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Dave Nichols: After sweep, Spokane Chiefs already have one banner to add to rafters – why not one (or two) more?

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Spokane Chiefs reach WHL finals for the first time in 17 years .

Spokane Chiefs reached the Western Conference finals in 2008 .

Chiefs coach Brad Lauer says it's been a long time since the last time the team was in the finals.

The team is explosive and deep on offensive with an experienced goaltender and veteran coaching staff.

The next round isn’t going to be easy.

This is the last go-around for this group of Spokane Chiefs .

McKenna finished second in the WHL between Cristall and Catton with 129 points ( 41 goals, 88 assists) McKenna broke a 19-year-old record for points in consecutive games, scoring in 51 straight.

Catton and Cristall will most likely be playing pro somewhere in the fall.

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