WHL Spokane Chiefs

Parik Posts First Career Shutout and Scores Goal in 3-0 Win over Kamloops

Published on March 11, 2020 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


SPOKANE, Wash. - It was a night of firsts for Los Angeles Kings prospect Lukas Parik.

The rookie goaltender from the Czech Republic recorded his first career Western Hockey League shutout and became the ninth WHL goalie to score a goal as the Chiefs earned a 3-0 win over the B.C. Division Champion Kamloops Blazers. The victory extended Spokane's winning streak to 10 games, good for third-longest in franchise history, and also snapped Kamloops' six-game streak.

The Chiefs opened the scoring just 12 seconds into regulation when Jack Finley blew past the Blazers' defense and flipped a backhand pass to Cordel Larson, who fired it home to capture the lead.

Spokane extended their lead to 2-0 with the only goal of the second period, a shot by center Leif Mattson from the point for his fourth goal in his last four games.

Parik held the Blazers scoreless through the final 20 minutes and added a goal of his own, firing one coast-to-coast into the empty net at 19:18 to make it 3-0 and punctuate the Spokane victory. The goal is the first by a goalie and ninth in WHL history; the first since Ian Scott hit the twine for Prince Albert on Nov. 18, 2018 versus Tri-City.

Parik denied 36 Blazers shots on the night while Kamloops goaltender Dylan Garand was 18-for-20. Both sides were held scoreless on the power play with Spokane going 0-for-2 and Kamloops going 0-for-3.

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The Chiefs close out their regular season home schedule with back-to-back games Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14. Spokane takes on the Portland Winterhawks Friday for Centennial by Davenport Hotels Family Feast Night. Fans will be able to purchase discounted concessions items at concession stands along the main concourse all throughout the game. Additionally, the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative Spokane Chiefs poster courtesy of Avista Utilities.

Tickets for all Chiefs home games are available now online and via the Chiefs' Ticket Office, over the phone at 509-535-PUCK or in-person at Spokane Arena during regular business hours.

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