Chiefs’ streak reaches seven

CHIEFS, WHL

The Chiefs have now lost seven consecutive games – thanks to a 4-1 defeat to Vancouver on Saturday night – and a once-promising start to the season is slipping away.

And, with the rebounding fortunes of Portland, the WHL’s U.S. Division cellar isn’t too far away. The Chiefs lead the Hawks by one point. Portland comes to Spokane on Wednesday.

There’s more on Jeff Bunch’s blog , including an opportunity for you to comment on the recent play.

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It’s not often a WHL game is postponed due to bad ice, but that’s exactly what happened to the Everett Silvertips in Prince George on Saturday night. … The Portland Winter Hawks have won three consecutive games, the second against Kamloops on Friday and the third at home against Chilliwack on Sunday. … The Tri-City Americans edged Seattle 3-2 on Sunday on a disputed call .