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Chiefs Announce 2023-24 Home Opener, Pre-Season Schedule

June 26, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Calgary, Alta. - The Western Hockey League announced the 2023-24 Regular Season is scheduled to begin on Friday, September 22, 2023. The Spokane Chiefs will begin the season on the road before returning to Spokane for the 2023-2024 Home Opener vs. Tri-City on Saturday, September 30. All Spokane Chiefs ticket packages are available now, with packages ranging from 6 games to 34 games, starting at under $100. PLUS, All new weekend or season package holders who sign up in June will be entered to win an autographed jersey or helmet.

The league also unveiled the 2023 WHL Pre-Season Schedule, including 44 games, beginning Tuesday, September 5 and concluding Sunday, September 17. The Chiefs announced their pre-season slate, including a home pre-season game on September 14 vs Portland in the Spokane Arena and the first match-up against new U.S. Division opponent Wenatchee as part of a pre-season tournament in Tri-City. The Chiefs will play four games between two tournaments in Everett and Kennewick.

Chiefs' 2023 Pre-Season Schedule

Wednesday, September 6 (2:00 p.m.) - Spokane vs. Wenatchee - Spokane, Wash.

Friday, September 8 (2:00 p.m.) - Spokane vs. Seattle - Everett, Wash.

Saturday, September 9 (2:00 p.m.) - Spokane vs. Portland - Everett, Wash.

Wednesday, September 14 (6:00 p.m.) - Spokane vs. Portland - Spokane, Wash.

Friday, September 15 (3:05 p.m.) - Spokane vs. Wenatchee - Kennewick, Wash.

Saturday, September 16 (2:05 p.m.) - Spokane vs. Portland - Kennewick, Wash.

The 2023 WHL Pre-season features two tournaments, including events hosted by the Everett Silvertips and Tri-City Americans.

Everett's six-game pre-season tournament is scheduled to begin Friday, September 8 and will include appearances by all six U.S. Division Clubs. All six games will be hosted at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.

Tri-City's five-game pre-season tournament is scheduled to begin Friday, September 15 and will include appearances by all six U.S. Division Clubs. All five games will be hosted at Toyota Arena in Kennewick, Wash.

The 2023 WHL Pre-Season Schedule will see WHL Clubs bring the excitement of WHL hockey to eight communities outside WHL Club markets, providing an opportunity for hockey fans in other areas of Western Canada to witness WHL hockey in person.

Wednesday, September 6, the Prince Albert Raiders will host the Saskatoon Blades at Big River First Nation Arena in Debden, Sask., located approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Prince Albert.

Friday, September 8, the Calgary Hitmen will host the Red Deer Rebels at Siksika Deerfoot Sportsplex in Siksika, Alta., located approximately 125 kilometres southeast of Calgary.

The Jon Baillie Arena in Port Coquitlam, B.C., will be the site for two WHL Pre-Season games featuring the Prince George Cougars, including Friday, September 8 vs. the Vancouver Giants and Saturday, September 9 vs. the Victoria Royals.

Saturday, September 9, the Edmonton Oil Kings will host the Calgary Hitmen at the Enoch Recreation Centre in Enoch, Alta., located approximately 25 kilometres southwest of Edmonton.

The Moose Jaw Warriors will meet the Swift Current Broncos Saturday, September 9 at the Southland Co-op Centre in Assiniboia, Sask., approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Moose Jaw.

The Grande Cache Recreation Centre in Grande Cache, Alta., will serve as the venue for a pair of games between the Edmonton Oil Kings and Prince George Cougars. Friday, September 15 and Sunday, September 17, the Oil Kings and Cougars will drop the puck roughly halfway between Edmonton and Prince George - 580 kilometres east of Prince George and 430 kilometres west of Edmonton.

The Legends Centre in Warman, Sask., will once again be the scene for the Blades and Raiders, while Cam Neely Arena in Maple Ridge, B.C., will welcome the Giants and Kamloops Blazers on Saturday, September 16.

The 2023-24 WHL Regular Season Schedule is planned to be unveiled Tuesday, June 27.

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