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Seattle Pulls Away for 4-1 Win over Chiefs

October 30, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs battled throughout but eventually wore down against the visiting Seattle Thunderbirds on Friday night, losing 4-1.

Spokane controlled most of play in a scoreless first period, outshooting Seattle 11-5. The Thunderbirds finally broke through late in the second as forward Jordan Gustafson scored his fifth of the season to make it 1-0 with 2:11 left in the frame. They added on a second at 19:23 as Mekai Sanders scored his first of two goals.

Seattle took advantage of a turnover at 6:55 of the third when veteran centerman Jared Davidson scored unassisted to make it 3-0. The T-Birds extended the lead to four at 14:37 as Sanders potted his second.

The Chiefs avoided the shutout late as defenseman Graham Sward scored his first career shorthanded goal, ripping the puck inside the left post with assists to Cordel Larson and team captain Jack Finley.

Rookie goalie Manny Panghli made his first start of the season for the Chiefs and was solid, turning aside 26 of 30 shots faced. Scott Ratzlaff went 28-for-29 for the Thunderbirds, earning his second win of the year. Spokane finished 0-for-2 on the power play and 2-for-3 on the penalty kill.

Spokane remains at home to face the Everett Silvertips on Saturday night at Spokane Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

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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' 2021-22 regular season continues on Saturday, October 30 when they host the Everett Silvertips at Spokane Arena. It will be the Coeur d'Alene Casino Halloween Extravaganza and lucky fans in the stands will win prizes throughout the night courtesy of Coeur d'Alene Casino. Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite costume to the game! Tickets for Friday and all regular season games are available online at spokanechiefs.com/tickets.

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