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Hurley, Baird and Hammermeister Sign Extensions

April 5, 2019 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs announced on Friday the extension of multiple hockey staff members, including Athletic Trainer Joseph Hurley, Assistant Director of Hockey Operations Chris Baird and Sports Psychologist Jon Hammermeister. Each has been extended two years, through the 2020-21 season.

"Each of these staff members make a tremendous impact on the success of our team," said Chiefs' general manager Scott Carter. "They are the unsung heroes of our organization and play a big role in the success of our players and coaches."

Hurley, originally from Philadelphia, joined the Chiefs as the team's Athletic Trainer & Conditioning Coach prior to the 2017-18 regular season after a stint as the Head Athletic Trainer with the Amarillo Bulls of the NAHL. He also previously worked with the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL and USA Ball Hockey.

Baird, a Spokane native and Lakeside High School alumnus, first began his tenure with the Chiefs as a video coordinator during the 2006-07 campaign. He continued that part-time role before being brought on full-time in his current position in August 2017.

Hammermeister returns to the Chiefs as a consulting sports psychologist, assisting players to reach their peak performance through mental and emotional coaching. An Eastern Washington University professor since 1999, he boasts over 20 years of experience working with elite athletes, including consulting work with Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Spokane begins their second-round playoff series versus the Everett Silvertips on the road on Saturday, April 6 (7:05 p.m.). Mike Boyle will have the radio call on 103.5 FM The Game & 1510 AM KGA beginning with the pre-game show at 6:30 p.m.

The Chiefs are scheduled to host Game 3 and Game 4 of their best-of-seven second round series versus Everett on Wednesday, April 10 and Friday, April 12 at Spokane Arena. They will also host Game 5 on April 13, if necessary.

Tickets for Games 3 & 4 are available now online, over the phone at 509-535-PUCK and in-person at the Chiefs' Ticket Office at Spokane Arena.

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