Americans rout Chiefs

SPOKANE - Dominik Uher connected for two goals in the Spokane Chiefs' 7-3 loss to the Tri-City Americans on Saturday night in Western Hockey League play before 10,367 at the Spokane Arena.

Brendan Shinnimin finished with a goal and three assists for Tri-City. Shinnimin leads the WHL in scoring with 110 points.

Mitch Holmberg and Blake Gal also scored for Spokane (32-33-4-3, 71 points) which is five points back of Vancouver for fourth place in the Western Conference.

The Chiefs, who were outscored 15-6 in weekend games with Portland and Tri-City, start a four-game road trip Tuesday when they face the Royals at Victoria, British Columbia.