Overage logjam thins for Chiefs

The Spokane Chiefs announced today that 1995-born players Nick Charif, Devon McAndrews and Blair Oneschuk will not return to the team for the 2015-16 season. The announcement narrows the competition for three overage spots to four players.

“All three players have different reasons for moving on and we wish them the best in their future endeavors,” said Chiefs general manager Tim Speltz.

Charif, acquired in a trade with the Red Deer Rebels during the 2014-15 regular season, will forego his overage season to attend Western University in London, Ontario, where he will utilize his two earned years of WHL Education Fund scholarship.

McAndrews, who was acquired by the Chiefs from the Tri-City Americans during the 2014-15 regular season, has been released and cleared waivers. He is expected to play in the Alberta Junior Hockey League this year.

Oneschuk, after an injury-plagued 2014-15 season, has chosen to retire from competitive hockey and pursue an electrical trade apprenticeship in Calgary, Alberta.

Four players – forwards Adam Helewka and Riley Whittingham, defenseman Jason Fram and goaltender Garret Hughson – will compete for the overage spots.

The Chiefs start fall camp at the Arena on Thursday.

Women’s soccer

Kaitlyn Johnson had a goal and an assist to lead Washington State’s 3-1 victory over Idaho on Monday in Pullman. Kailiana Johnson and Beau Bremer also scored for WSU. Kayleigh Frederick scored for Idaho.