Sauter named Chiefs next bench boss

There was a bit of food for thought Hardy Sauter hadn’t chewed on prior to Friday afternoon.

The former Chiefs defenseman was traded to Spokane as a 20-year-old and wrapped up his Western Hockey League playing career during the 1991-92 season after the Chiefs won their first Memorial Cup championship in franchise history.
Now he’s officially been named Spokane’s next bench boss following last season when the franchise celebrated its second league and Memorial Cup trophies.

The Chiefs made the announcement – which was expected – at a press conference Friday at the Arena.

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