6	WHL
04/01/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Everett Silvertips	0 - 7	WHL
03/29/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Everett Silvertips	Portland Winterhawks	4 - 1	WHL
03/28/2026 02:05 AM UTC	Everett Silvertips	Portland Winterhawks	8 - 1	WHL
03/22/2026 01:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Seattle Thunderbirds	4 - 5 (OT 61:46)	WHL

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Portland Winterhawks History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Portland Winterhawks
2026-2027	WHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	WHL	68	30	30	-	-	8	235	264	68	1	4	Conference QF loss
2024-2025	WHL	68	36	28	-	-	4	261	269	76	1.12	3	Conference Final loss
2023-2024	WHL	68	48	15	-	-	5	330	204	101	1.49	1	Final loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	40	20	-	-	8	244	218	88	1.29	2	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	WHL	68	47	16	-	-	5	298	192	99	1.46	2	Division Final loss
2020-2021	WHL	24	13	8	-	-	3	96	72	29	1.21	2	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	63	45	11	-	-	7	270	164	97	1.54	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	40	22	-	-	6	258	210	86	1.26	3	First round loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	44	22	-	-	6	274	214	94	1.31	2	Quarterfinal loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	40	28	-	-	4	278	256	84	1.17	4	Conference QF loss
2015-2016	WHL	72	34	31	-	-	7	228	227	75	1.04	3	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	WHL	72	43	23	-	-	6	287	237	92	1.28	2	Conference Final loss
2013-2014	WHL	72	54	13	-	-	5	338	207	113	1.57	1	Final loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	57	12	-	-	3	334	169	117	1.63	1	Champion
2011-2012	WHL	72	49	19	-	-	4	328	229	102	1.42	2	Final loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	50	19	3	-	0	303	227	103	1.43	1	Final loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	44	25	-	-	3	266	241	91	1.26	8	Conference SF loss
Portland Winter Hawks
2008-2009	WHL	72	19	48	-	-	5	176	288	43	0.6	21	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	WHL	72	11	58	-	-	3	132	318	25	0.35	22	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	WHL	72	17	52	-	-	3	146	316	37	0.51	21	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	WHL	72	32	32	-	-	8	204	258	72	1	13	Conference SF loss
2004-2005	WHL	72	35	27	5	-	5	204	198	80	1.11	10	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	WHL	72	34	29	6	-	3	199	206	77	1.07	11	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	WHL	72	19	40	8	-	5	192	243	51	0.71	18	Conference QF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	36	25	5	-	6	269	243	83	1.15	7	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	37	27	5	-	3	244	237	82	1.14	7	Final loss
1999-2000	WHL	72	16	49	7	-	0	173	296	39	0.54	18	Did not make playoffs
1998-1999	WHL	72	23	36	13	-	-	215	278	59	0.82	13	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	WHL	72	53	14	5	-	-	342	203	111	1.54	1	Champion

Portland Winterhawks Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2012-2013	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	14	12	4	1.33	2	Final loss
1997-1998	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	17	8	6	2	1	Champion
1985-1986	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	16	17	2	0.67	4	Did not make playoffs
1982-1983	Memorial Cup	3	2	1	-	-	-	20	20	4	1.33	1	Champion
1981-1982	Memorial Cup	4	2	2	-	-	-	15	23	4	1	3	Did not make playoffs

Portland Winterhawks Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Alessandro Domenichelli (F)	2026-2027	Switzerland U18	Hlinka Gretzky Cup	4	2	5	7	4
2.	Alessandro Domenichelli (F)	2026-2027	Switzerland U18 (all)	International-Jr	5	2	5	7	4
3.	Marcel Noebels (F)	2026-2027	Kölner Haie	Champions HL	2	4	2	6	0
4.	Max Psenicka (D)	2026-2027	Czechia U20 (all)	International-Jr	8	1	4	5	4
5.	Finn Spehar (F)	2026-2027	Atlantic District	USA-S17	6	4	0	4	8
6.	Joachim Blichfeld (F)	2026-2027	Tappara	Champions HL	2	1	3	4	2
7.	Jacob Berglund (F)	2026-2027	Storhamar	Champions HL	2	1	1	2	0
8.	Clay Hanus (D)	2026-2027	Graz99ers	Champions HL	1	1	0	1	0
9.	Nicolas Petan (F)	2026-2027	Shanghai Dragons	KHL	2	1	0	1	0
10.	Reece Newkirk (F)	2026-2027	JYP	Liiga	2	1	0	1	2

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	174 lbs	19.00
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.93
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	18.81
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	19.20
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	183 lbs	18.86

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Todd Robinson (F)	317	144	325	469
2.	Dennis Holland (F)	209	179	250	429
3.	Ken Yaremchuk (F)	210	144	280	424
4.	Ray Podloski (F)	201	168	201	369
5.	Nicolas Petan (F)	252	110	248	358

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Dennis Holland (F)	209	179	250	429
2.	Randy Heath (F)	199	179	162	341
3.	Ray Podloski (F)	201	168	201	369
4.	Ty Rattie (F)	269	151	197	348
5.	Layne Roland (F)	313	149	148	297

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Todd Robinson (F)	317	144	325	469
2.	Ken Yaremchuk (F)	210	144	280	424
3.	Dennis Holland (F)	209	179	250	429
4.	Nicolas Petan (F)	252	110	248	358
5.	Troy Mick (F)	201	144	209	353

