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Hobson’s power-play goal lifts Spokane

CHIEFS, WHL

Spokane picked up a huge win in the Arena on Saturday, stopping Tri-City 4-3 and pulling within three points of the second-place Americans in the U.S. Division standings.

Adam Hobson came through with the game-winner on a third-period power-play goal. The Chiefs (28-20-3-3, 62 points) host Seattle on Wednesday.

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• The T-Birds have lost four consecutive home games, the last a 5-2 debacle against last-place Portland on Saturday night.

• Everett bounced back from a brawl-marred loss to Tri-City with a 5-2 win over Chilliwack at home.

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