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Chiefs Fall 3-1 on the Road to Seattle Thunderbirds

February 19, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Kent, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs got on the board first, but fell short against the Seattle Thunderbirds to kick off their road trip Friday night, falling 3-1.

The Chiefs struck quickly, scoring the first goal of the game at 1:12 in the first period when forward Chase Bertholet netted his 17th goal of the season with an assist from Nick McCarry.

The Thunderbirds responded halfway through the first period when Jordan Gustafson capitalized on a power play opportunity and found the twine for his 19th goal of the year.

The second period was all Seattle, starting just 2:38 in when Matthew Rempe pushed the Thunderbirds lead to 2-1 with another goal. Sawyer Mynio padded the lead to 3-1 at 13:56 with help from Leon Okonkwo Prada and Gabe Ludwig.

The Chiefs managed to keep the Thunderbirds at bay in the third period, with rookie netminder Cooper Michaluk stopping all nine Seattle shots on net.

Michaluk saved 29-of-32 total shots, while Seattle's Scott Ratzlaff stopped all but one of Spokane's 20 shots.

Spokane went 0-for-3 on the power play and 2-for-3 on the penalty kill. The Chiefs were outshot 32-20 on the night.

Up next, the Chiefs will head to Tri-City to take on the Americans Saturday night at 6:05 p.m.

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The Spokane Chiefs are a member of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, the world's finest development league for junior hockey players. Since 1985 the Chiefs have been a pillar in the Spokane community, offering family-friendly entertainment and a winning tradition which includes: two Memorial Cup Championships in 1991 & 2008, two WHL Championships in 1991 & 2008 and four Western Conference Championships in 1991, 1996, 2000 & 2008. Over 60 alumni have gone on to play in the National Hockey League.

The Chiefs' next home game is Friday, February 25 versus the Seattle Thunderbirds. It's Shriners Hospitals for Children School Night and Plush Pillow Giveaway. The first 1,000 kids (12 & under) will receive a Boomer The Bear pillow courtesy of Shriners Hospitals for Children. Tickets for all regular season games are available online at spokanechiefs.com/tickets.

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