Slugggish Spokane Chiefs blasted 5-0 by Swift Current to end long road trip

From staff reports

SWIFT CURRENT, Saskatchewan – The Spokane Chiefs’ long road trip caught up with them.

The Chiefs’ worst showing of the young season occurred Friday night during a 5-0 loss to the Swift Current Broncos at InnovationPlex arena.

The Chiefs (8-4-0-0) fell behind 4-0 in the first period, being outshot 22-8 and leaving little help for goalie Carter Elser, who was replaced by Dawson Cowan to start the second period.

The loss was Spokane’s second consecutive to end a six-game road trip through western Canada.

The Broncos (5-5-0-0) had five goal scorers.

Captain Clarke Caswell led the team with two assists.

The Chiefs have a week off before hosting Vancouver on Friday.