Kennewick, WA – The Spokane Chiefs made the trek down to Kennewick for the season opener on Saturday night, taking on the Tri-City Americans.

The Chiefs started the first period strong, forcing an early power play and making it count.

After scoring one goal all of last season, it was Spokane defenseman Owen Schottler making the breakthrough.

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Scored on the power play at 3:17 of the first with assists to Cohen Harris and Luca Jarvis.#GoChiefsGo pic.twitter.com/6kgB4iYfNR

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Cohen Harris picked up an assist with Luca Jarvis collecting his first WHL point with the other helper.

It was another WHL-first early in the second period with Chiefs’ import Jan Brabenec scoring on his debut to make it 2-0.

Rhett Sather and Parker Colmer combined on the pretty passing play before Brabenec chipped it in.

Spokane native Dylan LeBret scored for the hosts at 8:45 to make it 1-0 before Evan Wanner scored at 9:04 of the third to tie the game.

After three periods the score would remain tied with the Chiefs leading the shot count 38-19.

It was a tense but scoreless overtime before the game would go to a shootout.

Through three rounds the shootout was tied at one goal each with Gavin Burcar scoring an excellent shot for Spokane.

Esler made another key save to set up Ossie McIntyre with a chance to win the game.

THE WIZARD OF OSSIE #GoChiefsGo pic.twitter.com/fyNuoIuTcc

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The young forward buried the shootout winner from distance to give the Chiefs the opening day victory.

Jan Brabenec (1G), Luca Jarvis (1A), and Parker Colmer (1A) all recorded their first WHL points in the win.

The Chiefs will play host to the Americans on Blue Moon Opening Night at Numerica Veterans Arena on September 26. Tickets are on sale at SpokaneChiefs.com.

The pre-game party starts outside the main gates at 3 PM with players introduced to home fans at 4 PM. Puck drop is set for 6:05 PM!