Two people familiar with the situation say the NHL has approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale.>>
Two people familiar with the situation say the NHL has approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale.>>
Boston or the New York Rangers? To be honest, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson doesn't think it matters who the Pittsburgh Penguins face in the Eastern Conference finals.>>
Boston or the New York Rangers? To be honest, Ottawa's Daniel Alfredsson doesn't think it matters who the Pittsburgh Penguins face in the Eastern Conference finals.>>
The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5.>>
The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5.>>
During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more...>>
During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game.>>
Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose...>>
Jonathan Quick saved his best save for the final minute, sliding deftly across his crease and snagging Joe Pavelski's shot from point-blank range to the grateful gasps of the Los Angeles Kings' sellout crowd.>>
Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on...>>
Jimmy Howard kept Jonathan Toews in his misery, making three saves against the struggling star to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the...>>
Chris Kreider steered in a pass from Rick Nash 7:03 into overtime, and the New York Rangers stayed alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.>>
Chris Kreider proudly wore the Broadway Hat in the victorious New York Rangers dressing room as he tried to describe the feeling of saving his team's season.>>
Spokane rallied from an early 2-0 deficit as they scored six of the game's last seven goals to defeat Everett 6-3 in front of 6,628 fans at the Spokane Arena Friday night. Alessio Bertaggia recorded a hat trick and chipped in an assist as the Chiefs improved to 22-10-1-0 at home and 40-25-2-0 overall.
Everett raced out to a 2-0 lead in a physical first period with a power play goal from Joshua Winquist at 4:56 and a score from Brayden Low at the 12:49 mark. Spokane piled up the shots in the early going but couldn't break through until 17:54 as Connor Chartier knocked home a rebound with an assist from Dylan Walchuk. The Chiefs outshot the Silvertips 15-9 for the period.
Riley Whittingham tied the game up at the 3:08 mark of the second as he whipped a shot past Austin Lotz and into the back of the net unassisted. It took Everett just over two minutes to regain the lead with Winquist beating Garret Hughson for his second goal of the night at 5:38.
Spokane stayed on the offensive throughout the second and it paid off at 17:51 as Bertaggia fired home a rebound for the equalizer on assists from Mitch Holmberg and Mike Aviani. The Chiefs outshot the Tips for the second straight period 15-9.
Bertaggia struck early in the third at 6:30 with another rebound score as the Chiefs turned a 5-on-3 advantage into their first lead of the night on assists from Aviani and Brenden Kichton. Blake Gal padded the Chiefs lead with a power play goal at 17:47 with assists from Walchuk and Bertaggia.
Bertaggia completed the hat trick with an empty net goal at the 19:52 mark on assists from Chartier and Kichton.
Hughson finished 22 of 25 on save opportunities while Lotz was 38 of 43 for Everett. Spokane went 2 for 6 on the power play and 3 of 4 on the penalty kill.
With the victory, Spokane has now recorded at least 40 wins in 5 of the last 6 seasons and 9 times overall in franchise history. Kichton's two assists tied him for second all-time (194) in team history with Pat Falloon.
Tonight's three stars: Alessio Bertaggia (1st), Joshua Winquist (2nd), and Mike Aviani (3rd).
The Chiefs are home again tomorrow night against the Kootenay Ice at 7:05 PM for the Red Lion River Inn Buck Night & CheerStix Giveaway.
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:00 AM EDT2013-05-25 06:00:53 GMT
Jeff Baker hit a two-run homer and Lance Berkman added a three-run shot, both off Seattle starter Joe Saunders, and the Texas Rangers beat the Mariners 9-5 on Friday night.>>
Jeff Baker hit a two-run homer and Lance Berkman added a three-run shot, both off Seattle starter Joe Saunders, and the Texas Rangers beat the Mariners 9-5 on Friday night.>>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:29:16 GMT
The Mariners selected catcher Jesus Sucre from Triple-A Tacoma, recalled infielder Carlos Triunfel and designated infielder Robert Andino for assignment.>>
The Mariners selected catcher Jesus Sucre from Triple-A Tacoma, recalled infielder Carlos Triunfel and designated infielder Robert Andino for assignment.>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:42:32 GMT
Consider that Chris Bruton has captained a Memorial Cup Champion, earned a college degree and is now playing professionally you can accuse him of taking advantage.>>
Consider that Chris Bruton has captained a Memorial Cup Champion, earned a college degree and is now playing professionally you can accuse him of taking advantage.>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:14 AM EDT2013-05-22 05:14:12 GMT
Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Jerome Williams threw eight innings of shutout ball and the Angels blanked the Mariners 12-0 on Tuesday.>>
Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Jerome Williams threw eight innings of shutout ball and the Angels blanked the Mariners 12-0 on Tuesday.>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:44:34 GMT
Tuesday the Tri-Cities Fever returned to the Toyota Center, preparing for a rematch against the Colorado Ice. Over the weekend the Fever lost to the Ice 39-35.>>
Tuesday the Tri-Cities Fever returned to the Toyota Center, preparing for a rematch against the Colorado Ice. Over the weekend the Fever lost to the Ice 39-35.>>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:42:32 GMT
Consider that Chris Bruton has captained a Memorial Cup Champion, earned a college degree and is now playing professionally you can accuse him of taking advantage.>>
Consider that Chris Bruton has captained a Memorial Cup Champion, earned a college degree and is now playing professionally you can accuse him of taking advantage.>>
Wednesday, April 10 2013 1:20 AM EDT2013-04-10 05:20:02 GMT
After dropping Tuesday's game to the Winterhawks, the Chiefs have to win to keep their playoff dreams alive.
Portland took a 2-0 lead in the second period and held off a late charge from Spokane as the Winterhawks defeated the Chiefs 3-1 in front of 3,708 fans at the Spokane Arena Tuesday night.>>
Portland took a 2-0 lead in the second period and held off a late charge from Spokane as the Winterhawks defeated the Chiefs 3-1 in front of 3,708 fans at the Spokane Arena Tuesday night.>>
Sunday, April 7 2013 1:27 AM EDT2013-04-07 05:27:50 GMT
The Portland Winterhawks took a 2-0 series lead over the Spokane Chiefs with a 3-0 win in Game 2 of their second round series Saturday at the Rose Garden in front of 10,326 fans.
The Portland Winterhawks took a 2-0 series lead over the Spokane Chiefs with a 3-0 win in Game 2 of their second round series Saturday at the Rose Garden in front of 10,326 fans.
Saturday, April 6 2013 1:49 AM EDT2013-04-06 05:49:04 GMT
Ty Rattie and Mac Carruth made history as the Portland Winterhawks opened their second round series with a 7-2 win in Game 1 Friday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in front of 6,172 fans.>>
Ty Rattie and Mac Carruth made history as the Portland Winterhawks opened their second round series with a 7-2 win in Game 1 Friday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in front of 6,172 fans.>>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-04-02 17:47:54 GMT
The Spokane Chiefs will host games three and four of the WHL Playoff's Western Conference Semi Finals in the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00pm. >>
The Spokane Chiefs will host games three and four of the WHL Playoff's Western Conference Semi Finals in the Spokane Arena on Tuesday, April 9th and Wednesday, April 10th at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now.
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