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Four-Goal Third Period Propels Spokane to 5-3 Victory over Seattle

February 26, 2022 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane, Wash. - A four-goal third period propelled the Spokane Chiefs to a 5-3 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds at Spokane Arena on Friday night. Team captain and Washington Capitals prospect Bear Hughes led the way with two goals and an assist.

After a scoreless first period, the Thunderbirds lit the lamp to take a 1-0 lead at 5:05 of the second when Conner Roulette picked up his 17th of the season.

The Chiefs tied it up at 11:54 when defenseman Raegan Wiles took advantage of a scrum in front to chip the puck into a wide-open net for an unassisted power play goal.

Seattle took the lead once more at 13:47, scoring on a power play of their own when Reid Schaefer picked the right corner with a perfect point shot through traffic.

Spokane found their footing in the third, outshooting Seattle 15-9 to take the lead and secure the win. Chase Bertholet ripped home his 18th of the season after a faceoff win by Hughes to make it 2-2 and 8:26.

Hughes then scored his first of the night at 14:04, weaving through the Seattle defense before lasering the puck past goalie Scott Ratzlaff to take the lead.

Forward Carter Streek added to the lead with the eventual game-winner, capitalizing on a perfect backdoor feed from Ty Cheveldayoff to make it 4-2 at 16:29. Hughes picked up his second on an empty net at 18:53 and Seattle's Jeremy Hanzal scored a late goal to reach the final 5-3 tally.

Spokane finished the game 1-f0r-4 on the power play and 0-for-2 on the penalty kill. Shots on goal favored the Thunderbirds, 32-28.

The Chiefs host the Tri-City Americans on Saturday night for Chiefs Fight Cancer Night presented by Inland Imaging. The team will wear special themed jerseys to be auctioned off for charity during the game.

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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 Saturday, February 26 versus the Tri-City Americans. It will be Chiefs Fight Cancer Night presented by Inland Imaging as the Chiefs will wear special themed jerseys to be auctioned off, with proceeds benefitting Every Woman Can. Tickets for all regular season games are available online at spokanechiefs.com/tickets.

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