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Late comeback falls short, Spokane Chiefs outlasted by Prince George 3-2 in Game 2 | WHL playoffs
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Spokane Chiefs hope late-season resurgence carries over into first-round matchup against Prince George | WHL hockey
Spokane Chiefs set to open WHL playoffs at Prince George
Chiefs close regular season with loss to Seattle, lock up No. 6 seed for playoffs | WHL hockey
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Spokane Chiefs fall 3-2 to Prince George in overtime; face three-game deficit in first-round series | WHL playoffs

UPDATED: Mon., March 30, 2026

There's an old adage that says a playoff hockey series doesn't really start until the home team loses. So, when the Spokane Chiefs lost the first two games of their Western Conference first-round series on the road in Prince George, Alberta, there wasn't any panic.

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Late comeback falls short, Spokane Chiefs outlasted by Prince George 3-2 in Game 2 | WHL playoffs

UPDATED: Sat., March 28, 2026

When you’re trying to solve a goalie who was an NHL first-round draft pick, it helps to generate a ton of shots and create traffic in front of the net, looking for deflections or rebounds.

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Spokane Chiefs open two-goal lead, allow five straight in 6-3 loss to Prince George in Game 1 | WHL playoffs

UPDATED: Fri., March 27, 2026

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The Prince George Cougars finished eight wins and 16 points ahead of the Spokane Chiefs, sweeping the four games between the two teams in the regular season. But when the Western Hockey League playoffs start, the records reset to 0-0.

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Spokane Chiefs hope late-season resurgence carries over into first-round matchup against Prince George | WHL hockey

UPDATED: Thu., March 26, 2026

As recently as Feb. 6, when they allowed the last-place Vancouver Giants to snap an eight-game losing streak, the Spokane Chiefs were on the outside of the playoff picture looking in.

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Spokane Chiefs set to open WHL playoffs at Prince George

UPDATED: Tue., March 24, 2026

The Spokane Chiefs learned their postseason schedule on Monday and will open the Western Hockey League playoffs on Friday at Prince George.

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Chiefs close regular season with loss to Seattle, lock up No. 6 seed for playoffs | WHL hockey

UPDATED: Sun., March 22, 2026

Despite a considerable advantage in shots, the Spokane Chiefs closed their regular season with a rare shutout loss, falling 4-0 to the Seattle Thunderbirds on Sunday at the Arena.

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Chiefs share the scoring load in runaway win over Tri-City | WHL hockey

UPDATED: Sun., March 22, 2026

Six players tallied goals for the Spokane Chiefs, who had a bounce-back effort in their penultimate regular-season game.

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Chiefs fall to Thunderbirds in overtime on late goal | WHL hockey

UPDATED: Fri., March 20, 2026

KENT, Wash. – Cameron Schmidt scored the clinching goal with 22 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 4-3 win over the Spokane Chiefs on Friday at the accesso ShoWare Center.

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Spokane Chiefs down Tri-City 7-2, clinch Western Conference playoff spot | WHL hockey

UPDATED: Sat., March 14, 2026

KENNEWICK – It wasn’t easy, and it took until three games left in the regular season. But the Spokane Chiefs have clinched a playoff spot.

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Owen Martin scores twice, goalie Carter Esler perfect; Spokane Chiefs blank Seattle 4-0 | WHL hockey

UPDATED: Fri., March 13, 2026

The Spokane Chiefs entered play on Friday with an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot – if they got a little help. They emphatically took care of their part of the equation but didn’t get the help they needed, delaying a clinching celebration at least one more game.

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Ethan Hughes scores go-ahead goal in third period, Spokane Chiefs edge Portland 3-2 | WHL hockey

UPDATED: Wed., March 11, 2026

The Spokane Chiefs met the Portland Winterhawks in last year’s Western Conference finals – which the Chiefs swept to reach the Western Hockey League championship series. But the fortunes of the franchises have been much different this season, with both mired in the bottom half of the conference, fighting for their playoff lives.

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Prince George holds on for second win over Spokane Chiefs in as many days

UPDATED: Sat., March 7, 2026

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The Prince George Cougars secured their second win in as many days against the Spokane Chiefs, holding on for a 4-3 victory on Saturday at CN Centre.

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Spokane Chiefs fall 3-2 to Prince George in overtime; face three-game deficit in first-round series | WHL playoffs

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Spokane Chiefs fall 3-2 to Prince George in overtime; face three-game deficit in first-round series | WHL playoffs

Late comeback falls short, Spokane Chiefs outlasted by Prince George 3-2 in Game 2 | WHL playoffs

Spokane Chiefs open two-goal lead, allow five straight in 6-3 loss to Prince George in Game 1 | WHL playoffs

Spokane Chiefs hope late-season resurgence carries over into first-round matchup against Prince George | WHL hockey

Spokane Chiefs set to open WHL playoffs at Prince George

Chiefs close regular season with loss to Seattle, lock up No. 6 seed for playoffs | WHL hockey

Chiefs share the scoring load in runaway win over Tri-City | WHL hockey

Chiefs fall to Thunderbirds in overtime on late goal | WHL hockey

Spokane Chiefs down Tri-City 7-2, clinch Western Conference playoff spot | WHL hockey

Owen Martin scores twice, goalie Carter Esler perfect; Spokane Chiefs blank Seattle 4-0 | WHL hockey

Ethan Hughes scores go-ahead goal in third period, Spokane Chiefs edge Portland 3-2 | WHL hockey

Prince George holds on for second win over Spokane Chiefs in as many days