Chiefs welcome 2010 with open arms

The Spokane Chiefs found themselves just one point out of first place in the U.S. Division during the early stages of December. It must feel like a long time ago since then, however, as the Chiefs stumbled into the new year losers of five straight and six out of seven.

Chiefs Update: Closing in

There were a couple surprises to come out of the last week of Spokane Chiefs Hockey. Rookie Matt Marantz coming to the aid of Chiefs forward and notorious instigator Kyle Beach to act as his enforcer and Spokane still not getting any love from the voters of the Canadian Hockey League’s Top 10 teams, despite being on a wicked tear throughout the WHL rank among the most shocking moments of the past three games.

Chiefs gaining ground

The last week of Spokane Chiefs Hockey can be interpreted a few ways. Well, at least the beginning of that week can be. But no matter how you look at it, the bottom line is that the Chiefs managed to earn five of a possible six points during their last three games.

Consistent inconsistency

Nineteen games into the season, the Spokane Chiefs have yet to capture the steady level of play that earned them a pair of championships a year ago.

Staying the course

Entering a pair of games this weekend, the Spokane Chiefs were hoping to buck a recent trend of inconsistency, marked by a 1-1-0-1 record in three contests since a 5-2 win over the Kamloops Blazers on Oct. 17.

Looking familiar

The Spokane Chiefs entered the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25 undefeated at the Spokane Arena and with back-to-back home games lined up against two of the inferior teams in the Western Conference.

Choosing a Costume

Halloween is already upon us and I’m sure you’re already sick of seeing the “Zombie, because I think death is cool” and “Kitty Kat, because all I have to do is wear cat ears on my head” variety of costumes.
Luckily, sports provides a myriad of possible costume ideas, and since this column is just a [...]

Best of the U.S. Division

Following their season-opening 4-2 defeat in Cranbrook at the hands of the Kootenay Ice, the Spokane Chiefs have rattled off 11 consecutive games with at least one point.

Celebrating a banner season

One week after getting their opening road trip of the season out of the way, the Spokane Chiefs came home to drop the 2008 WHL Championship and Memorial Cup Championship banners on Saturday, Sept. 27 and did so in style.

Chiefs win!

I’ve been to a fair share of Chiefs games over the last few seasons, and tonight’s home opener against the Tri-City Americans ranks right up there with some of the best.

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