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Blazers Boost Depth With Trades

With the Western Hockey League trade deadline looming on Monday, January 17, the Kamloops Blazers have taken care of some work early, boosting their forward depth in a pair of separate deals. KOBE VERBICKY FROM EDMONTON On Saturday of last…

Spokane Chiefs Draft 15 New Faces

*This was originally posted May 25, 2022* The Western Hockey League conducted two drafts just last week, with the US Priority Draft taking place on Wednesday and the Prospects Draft on Thursday. Between the two, the Spokane Chiefs added 15…

Erik Atchison: From Vegas to Spokane

(Photo: Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs) *This was originally posted April 29, 2022* Erik Atchison played hockey in Las Vegas before playing hockey in Las Vegas was cool. Kind of. Hockey in Vegas has been around for years, but the Thunder folded…

Jake Gudelj: Proving Age Doesn’t Matter

Tri-City Americans forward Jake Gudelj while he was still with the Spokane Chiefs

(Photo: Larry Brunt/Spokane Chiefs) *This was originally posted on April 22, 2022* At just 16 years old, Jake Gudelj has spent the 2021-22 season as the youngest full-time player in the WHL. Having a December birthday, the Spokane Chiefs forward…