Chiefs stop Vancouver for ninth straight time

LANGLEY, British Columbia — Hudson Elynuik gave Spokane the lead for good on a power play goal with 1:06 remaining in the second period, helping the Chiefs beat the Vancouver Giants 5-2 in Western Hockey League play in front of 2,972 at the Langley Events Centre on Saturday.

It is the ninth straight win for Spokane against Vancouver in a span of four years.

Taylor Ross opened the scoring with a goal in the first period, his fourth of the season. Tyson Helgesen scored on an assist from Kailer Yamamoto to give Spokane a 2-0 lead.

Spokane (13-11-5-1, 32 points) trails Seattle by three points for fourth place in the U.S. Division.

Spokane visits Everett today at 4:05 p.m.