WHL Spokane Chiefs

Staples Chamber Networking Night on March 6th

Published on February 28, 2013 under Western Hockey League (WHL)
Spokane Chiefs News Release


The Spokane Chiefs will host the Seattle Thunderbirds in their final meeting of the season on Wednesday, March 6th during TicketsWest Player Magnet Giveaway and Staples Chamber Networking Night.

Tickets to all home games are available by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK (7825) or TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT (7328).

All area chamber members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the game for up to $4 off the walk-up price and enjoy a networking event in advance of the gates opening. The Staples Chamber Networking Night will begin at 5:00 p.m. on the lower level concourse of the Spokane Arena. In addition to the game, the event will include a light snack, beverage and amazing door prizes provided by Staples and the Spokane Chiefs. Chamber members must purchase a ticket to get into both events.

The Chiefs will play host to Seattle for the first time since sweeping the Thunderbirds in a three game series in early January. Mike Aviani scored in all three games to push Spokane's season series to 7-1 versus the Thunderbirds, including seven straight wins.

Spokane also posted a 7-6 shootout victory at home on December 14th after trailing 6-2 with 11:51 remaining in the game. Mitch Holmberg scored three straight and Mike Aviani tied it up with 55-seconds left. The Chiefs scored twice in the shootout while Garret Hughson held Seattle to one goal on three chances.

Overall, Aviani has six goals and 10 points and is +7. Todd Fiddler has five goals, including a hat trick on November 17th in a 3-1 win, and 10 points. Brenden Kichton has three goals and 10 points. On average, Spokane has outshot Seattle 38.5-27.6. Spokane has scored the first goal of the game six times, going 6-0 in those games. The Chiefs have outscored Seattle 15-5 in the third period. Eric Williams is 6-1 with a 2.53 GAA and .909 save percentage.

Attractions:

* Chiefs Player Magnets presented by TicketsWest

* Staples That Was Easy Promotion (1st Intermission)

* Washington Army National Guard Horse Races (2nd Intermission)

* Recycle Man presented by Pacific Steel and Recycling

* Boomer the Bear presented by Subway




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