WHL Roundup: Joachim Blichfeld leads Winterhawks over Americans

PORTLAND, Ore. — Joachim Blichfeld scored twice in the third period and added an assist as the Portland Winterhawks defeated the Tri-City Americans 4-2 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League play.

Jaydon Dureau and Josh Paterson also scored for the Winterhawks (28-13-5).

Krystof Hrabik and Kyle Olson responded for the Americans (24-17-3).

Joel Hofer made 26 saves for Portland as Beck Warm turned away 42-of-46 shots for Tri-City.

The Winterhawks went 0 for 5 on the power play while the Americans were 0-for-1 with the man advantage.

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