This past week saw more wins (yawn) and a new record for the Portland Winterhawks. After a 6-4 win and 3-0 win against Prince George on Tuesday and Wednesday, they followed it up with a 5-2 win against Spokane and an 8-0 crushing in Everett. That means the Winterhawks are now on a 14 game winning streak. Brendan Burke picked up wins on Tuesday and Saturday and Mac Carruth won on Wednesday and Friday. Now, for the record: Carruth picked up the team record for most wins by a goaltender on Wednesday, passing Darrell May, Sr. on the list. Carruth has proven to not just be a great goaltender in Portland, but also a game changer, as the Winterhawks have ridden double digit winning streaks three times since he returned in mid-October. It has also given Brendan Burke some confidence, as he has seen his numbers improve over the season. Offense is led by Brendan Leipsic, Nic Petan, and Ty Rattie, and on defense, Troy Rutkowski is playing his way onto NHL Draft boards with his recent offensive output. Rutkowski had been drafted by Colorado in 2010, but did not sign, and it is possible that he could be a wanted player when his WHL career is over. Of course, having Derrick Pouliot back from injury and Seth Jones from a WJC gold medal performance will only help the Winterhawks moving forward.
The Winterhawks will be at home on Friday against Lethbridge before hitting the road to Kent, WA for a tilt against the Thunderbirds on Saturday.
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