Chiefs increase lead on Kichton’s goal

Brenden Kichton’s power-play goal at 7:50 of the second period Saturday night has given the Spokane Chiefs a 2-0 lead over the Tri-City Americans with 20 minutes left in Game 5 at Kennewick. Spokane had been 0 for 5 on the power play until Kichton’s goal. Kichton also assisted on Mike Aviani’s first-period goal. The Chiefs are one period away from winning the best-of-seven series.