Originally published February 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM | Page modified February 23, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Irving's stops propel Tips past Chiefs
The Everett Silvertips withstood 35 shots on goal and hung on to defeat the Spokane Chiefs, 2-1, Friday night. Goalkeeper Leland Irving's 34...
Seattle Times staff
SPOKANE — The Everett Silvertips withstood 35 shots on goal and hung on to defeat the Spokane Chiefs, 2-1, Friday night.
Goalkeeper Leland Irving's 34 saves paced the Silvertips (35-25-0-3), who remained in sixth place in the WHL Western Conference.
Left winger Lukas Vartovnik scored the game-winning goal at the 9:07 mark of the third period, putting the Tips ahead 2-0. Judd Blackwater put in a short-handed goal with 1:20 left in the game, but the Chiefs ran out of time.
SILVERTIPS 2, CHIEFS 1
| Everett | 1 | 0 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Spokane | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 1 |
First — 1, Everett, Mistelbacher 9 (Kieffer), 7:13. Third — 2, Everett, Vartovnik 10 (Dailey, harty), 9:07. 3, Spokane, Blackwater 24 (Glass, Koper), 18:40 (sh). Shots on goal — Everett 9-7-6 — 22. Spokane 17-10-8 — 35. Power plays — Everett 0-4; Spokane 0-5. Goalies — Everett, Irving (35 shots-34 saves). Spokane, Tokarski (22-20). A — 9,230.
Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company
NHL | Daniel and Henrik Sedin agree to stay with Canucks
NHL | Canadiens acquire Scott Gomez from N.Y.
Briefs | NHL: Flames acquire defenseman Jay Bouwmeester

Gen. David Petraeus: Iraq and Afghanistan Wars
Watch highlights of General David Petraeus discussing the Iraq and Afghanistan War at the Global Leadership Series sponsored by the World Affairs Council.
Entertainment | Top Video | World | Offbeat Video | Sci-Tech
nwjobs


Michelle Goodman blogs about work/life balance.
What not to wear to work this summer
Post a comment
nwautos

Choosing a new SUV? Weigh the impact your choice will have on your wallet and on the planet.
Post a comment
nwhomes

Find a new home or condo that fits your lifestyle.
Search New Developments
Builder Directory
- Seattle-area homebuilder losing projects to foreclosure
- Worker dies in chocolate vat; plant didn't have license
- Health-plan costs soar for individuals
- Chase won't pay for Seattle's Lake Union fireworks next year
- Trees vs. houses: Narrow, leafy street is last chance for two Madrona homes waiting to be moved
- The end of the light-line line, for now: Tukwila's "Taj Mahal" station
- World's largest solar plant may be built in Cle Elum
- Mariners Blog | Deals involving Mariners shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt, Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez not automatically related
- Lawmaker says CIA director ended secret program
- Mariners Blog | Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik again declines to quell Yuniesky Betancourt trade rumors
- Health-plan costs soar for individuals
582 - Texas Rangers at Seattle Mariners: 07/09 game thread
243 - Chase won't pay for next year's Lake Union fireworks
223 - Yuniesky Betancourt traded to Royals for two minor league pitchers
185 - Seattle Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik again declines to quell Yuniesky Betancourt trade rumors
183 - World's largest solar plant may be built in Cle Elum
130 - The end of the line, for now: Tukwila is the jewel in the crown of Link
109 - Deals involving Mariners shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt, Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez not automatically related
105 - Franklin Gutierrez bails Mariners out in a 3-1 win
77 - Group hopes to build 75-megawatt solar park near Cle Elum
67
- Seattle-area homebuilder losing projects to foreclosure
- World's largest solar plant may be built in Cle Elum
- Health-plan costs soar for individuals
- Group hopes to build 75-megawatt solar park near Cle Elum
- Worker dies in chocolate vat; plant didn't have license
- Grab the kids and hop on Amtrak for a stress-free getaway to Portland
- Trees vs. houses: Narrow, leafy street is last chance for two Madrona homes waiting to be moved
- Local Smith & Hawken garden stores to close
- During financial crisis, the business of college sports is complicated by Title IX
- Lavender tour on Vashon Island leads round of festivals





