Spokane Chiefs Beat Seattle 3-2 on Tyus Sparks’ Shootout Winner
The Chiefs won on the road Saturday after Tyus Sparks decided the game in a shootout.
Spokane improved to 8-1-0-0 with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Thunderbirds at ShoWare Center in Kent, Wash. Tyus Sparks provided the winner in round six after the game remained tied through regulation and overtime. Sparks had also been assessed three minor penalties earlier in the game.
Owen Martin put the Chiefs ahead 1:45 into the first period, converting a pass from Chase Harrington for his fifth goal this season. Seattle answered 1:33 into the second through Brock England, then moved ahead when Josh Polak scored at 11:04. Spokane needed only 51 seconds to respond: Martin scored again during a power play, with Harrington supplying another assist.
Chiefs goalie Carter Esler stopped 37 shots before the shootout as Seattle held a 39-21 advantage in shots. He then made five shootout saves, while another Thunderbirds attempt struck the crossbar. Spokane successfully defended each of Seattle’s six power plays and scored once on four opportunities. The Chiefs next host Portland on Friday for the first of two consecutive games.
- Spokane’s record improved to 8-1-0-0.
- Tyus Sparks scored in the shootout’s sixth round.
- Carter Esler made 37 saves before the shootout.
- Seattle outshot Spokane 39-21.
- Portland visits Spokane for back-to-back games beginning Friday.
Source: The Spokesman-Review ↗
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