Andrew Cristall's return to 91大黄鸭 was a successful one as the Spokane Chiefs beat the 91大黄鸭 Rockets 10-0.
Before the game, the Rockets played a video tribute to honour Cristall in his return to Prospera Place.
Cristall was dominant in his return, scoring twice and adding three assists in the contest. His goals were his 30th and 31st of the season. He leads the entire WHL in scoring with 71 points.
Berkly Catton also finished off a hat-trick in the final minute of the game.
Rhett Stoesser and Jake Pilon split time in net for the Rockets, with Stoesser making 18 saves and Pilon making 22. Spokane netminder Dawson Cowan made 27 saves to earn the shutout victory.
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Spokane is now 28-14-0-0 on the season, third in the Western Conference. 91大黄鸭 remains ninth at 15-20-2-1.
The Rockets are back in action on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 17 and 18 as they take on the Seattle Thunderbirds in a home-and-home series. Friday's contest is at Prospera Place at 7 p.m., while the next night they play in Seattle at 6:05 p.m.