Chiefs' rally at Kamloops falls short

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia - Brendan Ranford had one goal and two assists and the Kamloops Blazers defeated the Spokane Chiefs 6-4 in Western Hockey League action in front of 3,859 at the Interior Savings Centre on Friday night.

After falling behind 5-1 midway through the third period, the Chiefs (1-2-0, 3 points) received unanswered goals from Reid Gow, Jason Fram and Darren Kramer to pull within 5-4. J.C. Lipon's empty-net goal with 23 seconds remaining sealed Kamloops' victory.

Kramer, who has scored in three consecutive games, also scored a power-play goal in the first for the Chiefs. Fram's goal was the first of his WHL career.

The Chiefs host Kelowna tonight at 7 at the Spokane Arena.