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Penalty Trouble Proves Costly for Chiefs in 4-2 Loss to Prince George

December 4, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane, Wash. -- Penalty trouble proved to be the downfall of the Spokane Chiefs on Friday night as they were defeated by the Prince George Cougars, 4-2.

Forward Carter Streek got the Chiefs on the board early, sneaking his third goal of the year inside the right post to make it 1-0 Spokane just 5:40 into regulation.

The Cougars responded with their first of two power play goals in the contest as Jonny Hooker found a lane through traffic to tie it up midway through the period.

Spokane regained the lead at 15:35 when Jack Finley snuck into the right circle and one-timed a perfect feed from linemate Bear Hughes for his eighth goal.

Prince George stormed back in the second period, scoring another with the man advantage at 8:38 (Hudson Thornton) -- this time 5-on-3 -- before taking the lead at 13:15 (Connor Bowie).

The Cougars padded their lead midway through the third when Carter MacAdams scored his fifth of the season.

Spokane outshot the Cougars 30-22 on the night, going 0-for-3 on the power play and 4-for-6 on the penalty kill overall. They remain home Saturday to host the Seattle Thunderbirds for the annual Teddy Bear Toss game at Spokane Arena.

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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, December 4 when the Seattle Thunderbirds visit for the annual Teddy Bear Toss presented by TDS Fiber. Fans are encouraged to bring a new stuffed animal to throw on the ice after the Chiefs score. Donated toys will be collected and donated to The Spokesman-Review Christmas Bureau. Tickets for Teddy Bear Toss presented by TDS Fiber and all regular season games are available online at spokanechiefs.com/tickets.

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