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Sat., April 4, 2009
Chiefs fall despite Tokarski’s efforts
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The Vancouver Giants took the first game of the Western Hockey League Western Conference semifinal playoff series against the Spokane Chiefs on Friday, but also took …
Fri., April 3, 2009
Giants down Chiefs
Garry Nunn’s power play goal at 6:40 of the third period sparked the Vancouver Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Spokane Chiefs in the opening game of their WHL …
Fri., April 3, 2009
Underdog Chiefs face Giant of a challenge
Spokane coach Hardy Sauter had no problem calling his Chiefs the underdogs, because technically they are. When it comes to playing against this year’s Vancouver Giants, most teams would be …
Sun., March 29, 2009
Chiefs seal off Seattle
As time expired Saturday night, the Spokane Chiefs poured onto the ice and joined goalie Dustin Tokarski at the west end and a modest celebration ensued. The defending Western Hockey …
Thu., March 26, 2009
Chiefs put Thunderbirds on thin ice
KENT, Wash. – Define special. Sure, it’s the power play, which provided the winning goal in Spokane’s 3-2 victory over Seattle Wednesday night, and the penalty kill, which blanked the …
Wed., March 25, 2009
Special teams pace Chiefs to rout of Seattle
KENT, Wash. – What’s wrong with the penalty-kill half of the Spokane Chiefs’ special teams? They were 2 for 2 with the man advantage but “only” picked up two goals …
Tue., March 24, 2009
Chiefs, T-Birds take 1-1 series to Seattle
After the first two games of this year’s Western Hockey League playoffs, the Spokane Chiefs find themselves in a best-of-5 scenario. After splitting the first two games of the Western …
Sat., March 21, 2009
Bowman reaches goals
Generally speaking, goals are tough to come by when it comes to playoff hockey – just ask Drayson Bowman. “That’s the playoffs for you,” Bowman offered with a smile. “You …
Fri., March 20, 2009
Chiefs start next phase with Seattle
When the regular season ends, hockey players like to say that a new season begins. The slate is wiped clean for the Spokane Chiefs and the 15 other playoff-bound teams …
Wed., March 18, 2009
Chiefs beat Ams to cap regular season
KENNEWICK – It’s true that there was nothing on the line in terms of playoff seeding for the Spokane Chiefs and Tri-City Americans on Tuesday night. But for the Americans …
Tue., March 17, 2009
Chiefs’ bid for third comes up short
The Spokane Chiefs were hoping the difference between third and fourth place would depend on tonight’s game between them and the Tri-City Americans. The Kelowna Rockets made sure it wasn’t.
Tue., March 17, 2009
Tokarski Chiefs’ top player
Dustin Tokarski added another award to his lengthy resume on Monday night. Tokarski was named player of the year when the Spokane Chiefs handed out their 2008-09 team awards in …
Sat., March 14, 2009
Food poisoning puts Chiefs games on ice
A widespread case of food poisoning has forced the postponement of two Spokane Chiefs hockey games - including the regular-season home finale originally scheduled for Sunday.
Thu., March 12, 2009
Chiefs jump on Silvertips
Few matchups get the Spokane Chiefs going quite like those with the Everett Silvertips. The Chiefs made quick work of their U.S Division foe again Wednesday, scoring four times in …
Wed., March 11, 2009
Chiefs take aim at third
It seems like just yesterday the Spokane Chiefs were hoisting various trophies – the Ed Chynoweth Cup and the Memorial Cup – high above their heads in celebration. But in …
Sun., March 8, 2009
3-goal third lifts Chiefs
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia – The Spokane Chiefs erupted for three goals in the third period, including two into an empty net in the final minute, to claim a 5-2 …
Thu., March 5, 2009
Rockets stop Chiefs
KELOWNA, British Columbia – Jamie Benn scored two goals and Colin Long had a goal and three assists to power the Kelowna Rockets to a 4-1 win over the Spokane …
Wed., March 4, 2009
Chiefs nip Thunderbirds
Drayson Bowman scored a pair of goals, including the winner, and the Spokane Chiefs held on for a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds in Western Hockey League play Tuesday …
Tue., March 3, 2009
John Blanchette: It ain’t the ballet …
Try this: pile the Spokane Chiefs and Tri-City Americans on separate buses, have them meet halfway in Lind, herd them into the high school gym and lock the doors. Pair …
Mon., March 2, 2009
WHL levies penalties
Spokane Chiefs coach Hardy Sauter has been suspended for a game and forward Ryan Letts indefinitely in the wake of Saturday night’s Western Hockey League donnybrook with the Tri-City Americans. …
Sun., March 1, 2009
Ams whip Chiefs in brawlfest
Depleted by game misconducts, the Spokane Chiefs left their 5-2 loss to the Tri-City Americans on Saturday with a pair of problems more troubling than the defeat itself. With eight …
Thu., Feb. 26, 2009
Bowman’s big night sparks Chiefs
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Drayson Bowman scored a pair of first-period goals to start Spokane off and running, had a hat trick by the 6-minute, 27-second mark of the second period …
Wed., Feb. 25, 2009
Chiefs can’t keep up
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – A simple glance at the standings and it’s easy to see why the Vancouver Giants are by far the top team in the Western Hockey League’s …
Wed., Feb. 18, 2009
Chiefs gain ground
All the hard work and effort the Spokane Chiefs have exerted to put themselves back in the race for a division title could pay huge dividends by this weekend. The …
Mon., Feb. 16, 2009
Chiefs use five-goal third to rally past Cougarscatch fire
After scoring 11 goals Saturday night, one had to wonder if the Spokane Chiefs had used up their allotted goals scored for the weekend. And for two periods, it looked …
Sun., Feb. 15, 2009
Chiefs dominate Oil Kings
If the Spokane Chiefs made a checklist of things to do on Saturday night, they probably crossed every task off their list. Pour on the offense. Check.
Thu., Feb. 12, 2009
Chiefs topple Silvertips again
EVERETT – If the Western Hockey League regular season ended today, the Everett Silvertips would open the playoffs against the Spokane Chiefs. That’s probably not good news for Everett.
Wed., Feb. 11, 2009
Calla upbeat about WHL return
On Nov. 17, Brady Calla was on his way to take in the Buffalo Bills’ “Monday Night Football” game against the Cleveland Browns when his cell phone rang. The purpose …
Tue., Feb. 10, 2009
Chiefs big SWAB award winners
In case people need reminding, Inland Northwest Sportswriters and Broadcasters reaffirmed 2008 was the Spokane Chiefs’ year. The Memorial Cup junior hockey champions swept three of five annual SWABs awards, …
Mon., Feb. 9, 2009
Weary Chiefs downed by Rockets
Time and time again the Spokane Chiefs have proven their ability to go from an overnight bus trip to an evening game – and most of the time they make …