SPOKANE, Wash. (Interstat) — The Spokane Chiefs, holding a playoff position in the Western Hockey League, will look to solidify their standing when they host the struggling Victoria Royals on Wednesday night at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

The Chiefs (29-27-0) enter with momentum from a dominant 7-1 road victory over the Tri-City Americans on Saturday. Forward Tyus Sparks led that charge with a goal and an assist. Defenseman Owen Schoettler, a key player to watch for Spokane, recorded an assist in that contest and has three helpers in his last six games.

Victoria (24-31-0) snapped a three-game skid with a 3-1 win over Wenatchee on Saturday but remains seven games below .500. The Royals have lost two of three meetings with Spokane this season, including a 3-1 defeat at home on Jan. 10. Their most recent visit to Spokane ended in a 2-1 overtime loss on Nov. 22, 2025.

Royals defenseman Odin Vauhkonen will be a focal point. He scored a goal in a 2-1 win over Kamloops on Feb. 4 and logged two shots in the team’s most recent victory. His physical presence will be needed against a Spokane attack that has scored 18 goals in its last four games.

The statistical service Interstat projects a 4-2 victory for the home team. Spokane’s recent form supports that forecast, having won five of its last seven outings. Victoria, despite its recent win, has dropped five of its last eight.

Following this matchup, the Chiefs begin a home-and-home series with Tri-City on Friday, while the Royals prepare for a weekend set against Portland.