Broncos Drop Close Battle to End off U.S. Road Trip
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Broncos Drop Close Battle to End off U.S. Road Trip

Published on December 6, 2025 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
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The Swift Current Broncos closed out their six-game U.S. road trip Friday night with a 6-4 loss to the Spokane Chiefs at Numerica Veterans Memorial Arena.

Spokane controlled the shots on goal throughout the night, outshooting the Broncos 40-16, but Swift Current stayed within reach until a late power-play goal and an empty-netter put the game out of reach.

The Chiefs opened the scoring at 13:46 of the first period when Elias Pul converted on a setup from Rhett Sather. The Broncos answered just under two minutes later as Zach Pantelakis finished off a feed from Parker Rondeau to tie the game 1-1 after twenty minutes.

Both teams found power-play goals in the second period. Sam Oremba restored Spokane's lead at 4:53, finishing a chance created by Mathis Preston and Brody Gillespie. Swift Current replied on their own man-advantage when Noah Kosick scored at 15:26, set up by Hudson Darby and Trae Wilke, sending the teams to the third tied 2-2.

The third period turned into a goal-filled sprint. Just ten seconds in, Jaxen Gauchier put the Broncos ahead on a pass from Anthony Wilson. Spokane responded quickly, with Coco Armstrong tying the game at 1:29 before Oremba scored his second of the night at 11:08 to make it 4-3 Chiefs. The Broncos kept fighting, and at 14:17 Pantelakis danced his way into the slot and fed Parker Rondeau for the 4-4 equalizer. Spokane, however, capitalized late on another power play when Mathis Preston scored the eventual game-winner at 18:26. Swift Current pulled their goalie in a final push, but the Chiefs hit the empty net at 19:36 to secure the 6-4 victory.

Special teams played a major role in the outcome. The Broncos went 1-for-7 on the power play, including coming up empty on a 5-on-3, while Spokane finished 2-for-6. The Chiefs also favoured in the faceoff circle, winning 39 draws to Swift Current's 23. Aiden Eskit made 34 saves on 39 shots.

Swift Current's record drops to 8-19-1-0 with the loss. They return home for their next matchup on Wednesday, December 10, when they host the Kelowna Rockets at the InnovationPlex.

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