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Chiefs beat Everett

Everett goalie Kent Simpson turns to watch the shot of Chiefs’ Mike Aviani, far right, head into the net. Aviani’s goal gave Spokane a 2-0 lead. (Christopher Anderson)
Jess Brown

The Spokane Chiefs have made beating the top teams in the Western Hockey League look easy in January. They’ve struggled against the teams stuck in the basement. That changed - at least on Wednesday night - as the Chiefs beat the cellar-dwelling Everett Silvertips 4-2 .

Spokane has won 9 of its last 11 games and brings a four-game winning streak home as they face Portland on Friday night at the Arena.

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