Chiefs still winless on road after loss to Hawks

PORTLAND, Ore. - Joseph Morrow scored early in the third period to break a 3-all tie and the Portland Winterhawks defeated the Spokane Chiefs 5-3 in Western Hockey League play Friday afternoon in front of 7,065 at the Memorial Coliseum.

Spokane (11-6-1-2, 25 points), which is 11-2 at home, remains winless on the road at 0-4-1-2.

Anthony Bardaro's goal 2 minutes into the second tied the game at 1. His second goal and 13th of the season pulled the Chiefs within 3-2 after two periods.

Spokane's Connor Chartier scored at 1:34 of the third to tie the game at 3, but Morrow answered for Portland 59 seconds later.

Mac Engel made 34 saves for Spokane. Mac Carruth stopped 46 shots for Portland.

The Chiefs host Prince George tonight at 7 at the Spokane Arena.