WHL Spokane Chiefs

Chiefs Expect 84 Players at Tournament-Style Training Camp

Published on August 21, 2023 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs will hold their annual training camp at Spokane Arena with ice sessions beginning on Thursday, August 31 running through Sunday, September 3. The camp will feature 84 players, ranging in age from 15-20, split into four teams. Further details, including team names and rosters, will be released in the coming days.

The event marks the first time the 2023 draft class will have the chance to participate in a Chiefs' training camp, including first-overall U.S. pick Brody Gillespie and third-overall WHL Prospects pick Mathis Preston.

Practice sessions will take place during the day followed by two games each night. The camp will follow a tournament style, culminating in a Red-White Championship game for the Chiefs Cup on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. versus the top two teams from camp.

All games will be free and open to the public. Guests are asked to enter the building at the southeast corner of the Spokane Arena.

After camp, the team will trim the roster to begin their WHL preseason schedule as they prep to open the regular season on September 22 at Kamloops.

Camp Game Schedule

Thursday, August 31:

4 p.m. - Game 1

6 p.m. - Game 2

Friday, September 1:

4 p.m. - Game 1

6 p.m. - Game 2

Saturday, September 2:

4 p.m. - Game 1

6 p.m. - Game 2

Sunday, September 3

8:30 a.m. - Team 3rd Place vs Team 4th Place

10:30 a.m. - Red-White Championship Game

Check out the Spokane Chiefs Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Western Hockey League Stories from August 21, 2023


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