Spokane Chiefs' Carter Esler and team on game night

Chiefs Open the New Year with Giant Win, Preston Nets Game Winner over Vancouver

Spokane, WA - The Spokane Chiefs opened the 2026 calendar year with a skate against the Vancouver Giants on Friday night for the annual Fred Meyer Wall Calendar Giveaway. The first period was a dominant showing from the Spokane Chiefs, firing 18 shots to only three for the visitors. Spokane got on the board halfway through the period after a shot from Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect Nathan Mayes found its way into the net for... Full Story