WHL Spokane Chiefs

Late goal spells doom for Chiefs

Published on October 16, 2004 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


The Vancouver Giants broke a 2-2 tie when Mitch Bartley tipped in the game winner with under four minutes remaining in regulation on Friday night in the Spokane Arena. It marked the first loss at home this season for the Chiefs and snapped a two game winning streak.

Spokane scored late in the second and early in the third to overcome a two goal deficit and even the game before the game winner was scored.

Vancouver scored once in the first, a t14:12, and another in the second, at 6:07 for a two goal lead.

The Chiefs started their comeback with just 23-seconds left in the second period when Adam Hobson pounded a loose puck in on the power play in front of the crease. Joe Logan and Gary Gladue each had assists on the play.

Hobson took part in Spokane's second goal, 1:10 into the third, when his shot was redirected in by Chad Klassen to tie it at two.

Despite pulling goaltender Jim Watt and putting presure on the Vancouver defense late in the game, the Giant's Marek Schwartz nullified the Chiefs scoring opportunity and ended up the Sir Speedy Star of the Game after making 30 save, 10 in the third.

Spokane's record dropped to 3-4 while Vancouver remained unbeaten in their last six games.

Spokane will travel to Tri-City on Saturday night for their first game on the road versus the Americans. Spokane earned a 3-0 win over Tri-City last Saturday in the Arena after putting 50 shots on net.

Spokane is back at home next Friday and Saturday versus Portland and Kamloops, respectively. Friday is Karaoke Night, presented by Oldies 101.1 and Saturday will be Kid's Night and Skate with the Chiefs presented by Zak Designs, Spirit 101.9 and KAYU Fox 28.

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

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