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Shorthanded Chiefs Lose to Division-Leading Silvertips, 4-1

October 31, 2021 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


Spokane, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs couldn't contain the U.S. Division-leading Everett Silvertips on Saturday night at Spokane Arena, losing 4-1. Spokane entered the game with just 10 rostered forwards available due to a rash of recent injuries.

Rookie goalie Manny Panghli made his second-straight start in goal for the Chiefs as fellow netminder Mason Beaupit was unavailable. He held strong in the first period, allowing just one goal on eight shots as second-year pivot Ryan Hofer pushed a rebound opportunity inside the left post.

The Silvertips, who have yet to lose in regulation this season, added on in the second when forward Austin Roest deflected a bouncing puck at 8:36. The lead pushed to three goals just over a minute later when Michal Gut capitalized on a two-on-one chance to beat Panghli on the blocker side.

The Chiefs cut the lead to 3-1 later in the second when Blake Swetlikoff scored his second of the season at 12:15, beating goalie Koen MacInnes short side to avoid the shutout.

Everett capped the scoring late in the third as Gut punched in his second of the night to make it 4-1.

Spokane was outshot 15-29 on the night, going 0-for-3 on the power play and 2-for-2 on the penalty kill.

The Chiefs and Silvertips will become very familiar over the next two weeks; tonight's game was the first of four-straight head-to-head matchups for Spokane. They'll host the Silvertips again at Spokane Arena on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6.

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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 Friday, November 5 when they host the Everett Silvertips at Spokane Arena. It will be the Avista "Way to Save" Team Poster Giveaway as the first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Spokane Chiefs team poster courtesy of Avista Utilities. Tickets for Friday and all regular season games are available online at spokanechiefs.com/tickets.

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