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Chiefs’ skid reaches four

Spokane defender Corbin Baldwin and goalie Mac Engel try to beat Seattle’s Colin Jacobs to loose puck in front of Chiefs’ goal. (Jesse Tinsley)
Spokane defender Corbin Baldwin and goalie Mac Engel try to beat Seattle’s Colin Jacobs to loose puck in front of Chiefs’ goal. (Jesse Tinsley)

After losing 3-2 on Saturday night to the U.S. Division-rival Americans in Tri-City, the Spokane Chiefs have now lost four-straight games - their longest losing streak of the season.

Not ideal timing with the Western Hockey League regular season winding down.

The Chiefs had a chance to lock up a playoff spot tonight. All they needed to do was score a point against the Ams. If that didn't happen, Everett had to lose to Vancouver AND Prince George and Victoria couldn't go into overtime. Well, the Chiefs didn't earn a point, and Everett beat Vancouver in a shootout - so while they are getting close, the Chiefs don't yet have a spot in the playoffs.

The season-high four-game skid began with a home game against Tri-City, and continued with a disappointing missed opportunity against the Vancouver Giants on Thursday. On Friday night, the Chiefs fell at Kootenay.

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