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KENT, Wash. - The Portland Winterhawks have put a slow start to the season behind them after earning their 10th straight victory on Friday by beating the host Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 in Western Hockey League action. Taylor Leier and Brendan Leipsic each scored twice for the Winterhawks (13-3-1), who opened the campaign 3-3-1, while Garret Haar added a single goal. Nicolas Petan and Oliver Bjorkstrand had two assists apiece for Portland and are tied for second in league scoring with 34 points each in 17 games played. The Thunderbirds (11-4-2) got goals from Justin Hickman and Jaimen Yakubowski. Portlands Brendan Burke made 20 saves for the victory as Seattles Justin Myles stopped 36-of-40 shots in defeat. The Winterhawks went 2 for 4 on the power play while the Silvertips failed to score on either of their chances with the man advantage. --- RAIDERS 7 PATS 1 PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. -- The Raiders connected on five power-play chances in a penalty filled matchup against Regina. Jayden Hart and Darcy Zaharichuk each scored twice for Prince Albert (10-6-1) while Josh Morrissey had a goal and three assists. Dylan Busenius and Leon Draistl added single goals for the Raiders and Cole Cheveldave made 28 saves for the win. Geordie Maguire scored the lone goal for the Pats (8-9-0) as Mac Engel allowed seven goals on 29 shots in defeat. The two clubs combined for 156 minutes in penalties, including 10 fighting majors and five misconducts. --- BRONCOS 5 BLADES 3 SASKATOON -- Eetu Laurikainen made 30 saves and Swift Current scored twice on the power play to extend its win streak to three games. Julius Honka, Colby Cave, Jay Merkley, Zac Mackay and Connor Sanvido scored for the Broncos (9-8-1) while Coda Gordon tacked on three assists. Matt Revel had a goal and an assist for the Blades (7-9-2) as Nikita Scherbak and Brett Stovin added single goals. Troy Trombley stopped 34-of-38 shots for Saskatoon. --- TIGERS 3 AMERICANS 2 (SO) MEDICINE HAT, Alta. -- Tommy Vannelli scored the shootout winner as the Tigers extended their win streak to four games by edging Tri-City. Steven Owre and Logan McVeigh scored in regulation for Medicine Hat (11-3-2), who trailed 2-1 after 40 minutes. Beau McCue and Parker Bowles supplied the offence for the Americans (8-8-2). Marek Langhamer made 32 saves for the Tigers while Eric Comrie turned away 28-of-30 shots in defeat. --- ROCKETS 7 COUGARS 6 (SO) PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. -- Myles Bell scored twice in regulation and again in the shootout as Kelowna held on to defeat the Cougars. Tyson Baillie also scored twice for the Rockets (10-2-2), who led 6-2 late in the second period. Justin Kirkland had a goal and two assists and Kris Schmidli scored once. Zach Pochiro and Troy Bourke led the Prince George (7-8-4) offence with two goals apiece while Chase Witala and Jordan Tkatch each scored once. Kelownas Jordon Cooke earned the victory by making 34 saves. Ty Edmonds started in net for the Cougars but was pulled after giving up three goals on six shots. Brett Zarowny picked up the loss after turning away 35-of-38 shots in 61 minutes of relief. --- REBELS 2 ROYALS 1 VICTORIA -- Patrik Bartosak made 42 saves as Red Deer ended its five-game winless streak by downing the Royals. Dominik Volek had a goal and an assist for the Rebels (7-8-1) while Haydn Fleurys second-period goal stood up as the winner. Ben Walker scored for Victoria (9-8-1), which is winless in three contests. Patrik Polivka turned away 16-of-18 shots for the Royals. --- CHIEFS 6 GIANTS 4 VANCOUVER -- Adam Helewka scored four times and Mitch Holmberg had four assists as Spokane defeated the Giants. Mike Aviani had a goal and an assist for the Chiefs (12-5-0) while Dominic Zwerger added a single goal. Brett Kulak, Cain Franson, Travis McEvoy and Jackson Houck scored for Vancouver (6-10-2), which had its season-high three-game win streak halted. Spokanes Eric Williams made 23 saves for the win as Jared Rathjen turned aside 29 shots for the Giants. --- WHEAT KINGS 6 SILVERTIPS 3 EVERETT, Wash. -- Brandon made Silvertip winger Dawson Leedahl pay for his checking major 35 seconds into the game by scoring three power-play goals in less than three minutes. Jayce Hawryluk led the Wheat Kings (8-9-0) with three goals and an assist, Ryan Pulock and Rihards Bukarts each had a goal and an assist and Richard Nejezchleb scored once. Joshua Winquist scored two goals for Everett (10-3-2) and set up Tyler Sandhus as well. Jordan Papirny made 35 saves for Brandon. Daniel Cotton allowed five goals on 16 shots for the Silvertips. Discount Air Max .Former NBA forward Morris Peterson has been added to TSNs Toronto Raptors broadcast team. Cheap Air Max From China . 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Sure, the right guard missed his teammates, but Boone insists he will be up to speed in no time -- a fresh $6 million, two-year contract in hand to help motivate him. He agreed to terms on a restructured contract during the weekend, then passed his physical Monday. The new deal allows him to become a free agent after the 2015 season and not be designated with the franchise tag. Boone already met with coach Jim Harbaugh and said he was prepared to practice Tuesday and be ready for Sundays season opener at Dallas if called upon to start. "Its great to be back, good to be back with the team," Boone said. "Im happy with the outcome. Its a win-win for everybody. Its time to start playing football. ... Im happy to join my teammates. The feeling was very mutual. We can put all this behind us and we can move forward." Boone said he largely spent the off-season relaxing at home with his two young children, including 5-month-old daughter Karmyn. He worked out six days a week in Chandler, Arizona. If he is in shape and ready, Boones menacing 6-foot-8 presence will be welcomed. It already was a positive addition for teammates to see him Tuesday as the 49ers dressed in their new locker room at Levis Stadium amid the distractions of Ray McDonalds legal situation and linebacker Aldon Smiths nine-game suspension handed down from the NFL on Friday. "Kilgore, whats up, buddy?" Boone holllered at centre Daniel Kilgore, who was right next to him.dddddddddddd. The offensive line struggled during the preseason to protect quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Not that Boone noticed much. "I didnt really watch them that much. It was weird to watch them so I just kind of avoided it," Boone said. "Found myself working out during that time. Watched some clips, thought they were good. Could always get better, theres always progress to be made. I think for this team the skys the limit. Im excited for this year. I think everybody is. And its time to get back to work. He has started every game the past two seasons with a tight-knit unit that is one of the most-improved in the NFL. New starting centre Kilgore joins the mix this season. Boone said he hasnt hit anybody since the NFC championship game loss at Seattle. How much he might play Sunday, Boone doesnt know. "Thats up to the coaches," he said. "Personally, I think Ill be very effective." Boones fines for missing the mandatory minicamp and training camp were waived as part of the restructured contract. "Its awesome that hes here," left guard Mike Iupati said. "Im sure he worked hard in the off-season. Oh yeah, no doubt, Boonie will be ready. Everybody will be ready." Notes: San Francisco brought back WR Kassim Osgood on a one-year contract. DL Glenn Dorsey was placed on the injured reserve/designated for return list. He cannot practice until at least six weeks have passed or be activated until after eight weeks. ... Iupati welcomed his second son, Taimanu Anthony, on Monday. ' ' '