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Hawks vs. Chiefs - Game 66 · Thursday March 6, 2008

First two shots, two goals was all the Spokane Chiefs needed to coast to a 5-1 win over the Portland Winter Hawks on Wednesday night in Spokane. It was the Hawks 21st loss in a row.

The early goals were scored by Jared Spurgeon and Mitch Wahl 18 seconds apart in the opening two minutes.

This immediately got Kurtis Mucha off the bench and Jordan White was done for the night.

Mucha finished the night stopping 40 of 43 shots in relief.

Portland’s only goal came in the opening minute of the third period when defenseman Travis Bobbee’s point shot glanced off a defender in front of Armstrong and went into the net.

Spokane finished 2 of 9 on the power play; Portland was 1 of 4.

Spurgeon had a goal and three assists to lead Spokane. Chris Bruton had one goal and two assists; Mitch Wahl two goals; and Drayson Bowman two assists.

Next up Everett at home.

Attendance: 4660
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena

SCORING	1	2	3	Total
Chiefs	2	1	2	5
Hawks	0	0	1	1

SHOTS	1	2	3	Total
Chiefs	11	18	16	45
Hawks	6	10	8	24

Game Description
Game Summary

Three Stars

Spurgeon (SPO), Bruton (SPO), Wahl (SPO)

Fight Card

Gabriel/Blackwater

— S. Blanchard

Comment

Chiefs vs. Hawks - Game 48 · Tuesday January 22, 2008

3 power play opportunities and 3 power play goals was all that was necessary for the Spokane chiefs to cruise to a 4-1 win.

The win elevated Spokane into the U.S. Division lead with 70 points, one ahead of Tri-Cities.

The Chiefs put a consistent pressure that created a 43-15 shot disparity.

“They play the exact opposite way we play,” Mucha said of Spokane.

Portland coach Rich Kromm said the team had an off day. “We weren’t very committed defensively or very sharp this game,” he said.

The Hawks were looking for their new savior to show up Colin Reddin, but the 17 year old has not been released to play by the WHL.

The Hawks selected Reddin with the 51st pick in the 2005 Bantam draft. He signed with the Hawks but later, with the team’s permission, signed to play for the U.S. Hockey national development team program.

As the Oregonian states:

After a year and a half with the development team, Reddin decided to leave because of a lack of playing time. He returned to Portland on Jan.10 to play for the Hawks, but USA Hockey has not released him. The Hawks claim Reddin’s contract with USA Hockey ended after the 2006-07 season, though he did sign a registration card with ice hockey’s governing body in the United States.

At 1:30p.m., 30 minutes before game time, the WHL told Winter Hawks President Jack Donovan not to let Reddin play until the situation is resolved.

Hawk management believes they are in a fight to get Reddin in Hawk gear. I feel sorry for the kid that is just trying to play hockey and is caught in between some turf war between USA Hockey and the CHL.

The new Hawk motto: No scoring, no hitting, no fighting…maybe next year.

Next up Kelowna on the road.

Attendance: 3353
MC

SCORING	1	2	3	Total
Chiefs	2	2	0	4
Hawks	1	0	0	1

SHOTS	1	2	3	Total
Chiefs	21	12	10	43
Hawks	6	5	4	15

Game Description
Summary

Three Stars

Bruton (SPO), Blackwater (SPO), Valchar (POR)

Fight Card

Ponich/Blackwater – Ponich took exception to the Blackwater boarding penalty near the end of the game. Not enough blows to call. Ponich is starting to show some spark in a dull Sunday afternoon game with a nice assist to Valchar on the only goal of the game.

— S. Blanchard

Comment

Chiefs vs. Hawks - Game 15 · Tuesday October 30, 2007

Its kind of like playing against your little brother. No matter what he does you know you can turn it on and beat him at will. That is what the Chiefs first four goals in the first 5 minutes of the game seemed like—an endless layup drill in basketball—smooth, effortless and in control.

I sat there watching each time and was amazed at how easy it was. I sure wish that was my team. I felt sorry for Mucha being replaced by White so early but the team had nothing to give and the night was just beginning.

The team did try to come back in the first period and with a goal from Hotson (2) with assist from Alexiuk and McLaren, the Hawks were trying to get in the game. The period ends being being out shoot by the Chiefs 15-10.

Any momentum was lost after the Chief’s Koper notched his first goal of the game at 3:29 in the second period.

The team seamed tired and by the time they got some energy, the game was over. Beyond Aaron McGill I saw little fight in the Hawks. It could be they just didn’t have anything left after the last two nights. This may be a tougher season than I thought.

Attendance: 2756
Memorial Coliseum