Chiefs press release . . .

The Western Hockey League announced today that due to a serious bout of illness with the Chiefs that Spokane's next two games, Saturday at Tri-City and Monday at home versus the Kelowna Rockets, have been postponed.

"It is difficult to be 100% sure, but all symptoms indicate that it is highly likely that this represents a case of food poisoning with our players," Spokane Chiefs Team Physician Dr. P.Z. Pearce said.

"Obviously the health and well being of our players is the number one factor in these situations," Chiefs General Manager Tim Speltz said. "Unfortunately with this illness we are unable to ice a team for tonight and tomorrow. We appreciate the cooperation of the Tri- City Americans and Kelowna Rockets."

Saturday's game will be played on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 in Kennewick and can be seen live on Comcast channel 78 locally. Sunday's game in the Spokane Arena between the Chiefs and Kelowna Rockets has been postponed until Monday, March 16th at 7:00. Tickets for Sunday's game will be honored on Monday night, or can be exchanged at the Chiefs ticket office for any Chiefs playoff game.

Saturday, March 14th at Tri-City Americans
RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH

Sunday, March 15th vs. Kelowna Rockets
RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 16TH AT 7:00