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Beckman Sets New Franchise Record with Goal in Ten Straight in 6-4 Loss

January 4, 2020 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


SPOKANE, Wash. - Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Beckman set a Spokane Chiefs franchise record on Friday night, extending his goal streak to 10 games in a 6-4 loss to the Portland Winterhawks.

The Chiefs jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on a misplayed puck behind the Portland net as Cordel Larson stripped Winterhawks goaltender Isaiah DiLaura and deposited it home at 3:32. Portland answered with a trio of goals -- from Lane Gilliss, Gabe Klassen and Reece Newkirk -- over the remainder of the period and held a 3-1 lead headed into the first intermission.

Reece Newkirk, a New York Islanders prospect and the Winterhawks' team captain, registered the lone marker of the second period for his second of the night to extend the Portland lead to 4-1.

An action-packed third period saw five goals scored between the two teams, beginning with 2020 NHL draft prospect Jack Finley's eighth of the year at 9:43. Luke Toporowski made it a 4-3 game at 12:29, but Portland's Jaydon Dureau scored on the bump-up shift for Portland to push their lead back to two.

Beckman's record-setting goal came with the Chiefs on the power play at 14:26 as he one-timed his 29th of the season in from the right circle. The WHL's leading scorer, Beckman now stands alone atop the Chiefs' goal-streak leaders, pulling away from a five-way tie at nine games: Jaret Anderson-Dolan (2018-19), Adam Helewka (2014-15), Marian Cisar (1997-98), Brent Gilchrist (1986-87) and Terry Perkins (1985-86).

Bonners Ferry, Idaho native James Porter Jr. made his Spokane Chiefs debut, coming in in relief of 16-year-old affiliated player Mason Beaupit at the start of the second period and stopping 15-of-17. Porter was acquired by the Chiefs in a trade with Moose Jaw on Friday morning.

Beaupit turned away 12-of-15 shots he faced in the first period. Portland's Isaiah DiLaura went 31-of-35 for Portland.

The Chiefs converted on their one power play opportunity of the game and held Portland 1-for-4 with the man advantage.

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The Chiefs visit the Winterhawks at Portland on Tuesday before returning home Friday, January 10 to take on the Vancouver Giants. It will be White Claw Viva Las Vegas Trip Giveaway with one lucky fan walking away with an all-expenses-paid trip for two to Las Vegas, courtesy of White Claw Hard Seltzer. You can sign-up at spokanechiefs.com/vegas for your chance to win!

Tickets for all Chiefs home games are available online or via the Chiefs' Ticket Office, in-person at Spokane Arena or over the phone at 509-535-PUCK.

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