Chiefs’ annual training camp set for August 29-September 1
Spokane, Wash. — The Spokane Chiefs will hold their annual training camp at Spokane Arena with ice sessions beginning on Thursday, August 29 running through Sunday, September 1. The camp will feature around 80 players, ranging in age from 15-20, split into four teams. Further details, including team names and rosters, will be released in the coming days.
The event marks the first time the 2024 draft class will have the chance to participate in a Chiefs training camp, including signed prospects F Ossie McIntyre (7th overall) and D Harry Mattern (34th overall).
Practice sessions will take place during the day, followed by two games each night. The camp will follow a tournament style, culminating in a Red-White Championship game for the Chiefs Cup on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. featuring the top two teams from camp.
All games at Spokane Arena will be free and open to the public. Guests are asked to enter the building at the southeast corner of the arena. Friday’s games will take place at Eastern Washington University’s URC Ice Arena.
After camp, the team will trim the roster to begin their WHL preseason schedule as they prepare to open the regular season on September 20 at Prince George.
Camp Game Schedule
Thursday, August 29
- 4 p.m. – Game 1
- 6 p.m. – Game 2
Friday, August 30 (at Eastern Washington University)
- 1:30 p.m. – Game 1
- 3:30 p.m. – Game 2
Saturday, August 31
- 5 p.m. – Game 1
- 7 p.m. – Game 2
Sunday, September 1
- 8:30 a.m. – Team 3rd Place vs Team 4th Place
- 11 a.m. – Red-White Championship Game
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The Spokane Chiefs are a member of the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League, the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players. Since 1985 the Chiefs have been a pillar in the Spokane community, offering family-friendly entertainment and a winning tradition that includes: two Memorial Cup Championships in 1991 & 2008, two WHL Championships in 1991 & 2008 and four Western Conference Championships in 1991, 1996, 2000 & 2008. Over 60 alumni have gone on to play in the National Hockey League.
