Given their success against Eastern Conference teams this season, and their solid record against the Prince Albert Raiders in recent years, the odds seemed to favor the Spokane Chiefs for Wednesday night's Western Hockey League game at the Arena. The odds were wrong. Read story
Here's a look at the drive toward the Western Hockey League postseason as the regular season enters the final month. Some teams have already clinched berths and some, such as the Spokane Chiefs, are close to clinching. Read story
The Kelowna Rockets (46-8-0-4) still lead the way in the Canadian Hockey League's Top 10 rankings. The Rockets have held down the top spot since Jan. 2. Portland (43-12-2-3) has moved up to third place following a club-record 17-game winning streak. Read story
From Pullman -- The Cougars will hit the road again today, traveling to Corvallis and then Eugene to take on the Oregon Schools, before heading up scenic I-5 to see if they can sweep the Huskies in Seattle. Well, that's what I'll be doing anyways.…
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