Comrie, Americans Top Chiefs in Spokane - Spokane, North Idaho News & Weather KHQ.com

Comrie, Americans Top Chiefs in Spokane

Posted:

  • HockeyMore>>

  • Maple Leafs beat Bruins 4-3, avoid elimination in Game 5

    Maple Leafs beat Bruins 4-3, avoid elimination in Game 5

    Saturday, April 21 2018 11:14 PM EDT2018-04-22 03:14:29 GMT
    Sunday, April 22 2018 10:44 AM EDT2018-04-22 14:44:55 GMT
    (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer). Boston Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk (48) battles Toronto Maple Leafs' Tyler Bozak (42) along the boards during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2018.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer). Boston Bruins' Matt Grzelcyk (48) battles Toronto Maple Leafs' Tyler Bozak (42) along the boards during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Boston, Saturday, April 21, 2018.
    Tyler Bozak and James van Riemsdyk scored 1:19 apart in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 night and avoid playoff elimination.>>
    Tyler Bozak and James van Riemsdyk scored 1:19 apart in the second period and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 night and avoid playoff elimination.>>

  • High-scoring Lightning showing they play defense, too

    High-scoring Lightning showing they play defense, too

    Sunday, April 22 2018 3:04 AM EDT2018-04-22 07:04:42 GMT
    Sunday, April 22 2018 9:17 AM EDT2018-04-22 13:17:37 GMT
    (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara). Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) celebrates after his goal against the New Jersey Devils with teammates, including Alex Killorn (17) and center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the first period of Game 5 of an ...(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara). Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) celebrates after his goal against the New Jersey Devils with teammates, including Alex Killorn (17) and center Anthony Cirelli (71) during the first period of Game 5 of an ...
    Vasileviskiy, Lightning playing solid defense in playoffs.>>
    Vasileviskiy, Lightning playing solid defense in playoffs.>>

  • Backstrom scores in OT, Caps take 3-2 series lead on Jackets

    Backstrom scores in OT, Caps take 3-2 series lead on Jackets

    Saturday, April 21 2018 6:35 PM EDT2018-04-21 22:35:00 GMT
    Sunday, April 22 2018 3:16 AM EDT2018-04-22 07:16:26 GMT
    (AP Photo/Nick Wass). Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Washin...(AP Photo/Nick Wass). Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, celebrates his goal during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL first-round hockey playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Washin...
    Nicklas Backstrom scored his second goal of the game 11:53 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets and a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.>>
    Nicklas Backstrom scored his second goal of the game 11:53 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets and a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.>>
    •   

by Spokane Chiefs Media Relations

SPOKANE, Wash. – Tri-City netminder Eric Comrie reminded the Chiefs why he’s considered a top goalie in the Western Hockey League as he stopped all 34 shots fired in his direction, helping the Americans shut out Spokane 3-0 on Saturday night on Red Lion River Inn Buck Night and CheerStix Giveaway.

Comrie, who allowed six goals the last time the Americans came to Spokane on February 15th, stayed busy as the Chiefs outshot Tri-City 34-29. Spokane had plenty of opportunities, but Comrie was able to turn away each shot. The Chiefs best opportunity came near the end of the game, as Marcus Messier left the puck in the crease for Keanu Yamamoto, but Yamamoto was unable to get to the puck – and open net – in time.

Each team had five power play opportunities, but it was Tri-City who was the only one to take full advantage. The Americans first goal was scored on the power play from Parker Bowles. Former Spokane Chief Jackson Playfair was credited with an assist on the play.

Mitch Holmberg still leads the WHL with 107 total points, just one point above Portland’s Nicolas Petan. Holmberg also sits four goals shy of Spokane’s all-time goal scorer with 142 career goals.

The Chiefs will head on a four-game road trip before returning for the season’s final two home games. Spokane will play host to the Everett Silvertips on Wednesday, March 12th, for the season’s final TicketsWest Player Magnet Giveaway. Everett currently has an 18-game losing streak at the Spokane Arena.

Tickets for all Chiefs home games are available in-person at the Chiefs' Ticket Office, over the phone at (509) 535-PUCK, via TicketsWest outlets and online at www.ticketswest.com.

HD DOPPLER 6i
/
7-Day ForecastWeather PixSchool ClosuresBargain BlitzGarden Report