Blazers box

THE SCORE
Spokane 5, Kamloops 2

WHAT HAPPENED
The Chiefs’ top gun scored; the Blazers’ top guns didn’t. It was as simple
as that.

THE STANDINGS
The Blazers (28-30-2-4) remain sixth in the Western Conference, two points
behind the Seattle Thunderbirds (30-29-1-3) and three ahead of the Everett
Silvertips (25-29-7-2).

THE SEASON SERIES
The Chiefs beat the Blazers three times in four meetings this season,
outscoring them 18-10 in the process. They very well could meet up in the
first round of the playoffs.

THE GOALTENDER
The Blazers started Jon Groenheyde in goal. He had backed up in 16 of the
previous 19 games. His last four starts have been against the Tri-City
Americans, Vancouver Giants, Calgary Hitmen and Spokane. He is 0-4 with a
6.84 GAA and .862 save percentage over those four games.

THE BACKUP
Spokane G James Reid made his 17th career start. He went into the game with
four shutouts, a 1.70 GAA, a .937 save percentage and a 10-5-0-1 record.

THE SHOTS
In their last 20 games, the Blazers have held the opposition to fewer than
30 shots on just one occasion.

THE SNIPER
Spokane LW Drayson Bowman has 24 goals in his last 22 games. He is the older
brother of Kelowna Rockets D Collin Bowman.

THE SCHEDULE
The Blazers have eight games left on their regular-season schedule,
including four games at The ATM, where they are 16-13-2-1.

THE PLAYOFFS
While an opponent has yet to be decided, the Blazers will play host to Games
3 and 4 of their first-round playoff series on March 24 and 25. Both games,
for which tickets now are on sale, will begin at 7 p.m.

THE DAILY NEWS THREE STARS

1. LW Drayson Bowman, Spokane. Four goals.

2. RW Brady Calla, Spokane. Set up three.

3. C Seth Compton, Kamloops. Lots of chances.

NEXT UP
The Blazers will play the Cougars in Prince George on Friday and Saturday,
before returning home to face the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday. Game time is
7 p.m.