Today’s game
Opponent: Spokane Chiefs
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Spokane Arena
Radio: KRKO (1380 AM)
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Scouting report
Tonight is the first of 10 meetings this season between Everett (10-5-1-0) and Spokane (10-6-1-0), as well as the first meeting between the teams since former Tips star and agitator Kyle Beach joined the Chiefs. The teams are tied for third place in the U.S. Division, though Everett has played one less game. Spokane won last year’s season series 7-1.
After a stuttering start Spokane seems to have righted itself. The Chiefs have won four straight to get themselves back into the U.S. Division race, most recently topping Vancouver 2-1 at home Saturday.
Spokane features four forwards who can match any other team’s top four. In addition to the 19-year-old Beach (14 goals, four assists), that group includes 19-year-old center Mitch Wahl (five goals, 17 assists), 19-year-old left wing Levko Koper (10 goals, nine assists) and 19-year-old center Tyler Johnson (nine goals, eight assists).
At the back, Spokane has an experienced defense led by 18-year-old Jared Cowen (three goals, nine assists). In goal, 19-year-old James Reid (8-4-1-0, 2.46 goals against average, .910 save percentage) is in his first season as the starter.
Nick Patterson, Herald Writer
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