SPOKANE, Wash. (Interstat) — Spokane scored twice early in the second period and held off Portland on Saturday at Numerica Veterans Arena, defeating the Winterhawks 4-3 in front of 6,704. The Chiefs improved to 10-1, while the Winterhawks fell to 5-6. Parker Colmer opened the scoring for Spokane in the first period before Alessandro Domenichelli answered for Portland. Spokane took control in the second with goals from Gavin Burcar and Matěj Tománek. Jake Gustafson pulled Portland back within one, but Owen Martin restored a two-goal cushion in the third. Trevor Toyne scored late for the Winterhawks, but they could not force extra time. Marek Howell had two assists for Spokane, while Burcar and Martin each scored once. Nolan Saunderson added two assists. Luke Wilfley recorded an assist for Portland. The game featured several fighting majors and penalties, including 19 penalty minutes for Chase Harrington.