What league does Spokane Chiefs play in?

Spokane Chiefs play in the WHL.

When was Spokane Chiefs founded?

Spokane Chiefs was founded in 1985 in Spokane, WA, USA, USA.

Where is Spokane Chiefs based?

Spokane Chiefs is based in Spokane, WA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Spokane Chiefs?

The head coach of Spokane Chiefs is Mike Babcock.

Who is the captain of Spokane Chiefs?

The captain of Spokane Chiefs is Trent Whitfield.

What arena does Spokane Chiefs play in?

Spokane Chiefs play their home games at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, USA.

Who is the general manager of Spokane Chiefs?

The general manager of Spokane Chiefs is Tim Speltz.

What are the team colors of Spokane Chiefs?

The team colors of Spokane Chiefs are Red + White.

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1996-1997 Spokane Chiefs Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Marc Magliarditi (G)	49	1976	Niagara Falls, NY, USA	5'11"	181	L
	#30	Nolan McDonald (G)	48	1977	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	183	L
	#31	Aren Miller (G)	48	1978	Oxbow, SK, CAN	6'3"	220	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#23	Ryan Berry (D)	47	1978	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'3"	209	R
	#18	Joel Boschman (D)	48	1977	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#29	Kirk DeWaele (D)	49	1976	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	R
	#2	Brad Ference (D)	46	1979	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'3"	209	R
	#3	Hugh Hamilton (D)	48	1977	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	6'1"	183	L
	#4	Chris Lane (D)	47	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	207	R
	#28	Adam Magarrell (D)	50	1976	Domain, MB, CAN	6'3"	181	L
	#34	Andrew Milne (D)	47	1978	St. Albert, AB, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#8	Jamie Pryor (D)	46	1979	Three Hills, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
	#24	Kyle Rossiter (D)	45	1980	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	225	L
	#32	Curtis Suter (D)	46	1979	Kerrobert, SK, CAN	6'4"	220	L
FORWARDS
	#29	Jason Bertsch (RW)	49	1976	Lethbridge, AB, CAN	6'2"	207	R
	#33	Marc Brown (LW)	46	1979	Richmond, BC, CAN	6'1"	201	L
	#27	Joe Cardarelli (LW)	48	1977	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'0"	205	L
	#21	John Cirjak (C)	49	1977	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'2"	181	R
	#26	Marian Cisar (RW)	47	1978	Bratislava, SVK	6'0"	196	R
	#19	Brandin Cote (C)	44	1981	Swift Current, SK, CAN	5'8"	194	L
	#16	Blake Evans (C)	45	1980	Kindersley, SK, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	#12	Kris Graf (LW)	47	1978	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#22	Mike Haley (RW)	48	1977	Taber, AB, CAN	6'1"	205	R
	#11	Ty Jones (LW)	47	1978	Richland, WA, USA	6'3"	216	R
	#20	Greg Leeb (C)	48	1977	Red Deer, AB, CAN	5'7"	161	L
	#7	Yegor Mikhailov (RW)	47	1978	Moskva, RUS	5'9"	161	L
	#23	Chad Reich (LW/C)	49	1976	Craik, SK, CAN	5'10"	165	L
	#25	Derek Schutz (C)	46	1979	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'2"	185	R
	#17	Jared Smyth (LW)	46	1979	Red Deer, AB, CAN	6'0"	190	L
	#14	Trent Whitfield (C)"C"	48	1977	Alameda, SK, CAN	5'10"	201	L

Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 16Av Age: 18.30 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 196 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Spokane Chiefs Staff

Head CoachMike Babcock
Asst. CoachBrett Cox
Asst. CoachBill Peters
General ManagerTim Speltz
Athletic TherapistT.D. Forss
Conditioning CoachT.D. Forss
Dir. of Player PersonnelRay Dudra
Franchise OwnerBobby Brett
Franchise OwnerGeorge Brett
Franchise OwnerKen Brett
Franchise OwnerJohn Brett
ScoutDave O'Brien
ScoutBill Peters

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1996-1997 Spokane Chiefs Captains

