Casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG say they've inked a deal to build a 20,000-seat Las Vegas Strip arena.More >>
Years of talk about building an arena capable of hosting professional sports and big-name concerts yielded an announcement Tuesday that casino giant MGM Resorts International and entertainment company AEG will build a...More >>
The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of this offseason by agreeing to a new deal with Pavel Datsyuk.More >>
The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk.More >>
The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer.More >>
The San Jose Sharks have agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer.More >>
**Press Release From Spokane Chiefs**
SPOKANE, Wash. - The Kelowna Rockets raced out to a 4-1 advantage and then held off a late Chiefs' rally and defeated Spokane 4-2 in front of 5,209 fans at the Spokane Arena Friday night. Alessio Bertaggia notched two assists in his home debut as the Chiefs fell to 15-6-0-0 at home and 28-16-1-0 overall.
The Rockets got on the board first at the 5:03 mark as Jesse Lees rebounded a shot in front of the crease and fired it past Garret Hughson for the score. Kelowna's lead was short lived though as Brenden Kichton delivered the equalizer for Spokane at 8:45 with assists from Bertaggia and Blake Gal. The goal extended Kichton's point scoring streak to 10 games during which time the Chiefs' captain has scored six goals and tallied nine assists.
Kelowna regained the lead at 15:54 with Ryan Olsen beating Hughson with a top shelf goal. Spokane had two 1-on-1 breakaway opportunities in the waning minutes of the first but neither Todd Fiddler nor Mike Aviani were able to find the back of the net. The Rockets outshot the Chiefs 11-9 in the period.
The Rockets stretched their advantage to 3-1 at the 6:42 mark of the second as Olsen scored his second goal of the night, this time on the power play. Kelowna scored again at 11:50 with MacKenzie Johnston corralling a shot off the post and sneaking it past Hughson to put the Rockets ahead 4-1.
Blake Gal cut into Kelowna's lead just 41-seconds into the third period as he fired a laser beam from the right circle past Cooke with assists from Bertaggia and Dylan Walchuk. Despite outshooting the Rockets 21-4 in the period, Gal's score proved to be the last for the Chiefs, as Kelowna goalie Jordon Cooke stopped 20 shots in the third.
Hughson finished 24 of 28 on save opportunities while Cooke was 38 of 40. Spokane went 0 for 5 on the power play and 2 of 4 on the penalty kill.
Tonight's three stars: Ryan Olsen (1st), Myles Bell (2nd), and Brenden Kichton (3rd).
The Chiefs are home again tomorrow night against the Tri-City Americans for Washington Army National Guard Buck Night and CheerStix Giveaway. Spokane will be wearing and auctioning off specially designed military jerseys with proceeds from the silent auction benefiting Chiefs Care and The Wounded Warrior Project.
Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK or TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:43:11 GMT
The Mariners activated first baseman Justin Smoak off the disabled list and optioned Alex Liddi to Triple-A Tacoma. Smoak is availabe for tonight's game against the Angels in Anaheim.More >>
The Mariners activated first baseman Justin Smoak off the disabled list and optioned Alex Liddi to Triple-A Tacoma. Smoak is availabe for tonight's game against the Angels in Anaheim.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-06-17 05:46:23 GMT
The Tri-City Dust Devils came away with their second straight one-run victory, defeating the Vancouver Canadians 4-3 on Sunday night. The win clinched the victory for the Dust Devils in the opening series of the season.More >>
The Tri-City Dust Devils came away with their second straight one-run victory, defeating the Vancouver Canadians 4-3 on Sunday night. Alec Mehrten came through at the plate for Tri-City, driving home three of the team's four runs. The win clinched the victory for the Dust Devils in the opening series of the season.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 1:57 AM EDT2013-06-16 05:57:31 GMT
The Tri-City Dust Devils returned the favor Saturday night, defeating the Canadians 4-3. Tri-City was out-hit 10-4 on the night and secured manager Drew Saylor's first career managerial victory at Gesa Stadium.More >>
