PORTLAND — Converting on just one of seven power-play attempts hurt the Seattle Thunderbirds, who dropped a 5-2 Western Hockey League decision Friday night to Portland.

The Thunderbirds (12-13-1-0) also were hurt by 40 penalty minutes.

Portland (21-4-1-0) broke a 1-1 tie with goals by Oliver Bjorkstrand, Seth Jones and Taylor Leirer. Justin Hickman and Roberts Lipsbergs scored for Seattle.

At Everett 4, Vancouver 0

Daniel Cotton recorded his first career shutout, and Joshua Winquist scored twice as the Silvertips (11-17-0-2) were easy winners over Vancouver (7-19-0-0). Carson Stanyk and Reid Petryk also scored for Everett.

From league reports