EVERETT, Wash. – The Spokane Chiefs defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 1-0 in preseason play on Sunday Afternoon in Everett. Forward Adam Helewka scored the only goal of the game as Chiefs goaltenders Tyson Verhelst and Garret Hughson teamed up for a 19-save shutout.

Helewka scored at the 10:24 mark of the 1st Period, assisted by 20-year-old forward Liam Stewart and rookie defenseman Tyson Helgesen. The Chiefs took advantage of a power play earned after Seattle’s Michael Sauer went off for slashing.

The power play was one of ten man advantages for Spokane, though they could only capitalize for the one goal. Seattle was 0 for 2 on the power play.

Rookie goaltender Tyson Verhelst started for the Chiefs and made 16 saves in just under 35 minutes on the ice. Garret Hughson replaced Verhelst with just over five minutes remaining in the 2nd Period and finished the game, facing just three Thunderbird shots.

The Thunderbirds also started a rookie in net, with 17-year-old Logan Flodell performing admirably. The Chiefs outshot the Thunderbirds 53-19 overall including 22-3 in the 3rd Period.

Spokane and Seattle face each other again in just four days, on Thursday, Sept. 4, in a preseason tournament hosted by the Tri-City Americans in Kennewick.

The Spokane Chiefs’ only home preseason game, versus the Tri-City Americans, is scheduled for Thursday, September 11 at Eastern Washington University’s University Recreation Center in Cheney, Wash. Tickets for the preseason game are on sale now in-person at the Chiefs’ Ticket Office, over the phone at (509) 535-PUCK, or in-person at the URC. Seating is general admission and parking is free.

The Spokane Chiefs’ Bud Light Opening Night at Spokane Arena is Saturday, September 27. Ticket packages for the 2014-15 regular season are on sale now and begin as low as $96. Stop by the Chiefs’ Ticket Office or call a Chiefs Ticket Account Executive at (509) 535-PUCK for more information.