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UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 19, 2018, 6:01 p.m.

Spokane Chiefs take to fresh ice at Spokane Arena

The air in Spokane Arena had a literal chill to it on Wednesday. The source? A really big sheet of new ice, painted and ready to go.

Spokane Chiefs begin crowded training camp with 66 players

The Spokane Chiefs took to the ice again Thursday, bursting with a preseason roster so long it had to be split among three squads.

UPDATED: Fri., April 13, 2018, 5:46 p.m.

Spokane Chiefs coach Dan Lambert will help coach at Western Hockey League prospects camp

Spokane Chiefs head coach Dan Lambert will serve as one of four coaches as the U.S. Prospects Camp, the Western Hockey League announced Friday.

Spokane Chiefs play another flat game, lose to Seattle

This is not the time of year for the Spokane Chiefs to play some of their worst hockey.

Vancouver rallies past Spokane Chiefs with three power-play goals in third period

The Spokane Chiefs took three penalties in the final frame that led to three power-play goals for the visiting Vancouver Giants.

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 20, 2018, 10:49 p.m.

Stingy Everett dashes past Spokane Chiefs with three-goal second period

It’s tough to score on the Everett Silvertips.

Kailer Yamamoto’s late goal lifts Chiefs to victory

While playing on their heels in the third period against a team outside the Western Hockey League’s playoff picture, the Spokane Chiefs needed someone to pull them out of their …

Chiefs hold back high-scoring Swift Current

Coming into Tuesday’s game at the Arena, the Swift Current Broncos boasted the second-best record in the Western Hockey League.

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 20, 2018, 10:50 p.m.

Kailer Yamamoto’s overtime goal lifts Chiefs past archrival Tri-City

In a raucous atmosphere and a back-and-forth game, the little mistakes are costly.

Kailer Yamamoto continues surge while leading Spokane Chiefs past Brandon

Spokane Chiefs head coach Dan Lambert wanted Kailer Yamamoto to produce more offense now that Yamamoto is back in the Spokane lineup full time.

Chiefs give up too many early goals in loss to Everett

It’s hard enough to score on Carter Hart, the star goaltender of the Everett Silvertips and Canadian World Junior gold medalist.

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 12, 2018, 10:38 p.m.

Chiefs give coach Dan Lambert perfect birthday gift with win over Prince George

Spokane Chiefs head coach Dan Lambert couldn’t have asked for a better 48th birthday gift.

Zach Fischer’s overtime goal lifts Spokane Chiefs over Seattle

In their first game back from the Christmas break, there were ample opportunities for the Spokane Chiefs to mail it in against the Seattle Thunderbirds on Wednesday.

Bounces go their way as Spokane Chiefs dash past Saskatoon Blades

As random as hockey is, it’s good to get some lucky bounces.

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 25, 2017, 11:49 p.m.

Alterations in power-play attack help Chiefs topple Regina

The Spokane Chiefs’ power play was among the least lethal in the Western Hockey League coming into Saturday’s game against the visiting Regina Pats.

Backup goalie Donovan Buskey posts shutout as Chiefs bounce back

If Friday’s night’s 1-0 loss to the Victoria Royals was possibly the worst game the Chiefs have played this season, Saturday night’s game against the Prince Albert Raiders may have …

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 7, 2017, 7:13 p.m.

After NHL stint, Spokane’s Kailer Yamamoto returns home to play for Chiefs

If Kailer Yamamoto were disappointed on Tuesday morning in his first practice back with the Spokane Chiefs after spending two-plus months with the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers, he didn’t show it.

Chiefs lose fourth consecutive game, falling to Tri-City in shootout

It’s the little things that always make the difference.

Chiefs can’t take advantage of chances in loss to Portland

The Spokane Chiefs have yet to show power on the power play.

Chiefs dominate play but lose to Kamloops in shootout

Hockey can be a cruel game at times. The Spokane Chiefs experienced that in their 3-2 shootout loss to the Kamloops Blazers Friday night.

Chiefs take advantage of power-play chances to dispatch Moose Jaw

The Spokane Chiefs made the most of their four power-play opportunities, scoring on two of them in a 2-1 win.

Momentum shifts quickly in Chiefs’ loss to Tri-City

The tenor of a hockey game can change at any moment, thanks to the randomness of the sport.

Chiefs continue to struggle with power plays during loss to Portland

Six games into the Western Hockey League season, the Spokane Chiefs are looking for some chemistry and are in desperate need of an improved power play.

Hudson Elynuik’s late goal gives Chiefs win over Everett

It’s an old adage in hockey: When in doubt, put the puck on net because good things can happen.

Team Glance: Spokane Chiefs return impressive offensive talent

The Spokane Chiefs return a lot of experience and should be strong offensively. If the defense improves, they will make a return to the playoffs.

Spokane Chiefs new head coach Dan Lambert watching more than bottom line

Dan Lambert said his players – and the fans – might be keeping a watchful eye on the record again this year, but he’ll be more focused on developing players …

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 26, 2017, 9:29 p.m.

New Chiefs coach Dan Lambert praises players for quick adjustment

First-year Spokane Chiefs coach Dan Lambert is already impressed by what he’s seen from his young squad. The three-day training camp was just enough for Lambert to get his first …

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 24, 2017, 6:33 p.m.

Spokane Chiefs training camp opens with plenty of changes in store for new season

At the Spokane Arena on Thursday was the indescribable, but instantly recognizable, sound of skates cutting ice and the occasional crashing of players into the boards as the first day …

John Blanchette: New Chiefs coach Dan Lambert has always been up for challenge

For all the many testimonials – compassionate, a communicator, a teacher – whether Dan Lambert is what the Spokane Chiefs need in a head coach will be answered in the …

UPDATED: Mon., June 5, 2017, 9:49 p.m.

Spokane Chiefs hire Dan Lambert as head coach

The Spokane Chiefs have hired Dan Lambert as the 12th full-time head coach in the team’s Western Hockey League history. The team plans to announce Lambert, 47, as head coach …