Chiefs Continue Homestand Wednesday and Thursday
Published on January 21, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release
The Spokane Chiefs will continue their second longest stretch of road games when they visit a pair of US Division opponents on Wednesday and Thursday night.
Spokane will travel to Everett on Wednesday night to take on the Silvertips for the fifth time this year. In the previous four games, the Chiefs have built a 3-1 record, with a pair of wins coming in Everett. Chad Klassen, the seventh leading scorer in the WHL, recorded his first career hat-trick in a 4-2 win on November 19th in his second four point night os the season versus the 'Tips.
The game is versus the second and third place team in the WHL's US Division as Spokane holds a three point advantage over the expansion Silvertips.
Mike Boyle will go on the air at 6:30 on 790 the Fan with Comcast Hockey Tonight. The puck will drop at 7:00.
Thursday night the Chiefs will continue one of their hottest rivalries with a trip to Portland to take on the Winter Hawks for game number eight in their 10 game series. The Chiefs are 3-2-1-1 in the first seven games. Portland, who stands in the fourth and final playoff spot in the US Division, is just four points back of the Chiefs for second place. Gametime is 7:00 from the Rose Garden in Portland with Comcast Hockey Tonight airing one-half hour prior to gametime.
Spokane will return home on Saturday and Sunday with their only game of the year versus Prince Albert and a special matinee game against Kootenay.
Saturday night the Chiefs will welcome the East Division leading Raiders from Prince Albert. P.A. sports a 28-14-4-3 record and 63 points, six points in front of their closest rival. Saturday night is also Military Appreciation Night as the Chiefs will be wearing special camoflauge jerseys and will honor local military personnel prior to the game. Select jerseys will go up for auction during the game with the proceeds going to the Family Support Center, which supports families with members overseas.
Sunday night the Chiefs will give the fans an opportunity to skate with the Chiefs on Arena ice. Spokane will host Kootenay at 4:00 on Kids Day. Fans are encouraged to bring their skates to wear with the team in a post-game skating session. The Chiefs will have a limited amount of skates available for loan. Gates will open on Sunday at 3:00 with a special start time of 4:00.
Tickets for Saturday and Sunday night are available by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK or through TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT.
SUNDAY NIGHT NOT INCLUDED IN WEEKEND TICKET PACKAGE
Due to 27 Chiefs weekend games being scheduled this season, two remaining games have not been included in the 23 game Weekend Ticket Package, including this Sunday's game versus the Kootenay Ice.
Weekend Package holders have the opportunity to purchase tickets for the following four games at the special ticket package price by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK.
REMAINING GAMES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE WEEKEND TICKET PACKAGE:
Sunday, January 25th vs. Kootenay Ice
Friday, February 13th vs. Seattle Thunderbirds
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