Spokane Chiefs

This article is about the current WHL junior hockey team. For the defunct senior hockey team, see Spokane Chiefs (WIHL).
Spokane Chiefs
CitySpokane, Washington
LeagueWestern Hockey League
ConferenceWestern
DivisionU.S.
Founded1982
Home arenaNumerica Veterans Arena
ColorsRed, white and blue
     
General managerMatt Bardsley
Head coachBrad Lauer
Websitechl.ca/whl-chiefs
Franchise history
1982–1985Kelowna Wings
1985–presentSpokane Chiefs
Championships
Playoff championshipsEd Chynoweth Cup
2 (1991, 2008)
Memorial Cup
2 (1991, 2008)
conference championships
2 (2008, 2025)
Current uniform

The Spokane Chiefs are an American major junior ice hockey team based in Spokane, Washington. The Chiefs play in the U.S. Division of the Western Hockey League's Western Conference and play home games at Numerica Veterans Arena. The Chiefs are two-time Memorial Cup champions—the second American team to win the title—winning in 1991 and 2008. Spokane hosted the first outdoor game in WHL history on January 15, 2011, at Avista Stadium.

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