KENNEWICK, Wash. (Interstat) — Spokane defeated Tri-City 3-2 in a shootout Saturday, Sept. 19, in Western Hockey League action at Toyota Center. Carter Esler made 17 saves on 19 shots for the Chiefs, who improved to 1-0-0. Spokane led 2-0 early in the second period before Tri-City rallied. Jan Brabenec had one goal and six shots, while Owen Schoettler scored and had two shots. Cohen Harris, Luca Jarvis, Rhett Sather and Parker Colmer added assists. Brody Gillespie recorded nine shots for Spokane. Tri-City’s Evan Wanner tied the game in the third period, Dylan LeBret also scored, and Crew Martinson contributed two assists and two penalty minutes. Grady Martin added one assist and one shot. Alexander Laing had three shots and two penalty minutes for the Americans, who fell to 0-1-0. Tri-City’s Ben Oliverio also received a slashing penalty in the second period. Attendance was 3,391. Spokane next hosts Tri-City on Sept. 26. Tri-City hosts Kamloops on Sept. 25.