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Former Chief gets lucky

Before I start this Spokane Chiefs post, I want to pass this along ... former Chiefs goalie Dustin Tokarski, (pictured above) playing for Tampa Bay's AHL team in Norfolk, Va., was taken out of a game Saturday after getting cut in the neck with a skate. It required 30 stitches and Tokarski and a teammate posted the pix on Twitter. (While on the Bolt Prospects page, check down the right side to see where Tyler Johnson is among the Lightning prospects before he plays a professional game.)

The Chiefs play Tri-City in a rare 2-3-2 series. The usual scheduling is because both buildings are full next weekend. The Chiefs lost this Friday to Elton John. The teams stretched the 3 out in Tri just for pacing (and I think they want me to drive a lot) because next weekend there is an Amway Convention in the Arena and a two-day youth wrestling tournament in the Toyota Center.

So, since the first game isn't until Saturday, our stories won't begin until later in the week, giving me an opportunity to catch up on my other duties.

 

1

Saturday, April 9th

at Spokane

7:05

2

Sunday, April 10th

at Spokane

6:05

3

Tuesday, April 12th

at Tri-City

7:05

4

Thursday, April 14th

at Tri-City

7:05

5*

Sunday, April 17th

at Tri-City

7:30

6*

Tuesday, April 19th

at Spokane

7:05

7*

Wednesday, April 20th

at Spokane

7:05



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