RECAP: Winterhawks fall 6-5 to Spokane Chiefs
Portland, Ore. – The Winterhawks fell 6-5 to the Spokane Chiefs Friday night. Jordan Duguay and Will McLaughlin both finished with two points on the night, while Sam Spehar and Luke Wilfley scored in two straight games in the loss.
Game #15: Spokane (6) vs. Portland (5)
SOG: POR (17) – SPO (36)
PP: POR (2/3) – SPO (1/4)
Saves: Cruz Chase (30/36) – Bryce Francisco (3/7), Alexander Watren (9/10)
SCORING:
POR – Kyle McDonough (3) from Nathan Brown and Stevie Grumley
POR – Jordan Duguay (5) from Will McLaughlin
SPO – Gavin Burcar (4) from Chase Harrington (Powerplay)
POR – Trevor Toyne (5) from Will McLaughlin (Powerplay)
POR – Sam Spehar (2) from Jordan Duguay (Powerplay)
POR – Luke Wilfley (4) from David Hoy
SPO – Cohen Harris (3) from Parker Colmer and Brody Gillespie
SPO – Marek Howell (1) from Luca Jarvis and Matěj Tománek
SPO – Matěj Tománek (3) from Marek Howell and Gavin Burcar
SPO – Luca Jarvis (2) from Matěj Tománek
SPO – Tyus Sparks (5) from Chase Harrington and Marek Howell
GAME SUMMARY:
The Winterhawks came out with energy in the first period, starting with an early goal from Kyle McDonough who got his own rebound. Jordan Duguay scored on a fast shot that beat the Chiefs netminder Bryce Francisco. Spokane’s Gavin Burcar put one in to put the Chiefs on the board, but Trevor Toyne and Sam Spehar kept the momentum going both netting goals on the powerplay to bolster the Hawks lead going into the second.
Luke Wilfley scored quickly into the second period beating goaltender Alexander Watren shortside who came in for relief of Francisco. The Chiefs responded late in the frame with a goal from Cohen Harris to put them within three going into the third.
The Chiefs came out strong in the third scoring three goals in three minutes to tie the game at five apiece. Spokane’s Tyus Sparks put one in midway through the frame to take the lead and to the eventual victory.
UP NEXT:
Portland will stay at home Saturday against the Spokane Chiefs at 6:00 p.m. before going on the road for seven games. Saturday’s game will take place at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR.
Cover Photo Credit: Keith Dwiggins
–
The Winterhawks trust Riverside Payments for all of their credit card processing as the team’s official credit card processors.
