Spokane Chiefs
Western Hockey League team in Spokane, Washington
The Spokane Chiefs are an American professional ice hockey team that began playing in 1985. They currently play in the Western Hockey League. They play their home games in Spokane, Washington at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. The were known as the Kelowna Wings from 1982 to 1985 until they relocated to Spokane and became the Chiefs. The Chiefs were also the first team in WHL history to host an outdoor hockey game when they defeated the Kootenay Ice 11-2 on January 15, 2011.[1]
| Spokane Chiefs | |
|---|---|
| City | Spokane, Washington |
| League | Western Hockey League |
| Conference | Western |
| Division | U.S. |
| Founded | 1985-86 |
| Home arena | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| Colours | Red, White, Blue |
| General manager |  Tim Speltz |
| Head coach | Don Nachbaur |
| Website | www.spokanechiefs.com |
| Franchise history | |
| 1982–85 | Kelowna Wings |
| 1985–present | Spokane Chiefs |
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