Spokane Chiefs improve to 10-1-0-0 with weekend home wins

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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Summary

The Spokane Chiefs secured two home victories against the Portland Winterhawks, winning 2-1 on Friday and 4-3 on Saturday. This successful stretch brings their record to 10-1-0-0, marking the best start in franchise history. Veterans like Owen Martin are contributing significantly, with Martin scoring his eighth goal of the season during Saturday's game. The Chiefs maintain a narrow lead in the U.S. Division by just one point over Vancouver. Their next challenge comes this Friday against Medicine Hat before embarking on a lengthy road trip.

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  • •Chiefs lead U.S. Division by one point over Vancouver
  • •Owen Martin scores his eighth goal this season
  • •Spokane's power play ranks third in Western Conference
  • •Next game against Medicine Hat on Friday
  • •Chiefs have won four consecutive games against Portland
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Oct. 27—The Spokane Chiefs have won the Western Hockey League and Memorial Cup twice in their 41-year history. The season before last they reached the WHL championship series. It's been a successful organization with a competitive team just about every season since its inception. But never in their history have the Chiefs started a season as well as the current one. With two more home wins ...

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