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Spokane Chiefs Hockey

Tickets for all Chiefs home games are available:
• by phone: 509.535.PUCK
• by calling TicketsWest at 800.325.SEAT
• by visiting the Spokane Chiefs website.


CHIEFS REASSIGN GOALTENDER

Spokane, WA - 10/26/09 - The Spokane Chiefs have reassigned goaltender Chase Martin to the Calgary Canucks of the AJHL. Martin made two appearances, including one start, for the Chiefs this season and is 0-1-0-0 with a 3.61 goals against average. The move leaves the Chiefs with two goaltenders, James Reid and Michael Tadjdeh.

Spokane is now carrying 26 bodies on their roster; 16 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders. By age, the Chiefs have three 16-year-olds (two forwards, one defenseman), five 17-year-olds (four forwards, one defenseman), eight 18-year-olds (four forwards, three defenseman and one goaltender), six 19-year-olds (four forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender) and four 20-year-olds (two forwards and two defensemen). Twenty-year olds Jared Spurgeon and Ryan Letts have yet to play in a game this year due to injury.

The Chiefs will play four games in five nights this week, including home games versus Brandon on Wednesday night and Portland on Saturday night. Spokane will travel to Kelowna on Friday and play the second half of a home-and-home series at Portland on Sunday night.


CRATSENBERG SUSPENDED ONE GAME

Spokane, WA - 10/26/09 - The Western Hockey League has issued a one game suspension to Chiefs forward T.C. Cratsenberg for receiving a major penalty and a game misconduct versus the Tri-City Americans on October 24. Cratsenberg will serve his suspension on Wednesday night when the Chiefs host the Brandon Wheat Kings.


CHIEFS REASSIGN BETZ

Spokane, WA - 10/23/09 - Forward Mike Betz has been released from the Spokane Chiefs roster and is at home in Summerland, BC awaiting reassignment. The 17-year-old had appeared in one game this season.

The move leaves the Chiefs with 27 players on their roster, including 20-year-olds Jared Spurgeon (shoulder) and Ryan Letts (foot) who haven’t seen action this year due to injury. Spokane is currently carrying 16 forwards, eight defensemen and three goaltenders.

The Chiefs will host the Tri-City Americans on Saturday night on Buck Night and CheerStix Giveaway presented by Supercuts. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Chiefs office at (509) 535-PUCK or TicketsWest at (800) 325-SEAT.


WAHL SIGNS WITH CALGARY

Spokane, WA - 10/06/09 - Spokane Chief forward Mitch Wahl has signed a three-year-entry contract with the Calgary Flames. Wahl was a second-round pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft and registered 32 goals and 67 points last season with Spokane, both second on the team. The 19-year-old is back in a Chiefs’ sweater for his fourth season and has two goals and six points in five games this year.  Wahl is also a +4.

Last year, Wahl had a +42 and nine game winning goals, which was third in the WHL, which both led the Chiefs.  Wahl currently has 124 career assists, 23rd all-time in franchise history, and 194 career points, 21st all-time. The Seal Beach, California native also played for the United States at the 2009 World Junior Hockey Championships in their fifth place finish.  Wahl finished the tournament with one goal and four points.  At the 2008 Memorial Cup, Wahl was named to the tournament All-Star Team after scoring two goals and six points.  Wahl has played 206 career games in Spokane.


FRIDAY IS KID'S NIGHT

Spokane, WA - 10/06/09 - Friday night, the kids are running the show.  Savageland Pizza is teaming up with the Spokane Chiefs to present Kids Night on Friday, October 9th when the Prince Albert Raiders visit the Spokane Arena.  Children are encouraged to visit Savageland Pizza prior to Thursday to sign up for their chance to participate.

The Chiefs will host the Raiders for the first time since January 26th, 2008, a 4-2 Chiefs win.  Levko Koper and Tyler Johnson each had goals for the Chiefs as only six penalty minutes were issued, two to Spokane and four to Prince Albert.  Last year, the Chiefs traveled to Prince Albert on November 14th and picked up a 3-2 win.  Ryan Letts and Mitch Wahl had goals for Spokane.   The Chiefs are 11-9 with one tie versus the Raiders since the 1995-96 season.

Kids will play an important role at the Chiefs game as they will assist the Spokane Chiefs staff all game long. Kids will assist the P.A announcer, promotion team, ticket staff, guest services, and more.

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

Attractions:
Off With Their Heads(1st Intermission)
Columbia Paint and Coatings Concentration (1st Intermission)
Human Bowling(2nd  Intermission)
Red Robin Dance for your Dinner (2nd Intermission)
Boomer the Bear presented by Subway


25TH ANNIVERSARY VOTING KICK OFF SATURDAY

Spokane, WA - 10/06/09 - As a part of the Chiefs 25th anniversary season, the fans will have the chance to help select the top 25 Chiefs of all-time through a three-month voting process.  The first chance to select the top Chiefs of all-time will begin on Saturday, October 10th when Spokane hosts the Seattle Thunderbirds at 7:00 in the Spokane Arena.  The Chiefs will also be wearing 25th anniversary patches on their home and away jerseys for the remainder of the season.

Starting early next week fans will also have the chance to go online at www.spokanechiefs.com and vote.

During the months of October-December fans will be able to vote for their top 25 Chiefs and later during the season the Chiefs will reveal the top 25 during an on ice presentation.

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

Attractions:
Off With Their Heads(1st Intermission)
Columbia Paint and Coatings Concentration (1st Intermission)
Human Bowling(2nd  Intermission)
Red Robin Dance for your Dinner (2nd Intermission)
Boomer the Bear presented by Subway


   
 
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