It was a proud weekend for Portland hockey fans as three Portland Winterhawks players were selected in the 2026 NHL Draft, according to KGW. The selections mark a significant milestone for the Winterhawks organization, sending multiple players to the professional ranks in a single draft — a testament to the team’s player development program and the talent coming through the WHL club.

The news gave Portland’s passionate hockey community plenty to celebrate heading into the summer, with three young athletes earning the opportunity to pursue their NHL dreams after honing their skills in the Rose City.

In other uplifting local news, downtown Portland welcomed a new small mall featuring 70 vintage vendors, according to OregonLive. The opening adds a fresh retail destination to the city center, bringing together dozens of independent sellers and offering shoppers a one-of-a-kind browsing experience rooted in local entrepreneurship.

Sources: KGW, OregonLive.com