Portland Winterhawks play final regular season game today

The Portland Winterhawks are set to face the Seattle Thunderbirds in their final game of the regular season today. The game will take place at 6 PM PDT at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington. Fans in Portland can watch the game locally on CW 32 or stream it through CHL TV. Portland has had a strong season, finishing fifth despite expectations to rank lower. They’ve shown a remarkable ability to win games, even when trailing. As they prepare for playoff action against the Prince George Cougars next week, it’s likely they will rest some of their key players for this game. Today could mark the last regular season appearances for several players, including Diego Buttazzoni and Josh Zakreski, who are expected to move to the NCAA next season. Buttazzoni has been on a scoring streak, and the team might focus on getting Brodie Hankel on the scoreboard. Meanwhile, the Thunderbirds will not finish their regular season today, as they have to resume a suspended game from a previous match. They have had a rocky season but managed to improve their performance after trading away two top players. They now stand at 16 wins in their last 26 games. Key players such as Scott Ratzlaff and Brayden Schuurman are expected to make an impact in today's game. Both teams are looking ahead to the playoffs, shaping their strategies and managing players accordingly in these last games of the season.