Hockey teams are often named after intimidating natural phenomena, such as the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Tuscaloosa Puberty. Experience the fury with today’s deal: for $29, you get two tickets to see a Portland Winterhawks hockey game (a $58 value) at the Rose Garden Arena. Choose between 100-level or 200-level VIP Rose Garden Club seating for one of the following games:

• Against the Everett Silvertips on Friday, December 2, at 7 p.m.
• Against the Victoria Royals on Friday, December 30, at 7 p.m.<p>

In the hunt for their second-straight WHL Western Conference championship, the Portland Winterhawks summon roars from hockey fans with supersonic skating, board-rattling hits, and electrifying goals. Led by points machine Sven Bartschi, the Winterhawks boast a polished roster that spotlights eight NHL draft picks, which affords fans a sneak peek at future stars before they glide onto the national stage or sign lucrative contracts to play on the moon. Smooth-skating Joe Morrow anchors the squad’s rally-snuffing defense, and goaltender Mac Carruth slows down all net-bound projectiles with a splash of maple syrup. Fans can absorb one of two hard-hitting matchups against contentious conference rivals. As an added bonus, the December 2 contest includes a postgame ham shoot, where women aged 18 and older have the opportunity to score a goal or stop a ferocious slap-shot to win a free ham.