Chiefs defenseman Ty Smith named WHL player of week

Spokane Chiefs defenseman Ty Smith has been named WHL player of the week for the week ending February 25. He piled up three goals and seven assists along with a plus-12 rating in four games as the Chiefs went 3-1-0-0 and moved within one point of second place in the U.S. Division.

The week was highlighted by a seven-point (two goals, five assists) performance against Prince George on Friday, setting a Chiefs franchise record for points by a defenseman in a single game.