Chiefs blank Winterhawks

PORTLAND, Ore. — Spokane’s James Reid had 28 saves in a 4-0 Western Hockey League win over Portland on Friday at the Rose Garden.

“It was a great 60 minute effort by our team,” Spokane coach Hardy Sauter said. “Every area was solid for us tonight.”

Spokane’s Mitch Wahl and Kyle Beach each scored goals in the first period, giving the Chiefs a 2-0 lead. Kenton Miller added a goal in the second and Steve Kuhn capped the scoring late in the third for the Chiefs.

Spokane (41-21-3-2 ,87 points) travels to Seattle tonight at 7 p.m.