Portland Winterhawks

I have the Portland Winterhawks to thank for my fairly new-​found love of ice hockey. I had never been passionate about any sports until getting the opportunity to attend my first Hawks game. Hockey is just so darn fast and exciting!
Each time I have the pleasure of attending a game I always have a blast. This applies to both home venues this team plays at: Veterans Memorial Colosseum or the Moda Center. I hope to one day be lucky enough to be a season ticket holder. If you can’t make one of the games there are several places around town which have viewing parties, (check
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Tickets can be purchased for a reasonable price and sometimes deals can be found on sites like Groupon or Living Social.
I always enjoy all the fun things they do during the period intermissions such as Chuck a Puck or snagging a selfie with the mascot, Tom-​A-​Hawk. There are also not many things that are better than watching the zamboni smooth-​out the ice.
GO HAWKS!

Seeing The Hawks in action LIVE up close and personal was a super experience for our family.
Tickets were last minute and super inexpensive. There were quite a few empty seats and the local crowd was a bit hush hush the evening we attended. Still it made for decent ET.
We’re accustomed to hockey in the last Frontier. It’s a little more hardcore esp @ college/​university games. Catching a stateside game was a treat.

We’re big hockey fans, and have been for as long as I can remember. No matter who they are playing, home games at the Moda are always fun. I’m excited for this season, and have yet to get to a game. But, I have had great customer service with the Winterhawks sales managers. They seem to all be helpful, nice, friendly, knowledgeable, proactive and know how to make everyone feel like a VIP. This year, I was buying a season ticket package and wanted assistance. I worked with Brandon, who was excellent about following up with me when I didn’t return phone calls promptly and made everything as easy as possible for me. Very impressed, and I feel like every dollar was worth it. Thanks Brandon!

A close 2^nd when it comes to being a hockey factory for NHL players, compared to Kelowna…
In fact, here they may have bigger names like Messier and Hossa,…recent big names are Johansen (Columbus), Gaustad (Buffalo) and the biggest stud, Seth Jones, who miraculously fell to Nashville a few years back. Wasn’t supposed to drop past the two spot!

You could not ask for a better time. If they’re playing in the Rose Garden it’s like a pro game without the good passing. Go Hawks!

When it comes to Hockey in Portland, Or. The Portland Winterhawks rule the Ice! 4 straight WHL Finals.[1. 2010-​11 2.2011−12 3.2012−13 4.2013−14.] Will the Winterhawks be in the WHL Finals in May? Games are exciting to say the least. Great fan support and a winning club of young stars. Ticket prices start at $ 20 and above for good seating. Good Luck Winterhawks!

We have been a fan of the Portland Winterhawk’s for several years now. Go to every single game that we possibly can. Watching the dynamic between these players is amazing. Isn’t very many sports out there that take such unity as these guys. If you live in Portland and you like hockey please support the Winter Hawks!

Love me some hockey!!! Love the boys!!! Love the vibe !!! Love the fun!!! Love the excitement!!! Always a great time at the game!!! Great bang for the buck!!! GO HAWKS!!!

If you want a fun sporting experience, that doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg, this is the go to in Portland!
I had never been to a hockey game until 2011. I am a big baseball fan, and as Spring Training was going on, I found myself wallowing in pitty at the fact that I could not go to any Portland Beavers baseball games anymore since they had moved (we got a 20 game pass every year). The Winterhawks were in the playoffs, so I said to my wife, «We’ve always talked about going to a hockey game, why don’t we check it out.» Well, one playoff game led to two, which led to three, which led to a half dozen, which led to us getting half-​season tickets the following year, and every year since. The way they do their payment plans is what has allowed us to be able to maintain this (another plus).
Watching the games is a blast, and the team does a great job with entertainment during intermissions.
My only issue with the Winterhawks, is as an organization. The more and more popular the Winterhawks get (read: the better the team does in the post season), the less and less the organization do for their committed, die hard, fans; and the less and less they seem to care. I have actually had a couple of their staff actually tell me, «That’s just the way it is. The team is good right now, and demand is high, so things won’t be like they use to be.» I really get the sense from them that they (the organization) believes they can do whatever they want right now because the team has been good. While that might work for them for now, it won’t work when the team isn’t doing well (and let’s be honest, all teams hit slumps). Committed fans will remember how well they were taken care of when the team was doing well, and will continue to take care of the team when they are not doing as well. Don’t take care of the committed fans when the team is doing well, they are less likely to stick around in the bad times.

