WHL Spokane Chiefs

Beaupit Anchors Strong Defensive Effort in 4-1 Win over Portland

Published on December 18, 2021 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane, Wash. - Spokane Chiefs goalie and 2022 NHL Draft prospect Mason Beaupit turned away 39 shots to anchor a strong defensive effort on Friday night as the Chiefs beat the Portland Winterhawks, 4-1. It marked a season-high for Beaupit, who earned his sixth win of the year between the pipes.

The Spokane offense came out on fire, scoring the game's first three goals beginning with a snipe from defenseman Graham Sward at 7:46.

Young forward Carter Streek - who was originally a Portland selection in the 2019 WHL Prospects Draft - pitched in his fourth goal since being acquired by the Chiefs at 11:12. Defenseman Saige Weinstein earned the assist on the play, firing a shot on net from the left side for his first career point.

The Chiefs extended the lead to three when veteran Luke Toporowski scored his team-leading 11th at 13:10, rifling a slapshot inside the top-right corner to beat Portland netminder Dante Giannuzzi.

The Winterhawks found the net with 5:41 left in the opening frame as Robbie Fromm-Delorme finished a great back-and-forth with Cross Hanas to squeeze the puck past Beaupit's left pad.

That's all the scoring either goalie would allow as a scoreless second and third ensued, despite the Winterhawks outshooting Spokane 27-4. Chase Bertholet, acquired by Spokane from Winnipeg last week, gave the home side some insurance with a late empty-netter.

In total, Beaupit finished 39-for-40 while Giannuzzi went 13-for-16. Spokane went 0-f0r-2 on the power play and 1-for-1 on the penalty kill.

The two clubs will face each other again on Saturday night at Spokane Arena, with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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The Spokane Chiefs are a member of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey league, the world's finest development league for junior hockey players. Since 1985 the Chiefs have been a pillar in the Spokane community, offering family-friendly entertainment and a winning tradition which includes: two Memorial Cup Championships in 1991 & 2008, two WHL Championships in 1991 & 2008 and four Western Conference Championships in 1991, 1996, 2000 & 2008. Over 60 alumni have gone on to play in the National Hockey League.

The Chiefs' next home game is Saturday, December 18 versus the Portland Winterhawks. It's Fred Meyer Wall Calendar Giveaway night, as the first 3,000 fans through the gates will receive a Spokane Chiefs Wall Calendar courtesy of Fred Meyer. Tickets for all regular season games are available online at spokanechiefs.com/tickets.

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