WHL Spokane Chiefs

Chiefs snap losing string with 4-2 victory over Cougars

Published on February 8, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


The Spokane Chiefs scored two power play goals and outshot the Prince George Cougars 32-30 on Saturday night in a 4-2 win in the Spokane Arena. Scott Lynch and Chad Klassen each had a goal and assist in the Chiefs 22nd win of the season.

Doug Auchenberg scored the opening goal 9:44 into the first period, just three seconds after a power play started, with a one timer from the top of the right circle. Brad Schell won a draw back to the point and Auchenberg placed it perfectly, top-shelf, stick side.

A pair of goals in the second period pushed the Chiefs lead to 3-0. Sean Zimmerman's third goal of the season was snapped on from the slot and was assisted by Ned Lukacevic and Klassen.

A minute and a half later Klassen scored his team leading 28th with a power play marker set up by Brad Schell and Lynch. Schell finished the night with a pair of helpers.

Lynch then blasted a shot from the blue line that blistered the back of the net at 7:58 of the third. Lynch drug the puck across the top of the slot and opened enough space for himself to let it fly for his 10th of the year to lead all Chiefs defenseman in goals scored.

Prince George ended the shutout bid for Gerry Festa, who made 28 saves in his first win as a Chief, at 10:51. The Cougars would score on the power play, plus an extra attacker after the goaltender headed for the bench, at 15:56 for the final margin.

Spokane finished the night 2-6 on the power play and 5-6 on the penalty kill.

The Chiefs will host the Brandon Wheat Kings on Tuesday, February 10th on Ultimate Fan Night. Fans are encouraged to dress up and show the Chiefs that you are the Ultimate Fan. Tune into 790 the Fan and 1510 KGA for more information.

Tickets for Tuesday night are available by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK or TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT.

ULTIMATE FAN NIGHT

Are you the Chiefs Biggest Fan? Let the Spokane Chiefs and Brandon Wheat Kings know on Tuesday, February 10th on Ultimate Fan Night.

Dress up as the Chiefs "Ultimate Fan" for Tuesday night's game, we'll get you on the video wall and you'll have a chance to win great prizes from the Spokane Chiefs, 790 The Fan and 1510 KGA.

The Chiefs will host the Brandon Wheat Kings in their one and only meeting of the season. Since the 1995-96 regular season, Spokane holds a 11-2 record versus their rival from the Eastern Conference. Spokane and Brandon played a five game WHL Championship series in 1996, with Brandon eventually going to the Memorial Cup. The last time Brandon came to town, November of 2001, the Chiefs earned a 5-0 win.

Brandon will be the last of the five Eastern Division teams to visit the Spokane Arena.

Tickets are available by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK or TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT.

COEUR D'ALENE CASINO NIGHT

Friday, February 13th is normally reserved for bad luck. This Friday, the Spokane Chiefs would like to change that with Coeur d'Alene Casino Night.

The Spokane Chiefs, Coeur d'Alene Casino and 98.1 KISS FM will give fans the opportunity to compete in a slot machine tournament throughout the evening to win great prizes from Coeur d'Alene Casino. Then during the intermissions, a few lucky fans will take the ice in the Circling Raven Golf Challenge and a special "Change your luck" race that you won't soon forget.

Spokane will host the Seattle Thunderbirds for the final time during the regular season as all five teams in the US Division are in a heated battle for home ice advantage in the playoffs.

Tickets for Coeur d'Alene Casino Night are available by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK or TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT.

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