Sports stats



WHL Spokane Chiefs

Chiefs Come Back to Claim Point in OT Loss to Americans

December 31, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Kennewick, Washington - The Spokane Chiefs saw their rally fall short on Tuesday night as they overcame a two goal deficit to force overtime, but eventually lost to the Tri-City Americans 5-4.

After tilting the ice in their favor for much of the first period, a trio of turnovers lead to goals for the Americans--including a pair of short-handed goals just 70 seconds apart--as they jumped out to a 3-1 lead through the first 20 minutes of action. Leif Mattson extended his point streak to seven games with an assist on a Luke Toporowski goal at 13:26.

The Chiefs cut the deficit in the second period as Minnesota Wild prospect Adam Beckman extended his goal streak to nine games, tying a franchise record.

Spokane saw the Tri-City lead extend back to two 4:05 into the third period, but the Chiefs continued to fight their way back, pulling within one at 4:45 on a goal by Bear Hughes. An assist by Eli Zummack on the Hughes goal extended Zummack's point streak to 13 games. A second goal scored by Toporowski at the 12:05 mark of the frame tied things and eventually forced the game to overtime.

The Americans managed to put the stamp on the win just 1:16 into the overtime period with a goal by Marc Lajoie. Box Score: SPO (4) at T.C. (5) OT

Making his second career WHL start, Chiefs goaltender Mason Beaupit stopped 18-of-23 while Beck Warm was 25-of-29 for the Americans. Spokane ended the night 0-for-4 on the power play and Tri-City was 0-for-2.

--

The Chiefs return home to take on the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, January 3. It will be Fred Meyer Calendar Giveaway with the first 3,000 fans in attendance receiving a 2020 Spokane Chiefs wall calendar, courtesy of Fred Meyer.

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.

Check out the Spokane Chiefs Statistics



Western Hockey League Stories from December 31, 2019


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central