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Spokane Chiefs erupt for four goals in second period against Tri-City Americans, earn first win

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 9, 2021

One prolific period has the Spokane Chiefs feeling much better.

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Chiefs unable to regain focus after goals, drop game to Thunderbirds 5-3

UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 8, 2021

It’s a common cliché in hockey that the most important shift in a hockey game is the first shift after a goal. Twice Friday night, the Spokane Chiefs came out flat after a goal and it cost them dearly in a 5-3 loss to the Seattle Thunderbirds.

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Spokane Chiefs lose second straight to open season, fall to Everett Silvertips 4-3 in overtime

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 3, 2021

The Spokane Chiefs earned their first point of the WHL season, but fell to Everett in overtime.

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Fueled by double-major penalties, Tri-City Americans surge in third period to top Spokane Chiefs

UPDATED: Sun., Oct. 3, 2021

One week ago, the Spokane Arena was decked out as the host of the NHL’s newest entry, the expansion Seattle Kraken, in front of a sellout crowd for a preseason game.

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Return to normalcy: Eager to hit the ice with fans in the stands, Spokane Chiefs open season Saturday against Tri-City

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 30, 2021

Here’s another sign things are getting back to normal: The Spokane Chiefs begin their Western Hockey League season Saturday night at the Spokane Arena when they host the rival Tri-City Americans – and there will be fans in the stands.

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Return of the ‘glory days’? Kraken game in Spokane sparks hope that NHL expansion club might inspire a new generation of local hockey fans

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 27, 2021

A new era of hockey is about to begin in Washington state.

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Chiefs to retire Tyler Johnson’s No. 9 jersey in ceremony on Feb. 4

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 14, 2021

The Spokane Chiefs announced Tuesday they will officially retire Tyler Johnson's No. 9 jersey in a pregame ceremony on Feb. 4 at Spokane Arena. The Spokane native and longtime NHL standout joins forward Ray Whitney (14) as the second player to have his number retired by the Chiefs.

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Chiefs notebook: Spokane hockey team adjusts schedule, signs prospects

UPDATED: Wed., Sept. 8, 2021

The Spokane Chiefs’ 2021-22 schedule endured three game swaps, announced on Wednesday by the Western Hockey League, and it is possible more changes will come even after the season begins.

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Spokane Chiefs’ intra-squad scrimmage hints at promising season

UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 5, 2021

Team White pulled out a 7-6 win over Team Red in a shootout to cap an afternoon of spirited play that looked as rusty as you would expect at the end of a brief Western Hockey League training camp.

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Ralph Walter: Reloaded S-R sports team ready to tackle another football season, and much more

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 2, 2021

Even championship teams eventually need to retool.

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Junior hockey teams around the region navigate vaccine mandates, international travel

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 26, 2021

With preseason camp set to begin Sept. 1, Spokane Chiefs players have been making their way into town.

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Former Spokane Chief and Central Valley alum Tyler Johnson to bring Stanley Cup to Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., July 26, 2021

The Stanley Cup is coming to Spokane. Former Chiefs forward and two-time NHL Champion Tyler Johnson will bring the trophy to Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Thursday, July 29, from 3-4:30 p.m.

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