Russell Suspended One Game

October 22, 2018 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release

The Western Hockey League announced on Oct. 22 that defenseman Bobby Russell has been suspended one game for a cross-checking major penalty and game misconduct earned on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Prince Albert.

Russell will miss the Chiefs' home game versus the Portland Winterhawks on Friday, Oct. 26 and be eligible to return to the lineup on Saturday, Oct. 27 as Spokane hosts Tri-City.

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The Chiefs will return home to open a five-game homestand when they host Portland on Friday night for Avista "Way to Save" Night & Glow Bracelet Giveaway. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a glow bracelet courtesy of Avista. They remain home Saturday vs. Tri-City for Leinenkugel's HOCKtoberfest & Leavenworth Trip Giveaway. Pre-game festivities on Saturday start inside at 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now online, over the phone at 509-535-PUCK and in-person at the Chiefs' Ticket Office.

Ticket packages are also available! Save $$$ on tickets with great value options as low as $70! For more information or to purchase, visit the Chiefs' Ticket Office at Spokane Arena, call 509-535-PUCK.

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