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Trent Whitfield

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Spokane Chiefs Facts

Plays in: Western Hockey League
Team Colors: Red + White
Town: Spokane, WA, USA Map
Founded: 1985

1996-1997 Spokane Chiefs Roster Facts

Nationalities

26 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Spokane Chiefs: 2 905 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Spokane Arena
Location: Spokane, WA
Capacity: 10 759
Construction Year: 1995

Spokane Chiefs Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/14/2026 03:00 AM UTC	Portland Winterhawks	Spokane Chiefs	-	WHL
02/11/2026 03:05 AM UTC	Spokane Chiefs	Seattle Thunderbirds	-	WHL
02/08/2026 02:00 AM UTC	Wenatchee Wild	Spokane Chiefs	1 - 4	WHL
02/07/2026 03:00 AM UTC	Vancouver Giants	Spokane Chiefs	3 - 1	WHL
02/05/2026 03:05 AM UTC	Spokane Chiefs	Penticton Vees	7 - 2	WHL

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Kaden Allan (D)

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Spokane Chiefs History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	WHL	50	25	24	-	-	1	157	163	51	1.02	4	-
2024-2025	WHL	68	45	20	-	-	3	292	202	93	1.37	2	Final loss
2023-2024	WHL	68	30	32	-	-	6	268	283	66	0.97	4	First round loss
2022-2023	WHL	68	15	43	-	-	10	195	314	40	0.59	5	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	WHL	68	24	39	-	-	5	188	289	53	0.78	4	First round loss
2020-2021	WHL	21	6	10	-	-	5	55	79	17	0.81	4	No playoffs held
2019-2020	WHL	64	41	18	-	-	5	258	179	87	1.36	3	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	WHL	68	40	21	-	-	7	267	222	87	1.28	2	Conference Final loss
2017-2018	WHL	72	41	25	-	-	6	282	240	88	1.22	3	First round loss
2016-2017	WHL	72	27	33	-	-	12	235	272	66	0.92	5	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	WHL	72	33	30	-	-	9	223	245	75	1.04	4	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	WHL	72	34	34	-	-	4	219	229	72	1	4	Conference QF loss
2013-2014	WHL	72	40	26	-	-	6	244	213	86	1.19	4	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	WHL	72	44	26	-	-	2	269	230	90	1.25	2	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	WHL	72	38	25	-	-	9	257	225	85	1.18	3	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	WHL	72	48	18	2	-	4	310	193	102	1.42	2	Conference Final loss
2009-2010	WHL	72	45	22	-	-	5	240	179	95	1.32	6	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	WHL	72	46	23	-	-	3	244	145	95	1.32	7	Conference SF loss
2007-2008	WHL	72	50	15	-	-	7	251	160	107	1.49	2	Champion
2006-2007	WHL	72	36	28	-	-	8	232	217	80	1.11	11	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	WHL	72	25	39	-	-	8	193	254	58	0.81	20	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	WHL	72	24	38	8	-	2	192	230	58	0.81	16	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	WHL	72	32	29	4	-	7	200	215	75	1.04	13	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	WHL	72	26	36	6	-	4	216	261	62	0.86	14	Conference SF loss
2001-2002	WHL	72	33	25	11	-	3	223	206	80	1.11	8	Conference SF loss
2000-2001	WHL	72	35	28	7	-	2	242	219	79	1.1	9	Conference Final loss
1999-2000	WHL	72	47	19	4	-	2	272	191	100	1.39	4	Final loss
1998-1999	WHL	72	19	44	9	-	-	193	268	47	0.65	16	Did not make playoffs
1997-1998	WHL	72	45	23	4	-	-	288	235	94	1.31	5	Conference Final loss
1996-1997	WHL	72	35	33	4	-	-	260	235	74	1.03	10	Conference SF loss

Spokane Chiefs Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2007-2008	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	10	6	6	2	1	Champion
1997-1998	Memorial Cup	3	1	2	-	-	-	8	11	2	0.67	3	Semifinal loss
1990-1991	Memorial Cup	3	3	0	-	-	-	22	8	6	2	1	Champion

Spokane Chiefs Retired Numbers

#14 Ray Whitney (F)

Spokane Chiefs Stars And Cult Players

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