Spokane Chiefs
The Spokane Chiefs is a major junior ice hockey team based in Spokane, Washington that plays in the Western Hockey League. The team plays its home games at the Spokane Arena. As of 2010, Spokane ranked in the top 10 in the Canadian Hockey League in attendance. The Chiefs won the Memorial Cup in 1991 and 2008. They also hosted the first outdoor hockey game in WHL history on January 15, 2011, at Avista Stadium versus the Kootenay Ice.
| Spokane Chiefs | |
|---|---|
| City | Spokane, Washington |
| League | Western Hockey League |
| Conference | Western |
| Division | U.S. |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Home arena | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Colors | Red, white and blue |
| General manager | Matt Bardsley |
| Head coach | Ryan Smith |
| Website | www.spokanechiefs.com |
| Franchise history | |
| 1982–1985 | Kelowna Wings |
| 1985–present | Spokane Chiefs |
| Championships | |
| Playoff championships | Ed Chynoweth Cup 2 (1991, 2008) Conference Championships 1 (2007–08) Memorial Cup 2 (1991, 2008) |
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