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Dave Nichols: Spokane Chiefs blockbuster deal for Andrew Cristall signifies ‘all-in’ attitude for championship run
Spokane Chiefs fall in Everett, lose ground to first-place Silvertips
Spokane Chiefs acquire high-scoring forward Andrew Cristall from Kelowna
Coco Armstong scores in second straight, Spokane Chiefs down Kamloops 5-2
Nathan Mayes plays unlikely hero, Spokane Chiefs edge Kamloops 3-2 in first of back-to-back games

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Andrew Cristall, Shea Van Olm notch hat tricks; Spokane Chiefs rout Wenatchee on the road 12-2

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 11, 2025

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Spokane Chiefs fall in Everett, lose ground to first-place Silvertips

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 10, 2025

EVERETT – The Spokane Chiefs scored twice in the span of 32 seconds at the start of the season period – but not again – and the Everett Silvertips extended their U.S. Division lead in the Western Hockey League with a 4-2 win at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday.

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Dave Nichols: Spokane Chiefs blockbuster deal for Andrew Cristall signifies ‘all-in’ attitude for championship run

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 9, 2025

On Wednesday, the Spokane Chiefs made a blockbuster deal for one of the most dynamic players in the Western Hockey League. It’s a strong signal that they are “all-in” in their pursuit of a WHL title and to earn a berth in this year’s Memorial Cup. It may not take the sting out of losing their bid to host the 2026 Cup, but winning cures a lot of ills.

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Spokane Chiefs acquire high-scoring forward Andrew Cristall from Kelowna

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 8, 2025

The Spokane Chiefs on Wednesday acquired 2005-born forward Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for 2007-born forward Hayden Paupanekis, a first- and third-round pick in 2025, a second- and sixth-round pick in 2026, and a first-round pick in 2027.

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Coco Armstong scores in second straight, Spokane Chiefs down Kamloops 5-2

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 5, 2025

Coco Armstrong has had a disappointing couple of hockey seasons, dealing with multiple injuries and a position change. If his efforts the past two nights are any indication, the 18-year-old from West Vancouver, BC, may be turning a corner.

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Nathan Mayes plays unlikely hero, Spokane Chiefs edge Kamloops 3-2 in first of back-to-back games

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 4, 2025

The Spokane Chiefs entered their first home game of the new year with a seriously depleted lineup, missing several veteran players and a good chunk of their scoring offense due to illness, injury and other obligations.

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Spokane Chiefs defense roughed up on the road; Portland cruises to 5-2 win

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 2, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. – Jordan Duguay scored two goals and the Spokane Chiefs lost to the Portland Winterhawks 5-2 in a Western Hockey League game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday.

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Dawson Cowan earns league-leading third shutout, Spokane Chiefs blank Tri-City 4-0

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 31, 2024

KENNEWICK –The Spokane Chiefs blew a three-goal third-period lead on Saturday in a road loss at Wenatchee. They made no such mistake in their annual New Year's Eve rivalry game against the Tri-City Americans.

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Spokane Chiefs allow 3 goals in less than 2 minutes in 4-3 loss to Wenatchee

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 28, 2024

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Dawson Cowan sparkles with 31 saves, Spokane Chiefs edge Wenatchee 2-1

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 27, 2024

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Rasmus Ekström records hat trick; Spokane Chiefs go into break on two-game skid after 6-4 loss at Portland

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 18, 2024

PORTLAND, Ore. – Rasmus Ekström scored three goals – the last to tie the game in the third period – but it wasn't enough, as the visiting Spokane Chiefs fell to the Portland Winterhawks 6-4 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday.

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Cooper Michaluk returns to spark Prince George 3-1 win over Spokane Chiefs

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 14, 2024

All winning streaks must eventually come to an end. It doesn’t make it any easier to take when a former teammate is instrumental in the decision.

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Andrew Cristall, Shea Van Olm notch hat tricks; Spokane Chiefs rout Wenatchee on the road 12-2

Spokane Chiefs fall in Everett, lose ground to first-place Silvertips

Dave Nichols: Spokane Chiefs blockbuster deal for Andrew Cristall signifies ‘all-in’ attitude for championship run

Spokane Chiefs acquire high-scoring forward Andrew Cristall from Kelowna

Coco Armstong scores in second straight, Spokane Chiefs down Kamloops 5-2

Nathan Mayes plays unlikely hero, Spokane Chiefs edge Kamloops 3-2 in first of back-to-back games

Spokane Chiefs defense roughed up on the road; Portland cruises to 5-2 win

Dawson Cowan earns league-leading third shutout, Spokane Chiefs blank Tri-City 4-0

Spokane Chiefs allow 3 goals in less than 2 minutes in 4-3 loss to Wenatchee

Dawson Cowan sparkles with 31 saves, Spokane Chiefs edge Wenatchee 2-1

Rasmus Ekström records hat trick; Spokane Chiefs go into break on two-game skid after 6-4 loss at Portland

Cooper Michaluk returns to spark Prince George 3-1 win over Spokane Chiefs