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‘The way Spokane followed us was unbelievable’: Former Shock and EWU receiver Raul Vijil reflects on football journey

If there was a monument – similar to Mount Rushmore – of the most influential figures in the history of the Spokane Shock football organization, wide receiver Raul Vijil would certainly be on it.

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Chiefs unable to complete comeback against Thunderbirds

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 28, 2022

For the second night in a row, the Spokane Chiefs entered the third period against the Seattle Thunderbirds, the top team in the entire Canadian Hockey League, with a chance to win. But also for the second night in a row, mistakes and penalties proved costly as Seattle outlasted Spokane, 6-5.

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Idaho’s Hayden Hatten, Gevani McCoy and Ayden Knapik named to FCS All-Freshman team

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 26, 2022

Three Idaho Vandals, including first-team selection Hayden Hatten, were honored in the annual Stats Perform FCS All-America and Freshman football teams.

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Prince Albert scores twice to pull away from Spokane 5-3

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 17, 2022

From staff reports

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Saskatoon Blades come out on top of Spokane Chiefs after wild third period

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 16, 2022

From staff reports

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Ballpark figures: Spokane County says it will pay up to $8 million for Avista Stadium upgrades

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 15, 2022

Negotiations between Spokane County and the Spokane Indians aren't over yet, but the county commissioners have started playing hardball.

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Locally: Idaho’s Hayden Hatten named first-team All-American by Hero Sports

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 13, 2022

By From staff and wire services

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Brett Hyland’s goal sends Brandon past Spokane

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 10, 2022

From staff reports

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Zach Benson scores hat trick to lead ICE past Chiefs

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 9, 2022

From staff reports

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Women’s basketball: Washington State holds off Portland; Idaho falls to Texas A&M-Commerce

UPDATED: Wed., Dec. 7, 2022

Astera Tuhina gave Washington State a critical spark off the bench Wednesday night.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Spokane blanked by Seattle; second straight game without a goal

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 6, 2022

The Spokane Chiefs head out this week on a six-game road trip through the Eastern Division and will hope to find their offense along the way.

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Former Gonzaga Prep, Oregon basketball player Oti Gildon starts coaching journey at Seattle U

UPDATED: Tue., Dec. 6, 2022

Oti Gildon continues to impress people – first with her illustrious basketball career and now as an women’s basketball assistant coach at Seattle University.

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Locally: Washington State volleyball players Magda Jehlarova, Pia Timmer selected to all-conference first team

UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 5, 2022

From staff and wire reports

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs shutout on Teddy Bear Toss night in 3-0 loss to Lethbridge Hurricanes

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 3, 2022

Getting shutout on Teddy Bear Toss night is never good. For the Spokane Chiefs, though, an awkward and premature bear tossing in the second period prevented the 3-0 defeat at the hands of the Lethbridge Hurricanes from becoming even more uncomfortable.

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‘That game that everyone wants to come to’: Teddy Bear Toss 2022 erupts in playful mayhem after fans mistakenly see first goal

UPDATED: Sat., Dec. 3, 2022

In an unusual twist of events during the Spokane Chiefs annual Teddy Bear Toss Saturday, fans jumped the gun and started tossing the stuffed animals before the Chiefs scored.

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Spokane Chiefs’ score twice in second period to beat Kelowna Rockets

UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 2, 2022

Spokane Chiefs goaltender Dawson Cowan knows how to bounce back from a rough outing.

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Scott Little, two-year manager of Spokane Indians, fired by Colorado Rockies

UPDATED: Thu., Dec. 1, 2022

The Colorado Rockies have made a few organizational changes ahead of the MLB Winter Meetings, which start Sunday in San Diego. In one of those changes, Scott Little, who managed the Rockies’ High-A affiliate, the Spokane Indians, the past two seasons, was fired, as reported by Baseball America.

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Locally: Cougar volleyball, football athletes named to 2022 College Sports Communicators Division I Academic All-District teams

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 29, 2022

From staff and news services

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Washington State volleyball earns bid to NCAA tournament, will face UNLV Thursday

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 28, 2022

By From staff reports

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Locally: Spokane’s Brad Walker named USA Track and Field Coach of the Year

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 28, 2022

Brad Walker is an acclaimed pole vaulter, recognized as one of the best in the world during his heyday.

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Spokane Chiefs surrender lead to Americans in 4-2 loss

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 26, 2022

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‘The way Spokane followed us was unbelievable’: Former Shock and EWU receiver Raul Vijil reflects on football journey

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Chiefs unable to complete comeback against Thunderbirds

Idaho’s Hayden Hatten, Gevani McCoy and Ayden Knapik named to FCS All-Freshman team

Prince Albert scores twice to pull away from Spokane 5-3

Saskatoon Blades come out on top of Spokane Chiefs after wild third period

Ballpark figures: Spokane County says it will pay up to $8 million for Avista Stadium upgrades

Locally: Idaho’s Hayden Hatten named first-team All-American by Hero Sports

Brett Hyland’s goal sends Brandon past Spokane

Zach Benson scores hat trick to lead ICE past Chiefs

Women’s basketball: Washington State holds off Portland; Idaho falls to Texas A&M-Commerce

Spokane blanked by Seattle; second straight game without a goal

Former Gonzaga Prep, Oregon basketball player Oti Gildon starts coaching journey at Seattle U

Locally: Washington State volleyball players Magda Jehlarova, Pia Timmer selected to all-conference first team

Spokane Chiefs shutout on Teddy Bear Toss night in 3-0 loss to Lethbridge Hurricanes

‘That game that everyone wants to come to’: Teddy Bear Toss 2022 erupts in playful mayhem after fans mistakenly see first goal

Spokane Chiefs’ score twice in second period to beat Kelowna Rockets

Scott Little, two-year manager of Spokane Indians, fired by Colorado Rockies

Locally: Cougar volleyball, football athletes named to 2022 College Sports Communicators Division I Academic All-District teams

Washington State volleyball earns bid to NCAA tournament, will face UNLV Thursday

Locally: Spokane’s Brad Walker named USA Track and Field Coach of the Year

Spokane Chiefs surrender lead to Americans in 4-2 loss

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