Chiefs fade late vs. Portland

PORTLAND - Anton Cederholm's goal with 3 minutes, 36 seconds remaining capped a five-goal third period that lifted the Portland Winterhawks past the Spokane Chiefs 7-6 in Western Hockey League play Sunday night before 6,389 at Memorial Coliseum.

Liam Stewart had a hat trick and an assist for Spokane, which led 4-0 early in the second period. The Chiefs went 4 for 8 on the power play, giving them 10 power-play goals in the last three games, but saw their three-game losing streak end.

Calder Brooks had three assists for Spokane, which closes out the regular season with four games in five nights, beginning Wednesday at home vs. Portland.