Martin, Chiefs edge Winterhawks in tight Friday hockey matchup
SPOKANE, Wash. (Interstat) — Owen Martin scored and added six shots on goal as Spokane beat visiting Portland 2-1 on Friday at Numerica Veterans Arena. Martin opened the scoring 3:52 into the first period with assists from Tyus Sparks and Nolan Saunderson. Will McLaughlin answered for Portland at 6:35 of the first, with Stevie Grumley and Sam Auld assisting. Bryson Roberts put the Chiefs ahead for good at 16:14 of the second, assisted by Brody Gillespie and Jan Brabenec. Spokane improved to 9-1, while Portland fell to 5-5. Attendance was 5,015. Martin was the top star. Gillespie finished with an assist, four shots on goal and five penalty minutes. Roberts and McLaughlin each had one goal. Sparks added an assist, three shots and two penalty minutes, and Auld had an assist. Chase Harrington recorded four shots and two penalty minutes for Spokane, while Gavin Burcar had three shots. The Chiefs held Portland scoreless over the final period.