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WHL Spokane Chiefs

Johnson Wins Gold

January 6, 2010 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane Chief and Spokane native Tyler Johnson was a part of the United States Gold Medal winning team at the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. John Carlson (Colonia, N.J.) scored twice including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the U.S. National Junior Team defeated Canada, 6-5, for the title.

The game pitted Chief teammates as Spokane captain Jared Cowen was a defenseman on the Canadian squad. The game took place near Cowen's hometown of Allan, Saskatchewan.

Following a pad save by Jack Campbell (Port Huron, Mich.), Team USA skated up ice on a three-on-one odd-man rush. Carlson glided in on the wing and fired a quick snap shot past goalie Martin Jones for the championship-winning tally.

"We put the right team together for this tournament, filled with gritty, hard-working players," said Dean Blais, head coach of the U.S. National Junior Team. "Our guys battled the whole tournament, and we're very happy to come away with the gold here in Saskatoon."...(more)

THREE GAMES IN THREE NIGHTS BEGINS FRIDAY

CHIEFS HOST CHILLIWACK

Three games in three nights will begin this weekend for the Chiefs on Friday night when they host the Chilliwack Bruins on Bingo Night presented by the Coeur d'Alene Casino and 101.1 FM Rock-n-Rolls Greatest hits. The Arena will be turned into Coeur d'Alene Casino West with gifts and prizes awarded to the winners of various bingo games throughout the night.

The meeting will be the third of the year between the two and the second time that Chilliwack visits the Arena. The Chiefs scored three goals in the second and third periods and went 3-4 on the power play and 3-3 on the penalty kill in a 7-1 win on December 11th in their last match-up in Chilliwack. Levko Koper had a hat trick and Kyle Beach scored two goals. Spokane won the first game of the season with a 5-1 decision on November 4th in the Arena. Kyle Beach had two goals and Tyler Johnson, Levko Koper and Mitch Wahl all added singles. The Chiefs outshot the Bruins 42-25. Spokane earned a point in all four games last year picking up three wins and one loss in a shootout in their first meeting of the season. After that 2-1 decision, Spokane shutout the Bruins 1-0, earned a 4-1 win and a 6-0 shutout in the final three games of the year. James Reid is 2-0 with a 1.00 GAA and .965 save percentage. The Chiefs are 4-8 on the power play and 6-6 on the penalty kill in two games this season...(more)

CHIEFS HOST TRI-CITY ON A SATURDAY BUCK NIGHT THE GAME WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE ON SWX

The second of six broadcasts on SWX will take place this Saturday night when the Chiefs host the first place Tri-City Americans in the Spokane Arena. The match-up will be the sixth of 12 games between the two.

Former Chiefs captain Brandin Cote will provide color commentary on the broadcast along side play-by-play announcer Jay Stewart. Airtime is 7:00 and the puck will drop at 7:08.

Saturday night is Buck Night presented by Red Lion River Inn and 92.9 ZZU. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs, popcorn and Coca-Cola products all night long.

Tri-City holds a 3-2 advantage in their previous five games including a win in their annual New Year's Eve game 5-2. Levko Koper scored both goals for Spokane. Prior to that, Spokane won the last match-up 4-1 on November 27th in Kennewick with goals by Tyler Johnson, Jared Cowen, Brenden Kichton and Mitch Wahl. Spokane outshot Tri-City 47-42. In five games, Koper has four goals and seven points while Stefan Ulmer has five assists. Last year, the home team won nine of the 12 match-ups. Spokane won the season series 7-4-0-1 with a 5-1 record at home. In its 21st year of existence the Chiefs lead the series 126-113-1-5 with 13 ties.

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

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