
Hay relishing role with the Winterhawks
KAMLOOPS — Led by Joachim Blichfeld and Cody Glass the Portland Winterhawks offence continues to explode — the latest an 8-2 win last night over the Edmonton Oil Kings.
Since starting the season with a pair of regulation time losses, the Portland Winterhawks have a shootout loss and five wins in a row —- next to the Victoria Royals 6-and-0 start, the hottest team in the league.
Former Blazers head coach Don Hay is relishing his new role with the Winterhawks.
With the hiring of Don Hay just before training camp, Portland has the most experienced coaching staff in the league —- with head coach Mike Johnstone, associate coach Kyle Gustafson and Hay as assistant coach.
“I feel like I’m learning everday.” says Hay. “It’s a different role, but I really enjoy it. Everyday I get up, it’s a
challenge — first of all I have to find my way around the city (Portland). New players —- they have to get to know me, and I have to get to know them. Mike and Kyle Gustafson have been great to me —- the whole organization has been great.”