Remember 2007 for the Portland Winterhawks, not many people do. Portland's records for the W column were poor, to say the least, and the Ownership was sinking the boat. Yes, #18 Brad Ross was still there but not much of that team remains as it could have went to the bottom.
Fast forward to the 2011-2012 season and our 2010-2011 Western Conference Champions have learned to swim with the greats. The Current Team composed of 9 seasoned future NHLers, have a few more tricks up their sleeves.
It seams since the teddy bears hit the ice, the Winterhawks have not pressured the opponents behind the goal line with pucks coming back out to the Point Pipeline. With the added pressure on net Minnesota Mac (#31Mac Carruth) has had his hands full with pucks going either glove side or blocker side.
Winterhawks secret weapon, Skating. #33 Nick Petan's drive for the puck in the corners, and bringing that puck out for #25 Taylor Peters or #28 Brendan Leipsic both of which have dead aim accuracy when it comes to finding the woven fabric, will be on full display. Not only is Petan a potent play maker, but #9 Chase de Leo has a chance to slide across for the crease to bring up his sharp shooter skills, since the point leaders are going to be away at U20's.
Spokane on the 17th will be the a great showcase of the depth of the Winterhawks.
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