Dudra to leave Chiefs
Spent 15 years as head scout
Ray Dudra, who spent 15 years as the head scout for the Spokane Chiefs and 18 years overall with the organization, has resigned and is expected to join another Western Hockey League team.
During his tenure, the Chiefs won two Memorial Cups (1991, 2008), two division titles (1996, 2000) and played in four WHL Finals, winning two of them.
“It was the toughest thing in the world to do and one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, but it was something that I needed to do to move forward,” Dudra said.
“It was 18 years and an unbelievable experience. I am going to miss all the people but this was something that I felt I needed to do.”
Chiefs release schedule
The Chiefs will open defense of their Memorial Cup title with a game in Cranbrook, British Columbia, on Sept. 18 against the Kootenay Ice.
The championship banner will be unveiled at the home opener on Sept. 27 against the Tri-City Americans.
Of their 36 home games, 27 will be weekend dates – nine Friday games, 15 Saturday games and three Sunday games. In addition, there will be eight Wednesday dates and one Tuesday.
For the complete tentative schedule, see Scoreboard on page C4.
Lake access closed
Public access to Silver Lake, a mile east of the town of Medical Lake, is closed July 28-Aug. 22 for construction of new boat launch facilities, including a new concrete boat launch and fishing pier.
Because of the amount of construction material, equipment and activities, it is impossible to safely accommodate public use of the area at this time, according to a Washington Department of Wildlife release.
Spokane to host tourneys
The Washington State Junior Golf Associaton State Championships will be held at various courses in Spokane on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week.
Boys and girls from ages 8-11 and 12-13 will play Wednesday and Thursday at Wandermere GC. The 14-15 boys and girls will play 18 holes on Wednesday at Spokane Country Club and Thursday at Manito Golf and Country Club, while the 16-17 boys and girls will play the opposite schedule.
All age groups will play 18 holes at Spokane Country Club on Friday.
For info, log on to the WJGA Web site at www.wjga.net.