The Portland Winterhawks face the Prince George Cougars in Game 1 of the 2024 WHL Western Conference Championship, with the series tied 0-0. The Winterhawks, after consecutive sweeps in the previous rounds, start the Conference Championship on the road against the top-seeded Cougars at CN Centre in Prince George, B.C.

By the Numbers
  • Regular Season Series: POR went 2-2-0-0
  • Portland has 2 wins in the regular season against Prince George.
State of Play
  • Portland Winterhawks and Prince George Cougars are meeting in the postseason after dominating the Western Conference during the regular season.
  • Portland ranks second in WHL for goals scored and first in goals against, while Prince George is close behind in both categories.
  • Portland will need to secure victories on the road in Games 1 and 2 before returning home for Games 3-5.
  • Watch parties are being organized for Games 1 and 2 at different locations, including Grains of Wrath in Camas, WA and Cartside PDX in Portland.
What's Next

The Winterhawks are focused on performing well on the road in Games 1 and 2 before heading back home for Games 3-5.

Bottom Line

As the Portland Winterhawks and Prince George Cougars clash in the WHL Western Conference Championship, the stage is set for an intense battle between two powerhouse teams, with Portland striving to secure crucial away wins before returning home for a significant portion of the series.