Chiefs 0-6 vs. Portland after 5-0 shutout loss

PORTLAND, Ore. - Brendan Leipsic had two goals and an assist and the Portland Winterhawks beat the Spokane Chiefs for the sixth time without a loss this season, this time 5-0 on Sunday afternoon in Western Hockey League play before 7,728 at Memorial Coliseum.

It was the second time Spokane was shut out this season, both in the last four games. The Chiefs scored four goals in four games vs. teams in the U.S. Division, going 1-3.

Spokane goaltender Garret Hughson kept the damage from being any worse, making 35 saves, including 17 in the first period when Portland outshot the Chiefs 18-7.

Spokane is now seven points behind U.S. Division-leading Portland, three points behind second-place Seattle.

Spokane plays host to Moose Jaw on Friday.