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December 6, 2024 – Western Hockey League (WHL)
Portland Winterhawks News Release
Portland, Ore. – The Portland Winterhawks Hockey Club announced today that University of Denver forward Alex Weiermair has signed a WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with the club. Weiermair, 19, is expected to make his Portland debut this weekend and he will wear #88 for the Winterhawks.
The Los Angeles, Calif. native was originally selected by the Winterhawks with the 16th overall pick in the 2020 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. He has remained on the club’s protected college list after originally electing to play NCAA hockey. Weiermair played two seasons with the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) before enrolling at the University of Denver in the fall of 2023.
Weiermair recorded 49 points in 107 combined games with the USNTDP under-17 and under-18 teams and won a world under-18 championship with Team USA before joining the Pioneers. The 6-foot-1, 202-pound forward appeared in 33 games for the University of Denver across two seasons. He was also a part of Denver’s 2024 National Championship as a freshman. –
Join the Winterhawks for the best goal celebration of the year during their annual Les Schwab Teddy Bear Toss game on Sunday, December 8. When the Winterhawks score their first goal, fans are encouraged to throw new teddy bears and stuffed animals onto the ice so they can be donated to local charities for the holidays. Act fast because a limited amount of tickets are available for theTeddy Bear Toss game.
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Western Hockey League Stories from December 6, 2024
- Game Preview: Cougars vs. Pats: December 6 – Prince George Cougars
- Alex Weiermair Signs WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with Portland – Portland Winterhawks
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- Shea Busch Signs WHL Scholarship & Development Agreement with Everett – Everett Silvertips
- Former Winterhawks’ Captain Tyson Kozak Makes NHL Debut with Buffalo – Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Kick off Busy Weekend Friday Night in Wenatchee – Spokane Chiefs
- Rockets Set To Play Three Games In Three Nights Against Everett And Victoria – Kelowna Rockets
- Broncos Head to the Hangar to Face Warriors – Swift Current Broncos
- Gameday Preview: Game 29 vs Lethbridge Hurricanes – Medicine Hat Tigers
- Warriors and Broncos Renew Their Rivalry – Moose Jaw Warriors
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