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Sloppy Third Period Chiefs' Downfall in 7-4 Loss at Tri-City

March 25, 2023 - Western Hockey League (WHL)
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Kennewick, Wash. - The Spokane Chiefs kept it a close contest against the Tri-City Americans Friday night before giving up four goals in the third period to ultimately fall 7-4 on the road.

Jalen Luypen opened the scoring just under seven minutes into play with help from Jordan Gavin and Alex Serraglio.

Carter Streek answered at 11:27 as he scored his 17th goal of the season with. help from Brayden Crampton and Chase Harrington. The assist marked Harrington's first Western Hockey League career point.

The Chiefs managed to hold off the Americans for the rest of the frame, as Dawson Cowan stopped all 13 of the other shots faced.

Overage blueliner Mac Gross fired home his 10th goal of the year from the slot just 2:36 into the second to give Spokane a 2-1 lead. Chase Bertholet and Berkly Catton earned the apples on the play, which came on the man advantage.

But Tri-City tilted the ice in their favor with back-to-back goals from Reese Belton and Cameron Cardona at 4:24 and 9:05, respectively.

With less than five minutes left in the middle frame, Streek launched his second of the night to the back of the net from the right circle to once again even the score at three apiece. Raegan Wiles and Cade Hayes were credited with the helpers.

The third period was all Tri-City, as Luypen and Belton went on to complete a hat trick each to eventually bring the Americans to seven total goals, including two short-handed efforts.

It wasn't until 19:51 that Catton capitalized on a power play opportunity and connected with the net for his 23rd of the year to cap the scoring at 7-4.

The Chiefs outshot the Americans 46-32.

Up next, the Chiefs will return home to host Tri-City in the 2022-23 season finale Saturday night.

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The Chiefs' next home game is Saturday, March 25 against the Tri-City Americans. It is the Coeur d'Alene Casino Family Feast Night and regular season finale. Tickets for March 25th are available online at spokanechiefs.com/tickets. Make sure to use your Flex Pack Tickets and Never-A-Wasted Tickets before the end of the season, as they do not carry over to next season.

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