Everett Silvertips Sweep Portland Winterhawks in First Round

Silvertips score six goals in Game 4 to clinch series victory over rivals

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:59am

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The Everett Silvertips hockey team defeated the Portland Winterhawks 6-3 in Game 4 on Wednesday, completing a four-game sweep of their first-round playoff series. This marks the first time the Silvertips have defeated the Winterhawks in the playoffs after losing to them in the previous three postseason matchups.

Why it matters

The Silvertips' series victory over their longtime rivals the Winterhawks is a significant accomplishment, as Portland has had Everett's number in recent playoff meetings. This sweep shows the Silvertips have taken a major step forward and will now advance to the next round of the Western Hockey League playoffs.

The details

In the decisive Game 4, the Silvertips scored six unanswered goals to overcome an early 3-0 deficit and clinch the series. Everett's offense was led by a hat trick from forward Jackson Berezowski, who scored three times to power the comeback. The Silvertips' defense also stepped up, shutting down the Winterhawks' attack after the first period.

  • The Silvertips and Winterhawks met in the first round of the WHL playoffs on April 1-4, 2026.
  • Everett won Game 4 on Wednesday, April 2, 2026 to complete the four-game sweep.

The players

Everett Silvertips

The Everett Silvertips are a major junior ice hockey team that plays in the Western Hockey League (WHL). They are based in Everett, Washington.

Portland Winterhawks

The Portland Winterhawks are a major junior ice hockey team that also plays in the Western Hockey League (WHL). They are based in Portland, Oregon and are longtime rivals of the Everett Silvertips.

Jackson Berezowski

Jackson Berezowski is a forward for the Everett Silvertips who scored a hat trick in the decisive Game 4 to lead his team to the series victory.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to dig deep and fight back after falling behind early. The guys really stepped up and played a complete game to get this series win over our rivals.”

— Dennis Williams, Head Coach, Everett Silvertips

What’s next

The Everett Silvertips will now advance to the second round of the WHL playoffs, where they will face the winner of the series between the Seattle Thunderbirds and Tri-City Americans.

The takeaway

The Everett Silvertips' decisive first-round playoff sweep of their longtime rivals the Portland Winterhawks demonstrates the team's growth and ability to overcome past postseason struggles against this opponent. This series victory sets up the Silvertips for a deep playoff run as they continue their quest for a WHL championship.