Portland Winterhawks host Tri-City Americans for playoff preparation

The Portland Winterhawks will face the Tri-City Americans tonight in a Western Hockey League game. The match starts at 7 PM PDT at Memorial Coliseum. Fans can watch the game online for about $7.50 or listen to audio broadcasts. The Winterhawks are set for the playoffs as they are currently in 5th place. Tonight's game does not change their position. They want to avoid injuries and will honor their departing players during the final home game of the season. While they have nothing major at stake, they will keep an eye on the game between the Prince George Cougars and Victoria Royals. The outcome of that game could affect their playoff matches. The Tri-City Americans still have a slim chance of improving their position in the standings. They aim to finish in 6th place, but they need to win their last three games, including a tough match where they are currently down by two goals. Recently, they have struggled with five consecutive losses. Jake Sloan, a veteran player, may be playing his last game against the Winterhawks. The Americans hope for some players to continue their scoring streaks, including Curran, who has a six-game point streak. However, the team faces challenges, especially with goalie Matecha allowing many goals in recent matches. As the game kicks off, fans are eager to see how both teams perform.