For a city that only has one professional sports team, I’d be hard pressed to believe most Portlanders would know the difference between WHL and NHL hockey action. The Winterhawks are in fact one of the most successful WHL teams of all time and they are the pride of Portland hockey.
As a very passive hockey fan at best, I can say every Winterhawk game I’ve ever attended has been super fun. Whether it was at the old Memorial Coliseum (R.I.P) or at the Rose Garden, the games are high energy and competitive. On top of some quality hockey action, one gets to be a part of crowd chants, cheers, player fights, and even souvenir hockey pucks. I still have 3 of them that I’ve never seemed to get rid of.
For you NHL buffs, many greats have passed through this team. Names like Jannik Henson, Cam Neely, Adam Deadmarsh, Richard Zednik (with an intact neck) and Mark Messier have graced the ice in a ‘Hawks uniform. How fabulous is that?
It’s been years since I’ve had the pleasure to see live, but when in Portland, it’s hard not to root them on. Go Hawks!

We are HUGE hockey fans, and the Winterhawks never fail to disappoint. Winning years, loosing years, it doesn’t matter, you can find us rink side cheering on our favorite Portland team. Go Hawks!

Always a good time.

The Winterhawks are for me the best deal in local sports entertainment. Ok so in reality they are tied with RollerDerby, but that’s still tied for the best.
The players are young and hungry, the entrance doesn’t bankrupt anyone with a family, and the mood is fun.
I’ve tried basketball, but the price and the snootyness drive me away.
I’ve tried soccer, but the obnoxious fans drive me away.
I grew up on baseball, and this is the best that we’ve got here.

Best deal ever for a sporting event! The Winterhawks may be young kids, but they play a great game and every single game I’ve been to has been full of excitement and energy. And the best part is, tickets are NOT expensive, at least not compared to an NHL game. When the Hawks play in the Rose Garden, it feels like a pro hockey game. The fans are enthusiastic and supportive. All around a great team to have in town, and it will be fun (and a little bittersweet) to watch some of our favorite players graduate from the WHL and move on to other teams (hopefully drafted by the NHL). Go Hawks!

Fun! Try going for these games atleast one –there’s a high chance you may like it!

wow, I just realized I somehow have neglected to write a review of my beloved Winterhawks… how could this happen?
I love you guys — keep on skating! You have a great fan base and a storied franchise.
You will always be my favorite hockey team.

I’m a fan of those in-​person live sports events people talk about. I guess you buy «tickets» and get to go…
Ah, who am I kidding? I like sports! The Winterhawks are typically extra fun for the fights. When the referees allow it anyway. There’s something about the junior league that just draw these intense, hard playing Hawks that you can’t help but love.
Whether it’s the rundown coliseum or the Rose Garden itself, the team always show up. Which is more that I can say for some of our pro teams (I can diss them, I pay to see them play too!). They also have the Rosebuds (like the Blazer «dancers» but on ice), Kiss Cam, hilarious camera play… good times.
Plus the fans are just so into it, always. It’s fast paced, it’s fun, it’s on ice. Whatever else do you need?

Hockey is freaking good. It *almost* makes up for Portland losing my favorite sport in the WORLD lacrosse (RIP Lumberjacks).
So, Winterhawks it is. Front row on the ice is my favorite experience & pretty much the best view. And the tickets aren’t too spendy at any level. Fast paced action, fun crowds and you’re all set.
Plus, the kiss cam is a friggin’ hoot.

GOOD CLEAN FUN !
What a good time and the tickets were not too spendy.
We had third row seats and it was an action packed game.
It has a great thing to do after a tough week a work on a Friday night with my girl friend since my husband does not like sports.
Great pop corn. hot dogs, good music and good people.
Family friendly event.
We won to boot!
Can’t wait to go to again.

What a difference a year makes. Most of my gripes have been put to rest, now that some of the games are held in the Rose Garden [1]. You get all the benefits of seeing a game in a nice arena, without the crowds and hassles that are part of seeing a Blazers game. I’ve seen games in both venues this season and do prefer the Rose Garden although it is cool to go to their traditional home.
We parked in the Rose Garden garage for $ 8, which I believe is less than when the Blazers are in town. Seats are comfortable and since they block off the 300 level. There are no bad seats, but all seats are affordable.
My tickets cost less this year at a better venue. If you are a AAA member, you can purchase tickets at the group rate, which includes a Winterhawks hat, and there are no additional ticketing fees. They also constantly have special promotions to sweeten the deal (meal packages, lift tickets, etc.). We were there for a popular game against arch rival, Seattle, and attendance was just over 10,000.
My kids had an absolute blast this year and there was more profanity (from the fans) and bigger fights that the refs pretty much let run their course. The video crew was awesome, so we were dying laughing at the ‘Kiss Cam’ and the video replays of the action. So the game was a bit dirtier in a cleaner venue. We’ll definitely be back more often.
[1] Half of the games are still in Memorial Coliseum.