The Tri-City Dust Devils returned the favor Saturday night, defeating the Canadians 4-3. Tri-City was out-hit 10-4 on the night and secured manager Drew Saylor's first career managerial victory in front of 3,374 fans at Gesa Stadium.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 2:16 AM EDT2013-06-15 06:16:24 GMT
Although they out-hit the Vancouver Canadians, the Tri-City Dust Devils dropped their 2013 season opener in front of 3,272 fans at Gesa Stadium, 9-5.More >>
Although they out-hit the Vancouver Canadians, the Tri-City Dust Devils dropped their 2013 season opener in front of 3,272 fans at Gesa Stadium, 9-5.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:23:38 GMT
Check out photos of the Spokane Indians leading up to their season opener on Friday against the Everett AquaSox. The game will be live on SWX (Comcast channel 115) at 6:30 p.m.More >>
Check out photos of the Spokane Indians leading up to their season opener on Friday against the Everett AquaSox. The game will be live on SWX (Comcast channel 115) at 6:30 p.m.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:49:19 GMT
Wednesday was all about the fans at Avista Stadium, as the Spokane Indians made it a fun day at the park with a home run derby in preparation for their season opener on Friday.More >>
Wednesday was all about the fans at Avista Stadium, as the Spokane Indians made it a fun day at the park with a home run derby in preparation for their season opener on Friday.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-06-13 03:06:09 GMT
The Tri-City Americans acquired a big enforcer. Wednesday the Ams traded a conditional sixth round pick to the Saskatoon Blades for Jessey Astles.More >>
The Tri-City Americans acquired a big enforcer. Wednesday the Ams traded a conditional sixth round pick to the Saskatoon Blades for Jessey Astles.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:42:32 GMT
Consider that Chris Bruton has captained a Memorial Cup Champion, earned a college degree and is now playing professionally you can accuse him of taking advantage.More >>
Consider that Chris Bruton has captained a Memorial Cup Champion, earned a college degree and is now playing professionally you can accuse him of taking advantage.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 1:20 AM EDT2013-04-11 05:20:47 GMT
The Winterhawks advanced to the Western Conference Final for the third straight season as they won Game 4 by a score of 5-0 in Spokane on Wednesday.More >>
The Winterhawks advanced to the Western Conference Final for the third straight season as they won Game 4 by a score of 5-0 in Spokane on Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 1:20 AM EDT2013-04-10 05:20:02 GMT
After dropping Tuesday's game to the Winterhawks, the Chiefs have to win to keep their playoff dreams alive.
Portland took a 2-0 lead in the second period and held off a late charge from Spokane as the Winterhawks defeated the Chiefs 3-1 in front of 3,708 fans at the Spokane Arena Tuesday night.More >>
Portland took a 2-0 lead in the second period and held off a late charge from Spokane as the Winterhawks defeated the Chiefs 3-1 in front of 3,708 fans at the Spokane Arena Tuesday night.More >>
Sunday, April 7 2013 1:27 AM EDT2013-04-07 05:27:50 GMT
The Portland Winterhawks took a 2-0 series lead over the Spokane Chiefs with a 3-0 win in Game 2 of their second round series Saturday at the Rose Garden in front of 10,326 fans.
The Portland Winterhawks took a 2-0 series lead over the Spokane Chiefs with a 3-0 win in Game 2 of their second round series Saturday at the Rose Garden in front of 10,326 fans.
Saturday, April 6 2013 1:49 AM EDT2013-04-06 05:49:04 GMT
Ty Rattie and Mac Carruth made history as the Portland Winterhawks opened their second round series with a 7-2 win in Game 1 Friday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in front of 6,172 fans.More >>
Ty Rattie and Mac Carruth made history as the Portland Winterhawks opened their second round series with a 7-2 win in Game 1 Friday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in front of 6,172 fans.More >>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-04-02 17:47:54 GMT
The Spokane Chiefs will host games three and four of the WHL Playoff's Western Conference Semi Finals in the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00pm. More >>
The Spokane Chiefs will host games three and four of the WHL Playoff's Western Conference Semi Finals in the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now.
