COVID Vaccine Requirement Removed for Chiefs Games Starting in March
February 18, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release
Spokane, Wash. - The Washington state mandate requiring proof of COVID vaccine or negative test for indoor events of over 1,000 people will be discontinued starting on March 1, as announced by Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday. The change applies to five regular season Spokane Chiefs home games at Spokane Arena as well as the 2022 WHL Playoffs.
Chiefs home games impacted by the change include:
Wednesday, March 9 vs. Vancouver - TicketsWest Player Magnet Giveaway
Saturday, March 12 vs. Tri-City - Miller Lite St. Paddy's Day Jersey Giveaway
Tuesday, March 15 vs. Everett - TicketsWest Player Magnet Giveaway
Saturday, March 19 vs. Tri-City - Coca-Cola Family Feast Night
Wednesday, April 6 vs. Everett - Coeur d'Alene Casino BINGO Night & Regular Season Finale
Proof of vaccine or negative test will still be required for the Chiefs' two remaining home games in February - on Friday, Feb. 25 and Saturday, Feb. 26. The removal of the vaccine mandate will begin with the game on March 9.
The Governor also announced that the indoor mask requirement would be eliminated on March 21, impacting the Chiefs' home game on April 6 and any 2022 playoff contests.
Tickets for the impacted five games and all Chiefs' home games are available at spokanechiefs.com/tickets.
• Discuss this story on the Western Hockey League message board...
Western Hockey League Stories from February 18, 2022
- Hitmen Fall to Ice 3-1 - Calgary Hitmen
- Bedard's OT Winner Lifts Pats Past Raiders - Regina Pats
- Warriors Expecting Another Test in Prince Albert - Moose Jaw Warriors
- Americans Open Home Weekend at Toyota Center - Tri-City Americans
- Game Day Hub: February 18 at TC - Portland Winterhawks
- Chiefs Kick off Three-Game Road Trip in Seattle Friday Night - Spokane Chiefs
- Evan May Joins Silvertips as Affiliate Player - Everett Silvertips
- COVID Vaccine Requirement Removed for Chiefs Games Starting in March - Spokane Chiefs
- Road Trip Rolls into the Windy City - Brandon Wheat Kings
- Gameday Preview - February 18 at Swift Current - Medicine Hat Tigers
- Pats Hockey Card Sets on Sale at Monday's Game - Regina Pats
- Game 41 - ICE at Calgary - Winnipeg Ice
- Pats Play Raiders in Sixth of Eight Meetings this Season - Regina Pats
- GAME #45 Preview: Blades at Rebels - Saskatoon Blades
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.
Other Recent Spokane Chiefs Stories
- Chiefs Sign 68th-Overall WHL Prospects Pick D Rhett Sather
- Deadline to Guarantee Your Seats Is April 30th for Package Renewals
- Roulette Signs with ECHL's Tulsa Oilers
- Ryan Smith Named as Team Canada's Assistant Coach at the 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship
- Cheveldayoff Signs ATO with ECHL's Maine Mariners