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Randy Turnbull (D)	198	10	85	1087
2.	Perry Turnbull (F)	185	134	234	758
3.	John Badduke (F)	138	18	45	702
4.	Brenden Morrow (F)	265	127	284	671
5.	Cody McLeod (F)	257	69	137	661

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Troy Rutkowski (D)	351	61	155	216
2.	Keoni Texeira (D)	344	39	104	143
3.	Kevin Haupt (D)	328	52	153	205
4.	Taylor Peters (F)	319	45	71	116
5.	Todd Robinson (F)	317	144	325	469

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Chaz Lucius (F)	6	5	15	2.50
2.	Dennis Holland (F)	209	179	429	2.05
3.	Ken Yaremchuk (F)	210	144	424	2.02
4.	Alfie Turcotte (F)	71	48	140	1.97
5.	Lonny Bohonos (F)	97	82	189	1.95

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Dennis Holland (F)	1988-1989	69	82	167
2.	Ken Yaremchuk (F)	1982-1983	66	51	160
3.	Ken Yaremchuk (F)	1981-1982	72	58	157
4.	Lonny Bohonos (F)	1993-1994	70	62	152
5.	Randy Heath (F)	1982-1983	72	82	151

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Dennis Holland (F)	1988-1989	69	82	167
2.	Randy Heath (F)	1982-1983	72	82	151
3.	Perry Turnbull (F)	1978-1979	70	75	118
4.	Tony Currie (F)	1976-1977	72	73	125
5.	Dave Waldie (F)	1985-1986	72	68	126

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Jim Benning (D)	1980-1981	72	111	139
2.	Ken Yaremchuk (F)	1982-1983	66	109	160
3.	Ken Yaremchuk (F)	1981-1982	72	99	157
4.	Todd Robinson (F)	1996-1997	71	96	134
5.	Lonny Bohonos (F)	1993-1994	70	90	152

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Randy Turnbull (D)	1981-1982	69	24	430
2.	Larry Playfair (D)	1977-1978	71	32	402
3.	John Badduke (F)	1992-1993	71	26	367
4.	Randy Turnbull (D)	1979-1980	72	29	355
5.	Doug Lecuyer (F)	1977-1978	65	89	342

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Recent WHL Prospects Draft Selections

rnd	#	player	born	birthplace	height	weight
2026
1	#10	Cullen Stephenson (F)	04/20/2011	Outlook, SK, CAN	5'11"	134 lbs
2	#38	Aidan Potash (D)	04/19/2011	New York, NY, USA	6'2"	181 lbs
3	#56	Arjun Mangadu (F)	05/14/2011	Livermore, CA, USA	6'0"	161 lbs
4	#79	Emmett Abel (F)	12/18/2011	Adrossan, AB, CAN	5'7"	146 lbs
5	#97	Easton Scott (F)	05/12/2011	San Antonio, TX, USA	6'0"	165 lbs
5	#109	Kacy Turberfield (F)	04/11/2011	Meadow Lake, SK, CAN	5'9"	181 lbs
6	#117	Nathan Johnson (D)	02/05/2011	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'10"	161 lbs
9	#189	Cohen Spencer (G)	06/27/2011	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	148 lbs
9	#194	James Butterwick (F)	04/19/2011	-	5'4"	121 lbs
11	#240	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
12	#263	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
13	#286	No selection was made	-	-	-	-
2025
3	#49	Trevor Toyne (F)	03/27/2010	-	-	-
3	#66	Crewe Schimnowski (F)	08/20/2010	-	5'9"	170 lbs
4	#81	Kohen Ruedig (D)	03/14/2010	Humboldt, SK, CAN	5'6"	150 lbs
5	#104	Jaxon Jaffray (F)	06/29/2010	Olds, AB, CAN	5'10"	165 lbs
6	#130	Cooper Dryden (G)	06/04/2010	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'3"	165 lbs
8	#173	Alan Han (F)	03/09/2010	Regina, SK, CAN	5'8"	161 lbs
9	#196	Kane Tomsic (D)	02/24/2010	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	-	-
10	#219	Stellan Gasseau (F)	10/01/2010	Long Beach, CA, USA	5'10"	141 lbs
11	#242	Cameron Young-Thompson (F)	03/15/2010	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'9"	146 lbs
2024
1	#20	Jordin St. Louis (F)	04/14/2009	Airdrie, AB, CAN	5'11"	150 lbs
2	#45	Alessandro Domenichelli (F)	05/11/2009	Lugano, SUI	5'11"	183 lbs
4	#86	Caden Leibel (F)	09/09/2009	Surrey, BC, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
4	#87	Liam Reed (D)	08/17/2009	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'9"	150 lbs
5	#109	Cash Brebant (F)	06/11/2009	Fort McMurray, AB, CAN	5'10"	174 lbs
7	#148	Becker Wenkus (D)	05/22/2009	Edina, MN, USA	6'2"	190 lbs
8	#175	Hudson Sayers (D)	04/14/2009	Edam, SK, CAN	5'7"	161 lbs
9	#197	Nixon Mah (G)	07/08/2009	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	170 lbs
10	#219	Freddie Schneider (F)	02/16/2009	Edina, MN, USA	5'11"	165 lbs
11	#241	Blake Clark (G)	04/08/2009	Dallas, TX, USA	5'11"	168 lbs
12	#263	Nikita Mikhailov (F)	06/26/2007	Moskva, RUS	6'3"	187 lbs
13	#285	No selection was made	-	-	-	-

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