Brandon moves up to 3rd with Chiefs on horizon
Brandon of the Western Hockey League moved from 4th to 3rd in this week's CHL rankings. The Wheat Kings will host the Spokane Chiefs on Friday. Read story
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 11, 2015
WHL notes: Special honor for ex-Moose Jaw Warrior
This week's Western Hockey League notebook leads with the Spokane Chiefs witnessing a special ceremony in Moose Jaw. Read story
THURSDAY, FEB. 5, 2015
Road trip takes some Chiefs home
They say the road to a loved one's home is never long. Some Spokane Chiefs are discovering that truth during the team's trip to the WHL's East Division. Read story
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4, 2015
Everett rejoins CHL poll
The Everett Silvertips, fresh off Tuesday's road win over the Spokane Chiefs, jumped back in to the weekly Canadian Hockey League Top 10 rankings. Read story
Chiefs limp off for long road trip
Every two years, WHL U.S. Division teams make an arduous road trip to play the six East Division teams in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It's tough enough under average circumstances, but it will be more difficult for the Spokane Chiefs. Read story
SUNDAY, FEB. 1, 2015
Now Chiefs can reshape focus
Ending a seven-game losing streak won't mean as much to the Spokane Chiefs if they slip back to their recent ways. Read story
SATURDAY, JAN. 31, 2015
Positive news eludes Chiefs
Nothing is going right for the Spokane Chiefs, whose record is 2-10 since the start of 2015. Read story
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28, 2015
Three WHL teams stay in Top 10
U.S. Division-leading Everett dropped out this week, but three Western Hockey League teams remain among the CHL Top 10 rankings. Read story
SUNDAY, JAN. 25, 2015
Chiefs' problems could last awhile
Their six-game losing streak is troubling enough for the Spokane Chiefs, but the struggling team may have a bigger concern. Read story
Chiefs continue up-and-down ride
The streaky Spokane Chiefs are on the downside of their two-month ride. Read story
FRIDAY, JAN. 23, 2015
Charif appreciates new chance with Chiefs
Defenseman Nick Charif is one of the newest members of the Spokane Chiefs. Read story
THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 2015
Kelowna ranked 2nd, Brandon 3rd from WHL
The weekly CHL rankings have four Western Hockey League teams among the Top 10. Read story
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21, 2015
WHL notes: Reinhart breaks Ice's record
This week's Western Hockey League notebook leads with Sam Reinhart setting Kootenay's career scoring record. Read story
SATURDAY, JAN. 17, 2015
Americans blank Chiefs
From the Spokane Chiefs' perspective, the less said about Saturday's 7-0 loss at Tri-City, the better. Read story
Chiefs drop into third place
The Spokane Chiefs' loss at Everett on Friday night dropped them from second to third place in the Western Hockey League's U.S. Division, one point ahead of fourth-place Seattle. Read story
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14, 2015
Everett returns to Top 10
U.S. Division-leading Everett returned to the Canadian Hockey League's Top 10 rankings this week. The Spokane Chiefs play at Everett on Friday. Read story
TUESDAY, JAN. 13, 2015
WHL notes: Brycen Martin's trade odyssey
This week's Western Hockey League notebook looks back at the twists that occurred during trading season. Read story
Q & A with Liam Stewart of the Spokane Chiefs
"Every day’s a perfect day, as long as you’re alive and healthy and you have your family and friends, that’s all that matters. "
SUNDAY, JAN. 11, 2015
Chiefs reach crucial road stretch
The Spokane Chiefs bid adieu to their home ice at the Arena following Saturday's 5-2 victory over Kamloops. Their next four games will be on the road. Read story
SATURDAY, JAN. 10, 2015
Chiefs show they can score against Portland
The Spokane Chiefs appear primed to keep pace with Portland for the rest of the Western Hockey League season because the Winterhawks are likely to give up a lot of goals. Read story
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7, 2015
Chiefs no longer wilt against Winterhawks
The Spokane Chiefs are 3-0 this WHL season against the Portland Winterhawks, their former biggest obstacle. Read story
Three WHL teams listed in CHL Top 10
No. 2 Kelowna, No. 3 Brandon and No. 7 Medicine Hat are WHL teams listed in the latest CHL Top 10 rankings. Read story
TUESDAY, JAN. 6, 2015
WHL notes: Former Chief Gow part of Brandon's buildup
The Brandon Wheat Kings, with the top record in the Western Hockey League's Eastern Conference, are strengthening their lineup with additions such as former Spokane Chief Reid Gow. Read story
SUNDAY, JAN. 4, 2015
Rare road woes for Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs were riding a seven-game winning streak and owned one of the WHL's best road records when they began a two-game series in Victoria on Friday. The Royals swept the weekend, but the Chiefs hope to rebound during three home games next week.…
SATURDAY, JAN. 3, 2015
Chiefs' streak vanishes in Victoria
The Spokane Chiefs did just about everything right during a seven-game winning streak that moved them within one point of first place in the Western Hockey League's U.S. Division. Everything was still fine Friday until halfway through their game at Victoria, British Columbia. Read story
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