Spokane Chiefs vs. Tri-City Americans (April 11)
The Americans scored twice in the first period and Ty Rimmer made 24 saves as Tri-City picked up a 2-1 win and took a 2-1 lead in the Western Hockey League playoff series in front of 4,742 fans on Wednesday night at the Arena.
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In the first period, Tri-City Americans Nathan MacMaster (38) scores the first goal of the night against Spokane Chiefs goaltender Eric Williams in game three of the WHL playoffs, Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
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In the first period, Spokane Chiefs Mike Aviani (bottom) and Tri-City Americans Zachary Yuen fall to the ice in game three of the WHL playoffs.
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In the first period, Spokane Chiefs Corbin Baldwin (23) Dylan Walchuk (21) and Dominik Uher (26) triple-check Tri-City’s Brendan Shinnimin on the boards during game three of the WHL playoffs.
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In the first period, Spokane Chiefs Tanner Mort (5) in back, and Mitch Holmberg (17) squeeze Tri-City Americans Conner Rankin out of a play for the puck during game three of the WHL playoffs.
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In the second period Spokane Chiefs Dominik Uher (26) and Tri-City Americans Justin Feser (22) chase a high puck during game three of the WHL playoffs.
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In the second period, Tri-City Americans Patrick Holland (41) crashes into Spokane Chiefs goalie Eric Williams. Holland was called or goaltender interference.
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In the second period, Spokane Chiefs Darren Kramer (22) and Tri-City Americans Patrick Holland chase the puck during game three of the WHL playoffs.
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