Teddy Bears aplenty, but not goals in Chiefs' loss

SPOKANE - Justin Feser and Malte Stromwall scored early in the third period and the Tri-City Americans defeated the Spokane Chiefs 2-1 in Western Hockey League action Saturday night in front of 10,052 at the Spokane Arena.

Reid Gow scored the "Teddy Bear" goal at the 16:46 mark of the final period to pull the Chiefs within 2-1.

Following Gow's seventh goal of the season - assisted by Dylan Walchuk and Brenden Kichton - the crowd tossed a franchise-record 6,560 teddy bears on to the ice for the Teddy Bear Toss Christmas charity promotion.

Eric Comrie made 36 saves for the Americans, while Eric Williams turned away 18 shots for the Chiefs.

The Chiefs (23-9-1-0, 47 points), who fell to 13-3 at home, host U.S. Division-leading Portland on Tuesday night.