Bobyk bolsters Chiefs' defense
Colton Bobyk has returned from an early-season injury to shore up the Spokane Chiefs' defense. Read story
TUESDAY, NOV. 11, 2014
THURSDAY, NOV. 6, 2014
Chiefs reacquire Playfair, release Chartier
Jackson Playfair is again a member of the Spokane Chiefs, prompting the WHL team to place Connor Chartier on waivers. Read story
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5, 2014
Four WHL teams ranked in top eight
Four Western Hockey League teams are listed among the top eight in the CHL's Top 10 rankings, but Kelowna dropped from first to second. Read story
TUESDAY, NOV. 4, 2014
WHL notes: Weekend offered feast of great games
This week's Western Hockey League notebook looks at last Saturday's premier games. Read story
TUESDAY, OCT. 28, 2014
WHL notes: Kailer Yamamoto tabbed for USA team
This week's Western Hockey League notebook leads with a huge honor for Spokane native and Chiefs rookie Kailer Yamamoto. Read story
SATURDAY, OCT. 25, 2014
Sparkling Chiefs line mixes vets with 16-year-old
Spokane Chiefs veteran players Adam Helewka and Calder Brooks had already formed two-thirds of a solid line when they welcomed 16-year-old Kailer Yamamoto into their midst on Saturday. The results spoke for themselves. Read story
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22, 2014
Kelowna holds top spot despite first loss
The Kelowna Rockets (10-1-0-0) maintained their No. 1 ranking in the weekly Canadian Hockey League poll despite losing for the first time this season. Four Western Hockey League teams are among the top 10, including the Everett Silvertips (6-0-2-1), who host the Spokane Chiefs tonight.…
TUESDAY, OCT. 21, 2014
WHL notes: Class action lawsuit targets CHL
This week's Western Hockey League notebook leads with a class action lawsuit filed in Toronto last Friday that seeks $180 million in compensation for outstanding wages for past and present Canadian Hockey League players, including those in the WHL. The CHL said it will "vigorously…
SATURDAY, OCT. 18, 2014
Chiefs continue trend of close, low-scoring games
It appears likely that the Spokane Chiefs will play many 2-1 and 3-2 games this season. Nine games into their Western Hockey League season, the Chiefs have played six games decided by one goal. Four of the final scores have been 3-2 and two have…
Kelowna streak may be best
The Kelowna Rockets, 10-0 to open the Western Hockey League season, are off to the best start in franchise history. Whether it's the best start in league history is hard to determine, because the league's official record book doesn't include that category. Read story
THURSDAY, OCT. 16, 2014
Chiefs look toward big weekend
The Spokane Chiefs are playing their toughest hockey at the same time they're preparing for their toughest opposition. Read story
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 2014
Kelowna rises to top of rankings
The Kelowna Rockets moved from No. 2 to the top spot in this week's Canadian Hockey League Top 10 rankings. The Rockets are the Western Hockey League's lone undefeated team at 8-0-0-0. Kelowna will play the Spokane Chiefs at the Arena on Friday. Read story
Chiefs notch victory in first shootout
Six games into the Western Hockey League season, the Spokane Chiefs have already played three overtime games. Tuesday marked the Chiefs' first shootout of the season, a 3-2 road win over the Seattle Thunderbirds. Spokane and Seattle meet for the third time in six days…
WHL notes: Chiefs send apology to fans
This week's Western Hockey League notebook leads with the Spokane Chiefs taking steps to apologize to fans for an incident that occurred last Friday during the singing of the national anthem. The Chiefs players involved, who made comments during the anthem, were sitting in the…
SATURDAY, OCT. 11, 2014
Chiefs give away win in final minutes
The first 57 minutes of Friday night's Spokane Chiefs-Seattle Thunderbirds game may have been imperfect, but the host Chiefs were in prime position to walk away with their first win since Sept. 27. It didn't work out that way. Read story
THURSDAY, OCT. 9, 2014
Chiefs set for 3 straight with Seattle
The Spokane Chiefs and Seattle Thunderbirds will meet three times in six nights, starting with Friday's game at the Arena. Friday's contest will be the first of 10 games between the teams during the 2014-15 Western Hockey League season. Read story
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8, 2014
Four WHL teams ranked
This week's Canadian Hockey League Top 10 rankings include four teams from the Western Hockey League, topped by No. 2 Kelowna, which sports a 7-0-0-0 record. Read story
Red Deer tabbed to host 2016 Memorial Cup
The Western Hockey League's Board of Governors awarded the 2016 Memorial Cup to Red Deer during a meeting Wednesday in Calgary, Alberta. Vancouver was the other team to bid on the four-team tournament, junior hockey's national championship. Read story
TUESDAY, OCT. 7, 2014
WHL notes: Cold start for Winterhawks
This week's Western Hockey League notebook leads with this season's slow start by the Portland Winterhawks, who have won the last four Western Conference championships. Read story
FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2014
Brooks goes the distance for Chiefs
It's been a wild week for 20-year-old forward Calder Brooks. He was traded from Prince Albert to the Spokane Chiefs on Monday, arrived in Spokane on Wednesday, practiced for the first time on Thursday and will make his Chiefs debut during Friday's game in Cranbrook,…
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1, 2014
WHL notes: Paddock breaks through
It's time for the first installment of our weekly Western Hockey League notebook. This edition leads with new Regina Pats coach John Paddock, a head coaching veteran of the NHL and AHL. Read story
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28, 2014
Chiefs begin season 2 for 2
The Spokane Chiefs opened the 2014-15 Western Hockey League season last weekend with some big questions. Among them were: Who will spark the offense? How will the young defense stand up? Is Garret Hughson ready to fill the big shoes of last season's goaltender, Eric…
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26, 2014
Kailer Yamamoto excited for Chiefs' home opener
There are now two Spokane Yamamotos playing for the Spokane Chiefs: 18-year-old Keanu and his brother Kailer, who turns 16 next week. Kailer has attended many Chiefs games in his life and can't wait for Saturday's home opener at the Arena against the Tri-City Americans.…
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21, 2014
Balance highlights Chiefs' season-opening win
Who leads the Spokane Chiefs in scoring after one game of the 2014-15 Western Hockey League season? Ten players are tied with one point apiece. A true team effort Saturday night helped the Chiefs knock off the Tri-City Americans 4-2 at Toyota Center in Kennewick.…
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19, 2014
Chiefs set to open WHL season at Tri-City again
The Spokane Chiefs and Tri-City Americans will renew their rivalry on Saturday night when the teams open their 2014-15 Western Hockey League seasons in Kennewick. We'll be there to see the latest chapter. Read story
Chris Derrick joined The Spokesman-Review in 1990. He currently is a copy editor for the Sports Desk.
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