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Jordan Gustafson scores hat trick, Spokane Chiefs fall at home to Lethbridge 4-2
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Andrew Cristall scores twice in return to Kelowna, Spokane Chiefs blank Rockets 10-0
Andrew Cristall, Shea Van Olm notch hat tricks; Spokane Chiefs rout Wenatchee on the road 12-2
Dave Nichols: Spokane Chiefs blockbuster deal for Andrew Cristall signifies ‘all-in’ attitude for championship run
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‘Dynamic’: Winger Andrew Cristall brings scorer’s touch, automatic chemistry to Spokane Chiefs lineup

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 21, 2025

Over the past few seasons, every move Spokane Chiefs general manager Matt Bardsley has made has been in preparation for acquiring high-scoring winger Andrew Cristall – if not Cristall himself, then someone of that caliber.

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Jordan Gustafson scores hat trick, Spokane Chiefs fall at home to Lethbridge 4-2

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 18, 2025

Jordan Gustafson has played only three games this season, but he made his presence felt Saturday night.

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Spokane Chiefs continues tear with 5-2 win over Prince George at the Arena

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 17, 2025

The Spokane Chiefs were enjoying a very good offensive season before the blockbuster trade that netted forward Andrew Cristall from Kelowna last week. But with the Washington Capitals draft pick added to the lineup, the team is firing on all cylinders.

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Andrew Cristall scores twice in return to Kelowna, Spokane Chiefs blank Rockets 10-0

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 15, 2025

KELOWNA, B.C. – Andrew Cristall scored a lot of goals in his time with the Kelowna Rockets. On Wednesday, in his first game against his former teammates, he got his first against the Rockets. And his second.

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Andrew Cristall, Shea Van Olm notch hat tricks; Spokane Chiefs rout Wenatchee on the road 12-2

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 11, 2025

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Spokane Chiefs fall in Everett, lose ground to first-place Silvertips

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 10, 2025

EVERETT – The Spokane Chiefs scored twice in the span of 32 seconds at the start of the season period – but not again – and the Everett Silvertips extended their U.S. Division lead in the Western Hockey League with a 4-2 win at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday.

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Dave Nichols: Spokane Chiefs blockbuster deal for Andrew Cristall signifies ‘all-in’ attitude for championship run

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 9, 2025

On Wednesday, the Spokane Chiefs made a blockbuster deal for one of the most dynamic players in the Western Hockey League. It’s a strong signal that they are “all-in” in their pursuit of a WHL title and to earn a berth in this year’s Memorial Cup. It may not take the sting out of losing their bid to host the 2026 Cup, but winning cures a lot of ills.

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Spokane Chiefs acquire high-scoring forward Andrew Cristall from Kelowna

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 8, 2025

The Spokane Chiefs on Wednesday acquired 2005-born forward Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for 2007-born forward Hayden Paupanekis, a first- and third-round pick in 2025, a second- and sixth-round pick in 2026, and a first-round pick in 2027.

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Coco Armstong scores in second straight, Spokane Chiefs down Kamloops 5-2

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 5, 2025

Coco Armstrong has had a disappointing couple of hockey seasons, dealing with multiple injuries and a position change. If his efforts the past two nights are any indication, the 18-year-old from West Vancouver, BC, may be turning a corner.

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Nathan Mayes plays unlikely hero, Spokane Chiefs edge Kamloops 3-2 in first of back-to-back games

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 4, 2025

The Spokane Chiefs entered their first home game of the new year with a seriously depleted lineup, missing several veteran players and a good chunk of their scoring offense due to illness, injury and other obligations.

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Spokane Chiefs defense roughed up on the road; Portland cruises to 5-2 win

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 2, 2025

PORTLAND, Ore. – Jordan Duguay scored two goals and the Spokane Chiefs lost to the Portland Winterhawks 5-2 in a Western Hockey League game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday.

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Dawson Cowan earns league-leading third shutout, Spokane Chiefs blank Tri-City 4-0

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 31, 2024

KENNEWICK –The Spokane Chiefs blew a three-goal third-period lead on Saturday in a road loss at Wenatchee. They made no such mistake in their annual New Year's Eve rivalry game against the Tri-City Americans.

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‘Dynamic’: Winger Andrew Cristall brings scorer’s touch, automatic chemistry to Spokane Chiefs lineup

Jordan Gustafson scores hat trick, Spokane Chiefs fall at home to Lethbridge 4-2

Spokane Chiefs continues tear with 5-2 win over Prince George at the Arena

Andrew Cristall scores twice in return to Kelowna, Spokane Chiefs blank Rockets 10-0

Andrew Cristall, Shea Van Olm notch hat tricks; Spokane Chiefs rout Wenatchee on the road 12-2

Spokane Chiefs fall in Everett, lose ground to first-place Silvertips

Dave Nichols: Spokane Chiefs blockbuster deal for Andrew Cristall signifies ‘all-in’ attitude for championship run

Spokane Chiefs acquire high-scoring forward Andrew Cristall from Kelowna

Coco Armstong scores in second straight, Spokane Chiefs down Kamloops 5-2

Nathan Mayes plays unlikely hero, Spokane Chiefs edge Kamloops 3-2 in first of back-to-back games

Spokane Chiefs defense roughed up on the road; Portland cruises to 5-2 win

Dawson Cowan earns league-leading third shutout, Spokane Chiefs blank Tri-City 4-0